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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
41 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,795 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments (Page 20 of 27)

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problem #154

Aug 032001

Silverado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Stafford, TX, USA

problem #153

Aug 272001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #152

Aug 202001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
The ABS pump continually runs, rendering the system inoperable. Brakes still work, just no anti lock.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #151

Aug 022001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS module failed and caused ABS valve to fail. Dealer would not contact GM to see if they would cover this failure as a defect. ABS has been disabled on the truck. I tried to contact a michelle lee who is GM's northeast rep. Whom I spoke to on another matter several times throuigh GM's 800 number to no avail.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #150

Aug 202001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Wathena, KS, USA

problem #149

Aug 012001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 25mph ABS system went out and the brakes locked up. It became difficult for consumer to slow down. Contacted dealer. Consumer states as he was turning that ABS went out and the vehicle began to skid, vehicle was taken into dealership and consumer was informed that the ABS computer module failed.

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

problem #148

Aug 112001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Would have no ABS brakes after pressing on brake pedal. Had fuse removed due to ABS pump continuing to run. ABS module had shorted out. Have taken to mechanic, but warranty expired. Drivers side window will not roll up, there was a popping noise when backing up and turning, dealer replaced lower ball joint, passenger side window leaks, leather seats are torn, cruise control module was replaced, dash panel parts inoperative, also cup holder rattles and the right back window leaks.

- Herrin, IL, USA

problem #147

Aug 132001

Silverado

  • miles
Vehicle experienced a brake loss when applying brakes before reaching a stop intersection. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that ABS motor needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Medina, TN, USA

problem #146

Aug 082001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
ABS motor spring clip was defective. Also, ABS light stays on, and ABS brakes do work.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #145

Aug 162000

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal goes down more than it should, it feels spongy, and braking distance is extended. Dealer has replaced front and rear rotors 3 times. Once due to rust, other times dealer did not know what else to do. Front and rear pads were replaced twice. Consumer states there is a noise in the steering, also seat belt was hanging up, the underhood lamp was inoperative, an horn acting erractically.

- Freedom, PA, USA

problem #144

Apr 091999

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Sometimes in heavy traffic, pushed on brake pedal and pedal went down to the floor, also had to pull off road to keep from rearending another vehicle, contacted dealer, and dealer stated had to read manual. Consumer was later informed by dealer that they are aware of a problem with the ABS but do not have a remedy as of yet.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

problem #143

Jul 282001

Silverado

  • miles
I am aware of two other 1999 Silverado owners that have experienced the same ABS module failure.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #142

Jul 262001

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
When applying brakes and simultaneously hitting a bump in the road ABS sensors must believe that the tires are skidding. The results are terrible. You cannot stop vehicle. I talked to the service manager at george white chervolet. He is aware of the problem, but indicated there is no fix. Absolutely unbeliveable. I am positive people have been killed by this problem. But, GMC did not have a solution. Please advise as to what I should do!! hopefully before I or my family gets killed.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #141

Jul 122001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle was parked, started engine, immediately noise from under drivers side, shift off ignition, same noise, finally removed fuse and noise stopped dealer said ABS unit failed, needs replacement. Unit should be warranted but is not.

- Hartland, VT, USA

problem #140

Jul 172001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
The ABS motor continues to run with key in off position fuse was pulled after talking to dealer. Throttle body making accelerator pedal stick in stop position making more press. Having to be applied and truck to jump foward when stick breaks free.

- Cleveland, OK, USA

problem #139

Feb 242001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
The ABS control pump under the driver seat continues to run after the vehicle is shut off. Therefore rendering the ABS system inoperative. Chevrolet has offered no support to fix this problem.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #138

Jul 012001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
ABS unit is malfunctioned and will not shut off when engine is turned off, resulting in drained battery.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #137

Jul 022001

Silverado

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #136

Jun 242001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
ABS motor continues to run after switch off ABS system failure could have caused major accident.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #135

Jul 062001

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS system motor continues to run when vehicle is shut off. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, however problem still exists. A tsb has been issued on vehicle's make and model. Consumer states that the brake now locks up when not pressed. Transmission failed at 62251 miles, reverse, 2nd, and overdrive do not work, dealer has recall on this as long as vehicle is under warrany, the reverse drum shell failed, this part was made soft and is replaced by a harder part.

- Ravenna, MI, USA

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