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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 22 of 27)

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problem #114

Mar 292001

Silverado

  • miles

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

Antitlock brakes failure, module went out on three different vehicles at 40,000 miles.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #113

Apr 022001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
Power window motor fails, drops glass down inside panel, replaced 4 month old motor going out. Window will not respond. Power locks; remote keyless entry would not open doors, locked out of vehicle several times. Inside manual locks have quit working won't unlock, persons have been locked in vehicle! including children with adult. ABS motor won't shut off, pulled fuse, dealer says the motor wiring is shorting out, don't know why, driving through rain or car wash may be cause. ??

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #112

Apr 062001

Silverado

  • miles
Gas pedal stuck down, could not control vehicle due to slippery road could not brake due to antilock brake system.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #111

Mar 142001

Silverado 4WD

  • miles

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

Tire failed when the truck was parked. The brakes do not always apply full braking when the peddle is pushed to the floor. This is not the ABS activating. The braking distance may be 3 to 4 times what it should be. The dealer tested the the brake system and test drove it and said that everything is normal. The peddle travel does not seem to have enough to allow for variations in the system. I believe this is a design defect. (tiresize: P265/75R16)( dot number: Tire size: P265/75R16 )

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #110

Apr 082001

Silverado

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at approximately 60 mph under wet rainy conditions when control of the vehicle was lost. Consumer applied brakes and vehicle slid into a jersey wall head-on. Driver's and passenger's air bags failed to deploy. Dealership has not looked at vehicle to determine reason that air bags failed to deploy. Allstate insurance company was currently in possession of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Corpris Christie, TX, USA

problem #109

Feb 152001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer contacted the dealership in regard to recall 00V345000 concerning ABS brake system. Dealership informed consumer that replacement part was not available to repair recalled part. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Consumer was advised that there was some signs of wear on other vehicles that had been inspected, but was advised they would call consumer once part came in.

- Shippensburg, PA, USA

problem #108

Apr 022001

Silverado

  • miles

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

Consumer was traveling 30mph on hiighway with rear disc brakes that were metal chunks flying off of brakes while traveling. He was able to take vehicle to a dealership safely. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Naudinway, MI, USA

problem #107

Mar 142001

Silverado

  • miles
No summery listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: 255 70 R16)( dot number: Tire size: 255 70 R16 )

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #106

Mar 292001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS pump was constantly running, no ABS braking action during that time. Also, this would have caused battery to drain. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced ABS pump.

- Brandywine, WV, USA

problem #105

Apr 042001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
While traveling ABS indicator light was on. Technician stated ABS system was bad, and needed to be replaced.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #104

Mar 162001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer was driving about 10-15 mph applied brakes and ABS just pulsated, and there was no braking action. Upon inspection of vehicle consumer found out wheel bearing hub and ABS were connected. When wheel bearings were worn out ABS would fail. Dealer stated Chevrolet was aware of this problem. Consumer hit a barrier post due to the faulty ABS brakes damaging the front end of vehicle, even though GM is aware of problem they will not pay damages, when the hub wears the antilock sensor reads falsely leading to no brakes.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #103

Mar 192001

Silverado

  • miles
Break failure with minor road bump.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #102

Mar 012001

Silverado

  • miles
ABS system is not working properly. ABS system would not shut off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and system needs to be changed.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #101

Mar 152001

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • miles
ABS module continues to run, ABS & brake light on in dash. Many others like this. Chevy has started installing a different unit, but has not recalled the older units that have failed.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #100

Mar 262001

Silverado

  • miles
ABS light keeps coming on in vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that there was nothing they could do.

- Bells, TN, USA

problem #99

Mar 212001

Silverado

  • miles
When stepping on brake pedal it will go always to the floor, and will not operate. Two recalls had been received from manufacturer about this problem.

- Savana, GA, USA

problem #98

Mar 192001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light came on, causing ABS motor to turn on pressing against brakes. Dealer has advised that entire ABS system must be replaced with consumer's expense.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #97

Feb 282001

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was turned off, the electrical brake pump would still run. Firestone at tire experienced tread separation, Firestone would not replace, but did give a discount, tire size P285/75R16.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #96

Mar 192001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving ABS light came on. Then, consumer drove off road and turned off engine, ABS motor kept working. Took vehicle to dealer, where they did not explain what could had happened.. the consumer believes, the ABS was defective.

- Desert Hot Spring, CA, USA

problem #95

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Brakes were applied under normal stopping distances, pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct problem. Consumer received recall notice after collision.

- Midland, TX, USA

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