10.0

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

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problem #30

Jan 202000

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Whenever ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop right away. Brake pedal goes to floor. Would have no prior warning. The problem is intermittent. Also, vehicle would shake and rattle. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic replaced springs & rear shocks. Ordering new front hubs & headliner for brakes.

- Locust Grove, OK, USA

problem #29

Dec 271999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Anti-lock failed to engage. All four wheels locked up resulting in loss of steering control and crashed into ditch. The brakes have performed erratically since it was purchased. Problems include anti-lock engaging on dry roads at low speeds, mushy pedal, pedal oozing to floor at stop lights, and continually poor stopping ability. Problems reported to dealer immediately after purchase and several times after. There very competant staff believe the unit performs like all the others they have seen.

- Jamestown, NY, USA

problem #28

Nov 151999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a sudden stop vehicle would continue to travel. Dealer has been contacted, and can't duplicate the problem.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #27

Nov 121999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When the brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, a popping noise is heard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, but has not been able to duplicate the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Cameron, LA, USA

problem #26

Nov 121999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Total ABS brake failure. It will last for a short time. While driving 15mph and approaching a stop sign ABS brakes failed. No prior warning. Contacted the dealer, and he was not able to help. Dealer claimed that this happened usually when the road was bumpy or at a speed bump. But this was not the case with this vehicle.

- Boonville, MS, USA

problem #25

Jul 041999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Foot went to the floor when the brakes were applyed causing failure. Vehicle experienced no brakes. Contacted & took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic could not find problem.

- Glenburn, ME, USA

problem #24

Feb 021999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Vehicle drives absolutely terribly. When going over a bump car lost control. Consumer stated that the dealer said it was the brakes. Dealer has put on 14 different tires.

- Andersonville, TN, USA

problem #23

Oct 181999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
While pulling into the mcdonald's parking lot, and applying the brakes, the ABS system was working intermittently which caused the consumer to run into a pole.

- Chesnee, SC, USA

problem #22

Oct 191999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Truck has had excessive vibration and front end shimmy in the sterring - tires were replaced once by dealer and then again personally. Anti-lock brakes activate if braking even at slow speeds over bump or pavement ripples. Front end seems to lose contact with road easily when going over bump or ripples.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R16 )

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #21

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS problems: When driving on dry roads and applying the brakes, if there are any type of bumps in the road, the vehicle will not stop. This condition caused driver to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Dealer could not correct the problem.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #20

Jan 201999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Vehicle experincing ongoing problem with brake sysytem. Whenever going down a hill and running over a manhole cover, it causes the brake system to release by itself for a second or more (by pushing pedal back upward). Consumer would push down on brake pedal before it would engage and stop vehicle. Dealer notified and nothing can be found. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- San Dinas, CA, USA

problem #19

Mar 011999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Due to the rubber bushing coming apart while driving over 45 mph and driving over a bump, the steering mechanism malfunctioned, causing a crash. Also problems with the braking system, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problems.

- Greenville, IL, USA

problem #18

Sep 151999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
While backing out of driveway or driving over bumps and then coming to a stop, brake pedal will go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Windfield, WV, USA

problem #17

Sep 141999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
In bumper to bumper traffic & using brakes which got hot. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Front end vibrated. Foot on brakes/accelerator pedal at time. Moved to side of road. Waited 1/2 hour before vehicle was controllable enough to drive. Taking vehicle to dealer.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #16

Aug 311999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Intermittently when vehicle is going over rough pavements the ABS brakes release. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Norcorss, GA, USA

problem #15

Aug 221999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stoping distance. The dealer has repaired the vehicle twice, and problem still exists.

- Safford`, AZ, USA

problem #14

Aug 251999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When hitting a rough spot on the road at slow speeds, the brakes go out for about 50 to 150 ft. Owner has to use emergency brakes to slow down. Dealer says the ABS is engaging, and owner will have to learn how to adjust.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #13

Jul 201999

Silverado 2500

  • miles
The 1999 Chevrolet truck ex silv antilock breaks have been failing at random times since April 1 1999. First at slow speeds and then at high speeds randomly. On 720-1999 my speed was 60 mi hr and the brakes failed when a deer crossed the state highway between graham tx and breckenridge tx. The brakes delayed and I hit the deer dead center of my bumper and grill! the air bags didnot inflate ever!

- Breckenridge, TX, USA

problem #12

Jul 261999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal softens and feels like vehicle will not stop. The happens sporadically. Dlr says there is nothing wrong.

- Thorton, CO, USA

problem #11

Jul 231999

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
My 1999 Silverado's anti-lock brakes fail intermittently at slow speeds. The symptoms, occurances and frequency of failures are indentical to the ones General Motors reported in a press release dated 7/21/99. Several weeks ago, I took my truck to the local Chevrolet dealer. The service department stated that they had not received any bulletins from General Motors regarding the type of brake failures I described however, the service manager did state that one other man in town reported the same problem in his 1999 Silverado which almost caused an accident. Please advise how I may resolve this sitiuation with my truck's brakes. Thanks!

- Ada, OK, USA

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