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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
On 3/9/04 I took my 1999 Chevy Silverado to the dealership to have the front brakes serviced. The dealer serviced the front brakes, which showed "normal wear". the dealer then checked the rear brakes and found that both rear rotors showed severe pitting. Both rear rotors were so baddly pitted that they were unable to resurface them. The dealer advised that the right rotor was 85 percent worn and the left side was 30 percent worn. The dealer also advised that the right rear caliper was sticking which led to the excessive wear. The dealer had no explanation for the excessive pitting/rusting of the rear rotors. The dealer stated that it appeared similiar to vehicles that were recieved from auction that had been sitting for three to six months. Both rear rotors and the right rear brake caliper had to be replaced costing nearly $1000. My vehicle only has 49,186 miles on it. There was no indication, ie. More force than normal needed on the brake pedal for braking, grinding, or pulling to one side or the other, during braking that something may be wrong. It appears from other complaints that I have read, this is a common problem with this vehicle.
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- Williamsburg, VA, USA