Failure of rear brakes due to defective metal used in brake rotors which caused rotors to become heavily rusted causing brake pads to drag on rotors destroying boy=the pads and rotors.

- Haddon Heights, NJ, USA

: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 65 mph on the highway, the brakes pulsated, and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined that all four rotors were corrosive and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Unionville, IN, USA

After less than eighteen months of ownership and having not even taken a lengthy trip our ls has racked up more head aches than a little. Just a few months ago dealers wanted to charge over $600. For a repair of the "fan clutch" something that never happens to vehicles to our knowledge. I have owned GM products for many years; this will certainly be the last one! now we are faced with our dealer advising us that the vehicle needs all rotors replaced, as well as pads, parking brake, etc. How could this be? most vehicles get brake pads; this thing requires all the components be replaced due to rust! (sounds like Chevy is manufacturing a faulty vehicle) we are not going to settle for it. In fact we had recommended the product to fiends and family who bought three of them. We are going to tell everyone of the experience, as well as recommend that they get rid of them as soon as possible because of such unpredictable problems. My recommendation is all owners sue to make Chevrolet take the trucks back! we also contacted Chevrolet about the unusual rusting on the underside of the hood, especially where the hinge is located - we were promptly ignored.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Brakes started pulsating when applied. Took it to the dealer who performed a brake inspection. His explanation indicated a design flaw which causes corrosion of the rotors that in turn eats the pads. Even with an extended warranty plan at 40000 miles they still refused to treat it as warranty and quoted $600 for the rears alone. I had the front rotor turned and will have the rears done by my independent mechanic. No wonder sales are down - nobody trust the manufacturers anymore more to do the right thing, they only trust them to not lose money on a failure. Who lets them get away with this kind of conduct - we do. As soon as my gas guzzler is safe to drive again out comes the for sale sign.

- Clinton, MA, USA

Wear indicator on pad indicated time to change pads. When changing pads noticed dry rot on piston boot on rh front caliper. Also, rotors severely corroded to the point they need to be replaced. Ends are breaking off rotors almost to the point where pads contact the rotors. Miles on vehicle 40K

- Summer Shade, KY, USA

When making a turn a scrapping noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that both front rotors needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion. Manufacturer was notified.

- Oak Island, NC, USA

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002, rotors were badly corroded and coming apart. The brakes and rotors were replaced, however the vehicle made a squealing noise when the brakes were applied.

- Midland City, AL, USA

When applying the brakes vehicle pulsated. Owner discovered that the rotors were warped.

- Stow, OH, USA

Brakes pulsate when applied. Dealer found rear brake rotors out of round and resurfaced rear brake rotors.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

Brakes pads are not worn but rotors are warped. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

4 wheel drive failure light on dash board and "4 wheel drive full" and "4 wheel drive low" light keep flashing and when I placed truck in park and shut off truck, it lunged backward. Gas tank wouldn't take gas and the last time it spit gas out and out onto pavement. Brakes don't seem to stop very well and I now have a pulsating feeling under my foot when I brake.

- Linden, NJ, USA