10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,793 miles

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problem #13

Sep 012005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated while driving on normal road conditions at low speeds, and under normal braking conditions, the anti-lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The ABS activated, causing extended stopping distance. After the first incident the dealer replaced the rotors. The second time the dealership put brake pads on the rear, cleaned the sensors, and resurfaced the front and rear rotors. However, the problem recurred. The right rear window regulator was replaced. Updated 02/07/06.

- Brookville, PA, USA

problem #12

Oct 292005

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,950 miles
The contact stated when applying pressure to the brakes they made a grinding noise. The service dealership said the rear rotors rusted, and the frontal rotors wore out. They replaced the rear brake shoes, pads, and rotors. Also, the front rotors and pads were replaced. When contacting a Chevrolet dealership they said it was due to normal wear and tear.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA

problem #11

May 082000

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,914 miles
Anti lock brakes; when going slower the anti lock brakes engage themselves. Was never repaired. Main brakes, both front and rear were replaced ( pads and rotors) after an unusually short amount of time. Left door glass was inoperative. Tech replaced broken door glass regulator.

- Fraser, MI, USA

problem #10

Nov 102003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,351 miles
Brake failure due to corrosion.

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #9

May 142003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
While braking the consumer would have extended stopping distance. The dealerships mechanic inform the consumer that the front/rear rotors/pad were corroded and replaced them.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #8

Oct 082003

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Dealer replaced pads and rotors twice at owner's expense, a total of $2000.

- Onaway, MI, USA

problem #7

Apr 012003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
When the parking brake was depressed, it did not hold, due to a failure with the pads. The parking brake would not release.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #6

Jan 102003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,100 miles
The brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- Manlius, NY, USA

problem #5

Sep 062002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Brake pads wear down abnormally, brake pedal is spongy(hard).

- Galway, NY, USA

problem #4

Aug 062001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Since consumer has owned vehicle, three brake pads have worn out and needed to be replaced. Front right brake pad tended to wear out more than the left - but both were replaced.front left brake overheated and glowed red during normal operating conditions. *note: While traveling over bumpy surfaces, consumer attempted to apply brakes and it felt as if there was no pressure for brakes to function. Dealership has examined the vehicle, but could not remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Reelsville, IN, USA

problem #3

Mar 282001

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brakes fade while driving, the brake pads were replaced. Nlm

- Williamsto, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 142000

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Premature wear of brake pads and drums. Dealer has put 4 sets of pads and drums on vehicle. Consumer states that rear drums do not adjust properly, which cause the front brake pads to wear at approximately 10000 miles, sometimes brakes smoke and rattle.

- S. Charleston, OH, USA

problem #1

Jun 051999

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Vehicles brakes do not release they stick frequently wearing brake pads out. The vehicle has been in service 7 times for brake problems and dealer state they cannot find anything wrong. However they have replaced the brake pads 3 times due to irregular brake ware on the pad. The brakes will pull servely to the left at any given time causing vehicle to pull to the left into other lane of traffic.

- Arcola, TX, USA