4.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 25,500 miles
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Caliper slides froze due to tolerance/corossion, causing vehicle to effectively utilize one brake pad for braking. Dealer noted that this is a common problem and offered to charge me for filing (service bulletin # 99-05-24-001) down the caliper slide to be within tolerance (not covered under "bumper to bumper" warranty - Chevrolet customer service file #000014560). According to Napa brake installation istructions for applicable pads (GM part numbers 7024A or 7081A), there is a posssibility of this condition breaking contact between the pad friction material and the metal backing, which would severely hamper or remove all braking power from that wheel. I have a brother with a Chevy astro van of similar year, and an uncle with a full size Chevy truck of similar year, both of whom have experienced front brake excessive/uneven wear. Thier vehicles were out of the warranty period at the time it was noticed. I feel that Chevy has denied me a warranty claim, because this is an inherent problem with thier brake design, and would be too costly to recall. I also feel that because it involves the front brakes (which provide most of braking power) of many large vehicles, that many use for towing, this should be considered for a safety recall, or at least covered under warrany, if discovered under warranty period. Thank you for your time.
- Saint Leonard, MD, USA
- Columbus, OH, USA