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Contact stated: 2nd time the brakes failed on this vehicle. During second incident an accident occurred on 4/6/2005, contact was going about 35-40 mph, there was another vehicle in the lane, stopped, and another vehicle stalled in the same lane. Contact slammed on the brakes, and the brakes failed.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop and consequently he hit another vehicle. Consumer had ABS brake module replaced because engine still ran when key wasn't in the ignition.
Chevrolet Silverado 2004, premature failure of brake system. While driving the ABS light and brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that a new ABS brake module needed to be installed because the current on shorted out. The dealer also rplaced the electronic brake control module.
The brakes on my 1999 Chevy Silverado failed. I realized the brakes were dragging/locking up and when I tried to stop got a terrible noise which was heard by everyone in the parking lot. When I was driving home, they finally gave out and I coasted into the intersection. I can stop if I pump the brakes but the right rear caliper, rear pads and rear rotors are shot. Brake fluid is leaking all over the place and it literally ate right through while driving home for 45 miles. What a disappointment. Total estimate to fix = $1250, recovery from GM = nothing.
- Morrice, MI, USA
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1. power window passenger door: Operates slowly and if it gets too warm will quit. After 30 seconds will continue slowly 2. other - cd player: Plays tract 1 then skips & ejects cd (laser out of line) 3. ABS system has failed - automatic brake control module has to be replaced. This is a common problem for the '99 siverado. (the local auto wrecker won't even sell a used one unless there are less than 40000 km. This should say something!) I feel this should be a recall
ABS system has a continuous buzzing sound coming from beneath the truck even when the keys were turned off. The only way to stop it was to disconnect the battery. During evaluation of a repair, the steel screws that hold the system together were screwed into an aluminum plate and were so rusty and corroded that one of them broke off when the repairman attempted to remove it. ABS system is placed where it is unprotected from moisture and road chemicals, such as salt.
This is the first new vehicle we have ever bought. But not a good expreience, we have always had GM products with no problems. We just had the truck in the garage and they put it on the computer, it said code PO137 02 sensor bank 1 sensor 2 replace also code PO300 misfire #7 cylinder replace injector and fuel pressure regulator. This cost $448.78. Also PO300 misfire #7 cylinder replace injector and fuel pressure regulator and code PO463 fuel level sensor needs fuel sensor replaced at a cost of $301. We can't afford this at this time. They also said both front wheel bearings with speed sensors need replaced at a cost of $642. We can't have this done now either. We are going to try to get along with the brake failure long enough to save money to fix. We replaced the battery Sept 11th at a cost of $65 and an alighment in June at a cost of $47 and rear brake rotors and pads replaced in July at a cost of $279. We had thought of trading or selling outright and getting another truck, but can't sell it as it is.
Manual transmission locked in gear. Emerg. Brk. Cable will not adjust. ABS module has noise. Stopped by removing fuse, ABS feature not functioning. Trans failed in Feb. 2003 @ 65K miles. Repair made by valencia Chevrolet in valencia calif. Cost was handled by a extended service warranty. Cost to me after a lot of heated negotiation was $85. The Agency wanted me to authorize a new trans. And clutch. Cost: $3600 the emergency brake cable failed @21K miles in 2001, the ABS module failed @42K miles. In 2002. Neither brake item has been repaired. Valencia Chevrolet wants $2300 to repair the ABS problem, no quote to repair brake cable.
ABS pump motor runs all the time, even when the ignition is turned off. P.S. looked for a solution on the web, found that this is a fairly common problem with the 1999 Chevy silverdo and very costly. Called Chevy motor division, they gave me a service request number and said to take the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation.
The brakes pulsated when the consumer attempted to brake. This problem caused extended stopping distance. The dealership had been notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.
The truck experienced brake failure. The brakes failed to stop the truck immediately. The rear right caliper locked up and ate the rotor. The other rotors were pitted and rusted. The front and left brakes had 100% pad on them, only the rear right pad had worn. The manufacturer indicated the truck was not being driven enough. The lleft rear wheel was the only wheel stopping the vehicle.
While braking, the brake pedal would lock up and the consumer would be unable to depress to brake pedal to decrease speed. This problem caused extended stopping distances. The cause had not been determined. The dealership has been notified but the problem was not resolved. The consumer would become unable to stop the vehicle at high speeds. The left front hub assembly was found defective and was replaced. The vehicle needed a throttle body.
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- Belmont, MI, USA