10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Feb 012001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Around 45 mph there is intermittent brake failure. When applying brakes vehicle starts to slow down. Then, braking action stops, pedal feels spongy. Vehicle taken to dealer 3-4 times, master cylinder was replaced, did not remedy the problem.

- Canton, OH, USA

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problem #3

Jun 011998

Silverado

  • miles
Brakes-master cylinder.

- Whittier, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the light comes on, vehicle pulsates and vibrates. Dealer has replaced the master cylinder /pads, and reserfaced the rotors. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 221998

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
When the brakes are applied they become spongy and weak. The pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Has had the master cylinder and the brake pads, and various other parts of the brake system replaced twice. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Laurel, MD, USA

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