10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
41 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,329 miles

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problem #93

Sep 042003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the ABS system is engaged vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced ABS sensors, but the problem still occurred.

- Wexford, PA, USA

problem #92

Aug 202000

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
ABS system engages on dry road and or dry conditions and low speeds. This increases stopping distance greatly and could potentially cause a serious accident. This occurrs mostly when approaching a stop at 10 mph or below. The ABS engages unexpectedely and the vehicle continues to roll partly into the intersection or potentially into another vehicle.

- Butler, PA, USA

problem #91

Aug 282003

Silverado 3500

  • miles
On multiple occasions vehicle failed to stop. Consumer was told by service writer for Chevrolet that ABS brakes premature engagement was the reason why ABS brakes surged.

- Parish, NY, USA

problem #90

Aug 182003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,994 miles
Vehicle is 2000 Chevy Silverado 4 wheel drive with approx 50K miles. At slow (under 15 mph) speed coming to a stop driver side front ABS engaged and almost hit car in front. At first I thought maybe wet road but it nows does it every morning when coming to a stop at the end of my road dealer said I need to replace front wheel bearing. Have an appointment for first week in Sept. And will have all parts saved.

- Charlestown, NH, USA

problem #89

Sep 152003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The consumer had the ABS sensors cleaned but it was too early to see if the problem was corrected.

- Windber, PA, USA

problem #88

Mar 052000

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 235 miles
The anti-lock braking system on the Chevrolet Silverado is too sensitive. I have had several incidents where the system activated when it should not have causing the vehicle to experience increased stopping distances.I consider this to be a major safety problem.I filed a complaint with your office several years ago, but have yet to see any action taken to correct this problem

- Duryea, PA, USA

problem #87

Jun 062001

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
My brakes failed after accelerating from being stopped at a red light. The light turned yellow before we were into the intersection when the vehicle in front of me stopped, speed was less than 10 mph. I attempted to stop on a bumpy dry surface while braking the pedal went to the floor and hit the vehicle in front of me. Dealership claims brakes were within specifications set by manufacture. Something needs to be done about this problem, there are too many complaints dealing with the ABS system on the Silverado. Please do something to correct this problem.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #86

Feb 162003

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 370,000 miles
ABS failed prematurely. Dealer notified. Whenever the consumer came to a stop, when approaching another vehicle at a stop light, the ABS malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to drift into another vehicle in front.

- Attica, NY, USA

problem #85

Jun 082003

Silverado 3500

  • 49,000 miles
While pulling into driveway ABS system engaged and brakes failed. Dealer notified.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #84

Jun 102003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While traveling 5 mph and applying brakes ve ABS system kicked in without any indication, causing vehicle to flip over.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #83

Jul 032003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. When the vehicle had come to a stop, the anti lock brake motor started, the pedal vibrated and pushed back adding the extended stopping distance. This was an ongoing problem but not constant. Recall# 00V055000

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #82

Apr 182003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The anti-lock brakes activated at very low speeds. The pedal moved upward and driver pushed the brake pedal with force but the brakes did not respond. The left front brakes failed 100% of the time and the right front assembly failed intermittently. Both front wheel bearing assembly/sensors were replaced. The brake pedal had become hard as a rock and would not stop until both feet were pushed with maximum force.

- Waterford, PA, USA

problem #81

Mar 202003

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The vehicle experienced the same problem as recall (anti lock brake), #00V055000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Milford, MI, USA

problem #80

Mar 042003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
Brakes showing same failure as recall 0 0 V 05 5000. Call Chevrolet with questions of recall but was told that my truck was not effected by. My truck has shown the same problems that were summarized with recall listed above. Repair includes replacing brake pressure module valve.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

problem #79

Feb 262003

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The ABS brakes failed. The ABS braking system caused a resistance behind the brake pedal. Refer to evoq#8021722 scc

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #78

Feb 092003

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Antilock system activated without cause and disabled the braking system. This happened on dry pavement at speeds below 30 mph when coming to a normal stop. This happened today and almost everytime I dare to drive the truck.

- Esperance, NY, USA

problem #77

Dec 302002

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 17,486 miles
Applied ABS brakes at 40 mph.brakes started to catch then went to floor causing increased stoppping distance and vehicle collision.

- Benbrook, TX, USA

problem #76

Sep 082002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer experiencing problems with brakes. Delayed stopping when brakes are applied. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Fryeburg, ME, USA

problem #75

Jul 012002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Dealer confirmed by inspection that ABS pump needs replacement at a cost of about $700 I did not have the repair done due to the cost.

- Canton, NY, USA

problem #74

May 042002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While applying brakes pedal sticks to the floor. Dealer has been notified.

- Burlison, TX, USA

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