Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Abs light stays on all the time when driving. *nm

When slowing down the vehicle brakes do not hold properly. consumer had the rotors and pads replaced, and was still not satisfied with the performance. *ak

1. brake rotors rusted from the inside. no way to turn them. had to replace. 2. anti-lock sensors rusted. almost caused me to crash. 3. please don't let them steer you away from the rotor problem. it's a lot bigger than the sensor problem. 3. i talked to gm about both problems. got no help. they let on like they didn't know of any problem with their brakes. i knew they lying. 4. please make sure tennessee is included and also the rotor problem. mine is a 2000 silverado. thanks

Abs brake malfunction, vehicle hard to stop at low speed. *nm

This problem occurred last year, but i am just now reporting it looking at the recent recall of this same pickup. i own a 2000 half ton chevrolet pu 4x4. i noticed the anti-lock brakes weren't working very well at low speeds and made a noise before finally stopping the truck. it was getting noticeable at higher speeds as time went on. i took it to the car dealer where i bought the truck. not only did the anti-lock brake sensor need replacing, but so did all four rotors. they were rusted so badly that they were flaking away. this truck had only 14,000 miles on it even though it was a 2000. it was stored inside when not driven. gm agreed to pay for half of the repairs but not all. this was a safety issue, and i offered to take the dealer to a junk yard to show him that rotors don't rust like these were even at junk yards. i still have the rotors if your dept. would be interested in looking at them. i believe there is more to the story than gm was willing to tell me, especially noticing the recent recall of their trucks.

I had to have all the rotors and pads replaced on the rear of my 2000 silverado with less then 8000 miles due to all component's rusting out. *tr

when braking at low speeds the abs would come on and the vehicle would not stop on solid dry pavement. upon my investigation what i found was the front hub bearing seal rusted out. this caused road salts/water to enter the hub assy.. this then created a rust that gathered on the magnetic abs speed sensor . the gm campaign under nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 says this is due to an exterior rust issue. this is not what i found ! when the gm procedure to repair this is done , it will fix the problem for a short time because the rusted grease is removed from the sensor tip . i replaced both front hub assy and this is now not a defect . my complaint is that many have reported that , this is a one time fix, so it is my belief gm sold this quick fix to nhtsa to cheap out on the real fix , which is to replace the front hub assy and use seals with a rust resistant metal . it is a lot cheaper to remove the rust off the sensor tip , than to fix the real cause which is a rusted damaged hub assy due to poor metal quality of the grease/hub bearing seal. i have been working on transportation vehicles since 1977 including vehicles with abs braking systems . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. on several occasions, the contact has experienced failures with the brake system. the initial failure began when he would apply the brakes and the brake indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. he then heard a grinding noise and the brake pedal would vibrate and extend to the floor. the contact would have to release the brake pedal and then pump the brakes in order for the vehicle to come to a stop. the vehicle was taken to local repair shop and they stated that the brake pads and rotors were failing. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer to have a recall repaired for the speed sensor cable in 2006. over the next couple of years, the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to have the brakes inspected because the brake pedal was still grinding and vibrating. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined on several occasions that there were no failures. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop on december 16, 2008 and the mechanic stated that the brake pads and rotors were functional; however, the speed sensor control failed due to corrosion. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection. they further stated that no compensation would be made regarding the speed control sensor because it was previously replaced. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 84,000. updated 2/5/09 *cn updated 02/10/09. *jb

While driving at 25 mph, and with no warning brake pedal got stuck to the floorboard, causing the driver to hit another vehicle. consumer turned the vehicle off, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the abs system engaged on drive surfaces on low speed stops; the failure made the vehicle difficult to stop. the contact referenced recall 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Whenever i apply my brakes normally, the anti-lock brake system engages when the vehicle speed decreases to approximately 6 mph. this causes the brake pedel to lock and the vehicle continues forward until it rolls to a stop or it hits somthing. i have already hit several cars and rolled through many intersections. eventuly someone is going to get hurt. i have searched many websites and found this to be a very common problem caused by dirty wheel hub sensors due to a manufactures design flaw. the dealers often mis-diagnos or scam customers into new abs computers and other expensive solutions. the best solution is to pull the abs fuse for the abs control module but this makes the vehicle unable to pass state inspections. motor vehicles with this condition are a safety hazard and often unreported. prevention cannot be accomplished by normal owner maintainence and manufacturers should be held responsable. *ak

The consumer has experienced the following: when the antilock is engaged, the pedal goes to the floor (on slow braking/it will cycle the abs), the hub rusts and renders the wheel, and the speed left front sensor is inaccurate and was dropping out at 6 mph and under. scc

Brakes light came on ,and could not stop truck. consumer's son had to start slowing truck down a long distant before reaching other traffic.*ak

Intermittent brake failure since purchase of vehicle, consumer applies brake, pedal feels normal/noisy, and a shattering feeling, but no braking action. took vehicle to dealer who cannot find cause. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet 1500 pickup. while driving the vehicle at speeds ranging from 20 to 40 mph and attempting to apply the brakes the pedal made complete contact with the floor. the failure mileage was 61,023. the brake shoes and pads have been replaced on several occasions ,and the failure recurred. the current mileage was 62,000. *ak the abs activated without cause. updated 04/05/07 *jb

While driving and trailling a cargo brakes won't stop on time. when driving without a cargo, brakes pedal will go all the way to the floor.*ak consumer states he has to pump brakes in order to stop. *jb

When braking at any speed to come to a stop, the pedal will kick back, resulting in no braking action. vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, no problem was found. on 1 march, 2002 vehicle rearended another vehicle at low speed while braking. damage to vehicle was $ 800.00. *ak this defect occurs when going over a bump or uneven pavement while applying brakes. *jg

This is the second truck i have owned in which the brakes have failed. the brakes also failed on the truck i previously owned and this vehicle was bought back by general motors. i know of two more people who have had their trucks bought back by gm, and their new trucks have the same problems as the old trucks with the anti-lock brakes. it is time for someone to make gm repair these trucks before someone gets injured or killed.*ak

2000 chevy silverado brakes were squealing. consumer states that the rear inside brake pad was the only one worn. mechanic informed him that this was caused by ice and dirt collected in the caliper. *kb consumer sent in additional information in a voq. *kb updated 04/14/08. *kb the consumer stated on 3 occasions, the vehicle lost traction while driving on icy roads . the consumer believed the reason for the traction loss, was due to the brake pad hanging up. *jb

On this date i was out shopping ,when i approached a redlight. i applied the brake and felt no response. applied more pressure and felt abs pulse about 4 times. then the pedal went to the floor. i hit a honda odyssey in the rear,that contained 3 small children and their father. luckily, no injuries. looks like a brake line failed, why?????????? the state of ri impounded the truck for an investigation,the results of which i could have written at the scene of the accident. they only state the obvious. they have also seized the plated and suspended the reg. until all repairs are made and certified . again i ask why would a brake line fail on an 8 model year old vech. this is very disturbing to me. *tr

2000 silverado 4 wheel drive vin 2gcek19t6y13xxxxx rear brakes corrode every 8,000 miles to the point of being totally ineffective at stopping the vehicle. also parking brakes require readjustment at 8,000 miles because they wear out not even being used. this i see was a recall for manual transmissions, automatic transmissions suffer the same problem but no recall.nhtsa recall#05v1610000.the rear brake pads wear out every 30,000 miles the front brake pads every 100,000 miles this i believe is the cause of many vehicle accidents ,this is because the vehicle is only being stopped by one set of brakes which causes the abs to come on prematurely.this all started in the year 2000 and still continues today november 2006. *nm

Abs brakes work only intermittently. when braking pedal will go to floor, no noise or vibration. dealer said it was abs system failing. took vehicle dealer 6 times, replaced only brake master cylinder . *ak

Abs brakes pulsate and lock up. they have been fixed for same problem twice. dealer says situation can't be duplicated.*ak

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. also, rear passenger's seatbelt locked up while in use, causing the passenger to feel "locked in". dealer cannot find cause of problem. *ak *ml

Abs brakes fail to stop the vehicle as advertised if any type of road surfaces, other than perfectly smooth, are encountered during the braking process. this is true for chevrolet trucks as well as dodge pickups. i have friends who have these two brands and they have had the same problem with stopping on even slightly rough road surfaces. have you received any other complaints like this? thanks in advance, [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

After braking to stop vehicle hesitates. also, there is increased braking distance when braking. took vehicle to dealer dealer 6 times, and was told brake line was too close to left exhaust pipe, heated brake fluid. dealer computer was conveniently down last 3 times. so those visits wer not documented. *ak the dealer believes the brake line was not the problem.

While driving on highway at 55 mph left brakes locked up, vehicle went through a ditch and hit an enbankment. upon impact, both airbags didn't deploy. also, seat belt broke. *ak

While driving 30 mph and had plenty of time to stop the vehicle, the occupant pressed the brakes and went to the floor and caused the vehicle wheels to lock up and caused a rear end crash. dlr cannot determine the problem. mjs