10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,070 miles

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problem #110

Mar 162001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving about 10-15 mph applied brakes and ABS just pulsated, and there was no braking action. Upon inspection of vehicle consumer found out wheel bearing hub and ABS were connected. When wheel bearings were worn out ABS would fail. Dealer stated Chevrolet was aware of this problem. Consumer hit a barrier post due to the faulty ABS brakes damaging the front end of vehicle, even though GM is aware of problem they will not pay damages, when the hub wears the antilock sensor reads falsely leading to no brakes.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #109

Mar 192001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Break failure with minor road bump.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #108

Mar 012001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS system is not working properly. ABS system would not shut off while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer, and system needs to be changed.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

problem #107

Mar 152001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS module continues to run, ABS & brake light on in dash. Many others like this. Chevy has started installing a different unit, but has not recalled the older units that have failed.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #106

Mar 262001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS light keeps coming on in vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that there was nothing they could do.

- Bells, TN, USA

problem #105

Mar 212001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When stepping on brake pedal it will go always to the floor, and will not operate. Two recalls had been received from manufacturer about this problem.

- Savana, GA, USA

problem #104

Mar 192001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light came on, causing ABS motor to turn on pressing against brakes. Dealer has advised that entire ABS system must be replaced with consumer's expense.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #103

Feb 282001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was turned off, the electrical brake pump would still run. Firestone at tire experienced tread separation, Firestone would not replace, but did give a discount, tire size P285/75R16.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #102

Mar 192001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving ABS light came on. Then, consumer drove off road and turned off engine, ABS motor kept working. Took vehicle to dealer, where they did not explain what could had happened.. the consumer believes, the ABS was defective.

- Desert Hot Spring, CA, USA

problem #101

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Brakes were applied under normal stopping distances, pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct problem. Consumer received recall notice after collision.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #100

Mar 092001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate problem.

- Center, AL, USA

problem #99

Mar 012001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Periodically brakes would stop working. Consumer would attempt to stop, but brake pedal would hit floor, and vehicle would not stop until brake pedal was pumped a couple of times. Whenever the vehicle hits bump, the brakes go down.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #98

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently brake pedal does not depress, and vehicle will not stop, usually in winter conditions or when wet (snow and rain).

- Gladstone, MI, USA

problem #97

Feb 032001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Applied brakes on concrete driveway (clean and dry) and was unable to stop. Crashed throughclosed garage door hitting vehicle parked inside and pushing it thru the homes family room wall. Weather conditions dry and cold (approx 25 deg). Time of day - 1:30 pm. Brake pedal was pushed nearly to floor and ABS pulse/noise was heard and felt (passenger verified) but vehicle did not slow down or stop. Approx distance 30 ft. After initial accident, witnesses were able to push brake pedal to floor while engine running (several staggered engine restarts and brake trys). All, including driver and passenger, concluded problem exists with ABS/brakes. Driver has never depressed brake pedal this far in the 18 mos the vehicle has been owned.

- Dimondale, MI, USA

problem #96

Feb 282001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When anti lock brake system activates on rough surface brakes go to floor. ABS module failed and ran all time. Consumer pulled fuse out and corrected problem with antilock system. Dealer was aware of some major prolems. Second problem was driveshaft. Rear universal joints came apart while driving at 65mph. It was taken to a driveshaft shop, and they found no signs of grease in joints.

- Portal, GA, USA

problem #95

Dec 022000

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake problems, vehicle does not have braking distance it should have. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times. Dealer replaced front rotors and brake pads. Currently, dealer said brakes were normal for vehicle.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #94

Feb 212001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light would remain on, and ABS motor would still be running, even with ignition switch turned off. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop for repairs/replacement of electronic brake control module. Manufacturer notified. The consumer states that there was shortages of the part needed to fix the problem because there were many failure.

- Owasso, OK, USA

problem #93

Feb 212001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Manufacturer has failed to install a dust guard for disc brakes which could cause brakes to lock up, and had a potential for vehicle rollover. Manufacturer sent out tsb, but will not assist consumer because vehicle was driven off road.

- Morrilton, AR, USA

problem #92

Feb 052001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake module has gone out on vehicle. Also, gas pedal sticks. Every 10-15000 miles consumer has to clean out carbon built up.

- Owensborough, KY, USA

problem #91

Feb 052001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
The ABS pump will not shut off unless the underhood fuse is removed. The brakes still operate somewhat, but not to their potential. Could cause accident. Out of warranty, have seen more than a dozen other truck owners same problem, same truck on Chevrolet performance website.

- Lapeer, MI, USA

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