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Started vehicle up from a parking lot, proceeded to intersection. Went to hit my brakes for the red light. And warning lights started flashing. I had about 10% of brakes at this point. Could not stop for red light, but was able to steer to the right, parallel with the oncoming traffic to avoid a serious collision. The truck is setting at the dealership now. And I'm being told that parts are back ordered.
Weird brake and steering feel while driving. Speed did not exceed 35 mph in neighborhood driving. Dic read: Brake system failure max speed 62 mph service ESC trailer brake system failure. Brake pedal was hard to push and unresponsive at times. Felt like we were dragging the back end at times. Steering was inconsistent. Parking brake was off. Stopped and started 3 times, reset the vehicle a few times. Prior to a big downhill, the last restart cleared the issue and the brake pedal went to the floor. Drove home and parked. To be honest, felt unsafe to drive especially with my son and wife in the car. Luckily we only had a short 3 miles home. Check engine light on onstar report received in email
Had a short 5 mile drive to a restaurant. The truck sat for a few hours. Auto started the truck to warm. After 5-7 minutes I pressed the brake and turned on the truck. It instantly threw 3 codes. Brake system failure. Service trailer brake system. Service ESC. Turned the truck off then back on. No change same codes. Proceeded to get the truck back home when I noticed I had almost no brakes. Next morning after starting the truck I didn't have any code messages but did have service engine light. Truck drove and stopped as it normally did.
While reversing on our driveway the truck lost about 90% of its ability to brake. The pedals were pressed hard and all the way down until it slowly came to a stop. We turned off the truck and started it again and the problem continued. Took it immediately to the dealership, they were very dismissive saying nothing was wrong with the truck. At the dealership we drove it again and the brakes were working normally. Left the truck at the dealership even though they didn't want to check it. The truck also had two recalls that needed to be addressed. According to the documentation they checked the brakes and found nothing wrong. My major concern is what if this happens again on a busy highway or street? my families safety is nothing to be dismissive about.
- Mission, TX, USA
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All four wheels lock up, seems to happen after idling for a few minutes, had towed to dealer ship on 12/18/19, picked up on 12/19/20 advised breaking system only needed reprogrammed. Drove for about 40 miles it was fine, stop for a few minutes truck running in park, then drove about 1-1/2 mile, as I entered a major intersection all four wheels locked up, nearly cause a major accident, the truck wheels locked up 3 additional times while try to off the main road.....again had towed to dealership, waiting for update. This is an extremely dangerous life threatening problem
Upon starting the truck and putting it in drive, the parking brake maintenance light, check engine light and ABS light came on. It provided multiple warnings that it needed service and put the engine in 'low power mode'.
At about 45 mph on a city street, I tried to apply the brakes but the pedal fell completely to the floor and about 98% of the braking ability was gone. I was able to ride the truck up onto the shoulder to slow down and stop. After restarting the vehicle, it seemed that the brakes were working again so I tried to make it to the dealership (about 1.5 miles away). Accelerating back up to speed was very jumpy - almost as if the engine was being starved. After getting up to about 35 mph, the brakes engaged intermittently without me touching the brake pedal. I pulled back over and had the vehicle towed to the rest of the way to the dealership. While stopped and engine idling, I observed a very noticeable knock coming from the engine. The dealership diagnosed the problem and is replacing the master brake cylinder and lifters in the engine. This failure was extremely dangerous and I was lucky that it did not cause an accident.
When I back up the back up camera flashes out, is blurry, and it seems as if when I tap the brakes it makes the screen flash out causing a serious hazard. I've contacted GM they are at this point I assume ignoring me and refuse to help with this issue on my brand new truck. Now today my break monitor system flashes up red saying service system not my breaks or pads but something with the break system is apparently wrong now.
While backing up in a parking lot, lost all braking ability even though pedal was depressed several times. Vehicle finally stopped on its own after multiple warning lights including engine one came on and messages referring to break system failure - 62 mph maximum speed and service trailer break system. Onstar also emailed stating issue with anti-lock brakes. Vehicles was towed to dealership and diagnosis shows nothing! some updates were made to software that was all. Contacted GM and they opened a case.
The most recent issue occurred on or about 11/15/2019 when traveling on the highway at approximately 65 mile per hour, the vehicle had an engine lost of power. Power reduced immediately and all of a sudden when moving in the 2 lane on a highway incline. Incident almost caused a fatal accident. Previous lost of power issue was taken to the dealership and I was advised that it was a throttle body component that was covered under warranty service too. On or about September 14, 2019, the vehicle lost brake function when exiting out of a shopping center onto a main street. This too almost caused an accident as the truck would not stop despite using the emergency power brake. All incidents had my children present.
Warning message came across screen of "brake system failure 62 mph top speed". vehicle was difficult to stop and had I been in heavy traffic would have certainly caused an accident. I believe the failure is related to the integrated brake controller. I feel that 62 mph is a unsafe speed to allow the vehicle to be operated at with such a failure. A 90th percentile female would not be able to control the vehicle with such a failure due to the amount of pressure required to be applied to the brake pedal in manual mode.
I ended up coasting through an intersection because my brakes went from 100% to maybe 5% capacity. I was only going maybe 25mph when this occurred and thank god that no one was coming through the intersection when I couldn't stop.
Was making a left-hand turn at an intersection I hit a rough patch and truck bounced and pulled a little. When I came to a stop the following lights came on ESC light traction control light as well as a steering one.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the vehicle was started, the service brake, brake assist, check engine, and traction control indicators illuminated. Also, the emergency brake seized. The vehicle was towed to pine belt Chevrolet (732-523-0826, located at 1088 New Jersey 88, lakewood township, NJ 08701) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake controller needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure in writing. The contact did not receive a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 270.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle coasted until it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to rotolo Chevrolet (16666 S highland ave, fontana, ca 92336, (909) 333-6924) where the brake module was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 3,360.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 15 mph, the contact attempted to make a right turn and the brakes failed to engage. Also, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact allowed the vehicle to idle, pulled into a parking lot, and came to a stop. Roadside assistance was contacted and the vehicle was towed to jim butler Chevrolet (759 gravois bluffs blvd, fenton, mo 63026, (636) 349-3222) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repairs was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,588.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 60 mph, the check engine, stability control, traction control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. Also, the "limited to 62 mph" message was displayed and the vehicle did not respond when the brakes were applied. The contact had to downshift for the vehicle to stop. The contact called onstar and was informed that codes: 925A2, P0606, and C0021 regarding the ECM, charging system, air bags, and transmission were detected. The vehicle was taken to gilbert Chevrolet (3550 us-441, okeechobee, fl 34974, (863) 261-8947), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 423.
2019 Chevy 1500 trail boss double cab: The backup camera cuts in and out when you apply pressure to the brakes. This could cause issues when you rely on this and then the camera cuts off and boom... you hit something/someone because the backup camera cuts off.
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- Hico, WV, USA