This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Tires are believed to be separated, shake the truck back and forth from L to R and have knots on them. Brake pedal goes to the floor periodically and without warning. Dealer does not know what to do to it.( dot number: Tire size: 245-75-16 )
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. This happens intermittently. Dealer has replaced the brake booster, and the problem still exists.
- Reddick, IL, USA
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Vehicle experiencing the following problem 1.) brake booster had to be replaced on two occasions; 2.) thottle sticking, unble to correct the throttle from sticking. 3.) when applying brake pedal in wet road conditions, it commenced to pulsate intermittently, causing extended stopping distance, and 4.) squeaking sound coming from the suspension. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problems are still reoccurring.
The brake peadle goes almost to the floor with no action until it almost the end, then vehicle stops abruptly. This has happened 5 times in the past 2 months (the 1st occurance is listed). The dealer inspected and reports no problems.
While normally stopping Silverado truck, the brake foot pad kicks back against drivers foot and unable to bring truck to a stop. This last about 2 to 4 seconds and brake pedal goes to the floor and stops the truck. Sometimes the ABS & parking brake indicators become constantly lit. Tipton motors in hollister have replaced at least (1) front rotter and the truck is back into dealer today 10/25/1999. I have also opened a case with Chevrolet, file # 990554386 and I may persue the California lemon law. This is a serious safety issue and I am very concerned because this is my wife's primary means of transportation and this is the (3rd) time into the dealer for repair. It is very stressful not being able to stop normally. I am requesting the government to investigate, this is a bad safety issue. Please feel free to contact me, I am really concerned about the safety of others also.
Brake pedal went to floor, antilock brakes engaged, on dry pavement at 30 miles per hour. Has happened four times. Three times on rough pavement, once on dry. Dealer replaced ebcm and brake pressure modulator. At next incident dealer replaced brake master cylinder. Now brake pedal slowly goes to floor after stopped in drive position.
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- Duluth, GA, USA