2000 CHEVROLET Silverado

In August of 2015 while diagnosing poor brake system performance. Extensive rust was discovered in the frame of the truck as well as on all brake components including lines and calipers. 3 out of 4 calipers were not functioning properly. The rear 2 calipers had seized on their sliders due to corrosion even though the rubber slider protection boots were intact. The front 2 calipers had reduced braking ability due to the pistons not properly returning in their bores inside the calipers. The entire brake line system had to be replaced due to extensive rust. Both rear frame crossmembers were completely rotted though. The crossmember supporting the rear passenger side shock absorber had completely rotted though and separated. The crossmember supporting the driver side shock absorber had rotted though where the shock attaches to the shock mounting plates on the crossmember. The gas tank was only being supported by the front support strap. The rear tank support strap had completely rotted through and separated while the front support strap was about 80% rotted through. The corrosion at the rear of the truck involving the rear bumper attachment hardware was so bad that the bumper assembly had to be cut off with a torch. The bumper mounting hardware was rusted solid; the attaching hardware (mounting nuts and bolts) had lost so much material doe to corrosion that the use of wrenches or sockets to remove the hardware was made impossible. Once the mounting brackets were removed, extensive corrosion was found where the mounting brackets had contacted the frame. The corrosion was especially bad at the bottom rail of the c channel frame but only extended about 10″ toward the front of the truck (involving the area that the bumper mounting brackets contacted).

K3500: PAINT PEELING ON MY 2000 WHITE CHEVY 3500 CREW CAB 4X4 LONG BED

I bought a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 new. On 17 Oct. 2008 while driving at 35 mph I went to stop for a turning car. The brake pedal went to the floor and the truck would not stop. To avoid hitting the car in front of me, I veered to the right and went into a ditch. After inspection of the vehicle it was noted that every one of the brake lines (pipes shaped as a hook) that are near the ABS box were abnormally corroded and rusted through even though they are supposed to be made from stainless steel. Brake fluid gushed out of one of the pipes when the brakes were applied. This vehicle is stored during winter months (Nov.-Apr) salt and snow are not issues. This is not the first time I have had issues with the brakes on this Chevy. In 2001 I was involved in an accident on a highway in FL, when I tried to stop for the person in front of me. When I applied the brakes the brake pedal stuttered, went to the floor. I hit the car in front of me in which 2 people were injured. I also have a 2001 GMC 4X4 and inspected those brake lines. Those brake lines on the GMC are in very good condition.

K1500: Right rear steel brake line rusted out and ruptured, causing loss of braking.

We are experiencing lots of problems even up to the present time,…most everything was repaired under warranty,but we are still experiencing problems after numerous repairs on the same item,…Our main problems would be the water leak,..and the engine problems,..this last problem was this very month,and after being told to take the truck in by a GMAC rep. we are now stuck paying the shop bill & the 5 day rental car charge,…we feel that this all should be covered being that the current problems we have are the very same problems that were already fixed under warranty! We are fed up with being patient & have already been so for much longer than we should have….Please feel free to contact us for any information

Truck was purchased August 7, 2000. Shortly like,2 months after I purchased the truck it would not start at certain times. It took 3 or 4 times to fix the truck. I almost lemon lawed it. (wish I would of) They fixed it finally. Said it was in the ignition. When it didn

transmission lost Overdive gear. Fuel Gauge Varies between accurate and empty. not the actual brakes failed just the “anti lock braking system”. the Cassette deck has not worked since i purchased the vehicle in June of 2004

tHIS TRUCK WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SOMETIME BEFORE I BOUGHT IT AND BECAUSE IT WAS NOT REPORTED TO CARFAX THE DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT,BUT IF YOU LOOK AT IT YOU CAN SEE WHERE THEY FIXED THE FRAME THE NOSE WAS TAKEN OFF OF IT THEY CANT FIX THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT.

The truck has intermittently had brake problems since it was new. What will occur is when applying the brakes below 20 mph the pedal will fade to the floor and you will hear the ABS kicking in.The truck will take a very long time to stop. This occurs once a month and has now started to occur weekly ifnot daily. We are afraid to drive the truck.

The problem is the piston slap in the engine. I have a knock at start up and a constant ticking in the engine all the time. GM says that it is normal, but I have a problem believing that. I have had GM products all my life and I have never had a engine do this unless there is something wrong in the engine.

The fuel guage reads empty all the time.The gas pedal gets stuck and you have to really apply presure to get it to move.

put in reverse on hill would take off backwards/dealer said problem taken care of retighten bands/throttle sticks cannot push down with foot. you must stomp on too get release ,to get truck moving. mirrors have quit working switch doesn’t work must adjust by hand./steering problem would not turn in equal directions,dealer said problem taken care of same time as transmission.airbags on passenger side on recall did not receive any information.tailgate is falling off of truck does not latch securley comes open/ now recall on straps that hold up tailgate defective. molding on side coming loose /doors

Our vehicle has many of the same problems that have been reported. The fuel system has supposedly “failed and been fixed”, the computer “needed an update which would fix any problems” which it didn’t and now my husband is getting a shock each time he gets out of the vehicle – IF it runs that day! We have had to take the vehicle in a minimum of once a month and the problem is getting worse – the vehicle wont start on a regular basis, the radio shuts off on its own, when we do take it in they can’t seem to get anything to register on the computer system, the emergency brake doesn’t function properly, when the truck does start it sounds as if a rod is going to come threw the engine, the weather stripping is falling off – again – while driving down the road gages go screwy like the opposite direction of what they are supposed to and all this is normal? The dealership can’t seem to find anything wrong and tells us to drive it until something brakes. I’m afraid that if we do that someone may end up dead because of an accident!! There has been 5 owners including ourselves with no official complaints of anything….I’m OFFICIALLY COMPLAINING!!!! We have only had this vehicle since October 2004! This vehicle may be used but it shouldn’t be acting like this!

On June 8,2003 I was pulling into my driveway in my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. As I applied the brakes at a speed of about 5-10 mph my ABS system engaged and remained engaged (brake pedal pulsating) for a distance of approximately 20 feet as I pushed with both feet on the brake pedal trying to get my truck to stop before it went over a 4 feet high retaining wall. It would not stop and I drove over the wall and flipped onto my roof. My truck was a total loss. This defective ABS system engaged for no reason whatsoever. The blacktop was completely dry, no gravel on it, and no uneven surfaces or ripples.

Minor thing- but, it’s pretty obvious that we’re not the only GM owners with this problem. At least one of the running lights will be “out” at any given time. We’ve replaced bulbs three times only for the replacement or the other side to go out. Chev. dealer charges about $8.00 per heavy duty bulb which is not different from reg. bulb. It’s bad when you’re driving and when you meet a truck around the year 2000 and one running light is out, you automatically know that when you get close enough to see the make of the vehicle, you’ll already know that it will be Chev. or GMC. I believe that at least 90% of vehicles I meet on the road with a light not burning will be GM product. I’ve complained before but rec’d no acknowledment. Chev. dealer told us that the heavy duty bulb would take care of the problem. Yeah! Right! Not so.

Loud noise from steering during low speed turning, such as parking. I bought it used from dealer who sold similar trucks new. First they said they couldn’t reproduce. Then they lubricated the steering column.Also, vibration at highway speeds.And interior odor in summer.

loss of 3rd and 4th gear

Intermediate steering shaft replaced due to worn out and sloppy u-joint. Very noisy but more concerned about breakage and loss of control.

I was pulling into a parking space and I lightly applied the breaks and the ABS started shuttering yet I was not on a wet or icy surface, it was dry and the more pressure I applied to the brakes It would not stop the truck fast enough, an I hit a Parking Lot Poll with my right side fender / bumper going home that day It happened on the road several times I almost hit cars and in a school zone a child ran infront of me and I could not stop, The Brakes were overhauled last year by a chevy dealer in florida so the brakes are fine. I heard on the new about an ABS malfunction recall by chevy for this EXACT Problem but the Chevy dealer will not correct it since I do not live in the states affected by the recall yet surrounding states are affected (Maryland and Washington DC) I live in Northern Virginia. Since almost hitting the Child I WILL NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK…..

I have had to replace the transmission 3 times in the past 2 1/2 years. At 49700, 99800,99850 and now its acting up again.

I have had Problems with the abs brakes on this vehicle engaging at low speeds since the first 6 months of ownership. This has been an on going problem with the brakes and have heard every dealer excuse known to man. Now they have a recall. I am scheduled at the dealer again next week. The dealer replaced the rotors,calipers and ABS sensors at a hefty 567.00 dollars and the issue is back again.

I HAVE HAD 2 2000 SILVERADO AND BOTH WIND SHIELD WIPERS HAVE QUIT WORKING. ARE THEIR ANY OTHER KNOWN PROBLEMS THAN THE MOTOR. THANKS

I bought this vehicle used at 40,478. Transmission failed shortly after I purchased it. It failed again at about 49,000 and again at 49,300. It is currently in the shop again. I have had this vehicle in the shop more than I was able to drive it.

FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT 66,000 – REPLACE AT $750THROTTLE STICKS AT IDLE POSITION AT 64,000- CLEAN THROTTLE BODY FOR $120

Driving down road and lost power steering and power brakes. Even after falure, no warning lights or malfunction codes are present. Truck is a 3/4 ton with hydroboost assist for steering and brakes.

Dealer charged $208.58 each to replace 2 rotors and $109.90 for a brake pad kit. Item priced respectively for $26.00/rotor and $16.00/pads from Advanced Auto and $55.99/rotor $63.49/pads from a local parts store. Dealer justified such cost as GM manufactured hence higher quality. Both second costs listed offered lifetime guarantee. NOTE: multiple staff at dealership – FX CAPRARA CHEVROLET-OLDS-BUICK INC, 3326 Maple Ave, Pulaski, NY 13142, 315 298 5181, Ron McNitt – Service Manager -encouraged filing of formal complaint as this problem typically presents from vehicles with but 11,000 miles.

Brakes Will Not Stop Vehicle in an Emergency Situation

Brakes fail at low speed, try to go into anti-lock. Changed complete brakes,rotors,pads etc. on all four(4) wheels of the vehicle. Problem still exists. Scheduled for recheck September 30/03 for review of hoses and lines also will put on computor for fault readings. Truck crashed into a wood pile at our summer home no personnal injuries but some paint scratching. Disconnected the fuse for the anti-lock brakes had no problem with brakes failing just that abs light and hand brake light stayed on all the time. Put the fuse back in and problem still exists this is why it will be rechecked September 30/03 to read faults as they are still failing. Very scarey when all of a sudden no brakes at low speed.

ACCELERATOR STICKS AT TAKE OFF. THE DEALER SAID IT COULD COST AT LEAST $100.00 TO FIX. I HAVEN\’T FIXED IT YET. MY MOM\’S TRUCK, SAME MAKE AND MODEL, AND MY BROTHERS TRUCK, SAME MAKE, ALL DID THE SAME THING.

A scan of the ABS system projected the following faults:CO 226 LF wheel speed signal missingCO 222 RF wheel speed signal missingCO 268 Pump / Motor circuit shortedPrice for repair – $1600.00 – $2000.00This vehicle is three years old – should this ABS system be failing already?? They are telling me that the pump / motor shorted everything throughout this system. I am reading that there have been many many complaints. What recall do I have in getting Chevrolet to get my ABS system working again. Thank you so much [email protected]

1. I went in to Bill Heard Chevrolet in Buford, GA (dealer) for parking brakes not working (pedal going to floor). I thought it just needed tightened up/ adjusted. I was advised that rear seal at axle had failed, and ruined the entire rear parking brake assembly and axle bearing on one side- had to replace all at great cost. brakes fixed, and was advised that the parkiing brake is designed as “transmission assist” brake, not emergency brakes. This truck is used as daily driver, not for hard service I have a company car to go to/frm. work.2. I have had a rattle from under the truck since I bought it. dealer has never been able to trace it down.3. There has been a slight knocking sound in the engine since about 5,000.00 miles. Dealer said “they all do that”.

Paint peeled off complete in several spots, especially the roof and the hood.

Chevy C1500 Silverado. Upper clutch pedal bracket that holds clutch master cylinder broke out. I nearly KILLED someone walking in front of my truck. This needs investigated !! I cannot believe that cylinder is held in place by less than 1/8” plastic. Needs to be made out of metal.

A Chevrolet dealer, a reputable service center, and City Muffler all three specified the catalytic converters should be replaced to turn off the "Service Engine Soon" light. City Muffler replaced them with aftermarket parts that did not meet EPA or GMC OEM specifications. City Muffler refused to warranty their work or material during eight return visits supported by EPA requirements and guidelines. The service center replaced the converters with GBC parts costing me another $739.90. The SES light stayed off.

Consumer states that airbags did not deploy during accident in a 2000 chevrolet silverado causing serious injury. *gr

2000 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton customer was told there was no recall. customer states that he has not received payment for repair**cc the passenger side tailgate cable broke due to rust. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on wet road conditions at various speeds the abs activates causing an increase in stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes: hydraulic: antilock. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 05/16/06. *jb

Consumer complaint concerning the safety of 2000 chevrolet silverado abs system. *ts *nm

2000 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brakes and the engine.*mr the engine knocks when started due to piston play. *nm

2000 chevrolet abs system developed problems.***no answer required***. *mr on two separate occasions the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle at low speeds. the consumer had to use the emergency brae to stop the vehicle. *jb

2000 chevrolet silverado developed a vibration in the front end while driving at 55 to 60 mph.*mr the vibration transmitted to the steering wheel while driving. the consumer explained that this condition could occur 5 miles apart or 20000 miles apart. *nm

Fax fwd fm nhtsa region v foia request cy of all documents re recall of 2000-2004 gm chevrolet silverados for problems w/tailgate support cables; es search provided no info re silverado tailgate support cable defects.*mr representing client who sustained injuries as a result of falling from the tailgate of a defective 2000 chevrolet silverado. *nm

The tailgate opened by itself on several occasions while driving . *ph on one of those occasions one of the tailgate support straps did break. *nm

Problems with steering, gas pedal sticks, speedometer rattles when it's cold, rear doors are hard to latch when it's cold, heating and ventilation system and lights blew out, speaker blewout.*mr cc: nhtsa

I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. my wife checked the internet after the incident and found there was a recall for the airbag module on the year of my 2000 chevrolet silverado truck. we were never notified of this before the incident, but are currently receiving updates today. do not understand why we were never notified of this. the truck is now in a storage yard and we are awaiting the response from the insurance adjustor.

I have a 2000 model chevy truck, and my tailgate straps have broken without warning on 2 occasions. my father has had the same problem with his 2000 model gmc sierra. both of our trucks have bad tailgate damage now, and his has some body damage.*ak

Truck is hard to start in warmer weather. it will turn over several times before it will start or i press the accelerator to get sufficient gas to start the truck. also...since i bought this truck i have had difficulty in with the gas pedal 'sticking' and it lunges before i back off the gas and accelerate normally. it's a pain and one day will get someone hurt. vin number is [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Engine check light keeps coming on, then vehicle starts to lose power, this has happened while on highway, and it is very unsafe. *ak. consumer stated the instrument panel is loose causing rattling noise from passenger side air bag area and top of instrumental panel, the third brake light is inoperative and drivers window power regulator failed causing noise, the fuel filter was replaced. *yd

When applying the brakes, the vehicle's brake pedal vibrates and goes to the floor. the driver has to wait for brake pedal to lift back up then press again to stop. dealer is not able to duplicate. please describe further.

Took vehical to get inspected shop said vehical is unsafe to drive and refused to inspect under futher inseption there is exsesive rust on frame that is not normal wear and tear gm needs to step up like toyota did and replace these frames pls look in to this . this was my only vehical and now i dont have one to drive and cant afford to buy a new one

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while the vehicle was stopped with the air conditioner engaged, the vehicle began to overheat. in addition, the contact stated that the temperature gauge displayed a high reading. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump and anti-freeze needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

"dash boards".... my 2000 chevrolet silverado dashboard is cracking and crumbling everyday. it is to the point now that i am adding duck tape just to keep it up. chevrolet should take responsibility for this and repair my dashboard and issue a recall. this problem began 1 year ago, and i have never been in any accident with this truck.

I was having the exhaust changed when i was notified that one of the cross members for the frame had rusted completely through and needed to be repaired. it has been repaired, but i was informed that excessive rust is in various locations on the rear of the frame and will need to be watched closely. keep in mind that these cross members support the fuel tank and if one would break, it looks like it could cassette fuel tank to fall off. the truck has 100,500 miles on it, which is not excessive for the year. the truck spent most of its life in michigan, but now resides in illinois. i have read several forums having the same complaints for the 99-2007 model year vehicles. there are several holes placed on these cross members by the manufacturer that allow moisture in, with no place for the moisture to go once it is place. i am sure there is also a lack of proper paint application and even poor steel that is likely causing the issue. just as toyota has done, chevy should offer a recall for excessive rust on the frame. the toyota tundra recall offers a new frame for any tundra with a rust hole 10mm or larger. why isn't the nhtsa investigating this further? this a serious safety concern and also considerably lowers the value of the vehicle. gm and chevy need to be held accountable for their decisions when designing and manufacturing these vehicles, just as toyota took accountability for their decisions.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at approximately 15 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 168,523.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that water leaked into the driver and passenger side floorboards of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. ...updated 02/04/16 *bf

As i attempted to brake to a stop on dry pavement, the brake pedal suddenly stiffened,preventing me from using the pedal to come to a controlled stop. fortunately, i was going slow at the time and was in a parking lot, so was able to steer away from colliding with a parked car.. from all that i read ,the root cause of this problem involves the abs system. about 3 years ago, i had the brake lines completely replaced with a better grade than came with the truck. i did this because, while the truck is going on 15 years, the main components appear to have several more years. but not with this sort of fundamental safety issue. i'm angry that gm has not had to recall my truck for this obvious safety flaw in the brake system.

The abs braking system goes stiff at low speeds. i have to jam on the brakes extremely hard in order for them to stop, the brakes eventually will stop after a 3 to five more feet.the abs braking system is extremely dangerous and serves no purpose.the vehicle works better after disabling the abs brake system.please recall all chevy silverados and tahoes due to abs braking system issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at 35 mph, the ignition failed and caused the key to fall out of the ignition cylinder. the contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 150,000.

When returning home my brakes failed when entering my driveway causing me to strike a tree. there was minor damage to the grill of my vehicle. the cause was a ruptured brake line. there was no warning of the loss of brakes. *tr

As i was topping the curve of an entrance ramp, i felt the rear of the truck lose traction on the wet asphalt and the tail started to move. i let off the gas pedal to gain control, and the engine continued to propel the truck as if the gas pedal was stuck. this caused the rear of the truck to continue around and slammed the front of the truck into a guard rail and finally came to a stop with truck parallel to guard rail and facing in the opposite direction of traffic. i was holding the brakes as soon as i realized the truck was out of control. if not for the guard rail, my family and i would have been propelled over a steep embankment with fatal results. this is the first time i've had this occur on this vehicle since i purchased it in 2001. this is a major safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact applied excessive pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop. the contact had to shift into neutral in order for the vehicle to slow down. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Driving on 4 lane business road coming to a red light pushed on brakes pedal went to floor and no brakes had to swerve into other lane to keep from hitting car in front of me ran red light downshifted into low gear and began rubbing tires on curb until i came to a stop.checked brake fluid level was empty looked under truck and brake line had rusted through under drivers door.walked 2 blocks to parts store and brought brake fluid filled master cylinder pumped brakes still had no brakes,i could not understand how one broken line left me with no brakes, i thought they were supposed two systems front and rear ? i have several vintage trucks from 67-72 era all still have original brake lines, i think gm skimped on materials and left us with a safety issue. *tr

Nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 nhtsa action number: pe05020 past recall fix by general motors was done incorrectly. front sensors for the abs system become dirty because of bad seals in the hub assembly.original fix only provided maintenance to the problem not a permanent fix. at low speeds the abs system kicks in when you put your foot on the brake pedal. *tr

While coming to a stop light going about 25 mile an hour i pressed on the brake pedal and it felt mushy then went all the way to the floor finally stopping before entering a highway with oncoming traffic traveling at 50 miles per hour. turned around and went home noticed brake fluid coming out under the drivers door. all the lines corroded just a few more feet to stop and it could have been very bad. *tr

Without any warning i was backing up and brake pedal went to floor,the curb stop the truck.truck was in chevy dealer service for a complete rear brake job,pad kit,rotor,and parking brake kit in 2013 which included a multi-point inspection, also in 2009,2012. at no time verbally or written on my receipts were brake lines needed replacing. put truck in shop to have brake line replace by dealer recommendation and when i picked truck up 10/25/2014 found they didn't replace rusted brake line to rear brakes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the rear upper shock mount and the fuel tank shocks were corroded, causing the fuel tank to become unstable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper shock mount needed to be replaced. the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I pressed on the brakes and felt one set blow out, pressed harder to compensate and felt the remaining set blow out. the pedal then went to the floor resulting in a total loss of braking. the brake light did not come on (no reason for it to?). luckily i had a trailer connected which had working electric brakes and i was able to manually activate those brakes. later that day while moving the vehicle in my yard, i used the emergency brake which immediately failed. inspection of the brake lines revealed massive corrosion on all of the lines and will require complete replacement. inspection of the emergency brake revealed the line was coated in plastic except in some areas. those areas were totally corroded resulting in the cable braking in one of those areas. so in one pedal action, both front and back brakes catastrophically failed. and in the same day, all 3 systems failed. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and they requested that the vehicle be towed in and have a diagnostic test run (at the vehicle owners expense), however chevrolet had no program in place and would not cover any of the repairs no matter what the outcome of the diagnostic test... i opted to repair all the break lines myself to avoid the the extra cost of a tow and diagnostic test that would have no outcome other than a report to chevrolet at a large expense to me. approximate failure mileage was 190,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado equipped with firestone tires, tire line firestone steel radial a/t tires, dot vn118ac030. the contact stated while driving at low mileage, the front passenger tired blew out. the tire was taken to a shop and replaced. the contact stated there was highway construction that may affected the tire. the manufacturer of the tire was notified of the issue. the approximate failure was 42,000.

Sudden brake failure due to rusted brake lines. *tr

All gauges erratic function. never know when i run out of fuel. only can reactive fuel reading, some of the time is to be on the road, take foot off of accelerator, drop into neutral and drop it back into drive; fuel gauge may read for a while. hazard warning switch will not cancel to the home position and if it does cancel the relay keeps clicking. turn signal remains unaffected for signaling a turn. *tr

Brake pedal went to the floor, the vehicle did finally stop. drove carefully home about 2 miles. i found a steel brake line that had rusted through and failed. brake fluid was all over the under side of the truck. *tr

The metal brake line blew a hole in it causing me not to be able to stop. *tr

While driving i hit my brakes and the pressure went out and the brake pedal had to be pushed all the way to the floor before i was able to stop. brake fluid was leaking from driver side just behind the front tire.

2000 chevrolet 1500 z71 4x4 - went to stop at a stop sign and brake pedal went to the floor. had truck towed to the garage and found brake lining was rusted out. the truck only had 42,000 original miles on it at the time of incident! garage told me i should have all the brake lining replaced do to very rusty and the rest of the lining could brake or leak at anytime. after reading all of these other complaints on here about the brake lining issues, i very surprised how lucky we all were actually not being in a very serious accident! this needs to be addressed gm before the luck runs out for someone else! *tr

When braking the driver's seat moves slightly as though the mounting bolts or slider bolts were loose. i checked the mounting and slider bolts and they are tight, but the problem occurs every time i use the brake pedal. this will result in a virginia state vehicle safety inspection failure because a seat must be secure or it constitutes a danger. although the vehicle is a 2000 chevy silverado 1500 series lt extended cab it only has 13,000 miles on it. therefore, it isn't driven much indicating to me that the condition resulted from defective material used in the manufacturing of the seat or improper manufacturing itself. i believe that if it were from improper manufacturing as opposed to defective materials then the problem would have shown up at a much earlier date regardless of the low mileage. therefore, based on the tight bolts that i checked and the low mileage eliminating the consideration of normal wear and tear i would have to assume that this development is from the use of inferior quality material in the construction of these seats resulting in potential endangerment. vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard when attempting to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 130,000.

I approaching a stop light at an intersection and the brake pedal went to the floor with little to no stopping power.i was forced to drive off the road into a dirt embankment.i was lucky it was 5:45am and light traffic as i would have hit any vehicle if there was one stopped in front of me.the cause of the loss of brakes was rusted front brake line that burst without warning.these trucks should be recalled as my mechanic has repaired many chevy/gmc trucks of this vintage with the same rusted brake line problems. *js

Backing out of driveway applied brake and pedal went to floor. had to apply parking brake to stop .got out of truck and looked under and saw fluid dripping onto pavement. fluid stained driveway. found rusted brake line near rear tire. all brake lines are severely rusted. *js

The spare tire hoist cable broke, and the spare tire dropped onto the highway. it bounced at least 10 feet in the air, narrowly missing cars driving the opposite direction. luckily it rolled to the shoulder without hitting anything. i had never used the spare, nor lowered the hoist mechanism. this tire weighs ~75 pounds and could have easily killed a passing motorist. *js

Brake lines rusted out. i was coming up to a light and started to slow down and next thing i knew my brake pedal was pressed to the floor and i was still coasting down the road. there was a box truck just ahead of me and luckily he was in the turning lane so that left a lane open for me. there wasn't any cross traffic coming and i blew threw the red light and was able to come to a stop at a nearby parking lot. scared the s*** out of me especially when i have my daughter in the truck. *tr

Brake line blew under normal driving conditions. i have recently been advised that all of my lines need replaced due to rust and could possibly blow unexpectedly. i have been quoted about $500 for parts and up to $800 for labor depending on the difficulty. i do not live in an area with a lot of salt applied to the roads. i am the original owner. *tr

Brake line rusted through directly beneath the driver's side frame near the abs pump/module. stream of fluid shooting out. further inspection showed all lines corroded, covered in rust...even in locations where exposure to moisture and salt does not occur. does not make sense..my wife's ford escape is close to same year, not a speck of rust...must be bad material or bad routing...or better material and protection from elements on escape...is there a recall for this? ford recalled our escape recently to protect against rust out of steering components? will gm do the same for brakes? my 2003 suburban has same issue...every line covered in rust...regardless of location...but no burst yet...crossing fingers it is still safe to drive...how much rust is ok to have on my lines? has gm said ? *tr

A brake line burst due to rust and corrosion, almost resulting in a rear end crash. i had to take the truck into the berm to avoid the crash. after inspection all the brake lines were corroded and rusty and had to be replaced. also found that the fuel lines were also rusted, corroded and leaking. they also had to be replaced. *tr

Truck experienced total brake failure while pulling into a parking spot. service station inspected brakes and found all metal brake lines rusted and leaking brake fluid. please note the relatively very low mileage of the vehicle at the time of the incidence suggesting major material defects. according to a published report from april 5, 2010 (see: http://wot.motortrend.com/nhtsa-probes-19992003-gm-trucks-for-possible-rusted-brake-lines-8152.html) nhtsa is investigating this issue. *tr

Our chevy silverado truck, 2000 make of year, has ignition issues. it is hard to get the key to turn in the ignition, requiring us to either jiggle the ignition plate or turn the key to the other side and insert it that way. we have noticed that we can take the key out of the ignition and the engine will continue to run. we have asked our gm dealership in the past about repairs, and were told it would cost us $2000 to fix. we weren't too concerned about it until we saw the controversy with the chevy cobalt (a vehicle we also own), and now wonder if the chevy silverado can also be added to this list of recalls or repairs. our cobalt does have the same issue as the others, and we have asked our daughter, who drives it in new hampshire, to take it in to get the modification. *js

I was traveling down a road at 20 mph and went to apply my brakes as we were approaching a red light. the brake pedal went right to the floor without warning and i was involved in a 4 car accident caused by a total brake system failure. the vehicle was towed to the garage and a majority of the brake lines had to be replaced due to rusting. the brake lines rusted at the intersection to the brake module mid vehicle so when the front lines failed, the pressure boost to the rear lines caused them to also fail. so the concept of dual brake systems was defeated due to a single point failure problem. also, the brake fluid saturated the rear brake rotors so the emergency brake was non functional. the vehicle was a 2000 silverado which was a $35000 vehicle where the brake lines lasted 7 years. i also own a 1987 s-10 pickup used in the same environment and the brake lines do not exhibit the corrosion seen on my silverado brake lines. obviously gm used substandard brake lines in the construction of the 2000 silverado. i own two vehicles made by the same company and used in the same environment. therefore, it is not an environmental issue that causes the brake line failure. the official comment from gm that rusted brake lines are not a safety issue because the vehicle can be stopped with a dual braking system is incorrect because when the rusted brake lines fail, both braking systems fail and the vehicle cannot be stopped safely. *tr

Came to a traffic light pulling a travel trailer - pedal went to floor - no brakes at all. the trailer electric brakes was the only way to slow the down. lines are rusted out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that after turning the key to the off position, the engine continued to run. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

Rusted brake lines. my brake lines rusted through and i lost all of my braking. i have to replace all of my brake lines and it will $700.00. gm needs to fix this problem before someone dies, luckily i was going slow when this happen. also i purchased this new back in march of 2000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brake sensor light illuminated as the brakes malfunctioned and became unresponsive. the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that the brake lines were rusted. the brake lines were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 36,000. *tr

Was backing boat trailer into water and brake pedal got very soft. no accident the trailer was empty and the truck stopped. pulled the boat out of the water up the hill, tried to stop on flat ground and the brake pedal went to the floor. the brakes worked somewhat, but now well. found a brake line rusted through near the left rear wheel, brake flood running out freely. was able to clamp off line and leave removed trailer to get truck to a repair shop. several lines looked rusty at the time. a second line has ruptured since then. it is one that is on the frame rail under the cab. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the engine was started and the brakes were applied, but the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake fluid reservoir was empty. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that three of the brake lines were rusted and became fractured, allowing all of the brake fluid to leak from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 106,000. the vin was not available.

Upon backing up to leave a parking lot, it was immediately apparent there was a loss of brake pedal, i.e. the brake pedal went to the floor. there was enough brake left to come to a stop and to drive to the nearest repair shop, but definitely not safe to continue driving beyond that. there was no indication prior that the brakes were failing. after inspection the repair shop estimated that at least 3 of the brake lines rusted through. *tr

On the expressway on the way from work traveling approx. 50 mph when traffic stopped. i hit the brake pedal and it went to the floor, thank god there was enough distance between cars that i pumped the pedal and downshifted to stop the car. when i had a chance to look for the cause i found out that it was the metal brake line had rusted out ( pin hole) . the chevy dealer indicated the gm doesn't make this line so i have to have line bent by a garage. *tr

The flex couplers that attach the hard brake lines to the abs module are rusted to the point they are leaking now. besides the brake lines, the truck is rust free. this is a 100% safety issue that gm still continues to ignore. *tr

This incident has occurred 3 consecutive years. september 2011, 2012, & 2013. all incidents happened driving downhill on my address road. the brakes/brake lines failed/gave out without any warning in all incidents. brake pedal went completely to floor in all incidents. i was able to shift down in gear all times but luckily i was driving slower & there were no other vehicles in front/behind me. it was difficult to get truck stopped at bottom of hill. i have had 2 repairs to damaged brake lines & now headed for a third at a dealership. *tr

The brake lines rusted through, causing a loss of fluid resulting in a loss of pressure through the brake system. *tr

Brake line failure twice. two different brake lines failed under pressure [once when stopping at a stop sign] [once when putting vehicle in gear] emergency/parking brake used to stop pick-up both occasions

Started truck. put foot on brake pedal. felt usual resistance at brake pedal. put truck in drive. brake pedal went to floor. brakes had a total failure. truck rolled across street while i was shifting truck to neutral and trying to stop. steel brake pipes were not leaking before i started the truck. steel brake pipes have at least 2 leaks in the pipes now. 1 leak is in the rear brake supply (steel) pipe between the master cylinder and the abs module. the other leak is in a steel brake pipe near the abs module. brakes worked fine, with no leaks, when i had driven the truck a few days before. failure was sudden and total. i had no brakes as soon as the failure occurred.

Brake line from abs control to rear wheels, line ruptured due to corrosion. thankfully i was backing up at a slow speed, brake pedal went to floor as i applied brakes, losing all brake fluid. i replaced the rear section of brake line but need a total brake line replacement but couldn't afford it then and still can't afford to have it done, luckily i don't have to drive the truck for everyday use. had i been pulling the boat trailer, my enclosed trailer, or just traveling at highway speeds i don't think i would have been able to stop. i have since learned many other suv and light trucks made by gm in the 1999 to 2006 model years have similar brake line corrosion issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the brakes failed to engage while he attempted to park at 10 mph. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 231,000.

Just north of columbia, sc merging onto i-20, traffic suddenly slowed ahead. i applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. we managed to slow, utilizing emergency braking and gearing to avoid a crash. after looking at the vehicle, we discovered the rear left brake line had ruptured. we are having it repaired at a gm dealership. the reported diagnosis is brake line corrosion. the dealership is replacing the brake line and purging the brake system to repair the issue.

While approaching stop sign/intersection brake pedal went completely to the floor with no resistance, truck failed to stop until well past intersection. have experienced abs pulsating and soft pedal several times prior to this incident since approximately 30,000 miles, this truck has been well maintained and has very low miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed a loud ticking sound. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the intake manifold bolts were fractured. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. *tr

I live in connecticut and i have a 2000 chevy silverado k1500 ext cab 5.3l truck with 198000+ miles on it. the truck has been garaged just about its whole life since i bought it brand new. last week my wife was driving the truck to the store. while coming to a stop sign just down the street the brakes failed. fortunately she was coming to a stop and wasn't going fast with no one in front of her. she walked back to the house and i went down to find that a brake line had busted behind the drivers wheel on the frame rail before it goes over the frame to the abs module. i had the truck towed back to my house and put in the garage to inspect it. i am amazed on how much that all of the brake lines are rusted. some areas of the line when i touched it just fell apart in my hands. i have been hearing that just about everyone i know who owns 1999-2003 chevy trucks are having brake line failing due to cheap steel rusted lines. while i was under the truck i also noticed that one of the cross members that support the right rear shock plus the gas tank is supported off of is rusted with only half a tube left. plus just about all of my gas lines have serious rust on them. my other issue is that the rocker panels on both sides of the cab are rusted threw to a point that you can stick your hand in them. when is chevy going to get off their butt and do something about this. the brake lines, fuel lines & cross member corrosion are safety issues that should be dealt with before people get hurt or worst killed. *tr

Customer went to apply brakes coming down a steep hill. brake pedal went all the way to the floor. vehicle was wrecked to the repair shop the next day. upon inspection, all brake lines from the master cylinder to the wheels were rusted and corroded. the place where the leak happened was right at the abs pump. both lines for the front and rear braking systems burst before the abs pump causing a complete loss of brakes. i have worked on many chevrolets of this model and all seem to have the same problem. this particular one has always been a north carolina vehicle. has never been up north. *tr

Did new brake pads and when started to drive break line blew-towed to mechanic and was told all brake lines were rusted and need to be replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the frame was extremely corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the rear shackles would have to be replaced. additionally, the brake lines were found to be corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact inspected the vehicle while parked and noticed that the brake lines were corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the brake lines would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Was driving my 2000 1500 and had brake failure. upon inspection not only did i find extensive rust on lines but my rear shackles are rotting through and some places on the frame. started to think there no way this should not be happening to this truck. only 140000 miles this has got to be a case of poor quality. not only is this a safety issue and should be checked on but it is an expensive fix. i did slide off the road but i came to a safe stop in a field luckily my e-brake worked and nobody else was around. could you please investigate this and take care of it. chevrolet should stand by their product but they don't care about us, they just want their money. also there is a lot of rust on body of truck, like actual holes in bedside and passenger side rocker panel is bad. thank you for your time and consideration ,sincerely chevy truck owner:( *tr

My wife and i drove our truck to town about 10 miles. i noticed the brake pedal felt spongy so we finished our business and drove home, when we pulled into the drive the brake pedal went to the floor. but we were able to get it stopped. i checked the fluid level and it was empty so i put some fluid in and ask my wife to push brake pedal as i looked around. i saw brake fluid spraying out from under the cab on the drivers side. i got under it and saw the brake lines were leaking and they were really rusted. it looked liked the brake line ruptured due to corrosion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, he applied the brakes and there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) however the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 127,000..... updated 02-20-13 *bf updated 02/25/2013 *js

Brake line corroded to the point of failure. *tr

Found a puddle of brake fluid on the driveway below the driver's side door. inspection revealed that the brake lines that run along the frame rail below the driver's side door are completely rusted/corroded, and are leaking brake fluid. vehicle is unsafe to drive until repaired. this is an extremely serious safety issue, and needs to be addressed immediately. *tr

During a utah state safety inspection last year it was found that 3 of the 12 exhaust manifold bolts were broken on my 6.0l engine. the bolt heads were completely broken off/missing. the broken bolts allow the exhaust manifolds to leak causing problems with emissions. if left undetected this problem can cause the catalytic converter to fail. just to have the bolts repaired is a very expensive >$500 repair that could have been averted by having these faulty bolts changed out early on. once the bolts are broken they have to be extracted which is very difficult due to the thermal deformation and corrosion. two of the bolts were in the rear most holes which have very limited access. i have not received any notices from the manufacturer in regards to this problem. i have owned this truck since it was new. i would like to request a recall from the manufacturer due to the fact that it causes emissions problems and increases pollution. if you consider how many of these trucks, tahoes, and suburbans have been on the road since 1999, the increase in pollution is considerable. *tr

Brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal went to the floor. 9-4-12 another brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal to the floor. someone needs to do something about this!!!!! *tr

I applied my brakes to slow down for the three cars stopping in the lane ahead of me. i started to decelerate and then all of a sudden my brake pedal went to the floor and i had to swerve to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. luckily there was no one in the other lane (same direction) so there was no accident but i had to then push the brake all the way to the floor going 10 mph for minimum stopping power. *tr

Abs sensor engages at low speeds every single time the brakes are applied between 3 mph and 10 mph. multiple replacements, and recall warranty have not fixed this issue. lawyers are being contacted. *tr

Brake pedal went to the floor while backing my boat trailer at a boat launch. all lines are rotted where they are fastened to drivers side inner frame. brake line blew near gas tank where it is fastened to inner side of frame. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the vehicle anti-lock system engaged without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 41,000.

Attempted to stop at 10 mph driving straight antilock brake system activated, had no brakes, put transmission into 1st gear stopped 1 foot from building. almost went through plate glass window! i just changed both my front antilock sensor's and had no effect on the loss of the brakes, they just pulsed. owned this vehicle since 2001 and have had two antilock brake computers replaces at a cost of $800.00 each time. *tr

I had brake line failure,due to rusted lines, had to replace all lines!! almost caused an accident. had rocker panels, and cab corners rust through, had to replace rear bumper, because of extreme rust through, have had to have frame repair, because of extreme rust. the rust is not slowing, and the truck will eventually have to be taken off the road, because it will be un- road worthy. why will gm not address this widespread issue? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact started the vehicle and depressed the brakes, but the brakes were abnormally depressed into the floor board. in addition, brake fluid was leaking from beneath the door. the was no warning to indicate a failure. the contact stated that he would have been badly injured had the failure occurred while he was driving. the vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic where the brake lines were replaced. the failure and current mileages were 105,000. updated 07/19/12*lj updated 07/23/12

Turned into my driveway and brake pedal went to the floor. as i pumped brake pedal vehicle slowly came to stop. i opened the hood and saw brake fluid around brake lines. i noticed rust on brake lines. my wife pressed on brake pedal as i saw fluid spray from rusted area of brake line. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle would not stop. the contact had to maneuver to the shoulder in order to stop the vehicle. no warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no diagnosis was performed. the manufacture was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

Brake line corroded to the point where the line ruptured and i lost all braking ability. i needed to use the emergency brake to stop the truck.

Supply line to rear brake rusted through causing loss of brake fluid and severely reduced braking effectiveness. *js

Rear brake line corrosion leak without warning. loss of braking. *tr

Rusted steel brake line burst leaking brake fluid and loss of brakes. fortunately(?) this occurred when vehicle was parked as brake was applied to shift transmission out of "park" . it could have resulted in a major collision. upon inspection, all of the steel brake lines are badly corroded, and need to be replaced to safely operate the vehicle. 3 years ago, i had to replace corroded rotors due to corrosion as well. from what i have learned, this is an epidemic for gm trucks of this era. is gm liable for these costly repairs? *js

Truck lost 90% of braking ability due to what was diagnosed as corroded brake lines / lack of hydraulic brake power. thankfully i was on an empty street, moving at a slow rate of speed. *tr

Complete brake failure when driving due to rusted brake lines. had one replaced earlier. no proportioning. front and rear failed together. only way to stop is the emergency brake (which had previously failed and been repaired). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine service when the anti-lock braking system failed to activate. the failure caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete wall. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 00v055000: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock and was taken to the dealer but the contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle did not need the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact was driving 10 mph over a speed bump when a clunking noise was heard from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.

The brake lines failed on my silverado and i completely lost braking. with a dual master cylinder system this is usually not possible. on these trucks the lines are spring covered plain steel lines that are packed tight together next to the frame before they enter the antilock brake controller, which is under the floor on the drivers side of the truck. the way the lines are constructed and routed leads to contaminates being trapped in the area around the lines causing them to prematurely rust out. the fact that both the front and rear lines and routed together to the middle of the vehicle eliminates the safety benefits of the dual master cylinder / front and rear systems that provided an additional safety factor on older vehicles. in my case the front and rear lines failed at the same point and at the same time. additionally on inspecting my truck the hardware that holds the emergency brake pads in place had also rusted away and caused the emergency brake lining to set askew in the rotor causing it to get worn down. in an emergency situation you may not be able to count on the emergency brake to operate as well. all in all a really poor designed system that should be recalled and fixed before lives are lost. *tr

I took my 1500 chevy pick-up to a gm dealer in ri,( hurd gmc) after i smelled gasoline when driving, the service dept informed me that the fuel line is rotted (at or near the fuel filter)and leaking gasoline near the exhaust, they told me not to drive the truck, for fear of a fire. they also noted that the brake lines the run down the drivers side frame rail are also rotted . i have repaired other brake lines in the front,last year, because of leaking brake fluid, the gm dealer quoted me a price of around $2000.00 to replace the entire fuel line from the tank to the injectors. which included replacement of all rotted brake lines. i have parked the truck for fear of a fire, or possible loss of brakes. the truck is not a rusted mess underneath, i took care not to drive on salty roads, these lines are made of raw steel, i believe if they were stainless steel, i would not be in this mess. what does one do with a perfectly good truck, but can't drive it for fear of fire or crash ??? *tr

Brake lines are severely rusted. the hydraulic brake light comes on during every drive, but still has fluid. replacement cost of components over $1600, not including abs control problems. *kb

Brakes failed while attempting to stop at an intersection. vehicle was going approx. 30mph as i applied the brakes. when i pressed the brake pedal it was firm at first, and then went spongy and collapsed to the floor. there was no indication from the dash, no break light, associated with the brake failure. upon post driving inspection it was noted that all four brake lines were rusted. while researching the issue on the internet i noted that there are hundreds of complaints from other owners with the same vehicle. at this point i am not sure what line, or lines, may have rusted thru as i have not had the vehicle repaired yet, expensive repair estimate. *tr

No brakes at low speed. a continuation of the problem related to a safety recall. the recall does not permanently fix the problem, just replaces the failed component with the same parts. the condition appears again in about the same period of time/miles. had repaired by a gm dealer and receipt shows it is the same issue as recalled. contacted gm and they refuse to reimburse for the cost the second time stating age/miles of the vehicle is not their problem any more. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the brakes failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 209,000 and the current mileage was 210,000.

The exhaust manifold bolts are broken off (one on each side at the rear of the motor resulting in an exhaust leak (ticking noise) and also check engine light "on" bad emission codes. *tr

Engine exhaust manifold bolt nearest the firewall broken allowing raw untreated engine exhaust to be expelled into atmosphere. exhaust smell in passenger compartment at slow speeds. *kb

2000 chevrolet silverado. consumer states problems with abs. *tgw

While stopping in my driveway in front of my garage, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with loss of braking. a portion of the brakeline was replaced by a local mechanic. he reported a line leading to the rear brakes had failed at the "t" on the rear axle and also in the area of the drivers side door. after driving approximately 90 miles, another brakeline failure occurred while driving on the highway. i was able to stop the truck safely without incident, but with very little braking power. another portion of brakeline was replaced. as a result of the 2 incidents, all brake lines are in the process of being replaced. *tr

Rear fuel tank strap was rusty. broke off going down the road at 55 mph. did not cause an accident.

Noticed fuel tank strap hanging from underneath vehicle. upon inspection of fuel tank strap noticed that the strap had rusted & separated about four inches from the bolt mounting location. fuel tank did not fall to the ground but probably would have if i kept driving it. noticed that gm uses a rubberized coating on the strap. water & moisture were able to migrate into the top area of the coating and sit between the rubber coating and the strap & not have any exit point. this caused a moist environment and over time accelerated rust/corrosion between the rubber coating & the steel strap. poor design & serious safety issue. pictures are available (can't copy into this form). multiple similar complaints found on the internet.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the steel brake lines were rusted, making it dangerous when attempting to stop the vehicle. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the contact repaired the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. updated 6/6/12 *cn

As i was approaching an intersection i applied the brakes and shortly thereafter the pedal went to the floor. at the time it seemed that i had a complete loss of braking and had to swerve to the side to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of me. after i came to a complete stop and assessed the situation, i realized i had very limited braking, about 10%, and was able to get the vehicle home (1/2 mile or so and almost no traffic). i parked the vehicle in my driveway and noticed a puddle of brake fluid on the driveway under the junction of the cab to the bed. i felt the brake line and determined that it had totally failed and was now in two pieces. i visually inspected the rest of the brake lines and determined they were all in a similar condition and extremely corroded and any of them could fail at any time. i had three of my children with me at the time and was very grateful that it wasn't worse than it was. no one was injured and no damage to other vehicles or property occurred, but it very easily could have. this is a serious safety concern and after searching the internet i know this is not an isolated incident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at a very low speed the contact applied the brakes and the anti lock brake system engaged. during the failure the vehicle also experienced an increased in stopping distance. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 05/13/11

The consumer found leaking brake fluid beneath the driver's door. a brake line ruptured due to rusting. this represented a severe and immediate safety hazzard. the silverado truck was taken to the local chevy dealer. the dealer found front brake lines rusted and one rupturted on lh side of vehicle. rear brake lines rusted but not as bad. the dealer fabricated and flared new brake lines to the front brake components. they also cleaned out brake valves and hoses. the system was bled. the dealer stated that the brake line rupture was not due to abuse. the chevrolet manufacturer was contacted at 1-800-222-1020, gm customer assistance. chevrolet refused to compensate for repairs citing age and mileage.

The consumer states he discovered leaking brake fluid from the bundle of brake lines beneath the driver side door. the chevy truck was taken to the local chevrolet dealer. the dealer found the brake lines were rusted. one had corroded to the point of rupture causing fluid to leak. brake components were found to be rusted. the dealer determined that the brake system failure was not due to excessive use or abuse the manufacturer was contacted. there is no recall currently for this defect. the chevrolet company representative refused further assistance citing the age and mileage of the vehicle. the front lines from the master cylinder to the abs unit as well as from the abs unit to the two front calipers were replaced. the brake bleeding values and hoses were cleaned. the system was bled.

2000 chevrolet silverado, lost all brake fluid when the brake line from the abs pump to the rear broke open causing consumer to back into side of garage door opening. *bf

I was backing my truck up to park it in yard, and hit the brakes and it went to the floor. after investigating i found a hole in the line to the left rear wheel. the hole was caused by a wire harness rubbing on the brake line. at the same time of looking at the problem i discovered the brake line were very badly rusted. any way the wire harness had to be put there at the factory because i have never messed with it and no one else has either. i feel this should have been caught at the inspection area on the assembly line. but now i have to pay to have it fixed do to the poor workmanship by the factory. and when i went to move the truck to my barn the emergency brake did not hold very well, yeah more problems.

On a snowy day going back home for lunch, i tried to stop at a 4 way stop but it took a little bit longer than i expected. first i thought it was because of the abs engagement and road condition. but i felt something unusual, so i pressed the brake pedal after leaving the 4way stop around 30mph. then the pedal started loosing back pressure and it went down to the floor before it stopped. i could come back home with lower gear down shifting and parking brake. when i checked the bottom of the vehicle, i found fluid leakage around the brake line on the floor.

Fuel sensor causing fuel gauge to act erratic. have to use trip meter to keep up with mileage so i won't run out of gas again! gauge may show empty and cause low fuel light to come on when there is a full tank- to showing half full when it is actually empty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while traveling 25 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brakes would not respond. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the main braking lines were replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 119000. updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 12/30/10*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the front driver seat and passenger seat slides back and forth and would not lock in place. the dealer stated that there was suppose to be a kit available to fix the seat, but that was a year ago. the vin did not go through at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 70000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that when applying the brakes from 10 mph or less, the brakes would abnormally lock. the dealer recommended replacing the sensors at the contact's expense. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall where the dealer cleaned the brake sensors. the contact was under the impression that the brake sensors should have been replaced under the recall. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. updated 12/01/10 *lj updated 12/07/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he applied the brakes when they extended to the floor. the contact also noticed that there was brake fluid leaking in his driveway. the diagnostic test performed by a local mechanic indicated that the front and rear brake lines were destroyed by rust. the dealer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 105000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado . while driving 30 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the pedal extended to the floor. the contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and then drove home very slowly. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the brake lines were covered with rust. the rear brake lines were repaired. the contact stated that after the rear brakes lines were repaired the front brakes lines were covered with rust within a few days. the front brakes lines will be replaced by the contact. the dealer was notified and stated that they would not offer any assistance due to the year of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 116000. the current mileage was 118000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes were engaged and there was only fifty percent braking power. the contact was able to stop the vehicle and barely avoid a crash. the dealer advised that all of the brake lines were corroded and fractured. the contact stated that the fuel lines were replaced two years prior to the failure due to corrosion. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 190,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that she experienced ongoing brake failure; when she attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle would not respond. she had to exert more force in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer nine times where brake lines, rotors and other braking components were replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact wrote a letter to the manufacturer and was offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 130,000. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2000 chevrolet silverado - sudden brake line failure as driver was approaching intersection, brake pedal went to the floor and there was no slowing action whatsoever. driver was able to limp vehicle home using emergency brake. upon inspection, i discovered that all brake lines on the vehicle were badly corroded and the abs to rear axle chassis brake line had ruptured due to excessive corrosion. while examining the line that failed, i observed that all steel lines on the vehicle were corroded very badly and were likely to fail at any time. when i asked a mechanic about this issue, i was told it was a common problem and that i should plan to replace all the brake lines on the vehicle soon to help prevent another failure. a vehicle that is only 10 years old should not have metal brake line failure due to corrosion - clearly the manufacturer used an inferior product that has made the vehicle unsafe to drivers as the vehicle ages. what i really don't understand is why automakers are not required to use a stainless grade steel or some other material that is not prone to corrosion/failure when it is for such a critical system such as the braking system. at least a requirement that if the pedal hits the bottom, as would occur with line failure, that it activates a non-hydraulic mechanical system that doesn't rely on fancy electronics or hydraulics would be a better safeguard than hoping that the driver is able to remember the parking brake when he/she has seconds before a collision. i removed the failed brake line and replaced it with a new steel line. i also sprayed the line with a clearcoat paint in an attempt to preserve the replacement line. i then examined the other lines and confirmed that they look solid (for now); but noted that they are more extremely corroded than the brake lines on my 1999 mercury cougar or 1985 toyota mr2. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. he stated that while driving at low speeds of 10 mph, the abs engaged without warrant. when the failure would occur, it would cause increased stopping distance when braking at low speeds. the contact previously received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) and the dealer removed and thoroughly cleaned the wheel speed sensor, mounting surface on the bearing, applied rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, greased the mounting surface, reinstalled the wheel speed sensor, and checked the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal was within specifications. the failure recurred and the dealer advised they would not be liable for repairs due to previous recall repairs. the failure and current mileages were 99,000.

Consumer states that airbags did not deploy during accident in a 2000 chevrolet silverado causing serious injury. *gr

I have a 2000 chevy silverado and the anti-lock brake system engages at slow speed on dry pavement frequently. i took it to two different break places and they said they don¿t touch anti-lock brakes. i just want to get them fixed and get rid of the truck before something happens. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado z71 pick up truck. the driver was traveling 7 mph when he tried to step on the brake pedal and he heard a rumbling sound. the driver stated that his vehicle would not stop. the driver had to put the truck in neutral and pull the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the driver also stated that he had to jerk the wheel to keep from hitting a tree. the contact also stated that the climate control does not work properly. the defrost takes an hour to work. he contacted the dealer about the failure and the dealer stated that it is suppose to work that way. the driver also stated that the fwd indicator malfunctioned. when he spoke with the dealer they said it needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 114,000. the current mileage was 114,100.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving 30 mph the brakes failed and the pedal extended to the floor. he then shifted to a low gear and waited for the vehicle to stop. when the vehicle stopped he then pulled over and then noticed that he lost all hydraulic brake pressure. prior to this incident the brake warning light illuminated when the identical failure occurred. the chevrolet hotline was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the brakes were repaired at the owners expense. the failure and current mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving 25 mph he attempted to apply the brakes, but the brake pedal had fallen to the floorboard. he was eventually able to decelerate. upon inspection he noticed that the rear brake line was cracked. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 147000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while attempting to decelerate down-hill, the brakes failed. he had to down-shift the gears to stop. a mechanic concluded that the entire brake system was corroded. the components were repaired at an expense of $3000.00. the manufacturer stated that the failure occurred because he resides in a salt dense region. the failure and current mileages were 86,000. updated 12/09/09 *bf updated 12/11/09.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. he could not depress the pedal during brake application. as a consequence he crashed into another vehicle. prior to the failure he experienced unwanted abs activation at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the abs wheel speed sensors were cleaned. the current and failure mileages were 84000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle was parked on an incline and the emergency parking brake was engaged; however, the vehicle begin moving without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the contact is aware of the safety risk. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. updated 09/23/09 *bf the consumer stated the failure was a defect in the materials not a failure from usage. updated 09.29.09*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while the contact was attempting to stop the vehicle, he noticed that it would not stop and the brake pedal extended to the floor. he examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brake line had begun to leak due to rust. the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 109,000. updated 07/24/09. *lj

Type : vehicle year : 2000 make : chevrolet model : silverado make : gmc; model : silverado; i had a car accident and i think my anti-lock brakes locked up and thus i was in a extremely bad. my truck ended up rolling over 3 times down a hill before stopping. i want to know if the brake issue i was reading about under your investigation with the anti-lock brakes. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact has experienced brake line failures numerous times with the vehicle. the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the ruptured brake line, which corrected the failure for approximately one year. however, the failure recurred in the same manner. a mechanic replaced the ruptured brake line once again and this corrected the failure for only a few months. the failure recurred in november of 2008 and a crash occurred. while driving 25 mph on an icy bridge, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. the contact attempted to apply the emergency brake, but was unsuccessful. he struck the rear bumper of the preceding vehicle. a police report was filed. there were no injuries and the vehicle was eventually towed to the dealer. the brake line ruptured again but gm blamed the accident on icy road.

Chevy silverado truck had exhaust leak(6.0liter). upon inspection, exhaust manifold bolt heads were noted to be broken off. after talking with other silverado owners, they also had the same problem with the exhaust manifold bolts. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle proceeded to slow down at a very slow pace. he was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and drove to a local service station. the mechanic stated that the rear brakes failed. the rotors, caliper, and 4 wheel drive brake discs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front and rear pads were replaced. it was also discovered that the front rotors were warped and the oxygen sensor was replaced. the contact has been in five crashes due to the brake failure. while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. the manufacturer offered $1,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle. the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 61,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. whenever the contact attempts to use the passenger side seat belt, the belt will not release out of the retractor. this prevents the contact from using the seat belt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the retractor spring needed to be replaced. the contact did not notice any differences in the seat belt prior to the failure. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however, the contact is currently experiencing the failures noted in the recall. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 98,000. updated 11/17/08 *bf updated 11/18/08.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the brake pedal became very difficult to depress. after approximately one minute, the brake pedal returned to normal and the abs light illuminated. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer, but will be towed to them by the end of the week. the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that the emergency brake pads were worn. when placed into neutral with the emergency brake was applied, the vehicle still moved forward. the current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. updated 5/19/08 *cn updated 05/19/08

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 3 mph, the brakes failed. the contact crashed into a pole. there were no warning lights prior to the failure. the front bumper was damaged. two days after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for the brakes. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. the contact has changed the fuel pump every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. each time the fuel pump failed, the engine shut off and prevented her from driving the vehicle. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 119,500.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while parked, the fuel gauge moved from empty to full and then back to the actual fuel level. the failure has occurred since the vehicle was purchased from a private party. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the failure is related to nhtsa campaign id number 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 112,000 and current mileage was 192,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake line failed. the failure occurred on two occasions in the front and rear brake lines due to rust. he was able to drive home at a low speed. the brake line that carries the fluid to the brakes was covered with rust. the dealer replaced the brake line; however, the manufacturer does not have the parts available. the manufacturer stated that the failure was a maintenance issue. the failure mileage was 62,530 and current mileage was 62,550. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact received a recall notice in february of 2006 regarding the abs. he took the vehicle in for repair on february 20,2006 at 105,284 miles. there were no failures at the time, but the repair was still made. the contact is now beginning to experience abs failure one year later. whenever he pulls to a stop sign and there is a rough spot or a bump in the road, the abs fails. the brakes do not work as well. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. the recall number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 126,000. received 12/12/07. eq-10208924-4200 recall# 00v055000 updated 12/12/07. *jb

I recently bought a 2000 chevrolet silverado z71 extended cab. a few days after i purchased the truck i was in traffic at speeds ranging between 2-10 mph. almost everytime i pressed the brakes to come to a stop the abs system would kick in and my truck would not stop for a few extra feet almost causing me to rear end the vehicle in front of me. now i contacted chevy/gm and they said there is a recall for the problem but unfortunately my truck under the vin # i gave them did not qualify for the recall. they said i'm sorry but you'll have to get it fixed on your own. i was shocked at the response they gave me. i cant afford the close to $1000 repair and i still have to use the truck for work, but i know i won't buy another gm and i guess by the time the recall gets extended to my truck someone will either get hurt or killed do to gm not stepping up and taking no responsibility. ever since then it happens often enough where im scared. *tr

The emergency parking brake does not hold. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving 30 mph he depressed the brakes and crashed into the vehicle in front of him. the air bags did not deploy. the front seat passenger sustained a lacerated spleen and contusion of the heart. a complaint was submitted to the manufacturer (complaint # 71-546827970). the current and failure mileages were 128,000. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact applied the brakes while driving 5 mph, but the vehicle failed to stop. she was forced to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. parts of the brake line have previously been replaced at 54,000 and 55,000 miles. at 55,000 miles, the vehicle crashed into the garage due to brake failure while driving 5 mph. the manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa recall numbers 00v055000 and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), however, the failure was not related and the recalls were closed. the current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 54,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. he stated that the abs activated without warning which increased the stopping distance. there is a recall for the antilock brakes (nhtsa campaign #05v379000). the dealer repaired recall; however, the failure continued to occur. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. the consumer stated this is the 2nd repair, both times the speed sensors were replaced. the consumer provided a copy of repair invoice. updated 08/29/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while maneuvering through a parking lot at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it went all the way down to the floor. he attempted to apply the brake a second time and the failure recurred. he exited the vehicle and noticed brake fluid on the ground. the vehicle was towed and the mechanic informed him that the brake line had failed. the failure occurred in sunny and dry weather conditions. the contact would like a zone representative to inspect the vehicle. the # of cylinders was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 55,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 55 mph under normal driving conditions, the abs warning light illuminated and the antilock system stopped operating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the pump motor circuit shorted. the vehicle has not been repaired and the light still illuminates. the antilock brakes fail to operate and the brakes function like normal brakes without abs. the engine size was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 88,791. updated 06/14/07.*jb

2000 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton customer was told there was no recall. customer states that he has not received payment for repair**cc the passenger side tailgate cable broke due to rust. *jb

The abs failed in my truck, causing me to hit a trailer parked in my driveway. while gm has already "repaired" this under a previous recall, their "repair" obviously doesn't work. they were unresponsive about my complaint, since my truck had already been "repaired". if someone would have been walking in front of my truck when the brakes failed, i would have killed them. it is one thing to have the radio quit working, it is an entirely different thing to have the brakes totally fail. gm needs to do something about this besides cleaning a couple sensors. there were no warning lights, no indication whatsoever of the impending failure. i backed up and the brakes worked fine. still no warning lights. i spoke with the dealership and their answer was "there isn't anything we can test for this intermittent problem. we can try to get it to fail and go from there". i now have a 6000 lb projectile that i have no idea if it is going to stop or not. i removed the abs fuse until i can figure out what to do with this unreliable product. *nm

Silverado truck with a defective emergency brake customer is looking for reimbursement**nar**cc the consumer stated prior to the recall, his vehicle rolled down a hill. *jb

Window stopped working. cable broke from power window regulatory assembly. replaced parts. *nm

We had two 2000 year model chevolet silverado truck we got rid of one because the gas gauge when filled up .the law fuel light comes on and it would cost alot to have fixed, i think it should be the factory's responceablity to replace this.i have talked to alot of people who has the same problem with there 2000 model chevy silverado trucks.what can be done? *nm

Dt*: updated 10/25/2006 - everytime the vehicle was started and the engine was cold, it made a knocking noise, which continued until the engine warmed up. there were no warning signs prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken tot he service dealer who said the noise was carbon build-up on the piston. the dealer tried running cleaner into the engine twice but the noise was still there. the dealer said it was piston slap making the noise and that it was ok to drive. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel injector stuck in the closed position causing the engine to fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where problem was determined. the contact expressed concern that this is a defect and they don't want to pay the dealer to fix.

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal pulsated between 3-10 mph and the vehicle would not stop. a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall.

I own a 2000 chevy silverado 4x4. i have had a problem with the brakes for about two years. the anti-lock brake computer does not function properly all the time. i can loose the brakes at any time. i have talked to a few other owners of the same style truck and they have had similar problems. i have had the master cylinder replaced, new brakes installed, and the most recent recall to clean the brake cylinder(?) cleaned by a chevy dealer completed. the problem still existed. it may have been 2-3 weeks in-between failures. what happens is the brake pedal goes to the floor with minimum stopping power. that's exactly what happened this last time but unfortunately this time i didn't have enough road to stop on and ran into a tree. damages, according to the body shop, are going to be between $3000-$4000 dollars. the truck is in the repair shop at this time and i will have the anti-lock brake computer replaced. i know for a fact this is the cause of my accident. i was hoping for a recall from chevrolet to avoid the expensive repair. i will save the old unit along with all the repair bills and future increases in my insurance premiums and hope that somewhere in the future the truck does get a recall. i will then in turn hold chevrolet responsible for all bills incurred. *jb

I own a 2000 chevy silverado. the upper intermediate steering shaft is defective and was replaced per service bulletin 00-02-35-003j in jan. 2002. problems with chatters and erratic steering performance have continued and gm states that they plan to correct the problem but never have. their recommendation is to grease the shaft...which only helps for a few thousand miles and then the chatter and erratic steering performance returns. it's a distraction which driving and in my opinion could result in an accident. i also question whether the current shaft is strong enough in the event of a rigorous steering maneuver. gm has dragged it's feet on this and it's time an outside agency looked into it and insisted that gm recall the vehicle and develop a permanent fix for this problem. such erratic performance in my opinion is a distraction that could contribute to an accident and the shaft could strip or fracture as well in certain situations according to certain mechanics i've talked with. *jb

All four rotors rusted threw, all four had to be replaced, only 56000 miles on this 2000 chevy silverado pick up truck. *nm

The engine in my 2000 chevy has a knock and tapping noise this has been a ongoing problem i have talked to two chevy dealers and they say it is normal but it keeps getting worse the mileage now is 76585 . *jb

Driving down the road when suddenly without warning my brake pedal lost all compression - the brake line cracked from contact rubbing against a beam under the cars part of the suspension - a recall service was performed but was not performed right. *nm

1) tailgate latch does not lock tailgate in the upright position. 2) i was hauling a load of wood in bed of truck when the tailgate unlatched, resulting in wood falling out of truck into traffic following behind me. 3) the failure has not yet been corrected. *nm

2000 pick up, brake recall right front brake pipe and ensure sufficient clearance between pipe and the body cross sill. *ts over the past six years the consumer has received 7-8 different recalls on his vehicle. no accidents have resulted. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the truck. *nm

All of the brake lines rusted through causing a complete brake failure on the 2000 silverado truck. had to have all of the lines replaced along with the calipers. truck had approximately 52590 miles. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated both front seats move forward without warning while driving various speeds. the dealer was alerted, but the vehicle was not seen for inspection. updated 05/22/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 20 mph, the abs activates, causing an excessive stopping distance. a nhtsa recall, #05v379000 was performed on the vehicle in september 2005 concerning, the abs however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph the steering and brakes failed. the contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force to stop the vehicle. it was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the problem was due to a broke shaft in the power steering pump. the power steering pump was replaced. the dealership was alerted. updated 5/2/2006 - *nm

Tailgate fails to stay shut :seat suspension broke. *jb

Chevrolet silverado was taken to dealer in march 2006 for 100k service. dealer stated the fuel line is so badly rusted that he could not replace the fuel filter for fear of rupturing the gas line. when i suggested replacing the entire fuel line the estimate was 999.90 due to extensive labor cost. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the frame fractured about 2" in front of the towing package on both the driver and passenger sides. the dealership alerted the manufacturer. the dealership took digital pictures of the cracked frame. the contact is only towing 3,875 pounds which is under the maximum towing specifications of 8,000 pounds. general motors has agreed to give the contact a loaner vehicle; awaiting their decision to remedy the problem without charge. the maximum towing specifications for a 5300 v8 is 8,000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs. updated 05/10/06

2000 k3500 silverado has had three failed fuel injector pumps, fuel transfer pump, automatic transmission at 70,000 miles and boost regulator failed. *ts when the consumer removed the engine,to evaluate the damage, to see if it could be rebuilt, he discovered the second main bearing cap from the front of the engine was missing a bolt. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on wet road conditions at various speeds the abs activates causing an increase in stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes: hydraulic: antilock. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 05/16/06. *jb

Dt*: the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the problem was in the throttle plate. updated 5/4/2006 - when the accelerator was pressed it took a while before the vehicle would accelerate then it would accelerate suddenly. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving in normal conditions, the fuel gauge do not read properly. the gauge only reads half a tank, regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.*ak the emergency brake failed to hold. updated 05/04/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the brakes where applied at 8-10pmh and the abs engaged, resulting in the contact having a crash. to avoid a rear end collision, the contact left the road and hit an embankment on the passenger side of the vehicle. the police did not take a report at the scene and no injuries were sustained. after the accident the contact received a recall 05v379000, concerning the antilock brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the speed sensors were cleaned and it was determined the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. however, the dealer was not able to determine whether the brake failure and accident were caused by the abs sensor or the hydraulic pump. the contact felt the pump should have been included in the recall campaign. additionally, the brake rotors were replaced, due to corrosion, after only 4,000 miles.

Have been seeing this situation when i fill up my fuel tank: the message center will show "low fuel" and the fuel gauge will be on "empty" when i do fill up with fuel. i have to move the "shifter" back and forth from "park" to "drive" a few times in order for the "message" to disappear and the "fuel gauge" showing "full". *nm

The abs system which consists of the electronic brake control module (ebcm) and the brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv) has gone out. dealer says it will cost $1500.00 fo fix. happened 2 weeks after recall abs speed sensor work done on vehicle. contacted chevrolet and there was nothing they could do. *nm

There was a recall on my chevy truck for the abs system. after the service my abs system failed and the light remains on that it is not functioning. i called gm and they said that it was not part of the recall.. i have driven only 1700 miles since this service was done. i believe this problem should be taken care of by gm. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle became difficult to steer. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it was determined the power steering pump had failed. the power steering pump was replaced by the contact and the manufacturer was alerted.

On going problem with the fuel gauge in my silverado since new which gives inaccurate readings and now has become a very serious safety issue. i ran out of gas and my vehicle suddenly stopped as i was going through a tunnel the other day at 50 mph with a transport truck behind me! gm says its a defective sensor. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side power window works intermittently. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times and repairs have been made, including replacing the motor. the repairs have not corrected the problem. the manufacturer was alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated the parking brake was inoperable. while depressing the pedal, it went to the floor. the dealership determined the parking brake was rubbing on the rear rotor. the contact replaced the parking brake and rear rotor. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v161000, regarding the parking brake. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

There is a high effort at the gas pedal on when the vehicle is cold. sometimes this effort is so great that when backing or in a parking lot, i must apply force then the vehicle lurches forward. this has been happening for a number of years since i purchased the vehicle new in october of 1999. *nm

Consumer complaint concerning the safety of 2000 chevrolet silverado abs system. *ts *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls intermittently without warning. this only occurred when the vehicle was stopped however the vehicle would restart immediately. the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and the fuel pump was replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v155000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump. the vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the model and vin. 05/30/06 updated - fuel pump and leaking fuel pressure regulator were replaced. *tt

Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at 3mph when brake pressure was applied. the vehicle was seen by the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. although the problem persisted, no repairs were made. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 03/09/06. *jb

Fuel gage is showing it is on empty and the tank is full. this does not matter if the tank is 1/2 or full. the truck can be in park or in drive. it happens when the truck is sitting still for more than a minute. then the gage will jump from full to empty and in all other directions. this has cause me to run out of gas a couple of times. i know have to reset my trip to keep up with the miles that i have put on the truck. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a dealership to have recall repairs performed on the abs. the nhtsa campaign id is 05v379000. the vehicle was still having the same type of problems after the repairs were made. the vehicle was driven for a period of time before it was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. upon inspection the problem was the left front wheel hub needed to be replaced. repairs were made, this fixed the problem. the contact heard about a recall that was on the wheel hub. the nhtsa campaign id is 00x001000. the manufacturer was contacted the vehicle is not included in the recall due to the vin.

My vehicle became stuck in the snow. once i was able to get moving the power steering pump failed. besides not being able to steer the pump also assists the brakes. i was unable to stop the vehicle from rolling, without putting the vehicle in park. there is a current recall, # 05001, for the same model year vehicle but my vin number is not within the range.*jb

2000 chevrolet silverado abs activated 2 weeks after recall work was performed with no warning of abs light. *ts the consumer was told the front wheel assemblies needed to be replaced, but the repair was not included in the recall. *jb

Ref: nhtsa action #eo2015--------------over the past two weeks the throtle had been sticking on my 2000 chevy silverado 5.3 engine. on feb 5 while aproching a light it stuck at 30 mph. after applying the brakes the vehicle wouldnt stop and vehicle continued forward. evasive action was taken by driving off into a field and placing the truck in neutral. feb 6 the vehicle was taken to weed chevy in bristol pa and they replaced the throttle body.two plugs in the plate and the pcv valve. when i paid my bill i noticed on the bill that there was a service flash for the mechanic, that this was a existing problem. *nm

2000 silverado heater hose broke off at the firewall connector. *ts the part was made of plastic (nylon. the replacement part was made of the same material. *nm

2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. the gas guage keeps going from full to empty. it does it all the time. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there is nhtsa recall, campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. the brakes shudder when applying brake pressure at low speeds and there is increased stopping distance. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not pass inspection because it was determined the parking brake was inoperable. the parking brake has never been used on this vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v161000, regarding the parking brake on manual transmissions. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin and also because the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission. updated 02/27/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the electrical gauges are intermittently failing and giving incorrect readings. the gauges work at start up in the mornings, however after the vehicle warms up, the gauges malfunction. the dealership has been contacted. the dealership personnel informed the contact they could determine the problem. *nm

2000 chevrolet silverado lost brakes due to the flex pipe rubbing the right front wheel. *ts february 2001 the consumer received a recall for clearance condition between the front right brake pipe and the body cross sill (00v345000). on oct 14, 2003 the front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. the vehicle had 75155 miles. on nov 9, 2005 another recall was received in reference to rust on the front wheel sensors (05v379000). after repair and less than 100 miles later the brakes failed due to the flex pipe rubbing the right front wheel. emergency brake had to be adjusted. the consumer believes that when the recall work was done some how they got the flex line against the wheel causing the brakes to fail. the consumer is convinced that the dealer never did the recall for the right brake pipe. *nm

The fuel gauge 2000 chevrolet silverado has been acting erratically for several months. it will go all the way down to e and showing low fuel usually while vehicle is sitting still, then it will bounce back to where it should be , i.e. 1/2 tank. *ak

While driving 2000, chevrolet, silverado and coming off the exit ramp from the highway vehicle lost power assist steering and brakes. this almost have an accident and r vehicle ran off the road. if there would have been a vehicle next to consumer's vehicle he would not have been able to avoid hitting it. when i got the truck back home and started inspecting it to see what happened. being a licensed technician i found that power steering pump failed. having access to repair information was able to find gmc recall 205010 concerning the failure of the power steering pump. when contacting taylor chevrolet and talking to mike in service department was told that the recall did not apply to this vehicle, and to contact gmc customer service. then i called gmc customer service and was told the same thing. this was the exact symptom that the recall stated, but they told me it did not apply to this vehicle. this failure could have caused a serious accident. someone should find out how many more trucks were driving with faulty power steering pumps before someone got killed.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated the accelerator pedal sticks intermittently at no particular speed. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership twice for repairs. however, they did not remedy the problem. also, there was a problem with the power steering pump. the steering pump fractured which resulted in immediate loss of hydraulic power assist. the hydro-boost power braking was increased after the braking assist was depleted. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v005000, regarding the power steering pump. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs.

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge indicator malfunctioned. when the gas tank was completely full the fuel gauge read empty, and the low fuel indicator light illuminated. this happened regardless of how much fuel there was in the gas tank. the fuel gauge indicator sometimes rose above the empty mark after driving over 100 miles.*ak

I'm having the same problem as outlined in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000. i called gm, they said my vehicle was not included in the recall. i registered a complaint. they said it may be included at a later time. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has a problem with the abs. when stopping the brake pulsates causing an extended stopping distance. this occurs every time when trying to stop from a slow speed. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the hydraulic anti lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. also, the vehicle has problems with the fuel gauge. after filling the vehicle up the fuel gauge will read empty, then jump to being full. this occurs intermittently. the dealer has been contacted. the consumer stated the sensors just needed to be cleaned. updated 02/21/06. *jb

Chevy silverado z71 4x4 in november 2005, i had an accident due to the abs not functioning correctly, while pulling into a parking space lightly applying my brakes the abs started to chatter and i could not stop fast enough and hit a light poll with the right side fender and bumper. i got out to look to see why i slid, but the surface was clean and dry. i was puzzled, on the drive home it happened again this time coming to a stop and again lightly applying the brakes the abs shuttered, this time stopping into cross intersection traffic. i was now scared and the slower i drove the worse it was, i approached a school zone in my neighborhood and a child ran accross the street and again i braked but i could not stop quick enough and struck this child, not seriously but enough to knock him down. i got home parked the truck and have not driven it since. i have not taken it to the shop because last year i spent a lot of money at the chevy dealer getting a complete brake job, and several service items costing thousands and i was just tapped out and i figured i would wait till i get some money. i heard the other night on the news about a recall on this very issue so i contacted my dealer and they stated that my vin number [xxx] is not included in the recall for the abs speed sensor problem. [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Truck had 41000 miles and the gas gauge started jumping from empty to full. around 44000 miles the abs brake light on the dash appeared, took to dealer, said it was the sensor at/near the center bottom of engine and was common , it would cost me around $1000.00 to have it repaired or wait to see if it was recalled and just drive my truck using the hyd brakes only. i have been doing this. had only the man. warranty that ended at 36 k. very disappointed, very long. *nm

Dt: the contact took the vehicle to a dealership to have recall 05v379000 repairs performed on the anti lock brakes. after the recall repairs were made the vehicle has problems with the anti lock brakes. *ak

The emergency brake has been used very rarely, but with just over 40k on it they eventually faded out enough to fail inspection. the dealership advised me that i must have drove with it on. i never used it, yet they collected over $200 to repair a defect. over time i noticed the tension progressively weakened. rusting on the rotors is extremely common, yet gm ignores the problem. i was told by the dealership on multiple occasions that it was from condensation. it causes premature failure of the brake pads & a rotor replace as a resolution(turning alone doesn't remove the rust). my other family member have had all the exact issues with the same type trucks(three different 2000 gmc/chevy). my rotors will be replaced in the summer, however my braking is reduced due to rust wearing the pads unevenly. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the rear wheel shields deteriorated, causing the brake pads and rotors to wear out. he contacted the dealership, and they told him this was a common problem with this type. of vehicle. the dealership replaced the brake pads and rotors at the consumers expense. the manufacturer was contacted, who wanted more information on the problem and receipts of any repair work done on the vehicle.*ak the sensors wer replaced on 12-16-05 . updated 01/11/06. *jb

Dt*:the contact stated the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the emergency brake was used to completely stop the vehicle. there were no warning indicators prior to complete brake failure. the vehicle was taken to the an independent repair shop, and upon inspection they discovered the brake line was completely rusted. also, the repair shop personnel determined premature rusting of other metal brake lines. *ak

General motors 2000 silverado truck-brake problems-owner financed repairs-rear brakes and timing belt ($1,800 dealer)-most recent front brakes-rusted rotors-retailer replaced ($200). suspect defective materials manufactured by gm resulted in equipment failures. dealer should be responsible to refund repair costs to consumer. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the fuel gauge gave an incorrect reading of fuel in the gas tank. when the gas tank was full the gas gauge showed empty and the low-fuel indicator light illuminated. the indicator light stayed on for over 100 miles, and then slowly crept above the empty line. the indicator light would go off, but would comes right back on. *ak

Dt: the contact stated doors will not open from the inside. the locks were electrical, and the window had to be rolled down to open the door from the outside. has been in contact with the dealer. they informed him that he would have to order another handle for the vehicle. the vehicle was not under warranty and no repairs have been made. the outside door handles malfunctioned. when pulling them out to open the door and they stayed out. when getting into the truck and closing the door it locked automatically. with the outside handle out the door will not unlock electrically or mechanically from the inside. the only way to get the door unlocked was to open the window and push the handle in. if the window failed to open the contact would be trapped in the vehicle. manufacturer refused to fix or replace the handles. *ak

The ongoing problem that i am experiencing is with the accelerator pedal. after the truck has been parked for a brief period of time and only when first starting out ; i have to apply excessive pressure to make the pedal go down. it seems as if it is stuck. this can be quite unnerving when parked in close proximity to other vehicles . i have to tap it firmly and quickly so as not to maintain pressure on the accelerator and accelerate unnecessarily. this is an intermittent problem but is becoming more common as the vehicle ages . * incident date does not apply to this complaint based on the fact that it is an ongoing occurrence. *nm

I am writing to seek some assistance with an inferior product produced by gm. i have a chevy 2000 silverado z71 pick up that has piston slap starting at around 15k miles and progressively worsened which the dealer states is normal wear. this expensive vehicle also has a rear end bang into drive and then reverse again the dealer states is normal. recently i fixed a snapped cable for the drivers window which the same kind of cable was recalled for the tail gate cables. i have replaced recall items for the tail gate cables, drive shaft yolk and the abs sensors to which it is still not functioning properly. all of which when presented to the dealer and the response was it is normal, until the recall occurred. it seems the policy of a company which creates an inferior product is to state, "it is normal" to the consumer until the government steps when enough people complain and makes the dealer own up to the problems with the products and finally treats the consumer with more compassion, and to some degree "decency". with the many problems with this vehicle the government needs to step in and help the consumer with the dealership resistance to fix the problems caused by more concern for profit than quality. *nm

While traveling at very low speeds vehicle's abs system kicks in and vehicle will not stop in a timely manner. *jb

I was driving home one night in my 2000 z71 when i noticed a banging sound coming from the rear. i thought it was the air compressor in the bed of the truck moving around. when i determined that was not the source of the sound, i took the truck to a friends garage where we lifted the rear and removed the rear-end housing cover. upon inspection of the differential we noticed that the retention bolt had broken and the cross pin fell out. this in turn caused the spider gears to "explode." i purchased and installed a new differential, $500.00. i still have a "ticking" noise coming from the rear. i believe that is due to a missing tooth on the pinion gear caused by the cross pin. now i have to order a new ring and pinion gear set, $300. 74,000 miles. 14,000 over warranty. i found out that this is a fairly common problem in these z71's. *nm

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the abs anti-lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. as a result of the defect the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. while pulling into the driveway the abs engaged and the vehicle went through the garage door. there was property damage, but no one sustained injuries. when the insurance company was contacted they told the contact that the police would not come to the scene of the accident since the accident occurred on the contact¿s property.*ak updated 02/24/06

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense twice. *ak updated 1/19/2006 - the abs activated at slow speeds. the dealer replaced the l. front hub/sensor. *nm

Anti lock brakes kicking in at speeds under 10 mph making it difficult to come to a stop. 2000 silverado. *jb

Fuel gauge erratic on my 2000 silverado vibration around 60 -70 mph. *jb

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v161000 concerning the parking brake. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vehicle having an automatic transmission. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak

I saw a news article about gm vehicles having problem with the abs at low speeds. i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2500, and i have to admit my vehicle has had this problem. the problem is only at low speeds. it is very concerning to me, especially when i want to stop and the vehicle will not allow me to. i have not had any accidents-yet, but i am certain accidents will occur as a result of this problem. i noticed a recall for this in some states, but not mn. *nm

Dt: the contact states there is an nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to the contact's state not being included in the recall. there was a minor accident due to the brake failure, abs activating at low speeds. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak

Problem: abs brake activation at low speed. it takes longer to stop causing safety concerns here. brought in to shop and they thought could fix the problem by removing and cleaning sensors and surrounding area due to excessive rust build up. they wound up replacing both sensors. a very costly repair. i am aware of your recall on this problem but gm says my vehicle is not affected even though it is in the affected vehicle manufacturer date. very disappointed in gm's response. *jb

My brakes failed, i replaced my brakes and i was never informed by general motors that there was a recall. 8/22/02: replaced front disc pads, replaced front brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware, replaced rear disc pads, replaced rear brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware on back also. also replaced left rear emergency brake band/cable and hardware. 8/21/03: replaced tailgate handle. 7/5/05: replaced tailgate cable because it had broke in half. 7/13/05: replace u-joints. 11/1/05: had transmission serviced-filter and flush and was told that the transfer case select module needs to be replaced. while at the dealer getting the air bag adjusted we asked the dealer if there was a recall on the tailgate cable, as ours was busted, we were informed that there was a dealer recall, but our truck was not one of those recalled so we had to pay for the cable ourselves at a cost of $16.22. until we went in for the air bag recall we had never been informed about any recalls. we were just informed about the abs recall and we informed gm that we had replaced the recalled parts and were offered $60.00 for what cost us $826.60. this goes along with my other complaint, #10142457. *jb

Dt: contact received recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate: hinge and attachments. the dealer replaced the galvanized steel straps with the same type of straps. the recall letter indicated the replacement should be stainless steel. the vehicle was experiencing the same problems as indicated on the recall letter. *ak

Dt: the contact stated this vehicle was included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs brake failure. recall repairs was done on the vehicle, but it did not correct the problem. there was pulsation in the brake pedal when the brakes were applied. the dealer removed the abs fuse to keep the abs from activating. the dealer said he will have to cover the cost of the diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem. *ak

I have had repeated problems with the anti-lock brakes on my chevy silverado pickup. i realize there is an active recall on this issue (05v379000) but chevrolet has not acknowledged that my vehicle needs to be included in this recall. i have already spent in excess of $600 and now need additional work done on my vehicle related to this problem and would like to be reimbursed as well as having the new work done at no cost to me. *jb

Abs control module failure-2000 chevrolet silverado 1500- i have been the sole owner of above vehicle and throughout the course of owning it, the abs light would intermittently activate. at times during slow speed stops, the abs pump would activate on its own. when i inquired about this at a local service station, i was told my wheel sensor was probably dirty. after cleaning, the light would go out and then come back on. now with less than 65,000 miles on the vehicle, the abs light is constantly on, i checked with the dealership and i'm told the abs control module is dead...$1300 estimate for repairs. checking online at this forum, http://www.4x4review.com/discussions2/robots/1346.asp, i see that several of us have had the same problem with no assitance from gm about an obvious defect in their product that directly effects the safety of it's owners. please advise of the status of this complaint and any resolutions. *nm

Dt: the contact had nhtsa recall campaign id # 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. recall repairs were performed. however, the repairs have not corrected the problem. at low speed the vehicle stopped, and there was a howling noise from the brakes. the abs light illuminated. he returned to the dealer that performed the recall repairs, and the mechanic was unable to diagnose the problem. *ak

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 04v129000 concerning tailgate: hinge and attachments. this vehicle was experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to vin. the contact has currently not repaired the vehicle.*ak

Dt: the contact stated the rear brake pads wore out unevenly and too quickly. the dealer said the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. the work has not been done. *ak

Dt: the contact stated while trying to stop vehicle he pressed the brake pedal and it did not engage. there was no warning prior to the incident. there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs brake failure. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer stated that the brake pedal seemed to push back as it was applied and that the truck felt as if it were on ice. this incident occurred on an off ramp on a clear dry day. *nm updated 2/7/2006 - *nm

My silverado makes a clunking noise when you take off from a dead stop. *jb

While driving under normal driving conditions, meaning fair weather and dry road surface, the service brakes were applied rather firmly. a vehicle had stopped suddenly to avoid a collision and had done so rather abruptly. after the service brakes were applied, the anti-lock brake system disengaged the brakes repetitively and did not allow the vehicle to slow sufficiently. driver had to swerve to avoid a collision. luckily, there was no significant property damage (under $200 so a police officer who observed the incident refused to file a report), and there was no personal injury. i called a local gm service department and asked as to the time frame of the recall for this issue. i had seen a reference to it on the national news in september. the service advisor told me that there was no recall on the anti-lock brakes. i told the service advisor there was a notice on the national news in reference to that exact issue. he then changed his story and claimed that it was only a recall if i lived in the northern states where the dot uses salt on the highways. i live in tennessee where the local dot uses excessive salt on the highway at the mere mention of a possible dusting of snow. and yet, the "recall" is not in effect in my state. i decided to look for myself at the recall notice and found this farce of a recall notice. i must ask, why is a manufacturing defect that could cause a major malfunction in the safety mechanisms of a vehicle only looked at in certain states? the answer i expect to get is that the dot does not use salt on the roads in the south, a blatant lie. so, as for the corrective action, i can do nothing. the service department says there is nothing wrong with my brakes, the anti-lock brake system, or my truck. the service advisor then told me that i should learn how to drive and to have a nice day. *nm

Dt: the contact stated the fuel gauge was providing an inaccurate reading. there was a recall for other vehicle models for this problem. this specific vehicle model was not included in the recall. the service dealer said it was the fuel gauge sensor. when he contacted the manufacturer, they said the recall was for a wiring issue not a fuel gauge sensor. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 12/27/05. *jb

The brakes continued to fail so i proceeded to have the brakes replaced. then the anti-lock system began to fail on a regular basis. i had that system cleaned, that did not solve the problem, so i had the wheel bearings and sensors replaced. that solved my problems. *jb

Dt: the contact states received a recall notice concerning abs brakes. he had recall repairs performed, but it did not correct the problem. the service dealer said they did what was required on the recall notice. the dealer claimed the problem was due to the brake pads and rotors being low. the manufacturer said the service dealer performed the recall service as indicated on the notice. *ak updated 12/7/2005. the vehicle would not stop between 4-10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer claimed they cleaned the abs sensor . while the consumer was leaving the dealer the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician said there was nothing else they could do. the consumer called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to another dealer. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who determined that the first dealer never cleaned the left sensor. since the left sensor has been cleaned the brakes work perfectly. *nm

Dt: the contact stated the abs sensor has been replaced twice. this failure almost caused two accidents. both abs sensors malfunctioned within 10,000 miles. the dealership replaced the first sensor because it was oxidized to the hub assembly. the second sensor was cleaned. there was a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes, but the contact's state was not included in the recall. *ak the tire were cupped and had to be replaced due to a vibration coming from the vehicle. updated 01/11/06. *jb

Parking brake failure. *nm

Failure of 3 brake components within 3 1/2 months, including replacement of all 4 rotors due to their having rusted out, 2 front abs sensors, and immediately thereafter we are advised that the brake lines have rusted out (not yet replaced); neither the dealer nor the manufacturer will discuss with us, state that this is environmental, notwithstanding that our other (and older) vehicles have never had anything like this; we have been stone walled by the dealer and gm. truck is presently inoperable due to no brakes! nm

Service f.w.d. light comes on , dealer says nothing is wrong but the f.w.d. dose not work sometimes. i am afraid that it will go into f.w.d. low when i am driving at a moderate speed causing transmission problems and possible injury. *jb

Brake rotors on 2000 and up chevy pickups rust out and chip off cutting brake pads without warning. *jb

On 17 oct 05, i was required to replace all four rotors and associated brake pads on my 2000 chev silverado truck. this vehicle has less than 50,000 miles, is not routinely exposed to corrosive road conditions, and all 4 rotors were completely eaten by rust. in fact, the rotors indicated that my vehicle was reduced to less than 40% of the original design braking capacity. the rotors are heavily corroded and pitted with rust. they are not able to be resurfaced. chevrolet was contacted and, to date, has displayed little or no interest in dealing with this problem. the service manager at my dealership indicates that this is a known, on-going problem. significant numbers of gm vehicles appear to be on the road with vastly reduced braking capacity due to this metal defect in the brake rotor system. *nm

Dt: contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. recall 05v161000 was issued concerning parking brake defect. contacted the manufacturer and was told this vehicle was not included in this recall due to vin. *ak while driving the vehicle you could hear a squealing noise, it ate up the rotor. took the vehicle to the shop 10-7-05 where they replaced the parts.

Transmission needs to be replaced. after highway driving, the transmission will not engage in 2nd or 3rd gear. no error message or warning appears. this nearly caused an accident when the transmission failed at an intersection. i bought the truck in july to assist w/rescues and cannot put the animals or myself at risk. chevrolet is aware of this issue; the local chevy dealership said they have seen it often; my personal mechanic has seen it often. chevrolet asked me to take it to their dealership and have the diagnostics run. $90 and confirmation transmission needed. now they want me to pay $2,500 to have a new transmission put in by their dealership, then discuss any reimbursement. this is a very dangerous "known" defect and chevrolet does not guarantee the replacement transmission will not do the same. it appears a death will be required before chevrolet takes responsibility, then they can deal with a class action suit. *nm

Dt: the contact's son was involved in an accident on 6-17-05. the contact received a copy of the crash report. upon impact, neither air bag deployed. the vehicle hit several trees. the police report stated the speed limit was 55 mph. the passenger's head went through the windshield, but passenger was not seriously hurt. neither the driver nor the passenger had to go to the hospital. the contact reported that air bag light illuminated in the car prior to the incident. the insurance company has been notified. the truck was totaled. the contact took pictures of the pine tree that was embedded in the hood. updated 11/15/05. *jb

Dt: the consumer stated the abs activated when the brakes were applied. he felt a pulsation in the brake pedal. there were two repairs done to try to correct the problem . one repair consisted of cleaning the abs sensors. this did not correct the problem with the brakes. during the second repair the dealer replaced the abs sensor. the replacement of the abs sensor seemed to have corrected the problem. the consumers vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 for the abs because he did not live in the states that were the recall was issued. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb

Dt:the contact stated the abs brakes activated at low speeds. the dealership said that the sensors were bad. there was a recall, but not for the state that the contact lived in. he contacted the manufacturer's complaint department, and they told him that this vehicle was built in canada and was not included in the recall. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm

Dt: the contactreceived nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs. he took the vehicle to the dealership, and had the work performed. the abs iwas still activating, therefore, the problem had not been corrected. he took the vehicle back to the dealership. the hub assembly was corroded and needed to be replaced. according to the manufacturer, the recall did not cover this, and it will have to be replaced at the contact's expense. *ak

Dt: the contact complained about an abs brake problem. the abs kicked in at low speeds, causing the vehicle not to stop. the contact stated that when applying pressure to the brakes it felt like they were pushing back against the contact's foot, and at other times it felt like the pedal pulsated. sometimes when the contact applied the brakes there wash growling noise. the problem did not happen every time when he came to a stop, but it started happening more often. *ak updated 01/04/06. *jb

Dt: the contacts complained about electrical problems. the dashboard board gauges were incorrect. this happened every time that the vehicle was in use. every light on the dashboard came on. the electrical problems have been happening for the past week. also, he vehicle experienced starting problems. the vehicle sometimes will not start the first time when trying to start it. the contact has to wait about 20 minutes then start the vehicle again. the battery has been checked and it was charging. this has been an intermittent problem for a year. she spoke to gm, and they said to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. she has not taken the vehicle to a dealership at this time.*ak

Dt: the contact stated there was a recall on the abs brakes. has contacted the manufacturer, and they will replace the abs speed sensors, but they will not replace the rotors. the contact was having a problem with the rotors. they were corroded. he had the rotors turned and put back on vehicle with new pads. the abs speed sensors were still not working correctly. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb

Dt: the contact states that he has experienced some problems with the braking system. a few days ago the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. upon inspection he discovered that the brake line completely rusted. he was left with only secondary brakes or just the emergency brake. this same problem occurred about four months ago. during the first brake failure the abs light illuminated on the dashboard. three brake lines have been replaced by the contact at this time. he planned to replace all the brake lines. *ak

During low speed stopping the brake pedal goes nearly to the floor and stopping distance is greatly increased. symptoms sound identical to nhtsa campaign id number : 05v379000 that is supposedly to occur only in salt belt states. *jb

Dt: contact stated that one of the gas tank straps that secure the tank to the vehicle rusted. the sending unit was not working properly in showing how much gas was in the tank. the contact looked under the vehicle to see if a wire was loose and found the strap rusted. dealer ordered a replacement part at consumers expense. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak when the consumer went to replace the gas strap, he noticed the other strap was in the process of breaking. updated 11/29/05. *jb

On 9/22/05 i had smoke coming out of the steering wheel column. on 9/23/05 i brought my 2000 chevrolet silverado to the champion chevrolet dealer for diagnostics. it was determined that the multi function switch p/n 26100839 was damaged and needed replacement. this is a fire hazard and should be recalled by gm. i do have the old damaged switch. *jb

Dt: there is a problem with the abs. there is nhtsa recall o5v379000 concerning abs brakes. however, the consumers vin and state were not included in the recall. the consumer first started experiencing a problem with the vehicle in july 2003. when the consumer took it to the dealership they had to change the entire wheel assembly. there were no accidents.*ak *jb

Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in a car accident on september 11, 2005 while driving 50-55 mph. it was a head on collision. upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. the consumer had not contacted the dealer or manufacturer. *ak

Dt: the consumer states that 2000 chevrolet silverado was having a problem with the abs system. when the consumer pressed down on the brakes they sounded like they were grinding. the abs was engaged at low speeds. the vehicle has been checked by a repair shop, and was having the sensors cleaned. the consumer has been in contact with gm, and they said that they did not have a recall. the consumer has replaced the rotors and pads. the speed was 10 mph or below.*ak

I was driving on a four lane interstate in cruise control going 70 mph. suddenly i was going down the highway sideways. i slid off the road and hit a highway sign which slowed me and must have jarred something because then i could use my brakes and all four of them seemed to work. i smashed the drivers side door and rocker panel and other damage, probably bent the rim on a tire, had cuts on both hands and had to take my dogs and cat to the vet as they were in shock. i was about 130 to 150 miles from home and thanks to friends was able to get home that evening. the chevrolet dealership i had it towed to, said they could find no reason for the rear wheels to lock. but according to the dps officer that is what they seemed to do. *nm

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the abs brakes kicked in at low speeds of 5-7 mph. this started about one month ago. the contact was aware that recall did not start until 11-05, but wanted to file a complaint anyway. she has not yet received a recall letter in the mail. this was in regard to recall 05v379000. the abs light did not illuminate prior to this happening. *ak

I have had a number of gm vehicles and the fuel sending unit seems to be a problem in all the truck models. i can only find a pending recall for 2000-1 gmc yukon xl, and suburban. are the same parts not used in all the truck models in those years? are there any other pending recalls on these vehicles? see recall notice 05v155000. thanks. *jb

Dt: the caller said brakes failed at low speeds. he stated that when slowing down the brakes locked. when going between 3-10 mph was when the problem started. it happened without warning. there was recall 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes on other vehicles , but the recall was not for the caller's state. dealer has not been contacted yet. manufacturer said the caller was not included in recall, and they will not fix the vehicle for free. he had one near miss accident. *ak updated 11/17/2005. *nm

Dt: the consumer stated that 2000 chevrolet silverado was having a problem with the abs engaging at low speeds, 5-10 mph. the consumer contacted gm, and this vehicle not included in the recall. the consumer took the truck to a repair shop and had the truck fixed. the repair shop replaced the hub bearing. the dealership was contacted, and they said that it happened a lot. the bearing was replaced on the left front, and that seemed to have fixed the vehicle.*ak

2000 chevrolet abs system developed problems.***no answer required***. *mr on two separate occasions the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle at low speeds. the consumer had to use the emergency brae to stop the vehicle. *jb

Multiple times has my anti lock brakes activated at slow speeds. this has caused near miss crashes at various intersections and parking lots . *nm

2000 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brakes and the engine.*mr the engine knocks when started due to piston play. *nm

Dt: consumer experiences a problem at speeds of ten miles and less when applying brake pressure. this felt like false activation of the abs system. there were no brakes when this occurred. the vehicle did not stop no matter how hard brake pressure was applied. had to pump the brakes in order to stop. consumer has not had any repairs or corrections done to abs at this time. the consumer has not taken truck to a dealership for diagnosis of this problem. *ak

2000 chevy silverado. a while back i had a problem with the anti-lock brakes. they would engage at low speed and make it near impossible to stop. a mechanic friend told me that it was because of corrosion under the antilock sensors in the front wheel. he cleaned this area and the problem was gone. now the problem has returned. this has to be a safety violation on behave of chevy. *nm

Dt: the contact was driving on 8-26-05 going 20 mph and he slowed down as he was coming to a stop sign and when he put foot on the brake it slowed him down initially and then it just got very hard to stop. he hit someone from behind. no one was hurt. there was no police report taken. the consumer heard on the news that there was a recall 05v379000 . *ak

Dt: the consumer experienced the same problems as stated in recall 05v379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes. he said the recall did not include his state. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. *ak the consumer stated when he begins to slow down, the brakes begin to pump and take control and then return to normal before coming to a complete stop, which greatly increase stopping distance. *jb

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado z71. there was nhtsa recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate hinge and attachment. the contact contacted the manufacturer, and was told this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. also, he contacted two chevrolet dealerships, and was told the same thing. the contact stated that both tailgate straps broke on september 11, 2005.*ak

At speeds under 15 mph the abs activates and the vehicle goes 1 to two feet further than expected. usually happens when coming to a stop sign, stop light, parking or in heavy traffic. this happens a lot!! i know there is a campaign out there, but they need to approve it before there are more wrecks! the canadian recall was over a year ago, why is the us recall so far behind? *jb

Brake lines (pipes) are rusted so severely that all fluid suddenly leaked out as i was driving in heavy traffic. the rusting condition must have originated when the vehicle was manufactured, as i reported brake problems to the dealer from whom i purchased the vehicle. after several complaints the dealer made major repairs in 2002 on the brakes due to rusted out components, but did not replace the hydraulic lines. the service manager exclaimed that he had never seen so much rust on brake systems. as a retired professor, having taught metallurgy and industrial materials, there are metal treatment procedures that must be followed when manufacturing piping for vehicle hydraulic systems. obviously, general motors used inferior parts and materials in brake systems. if they do not recall all vehicles with brake component rusting problems, many accidents will occur. the vehicle i am reporting is currently under repair and the cost estimates by the service department at tom gill chevrolet in florence, kentucky are quoted at $1500.00, or more. brake lines should not rust out in five years. i have never had rusted out brakes lines on any of 14 vehicles i have owned. general motors is responsible for the pending repair costs, and if past history is an indication, they will deny responsibility and blame the consumer one more time. *jb

Dt the brake system would activate at 3.7 mph and it would not stop. the consumer hit a wall. the vehicle would make a growling noise indicating that the abs was not working. this started on jan 1, 2001. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they found nothing wrong with it. *ak *mr the dealer replaced the wheel speed sensor. *jb

When trying to stop at slow speeds the brake pedal kicks back like the abs is engaged. i have to take my foot off and re-apply the brakes to stop.this is a very dangerous situation.

Break problems, truck does not want to stop on occasion. i have made several complaints to the dealer, and to gm, however the dealer has fixed my truck, and it still has problems, i have found out that there is a recall on it ( recall number 05068) gm has not given me any satisfaction, and was very rude telling me that i did not know how to drive, i am a 66 year old man and i have been driving since i was 16, i think i should know when my truck will not stop. *nm

After narrowly avoiding an accident, i noticed that the abs would activate in the last ten feet or so when stopping my 2000 cheverolet silverado pickup truck. vin [xxx]. i took the truck to the gm dealership and reported the incidents and requested repair. the service department of brenengen cheverlet, west salem wisconsin found a gm bulletin on the problem and followed the instructions contained therein and cleaned the abs sensor mounts which corrected the problem. i have read in the local newspaper about a possible recall of some gm vehicles. so far this recall has not been released in the state of wisconsin, but certainly there is an ongoing problem that needs immediate attention and action to correct this problem. i am convinced from my experience, that this situation will cause or has caused many accidents/incidents in the state of wisconsin. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

All of the rotors rusted and had severe corrosion prior to my truck having even 8000 miles. yes that # of miles is correct only 8000. i was told by other general motor truck gmc, tahoe etc similar vehicles that this is normal due to the poor quality of materials used. i have purchased new after market rotors that are not corroding as the originals did. i have kept my original rotors to remind me of gm quality for my next truck purchase which turns out to be a ford f250 2005. i really think that gm should be held responsible for the rotor problem, it is not because of our climate as i have lived in the virgin islands and have owned many different vehicles foreign and domestic and have never seen rotors deteriorate like on this 2000 silverado. the nhtsa needs to hold chevrolet responsible they should not be able to purchase rotors from inferior venders and then blame the problem on the customers climate, i am a far ways from the northern states. i still have not had my tailgate cables replaced as the dealer never has them in stock. but they are still good. what about my 1996 chevrolet s-10 those cables have rusted and broke and are not covered under the recall. *nm

Excessive engine knock on cold start hot or cold weather every day been to 2 different dealers and was told was normal and it seems to get worse as i put miles on truck only have 48k on it and change oil every 3k. *jb

Dt: the consumer complained about abs brake problems with a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the brakes were not stopping properly. when the consumer pushes the brakes the vehicle continued going. the abs went off, and the car jumped, and was moving forward. this has been happening for a year. the consumer tried to repair the vehicle but the brakes were still having the problems. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they tried to fix the problem. also , the consumer contacted gm and was told this vehicle was not included in recall 05v379000 due to vin. the consumer lived in michigan. the consumer was employeed by gm. the speed was 15-25 mph when the abs would kick in.*ak

We have had problems with the brakes on our 2000 silverado 1/2 ton since we bought it in 2003. we have replaced both rear and front brakes (including front rotors). the pedal has always been soft, and sometimes goes right to the floor. the abs light comes on and off. recently the brakes have been failing, resulting in us rolling through stop signs, gas stations, driveway, causing dangerous situations. the pedal either goes to the floor, or the anti-lock grabs, causing the brakes to 'catch' and 'uncatch' and us to roll through. my husband and i are both concerned about the money we are putting into these brakes, and are worried that an accident is imminent if the brakes continue to function in this way. our dealer says they can do nothing until a recall letter is sent out. as of now, we have had the abs disconnected by our mechanic, so that we can have some brakes without the worry of the anti-lock catching and us rolling through intersections. is chevorlet worried about this? when can we expect something to be fixed by gm? *jb

Dt: there was a problem with the abs brakes. the problem first started on 8-1-05 and on 8-14-05 the consumer ran two stop signs. the problem occurred at least 12 times. there have been no accidents as of yet. when the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, they told him that there was a problem with corrosion of the abs. the consumer heard that there was a recall on this issue that only included certain states, but his state was not included. *ak *jb

Activation of the antilock brake system at low braking speeds for no reason. *nm

Dt: there is a problem with the abs brake system . on 8-15-05 the brakes failed, causing the consumer to run a stop light at an intersection. the consumer was able to safely get the vehicle home without incident. after the brake failure he noticed the abs warning light came on. the consumer has not driven the vehicle since. the consumer has not been able to take the vehicle to a dealer to be inspected as of yet. the consumer had contacted the dealership and they told him to contact the manufacturer. the manufacturer told him that it was under investigation. *ak

Dt: the consumer experienced a problem with unwanted anti lock brake activation. the problem first started around 7-4-05. the consumer contacted a dealership by phone and they told him that it was normal for this to occur. this happened at slow speeds, 10 mph or less. this was an on going problem. and it has caused the consumer to almost have an accident a couple of times. the consumer found on the website that there was nhtsa recall 05v379000/gm recall 05068. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer they told him that it was still under investigation. *ak

2000 chevrolet silverado pick-up has been having brake problems and is getting worse. truck has a defect with the antilock brake sensor that is know to gm. there was an announcement on the news about a recall on brakes for gm trucks and suvs. according to information on the internet the 2000 chevrolet silverado is part of that recall. when i called the dealer to get it fixed they said an "official" recall hasn't been made yet. i told them that i have already been experiencing problems with the brakes and was almost in an accident due to this. they said to bring it in. when the dealership called gm for authorization to repair the vehicle gm refused to authorize truck to be repaired because "the recall is not going out until november". this is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed now. the truck is becoming unsafe to drive. gm has already made it public that there will be a recall due to this problem. they should take responsibility for this problem and repair vehicles that are currently experiencing brake problems before someone gets into a serious accident because of it. *nm

2000 silverado pickup. brakes will not stop vehicle- slow it down and it rolls to a stop. low speeds. happens intermittently- especially during rain or muddy road conditions. strongly believed to be improper sensing or adjustment by abs system. do not understand why hawaii not part of recall. is this a matter of what states sends in the most votes or a matter of safety? gm has a faulty product- i and my family are endangered and i want it fixed- as do others here in hawaii. *nm

I purchased the vehicle with just over 36000 miles and have used it as a daily-driver. the abs began to activate while maneuvering at low speeds. problem has occurred more often than i can count. has lead to the vehicle running up onto curbs/sidewalks. one occasion has caused me to hit another vehicle. dealership told me, after examining the vehicle, it was defective speed sensors. (they didn't really inspect it. the speed sensors were replaced earlier that week) ended up replacing entire front assemblies. i was told that the parts wore out. (funny, was told the plastic speed sensors wore out the metal surrounding them. and they showed no wear) i have the original speed sensors. *jb

Dt: recall #05068 on the abs system. the consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, however the state that the consumer resides in was not included. the consumer stated that the problem has been going on for a month and it was getting worse. the consumer noticed the problem around august 1, 2005. the consumer could feel it through the brake and hear a clicking sound. *jb (11/17/05) *sc

Looking at the complaints and service bulletins, it's obvious that gm has a problem with their fuel level gauge sending unit in the tank. i also have the problem, along with many others in the area. it appears that no one intends to do anything about it. it appears that someone is going to have to run out of gas in the middle of a busy highway, and when trying to get off the hwy, somebody gets killed, before anything is done. or, one of our wives gets stranded by running out of gas, and raped and/or murdered, before anything is done. this will keep going until one of the above incidents occurs and a class action suit of all the people that have the problem come together in the suit. we all know what happens then. the lawyers win, and everybody else looses. fixing the problem would certainly be the cheapest corrective action in the long run. *jb

(1) driving in normal conditions. dry roads. normal speeds. (2) when having to stop, the anti-lock brakes kick on, keeping my 2000 silverado from being able to stop. i have to let up on the brakes and re-apply in order to prevent myself from hitting the car in front of me or rolling through a stop sign or light. (3) nothing has been done. i have read that a lot of people have been removing the fuse so the anti-lock brakes don't even work. this is not a proper solution.*jb

Anti-lock brakes activating at low speeds leading to longer stopping distance. *jb

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving on the highway the vehicle stalled. upon checking the fuse box the contact noticed that fuel pump fuse had blew out. as long as the contact kept the fuel tank below a half a tank this problem did not occur. the fuel pump fuse had to be replaced four times. also, the vehicle will show inaccurate fuel readings. he purchased two fuel pumps to make sure exactly what the problem was before he did this work on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealership. one of contact's friends noticed on the internet several other similar complaints. he had this problem for about two months. the way he deals with this problem is to keep fuel below a half a tank. *ak

Two complaints, same vehicle system: brakes. 1. my front brakes failed while driving @20mph thru a residential area..sailed through a stop sign but fortunately no one was at the intersection. had to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get minimal stopping ability. no fluid leakage. master cylinder level was still at 'max'; truck was towed to repair shop (procare); found both front brake lines blown due to severe rust; rear brake lines out of the differential appeared fine. why would the brake lines rust through ??? 2. during this repair, procare stated that they found the rear rotors severely rusted and would need replaced...again! [supposedly, procare stated that other large gm vehicles (sierra, tahoe, trailblazer, suburban, etc) have the same issue with rusting rotors.] rear rotors and pads were replaced on this vehicle 11/26/2002 @19k miles due to severe rust. front rotors and pads were replaced 9/5/2003 @26k miles due to sever rust. this vehicle is not used in any extreme conditions nor is it used for a business. why are the rotors rusting ?? is gm using substandard parts? complaints to the chevy customer service number 1-800-222-1020 (as in the past) are futile and useless at this point.

Failuree of the anti-lock braking speed sensors at low speeds that led to two separate crashes. the dealership cleaned the wheel speed sensors but did not replace any parts

Dt: the consumer received nhtsa recall 05v161000 and gm recall 05042 concerning parking brake failure. the dealership told the consumer that if they had to take the rotors off the truck they were damaged the consumer would have to pay to have them fixed or buy new rotors. the dealership told the consumer that the rotors were about $400.00 to be repaired. the consumer has not been in contact with manufacturer. the consumer called and got the recorded message. *ak *nm

I own a 2000 chevy silverado. while traveling at low speeds the anti-lock brake system activates which makes it harder to stop the vehicle. i have had several near misses because this defect has affected stopping distances. gm is aware of the problem with the faulty abs sensors. i know that there was a recall in canada but they haven't done a recall in the us. i talked to a mechanic at a chevy dealership who stated that it would cost hundreds of dollars to fix the sensors. i am on a fixed income. it should be their responsibility due to the faulty sensors. this defect is jeopardizing people's lives. i can't drive my children in the vehicle because i fear for their safety. *jb

Dt: the consumer states that 2000 chevrolet silverado is having problems with the abs brake system at low speeds. when traveling at low speeds the abs would activate and the truck would not slow down correctly. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the owner took vehicle to a repair shop, and the mechanic cleaned both front sensors and reinstalled them, and then road tested. the truck was fine at this point. the owner wanted reimbursement from chevrolet for repair work. *ak

Abs failure at low speed causing collision in parking lot - this has been a recurring problem with my 2000 silverado 1500 p/u - resulting in extreme body damage to the truck and a near fatal result for myself and two grandchildren - this truck has been serviced regularly at the dealership, in fact major work was done 6/13/05 and was brought back to the dealership on 7/5/05 with brake concerns. *nm

Automatic transmission-changing hard- this is the second gm truck product that i have owned and the second one that has had the same problem.

Intermittent brake slippage was noticed. brakes would engage, then actually felt like they weren't holding, significantly increasing stopping distance. problem worsened quickly and within a few days happened on almost every stop. repair shop checked rotors and pads, and declared them okay. they suspected something with abs, found at least one abs recall notice, and suggested repair at the dealership. dealership determined that both front wheel speed sensors were bad, and replaced both at a cost of nearly $600. brakes function correctly now. vehicle is 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 and problem follows symptoms and remedy associated with nhtsa pe05020.

Dt: 2000 chevrolet silverado was purchased new and after 36 months the warranty expired, the driver's side door locked, and would not open. they were all power locks. driver's door could not be opened, it would not unlock with the keyless entry or the key itself. took vehicle to a dealer, who said there was no way they could repair the problem because they could not get the door open. they suggested cutting the door off, and they would sell consumer a new door. did not contact gm because consumer's father worked for gm, and could lose his job if there was a complaint. vehicle was purchased under employee discount. after about a month or 6 weeks of driving when taking key out of the ignition there was a sound from the driver's side door-it sounded as if there was a piece falling from the door. currently, the door is unlocked and will not lock manually, with key or power. no repairs were done. as of last week the problem started with the passenger's side door. it will not unlock with key or power, similar to the problem on driver's side door . *ak

2000 chevy silverado brakes - vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and i started having brake problems - the brake pedal will kick back as if the abs goes on when i am stopping at a stop sign,etc -- starting occurring more frequently so i decided to change the brake pads in the rear. to my surprise the left rear rotor and backing plate were totally rusted through and that brake pad was worn down almost completely while the right rear rotor/backing plate and brake pad were almost new?? i went ahead and put on the new brake pads but this did not cure the problem. i now am going to take it in to the brake shop where i suspect i will need a new rotor/backing plate and abs sensor on the left rear. i doubt this is due to salt as if it was, it would occur on either both sides or the drivers side more than the passenger side, don't you?? as well, i live in a county that doesn't use straight salt and do little to no city driving. *jb

Just joining the massess of gm truck owners with faulty hub assembly abs sensors. 2000 chevy silverado - 50,000 miles (problem started at approx 45,000) lack of ability in slow speed stopping created some near miss situations with garage doors and people/other autos in parking lots. temporary solution was to pull the fuse, a whole lot less danger on the road without any abs than with it.

I have had ongoing problems with the antilock brakes on my 2000 chev. silverado. this morning i pulled into my drive and the brakes would not stop the truck. my grandchild was in the driveway and by the grace of god he jumped out of the way in time. i understand you are considering a recall on the brakes on these vehicles - please, prevent further incidents by making gm fix this problem!!

Dt: consumer stated the abs brake system was corroded. the brakes vibrated at low speeds, below 10 mph. the abs system did not work correctly for about three weeks. consumer had the brakes serviced and fixed this week. the brakes were working fine currently. the warranty expired, and the consumer had to pay out of pocket expenses. the brakes were repaired by the dealership. *ak

During very slow speed such as creeping in heavy traffic, the brake pedal seems to engage the anti-lock brakes making braking unpredictable. problem is very repeatable. similar to investigation pe05-020. *jb

I have a 2000 chevy silverado that at low speeds the anti-lock brakes kick in making my stopping distance longer

Dt: the consumer wa shaving an ongoing problem with the abs sensor on a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the abs engaged falsely, and was kicked in every time consumer came to stop. it pulsated when it didn't not need to. this happened for about a year then consumer replaced the sensors. however, problem recurred. the vehicle will not stop. the brakes were making a grinding sound. while consumer was pulling into a parking lot vehicle was involved in a crash on 7-30-2005 because the brakes would not stop. the owner was pulling into a parking lot. there were no injuries reported. a police report was available. *ak

The straps on my baby's car seat do not tighten easily. repeated tightening of the straps led to plastic fatigue on the piece that connects to the straps. we had two of these car seats with my first child. with the first one, dorel juvenile group sold me another car seat at a discounted price. with the second car seat to experience this trouble, dorel told me that they hadn't received any other claims of this problem. now with my second child, we mostly had trouble with the car seat when it was in the rear facing position. dorel should at least acknowledge that there is a problem with the design of the car seat that leads to plastic fatigue. this car seat is the comfort ride model no. 22-400-brd. there wasn't a box to check for this particular car seat. this was an intermittent problem. *sc

Dt: received new brake lines and brakes from the gm dealer, this was a design change because they were not like the old ones. when making a right or left hand turn it made the rubber brake line come in contact with the wheel. this happened on july 27, 2005. the new lines havdbeen on h just a little over 30 days. *ak

Dt: the anti lock brakes kicked in at any time whenever the brake was hit. this reduced the braking power. vehicle has not been taken to the dealership, and consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. this problem started approximately two weeks ago. this mostly occurred at low speeds, although the vehicle has not been driven much because consumer was too nervous to drive it. this was a 2000 chevrolet silverado. consumer found an open investigation, pe05020. nothing has been done yet to correct the problem.*ak

1) highway driving for 4 hours, 60 mph, normal loading of vehicle, 2 adults, 2 children 2) complete tread separation of tire, fortunately tire remained inflated, no accident, damage to rear wheel well, firestone wilderness at, size p265/75r 16 114s m/s, tire was original from chevrolet, truck had 53,400 miles 3) replaced all tires to goodyear. *nm

Dt: the vehicle is a 2000 chevrolet silverado pick-up truck. the abs is coming on unexpectedly when the consumer applies the brakes. several times when this occurred it caused the brakes not to work properly and at other times it caused them to fail. this problem has caused the consumer to almost hit another vehicle and a building on separate occasions. she has taken it to the dealership which they told her that the problem was the abs senor needed to be cleaned. they removed and cleaned both front wheel speed sensors. because of some kind of build up on the sensor. when the consumer had this fixed the dealership broke the brake pads and rotors trying to get to the problem. they replaced these parts at the consumers expense. the problem has not come back since they cleaned the sensor. this is the only know problem with the vehicle at this time. *jb

Anti-lock brakes kick in when attempting to stop on dry pavement driving slow. when this occurs, the stopping distance is greater. the greater stopping distance increased the chance of hitting something. the dealer replaced the front, driver side hub assembly. *nm

I own a 2000 chevy silverado truck. it has 57,000 miles and is in excellent condition. on or about july 09 2005, the power lock mechanism for the passenger door stopped working. the drivers side door still worked. i thought it might be a blown fuse but after checking all fuses determined that wasn't the problem. i felt that my key to the doors would allow access to the passenger side but it would not open. the key did work on the drivers side. the slide bar on the passenger side door also could not move thus rendering that door in a constant state of being locked. i became very concerned that a vehicle could be made with power locks and not have some system to manually allow the opening of the vehicle. if the vehicle were in an accident and the only way out was the passenger door the occupant could face serious injury or even death. i sent an e mail to general motors customer assistance and explained the problem. i wanted to speak to an engineer to find out why a vehicle would function like this but was told that they could not honor my request and i needed to bring the truck to a dealer for repairs my stance is i do not trust some dealers and that wouldn't determine if the design has a major flaw. my vehicle might have been fixed at my expense but perhaps another owner might be having similar problems due to faulty designs which is a severe safety risk. i am requesting this matter receives a quick investigation before a serious injury or death occurs. general motors does not seem to be concerned. i do not want to have general motors to repair this truck until an independent study is performed. i will not allow any other passengers in this truck.*jb

2000 chevy truck fuel gauge goes from full to empty all the time and also vacuum leak under passenger side by air bag. *jb

Dt: the consumer states that his 2000 chevy silverado is making noise from the brakes. the brake sensor was failing and not working correctly. this has been a problem for several months. and three months ago the owner had $700.00 worth of work done to the vehicle concerning the brake issue. the dealer has not been cooperative in dealing with this matter. right now the brakes are not working correctly and this is the third occasion. all work has been performed by the dealership or certified repair shop. the owner has not talked to chevrolet. the dealer checked for any recalls, and said he would get back in touch with the owner of the vehicle. at this point, the dealer has not called back. the rotors and pads were replaced on october 6, 2004. the brake pedal felt spongy and making a funny towards the end of a stop. and then the problem persisted and the vehicle failed to stop on april 14, 2005. on april 15, 2005, the dealership did $667.16 worth of brake repair work. the dealership said that it had to do with the abs sensor. the consumer was told about the service bulletin about the abs that the dealership knew about. right now the brake pedal has a spongy feel to it. to the point that the pedal has to be mashed to the floor before the vehicle will completely stop. the consumer keeps trying to get the problem fixed but it seems to be recurring. *nm

Abs system inoperative since 70,000 miles due to burnt control module. paid dealer $100 to test to find out repairs will be in excess of $900. module located on frame rail where it takes all water from lf tire. numerous others that i know of with same problem. no help from either gm or dealer. duct shields/backing plates completely corroded at 175000 miles as well as the rear differential cover. vehicle has not been in any unusual conditions. failure of the backing plate caused emergency brake shoes to become misaligned and damage rotors and service brakes. at 65000 miles gas gauge became sporadic. dealer service rep informed that they go bad due to cold gas being put into vehicle in winter. entire pump assembly needs replaced at $380. i realize truck has now 175000 miles, but i know too many others and have read hundreds of posts on message boards about the exact same problems.

Same issue as mhtsa action number ea04011 but with the automatic transmission parking brake becomes useless, will not case a crash, but the owners manual states that you must use the parking brake on inclines. this is to avoid a load on the transimission that will make it impossible to shift out of park untill stress is removed from the transmission. launching a boat or parking on a slight hill with a load can result in becoming stranded. the z71 is marketed as off-road, if this happens in remote areas without cell phone converage, it could become life threatening. gm has already agreed to recall the manual transmission version, this needs to be expanded to include all versions using this type of parking brake.

Dt: caller said the abs come on when hitting the brakes. it does not happen every time, but happens a lot. dealer cleaned the sensor, and it was working correctly. manufacturer said vehicle was out of warranty, and caller has to pay for it himself.*ak the consumer stated the pedal went down to the floor and the abs activated. *jb

Dt: contact states: he is complaining about the abs braking problem that is currently being investigated by gm. he has had an accident involving the abs problem. he was going approx. 33 mph when he applied the brakes after slowing down to approx. 11 mph and he did not have any brakes. he glided into the car in front of him. the dealer repaired the vehicle. gm paid for the repair cost and the rental car; but he wants the damage done to his car paid for by gm. he has had problems before this. he had new brakes and rotors put on at 45,000 miles. *nm the anti-lock brake system (abs) failed due to corroded brake sensors. *tt

I have a 2000 chevy silverado. the anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning at low speeds. the truck has a hard time stopping on dry pavement, the anti-lock brakes activiate. from the information i have and talking with other chevy truck owners the problem is related to the wheel speed sensors. i pulled the fuse on the anti-lock brakes, now the truck stops fine. this problem really concenrns me. i underestand, based on a detroit news article, that this problem was recalled in canada. why is this not being recalled in michigan and other similiar states that used salt in the winter time? based on the article, the cause to the problem is the corrosion caused by the salt. thank you,

The brakes are weak & when going downhill on a bumpy surface,they go to the floor& you don't know if it's going to stop.

Fuel gauge initially did not register correct amount of fuel when tank is >7/8 full. now the fuel gauge registers the wrong amount of fuel over 50% of the time no matter how full the tank is. this is very dangerous and can leave drivers standed in very dangerous places, especially considering this is a 4x4 vehicle that my family and i use to get into very remote locations. this should be recalled!

Dt: consumer states at 44,000 miles the rotors, pads and wheel bearings were replaced. six months later the wheel speed abs sensor have failed. could not stop the vehicle when going between 2 and 8 mph. consumer took vehicle to a goodyear dealership, and was told there was a technical service bulletin on the abs brakes. number not available. consumer was going to call general motors today. the problem occurred regularly. *ak

Dt: the consumer stated the rotors rusted on the vehicle and ripped the brake pads off. the vehicle had 30,000 miles on it. the brakes started to squeal when the steel backing was rubbing against the rotors. the dealership would not fix the problem under warranty; it was 1 year out of warranty. the consumer had to pay for the problem himself. the manufacturer stated it was normal wear and tear for the brakes to go out at 30,000 miles. consumer isn't exactly sure when the brakes started going bad, but it was approximately 9 months ago. this same vehicle the tailgate support cable broke on the passenger side, broke. there is a recall for this, nhtsa #04v129000, but his vehicle was not part of the recall. the consumer noticed that the cable was broke approximately 1-2 months ago.*jb

Dt: about 3 or 4 moths ago, there was a light that came on in vehicle that said transmission fluid hot. this happened on the interstate. also, there was a vehicle warning light that instructed driver to pull over and let vehicle idle. owner took it to dealer, who reported that there was more than normal metal shavings in the transmission fluid pan, and that the clutch could be going out. then, dealer changed fluid and filter, and instructed the owner that he could continue driving it until it absolutely had to be repaired. the owner continued driving the vehicle, and has hard shifting. owner called the dealership, who reported that could be a symptom of the computer trying to compensate fort he transmission which was failing. then on the 12th of july 2005 the message came on again transmission fluid hot. then owner contacted gm directly, who tried to sell the owner a new truck, but offered no assistance to owner with transmission problem. the vehicle was going to be repaired. the vehicle was regularly serviced with some service records available. there were no other major issues with the truck.*ak

I have a 2000 silverado 4x4 that has the corrosion problem with the front abs sensor, as do many other people despite gm's refusal to admit the problem in the united states... somehow it evidently only happens in canada. anyway, i cannot stop less than 7-8 mph most of the time without multiple pumps of the brakes. i dropped my truck off at serra cheverelet in hudsonville michigan this morning (to have the guy tell me "it is very rare in the us, it generally happens in northern canada" which sounded like it was straight out of a "what to say" pamphlet from gm). the dealership just told me it will be over $950 to replace the front to abs sensors and that it is needed because they can't be cleaned. rest assured, i was told the new parts are guaranteed for life... well what about the lowest-bidder crap they installed at the factory? why isn't that guaranteed for life, seeing how it's malfunction can cause life-threatening accidents. in short, please add another number to the statistics for this complaint.

This complaint is in regard to my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 and its poor brakes. at 40,000 miles just over a year ago, all of its disc rotors were replaced due to excessive wear by my certified mechanic. a complaint was filed with gm customer service at that point. at 50,000 miles, a small leak was found on my rear caliper and vast, significant corrosion was noted on all 4 calipers. due to safety issues, all 4 calipers were replaced by the same mechanic. i continue to experience further braking difficulties. as i approach a stop, my braking distance will increase at 5mph or less and it feels like hesitation through the pedal and a chattering. this has caused me to stop further into intersections than anticipated and many near- misses for rear end accidents. no warning lights have been activated and no diagnostic coding is evident when tested. i brought the truck to a local gm dealership who claimed to know nothing of problems with the abs in my truck's model or year. upon test drive the gm mechanic felt it was the abs sensor and corrosion causing the problem, therefore the wheel assembly and sensor were replaced as one unit at cost of $520 paid by me.

2000 chevrolet silverado developed a vibration in the front end while driving at 55 to 60 mph.*mr the vibration transmitted to the steering wheel while driving. the consumer explained that this condition could occur 5 miles apart or 20000 miles apart. *nm

When i'm going at slow speeds and hit the brakes quite often the antilock braking system will come on for no reason. this has led to many close calls regarding accidents.

Air bags did not deploy upon impact

Dt: at low speeds the abs system locked, and vehicle will not stop. the abs motor popped and pushed the pedal back. this past saturday couldn't get the vehicle to stop and hit another vehicle. took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the front hubs sensor, but problem recurred. *ak

Dt: consumer stated the accelerator was sticking in his vehicle. the problem seemed to be worse when the vehicle heated up. a certified mechanic stated it was a defective throttle body. this happens mostly while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds. the mechanic stated the throttle body needed to be replaced. *jb

Anti lock brakes go off below 10mph when coming to a stop on dry pavement. which causes the vehicle to role almost resuliting in minor collision.

Brake problems

Anti lock brakes kick in when attempting to try to stop my chevy silverado 1500 pickup truck. after it had happened a few times i did not think anything of it and thought maybe the brakes had been exposed to greese or something. i eventually wound up rear ending a vehicle when attempting to park behind it in a mall parking lot. it cost my insurance company 600.00 and i am sure that this will impact my insurance costs. i recently heard that the gonvernment was looking into this issue and gm had done a recall in canada for the same issue. i am frustrated with gm and currently have this truck for sale and will be contacting them to request that they fix it. if they are not willing to repair it then i will be considering taking them to court to recover the cost my insurance company and hopefully keep my insurance from increasing. any assistance with this matter from you would be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Transmission failed at 77,200 miles. transmission was replaced at owner's expense. dealership stated that there was no reason for the transmission to fail at that mileage unless the truck was used on a farm or consistently used for heavy towing. the truck was not used on a farm and was used for towing (a boat and 2 snowmobilies) about 10 times per year.

Dt: chevrolet, 2000 silverado, while consumer was driving at 70 mph the gear shifter went into reverse when it was nudged accidentally. *ak the driver lost control of the vehicle and it went rear first into an embankment. *nm

Front and rear brake rotors rusting on 2000 chevy silerado 4x4. dealer replace rear only last year. i wanted all 4 replaced then. just had a close call with stopping distance. inspected brakes and found rear rotor rusted completely and front inside of rotors rust.

Dt: contact states emergency brake is not working. she took vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected, and they told her a lot of the same make vehicles had similar problems. she never even used the emergency brake, but did not know it wasn't working until she took it in to have it inspected.*ak

2000 chevy silverado has anti-lock braking problem under 5mph. several near crashes or rear-enders have occured. i shouldn't have to pump the breaks to avoid the system (abs) being activated and have an accident!

Failure of the antilock braking system at speeds below 10 mph due to a buildup of corrosion on the abs sensors. repairs were not covered under warranty and cost approximately $145. vehicle had to be towed to the rapair shop after nearly rear ending a parked automobile. june, 2005: problem returned and is still not coveredunder warenty or vehicle recall even though a recall has been mandated by the canadian government to correct this problem. milage on the vehicle as of present time is approximately 53,500.

Transmission clunks into gear..had it seviced but they dont know how to fix it we have two silverado trucks doing the same thing

Dt: the contact statest that parking brake will not work. vehicle will not stay still on a hill or any incline unless he puts the vehicle in gear.*ak

1) my father and i both own 2000 chevy silverados and both trucks have had abs malfuntions where they truck can't stop at low speeds 2) we've both had close calls stopping in traffic 3) we both have pulled the abs fuse to disable the abs system

Back in the fall of 2003 i had an insodent with the abs brakes on my 2000 chevy silverado going crazy. when i would go to stop everything was ok till the truck hit 5 miles and hour then they would activate and at times would not stop. they would also lock up and the truck would keep moving with my foot on or off the brake pedal. the only way to stop it was to ease off the petall and hit the pedal hard and at times this would knot work on the first try. i took the truck to my local goodyear service station and had them check it out. they did not see a problem with the abs sytem but they said that i need to replace the rotors becuse they were rusted very bad . i did that and a it did not fix the proplem. so i contacted my local gm delaership and asked them if they could look and see if there was any recalls or problems with the abs sytem that i was not informed off they said no there was not. while on vaction visting my parents in another state i went to a gm dealership and had them take a look at it and after hooking it up to the computer they said it could be the speed sensor or the abs module. so i had them replace the speed sensor and they also did some othere repairs on the truck as well but at this time i can not tell you what they done becuse i do not have accsess to the bill. and they told me that i needed to replace the front pads in about 3 to 4 months. everything was going fine then it started doing it again and it had been 3 to 4 months since i had the speed sensor changed so i took the truck to pep boys . at pep boys i had them check the front to replace the brake pads and they did so. this did not fix the problem. now i would take it back to the dealership to have them look at it again and replace the abs moduel but as of right now i have invested over $900 in this problem. i herd the abs module cost over $650 not to mention the diagnostic fee of$89 and labor. and i herd that there was a recall and i can not find out any information on it.

Dt: the contact states that he owns a 2000 chevy silverado and the abs is kicking in at about 5 mph increasing the stopping distance. this happens on all road conditions. it happens everytime he tries to slow down. the vehicle has new brakes and the regular brakes work fine but it's the abs that is making the problem. *nm

Dt: without warning, when the consumer slowed down to come to a stop the abs activated and the vehicle surged ahead. the brake pedal needed to be pushed hard to get the vehicle to stop. the dealer said that sometimes it happens. the consumer has not contacted the manufacturer yet. *jb

Turned into a convenience store and brake pedal was firm. crashed into a bollard next to building and dented front bumper.

Dt: the contact is having the same problem with tailgate that was recalled on other vehicles. the contact received a recall letter, but his manufacturer told him that this particular model is not in with the recall but he is having the same type of problem. the nhtsa campaign id number is 04v129000 the summary for the compalint is as follows: on certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. if both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. this is the same problem the contact is having with his vechile. the contact was having problems with his tailgate before the recall was even made. the contact was standing on his tailgate while it broke.*ak

Dt: 2000 , chevrolet silverado extended cab. was pulling a trailer and heard a terrible noise. consumer pulled over, frame had broke in two. *ak the frame broke in the rear on both the left and right side. *nm

Brake failure at low speed

Dt contact stated that all the vehicle's brake lines broke. when the brake was pressed it pulsated and the pedal went to the floor. *nm

Dt: 2000 chevy silverado, problems with brakes. when applied brakes they went to floor and had to pump brake pedal to stop. it took a long distance to stop. almost had several accidents because of this problem. replaced both hub assemblies on the front of the vehicle. at the cost of $420.42. mechanic said that they he had several repairs of this kind and brake sensor failed that was in hub assembly.

Consumer states: abs system activates every time he applies the brakes. *ak the abs activated at 5-10 mph, which caused the vehicle to continue to move forward instead of stopping. *jb

Abs brakes kick in during low-speed (less than 10 mph) braking. this is happening during every stop, sometimes resulting in the in-ability to stop the vehicle.

Consumer states: antil-lock brakes will kick in below 5 mph everytime. the brakes are fine. when pushing down on the brake the pedal will push back, and making pumping noise. when noise stops you regain operation of the pedal. it'll continue to move to extra 3 to 5 feet when trying to get vehilce to stop sometimes up to 10-15 feet.*ak

2000 chevy silverado z-71, 4wd, v-8 extended cab 31,000 miles. i purchased the vehicle used on june 24, 2004. in september, 2004 i noticed that the abs brake system would activate as i slowed (< 10 mph) to a stop. this issue began intermittantly but worsened as i continued to drive the vehicle. by jan, 2005, the abs would activate every time i applied the brakes at slow speeds (< 10 mph). no trouble lights came on. i did not have any accidents with this issue but had one very close call in a parking lot. this incident caused m to investigate and fix the problem. in late january, i had a gm dealer investigate the issue and they recommended replacing the left front hub assembly. given the high price the dealer was going to charge for the replacement part and the labor, i elected to purchase a replacement front hub assembly from a local auto parts store (autozone). i replaced the left front hub assembly per the vehicle's service manual directions. and the problem went away. the hub i removed was heavily corroded with signs that the seal on the inboard side of the hub was corroded with a portion of the excluder lips missing. i still have the hub assembly that was removed from the vehicle and would be glad to provide it for teardown inspection. in addition, i am a degreed mechanical engineer that works for a leading axle and driveshaft manufacturer and would be glad to discuss this serious safety issue further. i believe that seal failed and this allowed debris / corrosion to enter the hub assembly which then subsequently caused a signal interuption between the tone whee and speed sensor. thus, the abs system believed that the left front hub was not rotating and caused the abs system to activate. my issue is very much like the issue described in the may 27, 2005 issue of the detroit free pess titled "gm truck owners insist brakes are a problem".

I've noticed a number of recalls for my truck but i only received two (2) recall notices in the mail. one was for the front brake line and the other was for the straps for the tailgate. i am still waiting for the other notices to arrive. if they don't and something does happen causingi njury or death to myself and/or others the manufacter is going to have a really big law suit on their hands. it is not my job to find out about recalls it is yours and the manufacters job to notify me and others of these problems

I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. my wife checked the internet after the incident and found there was a recall for the airbag module on the year of my 2000 chevrolet silverado truck. we were never notified of this before the incident, but are currently receiving updates today. do not understand why we were never notified of this. the truck is now in a storage yard and we are awaiting the response from the insurance adjustor.

Dt: contact states vehiclewas in an accident because the brakes failed. contact started to slow down and the brakes would not go down. when pressed the brakes were hard and stayed in the upward position. the abs light illuminated. *ak *nm

My 2000 silverado pickup truck had the bad brake sensor in the front wheel. as i would roll to a stop the abs system would activate and i would have to push on the brake pedal with both feet to stop. i never got in an accident, but had several scary moments before the truck stopped. i got the sensor replaced and it fixed the problem gm should have covered the repair, it is a bad safety issue.

On more than one occasion, my 2000 chevrolet silverado (1500) pick up truck fails to stop at low speeds <20 mph. the cause is the abs brake system activates, regardless of road conditions and makes the brake pedal very "hard". at time of this complaint, service work has not be completed; therefore, i have no information on parts.

Rolled down passenger window to talk to neighbor, window would not go back up - became inoperable. had to take apart door and force window up after major snow storm. have not replaced at this time.

Left front power window stopped working in the down position.. door had to taken apart in the rain and window pushed up to close. driver's window motor and regulator assembly replaced.

Truck woulc clunk and front end would jump when putting into gear and and turning. truck was towed to dealership in fear that it would break down. rear differential assembly replaced with used rear-end.

Wheels on 2000 chevy silverado were squelling and chirping while driving. truck has 54,000 miles on it. took truck to brake specialist who found all rotors and calipers badly rusted. 2 calipers were frozen up. they advised gm used rotors w/o chromium in them to retard rust. parts are being repaired at this time. estimated repairs just under $1900.00. i have asked for the parts to be given to me. updated 12/22/05. *jb

Abs brakes on 2000 chevy sliverado pickup truck are functioning every time you step on the brakes.

Rubbing and metallic noise coming from back of truck. louder noicse and vibration. all 3 u-joints and center support bearing replaced.

2000 chevy silverado, anti-lock brakes (abs) computer malfuntion. abs comes on during normal driving and braking! had to pull fuse to keep abs from malfuntioning. unable to stop at sotp signs at all with abs connected.

Stopping distance at slow speed is not alway as crisp as it should be. the abs sometimes come on, when it shouldn't. my local mechanic has been unable to fix this. why are the canadians treated as first class consumers and the amer- ican as second rate?

Anti lock brake system would engage as vehicle was coming to a stop causing the vehicle to continue rolling.

Abs breaks kicking in when vehicle is almost coming to a complete stop. this has caused me to almost hit a few vehicles.

The anti-lock brakes engage on my 2000 silverado at inappropriate times. this causes the vehicle to be difficult to stop and has almost resulted in several accidents. this problem began last winter and continues. i do not get any indication of a problem on the dash. i avoid using this truck because of the problem.

When applying the brakes, brake pedal would continue to pump back out, giving little use, or very hard stopping. difficulty using brakes. disconnected the abs.

Consumer states: when coming to a stop when you get to 10 mph or so, anti-lock brakes kick in but do not stop the vehicle. no fore warning. if pull the fuse for brakes the brakes will work fine.

Dt: anti lock brakes at 5-10 mph the brakes failed and cause extended stopping distance. problem began 11/03 vehicle was serviced, cleaned hubs and sensors. problem returned on 3/15/05. problem is persistent. brake light is not on or abs light. happens in all weather conditions. (4 wheel antilock). vehicle is regularly serviced, service records available. parking brake, three years ago parking brake failed completely. dealer repaired. the problem returnes about every 3-4 months. last summer parking brake failed, and vehicle rolled into another vehicle while contact was in gas station.*ak

Since last summer, i have experienced a problem with the abs on my 2000 chevy silverado. this is the same problem that is currently being investigated by the nhtsa. while stopping, the antil-lock brakes activated on all surfaces (even on smooth, dry, pavement) below 10mph which incresases stopping distance.

Lost power steering and power breaks while driving vehicle

Off center head on crash with 2 similar 2000 chevy silverado extended cab pick up trucks. estimated impact speed 90 mph ( 60 mph vehicle 2, 30 mph vehicle 1 per chp report) no airbag deployment of either vehicle.

Dt: the consumers abs system, failed. when coming to stop at slower speeds the abs kicks in ,and it will not stop within in 5 or 6 feet of travel. can't rely on it. the light did come on, but not all the time, only on slower speeds. took vehicle and had it fixed before.*ak *sb consumer feels this is a safety issue for when your in heavy traffic and need to come to an complete stop you can't and run into the back of somebody.*sb

Abs pump motor faulty, consistant with campaign no. 00013. dealer won't fix. vin's [xxx], [xxx]. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt contact states fuel gauge works erratically or not at all. contact feels it may be a short circuit. the contact would not have the work done because the dealer would not warrant the work. *nm

Dt: contact states his vehicle has had repeated parking brake failure starting at 16,000 miles. the dealership refused to warrant the work performed on the vehicle. the last failure happened march, 2005. *nm

2000 chevrolet silverado experiencing problems with the anti lock brake system.*mr the anti-lock braking system activates when vehicle comes to a stop and to include speeds under 10 mph. this definitely a safety issue for the consumer and also other who are experiencing the same problems with their make/model vehicles. *bf

2000 chevrolet silverado had defective brake sensor replaced.*mr provided ivoq no inquiry/questions......notice the antilock brakes were making noise and engaging at low speeds during stops. it seemed the truck was not stopping and would have to pump the brakes to get them to engage, replaced defective brake sensor. *bf

When the consumer applied the brakes at a red light on a dry road, the abs kicked in and the vehicle went through the red light halfway through the intersection. that was the first time. a couple days later, the consumner entered a road but tried to stop on main road and went partway into the lane on the main road. maybe a week or so later , the consumer almost ran into someone at a stop sign when the brakes were applied. the dealer repaired this but the problem started again. *tt the brakes would lock up when the vehicle had less than 8600k miles. *sc *jb

Dt: contact states that abs started failing at approximately 37000. the vehicle was taken to lewis chevrolet, they would not warrant the work that was performed on the vehicle. *nm

Dt: contact states at low speeds when the brakes are applied the vehicle lurches forward. when going at faster speeds and the brakes are applied vehicle jerks. this happens especially during the winter. the service dealer stated it was the hubs. *ak consumer adds the recall to replace the steering pump has made the brakes fail constantly at low speed and has caused jerking at high speeds. *tt *sb

My spare tire off of the 2000 silverado fell off the bottom bed and wound up 100 feet off the highway in the woods. the cable frayed on the attachment!

Could not get 2000 chev silverado z-71 safety inspection done due to parking brake not working. technician said he has failed numerous chev truck for this. local dealer said it was a mfg problem and would cost betrween $280 to $880 to fix and should have been a recall done on this model.

Dt: sitting still or at low speeds the steering will not turn left. it binds up turning left.*ak

I am responding to the current investigation of the braking problem involving the abs sensor. i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado. vehicle. i called the dealer on 05/30/05 for the abs activation at low speeds when braking. the dealer recommended removing any rust from abs sensor surface for a cost of about $240. i get a pulstation kicking back on break pedal and are unable to stop. the vehicle in unfit to drive as is as i've come very close to hitting people and the rear ends of vehicles in front of me as i try to stop at intersections. this is a deadly situation and requires immediate attention to those who own this vehicle. if any questions, please contact me.

Starting in late 2001 the fuel gauge started fluctuating from full to empty and anywhere in between even after filling the tank. chevy service manager said this was a common problem with these vehicles and would cost about $400 to repair. since this is a common problem, chevrolet should be required to pay for repairs. *nm

The abs activated at low speeds. every once in a while they would activate when they shouldn't on dry pavement. *ak *sc *jb

While driving at 10 mph the spare tire cable broke, causing the spare tire to fall of the spare tire holder. this could have potentially caused an accident if there was a vehicle driving behind the consumer's vehicle. *ak *sb *nm

Parking brake on 2000 chevrolet silverado is inadequate and fails to protect the safety of me and those around me. this vehicle's parking brake is short lived and requires frequent replacement just maintain minimal braking effectivenes.

Anti-lock brakes don't respond immediately at stops. like you don't have brakes and then they suddenly catch

Antilock brakes "locked out" at 5 mph, truck rolled into a barrier dealer replaced hub sensor (twice) at no charge.

I am responding to the current investigation of the braking problem involving the abs sensor. i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado. vehicle was purchased new in jan. 01. i took the vehicle to the dealer on 11/06/03 for the abs activation at low speeds when braking. the dealer removed front calipers and rotors and abs sensors and cleaned rust away from the mounitng surface for the sensor per bulletin #02-05-25-006a. problem recently returned when braking. you get a pulstation kicking back on break pedal and are unable to stop. last week i almost ran into front of a hollywood video store when pulling up. i had to press the emerengcy brake to stop. i was prepared because it also happen a couple of days before in another parking lot at the fitness gym. i replaced the abs sensor (driver's side) myself on 5/2/05. the cost of this was $120.55. dealership only had one in stock, wanting to replace them both because this is a known problem. just wanted to let you know that this a current problem and needs to be rectified. if any questions, please contact me.

04 v 129 000/tailgate support cable: while opening the tailgate, both support cables broke and the tailgate drop completely down. no injury was reported. the dealer was notified. the dealer informed the consumer that their vehicle vin # was not included in the recall. *nm *sc *jb

Contact stated: contact was having a problem with emergency brake. the emergency brake fell apart into pieces. the repair shop replaced the brake shoe pad and the rear rotors. also, the dealer had to replace the monitor speed sensor which indicated that the abs was over active. while driving 10 mph vehicle made a noise while hitting the brakes. it almost caused an accident when the abs was applied. *ak

Dt: anti lock brakes activated at speeds of 5-10 mph, causing extended stopping distance. brakes failed about 50% of the time. first began in november 2004, and problem became worse. no brake lights came on. happened under any weather conditions. vehicle was regularly serviced and service records were available.*ak

This is in regards to today's newspaper article about the government's new investigation about gm's antilock brake problems with its trucks and suvs. my 2000 chevrolet silverado started experiencing antilock braking problems on december 2003. the problem was that whenever i braked slower than 10 mph, the brakes won't stop the truck until after it slowed down to less than 3 mph. the brake pedal would pulsate strongly. then at that speed the brakes would grab very hard. it was really annyoing and dangerous. for some time i nearly hit some cars ahead of me. on february 2004 i had the front hubs, rotors and brake pads replaced at a cost of $746.60 including labor at an independent repair shop. the warranty had expired over a year ago. the mileage on the truck was 85,000, but the truck was barely 3 years old. fyi, gm made a profit of about $8,000 when i bought the truck, according to industry publications. multiply that by 1,200,000 and you have a filthy profiteering company on your hands. i want my money reimbursed. i have never experienced such a safety problem in my life before. for settlement, i don't want a coupon for buying another gm truck at a discount. i want to be reimbursed! please do not settle for less! the detroit people must be made to see the errors of their ways and to stop profiteering at our expense!

Cosumor states: fog light in recess bumper a plastic piece in lower part of bumper the plastic piece brakes and light hangs there until it falls out. also, abs light sensor came on and took to dealer, they did test and said my system is deffective had replaced but had to pay some of cost out of pocket. the leather seats have also started to tear, and when starting vehicle sounds like a disel truck

June of 2004 contact states at 30000 miles the brake sensor went bad, brakes failed, dealer replaced brake sensor on left wheel then two months 32000 miles replaced front brake sensor, left and right. barely avoided crashing into garage due to vehicle. vehicle is regularly serviced and contact has service records.

Consumer complained about an abs brake system problem. when applying the brakes they will chatter and vibrate, and will not stop the vehicle. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who suggested that consumer take the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected. consumer had it inspected by an independent mechanic, but the cause of the problem had not yet been identified.*ak nearly rear ended an auto at a stop light and ran completely through 2 stop signs. anti-lock brake failure. *bf *nm

My truck experiences abs activation at low speed as described in news releases about the government investigation. i have not had it repaired, but do still drive it daily and this brake activation happens everytime i drive it. it is a 2000 cheverolet silverado. also, the tailgate does not latch properly. please advise me as to what action i should take and is the vehicle safe to drive.

When coming to a stop at slow speeds (less than 3 mph) my anti-lock breaks activate and increase my stopping distance. this has resulted in near accidents in parking lots and in almost causing the vehicle to hit the closed garage door of my house. the condition occurs repeatedly (everytime) on all types of surfaces including dry smooth pavement. no service lights or brake warning lights were illuminated. to correct this problem at minimum expense i have pulled the abs fuse to inactivate the abs system. the problem has never reoccurred with the abs fuse removed. neither general motors or its dealerships have been contacted with this problem since it occurred outside of the warranty period.

On numerous occasions starting approx. 1 1/2 to 2 years ago, the brakes on my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 act up when pulling up to a stop sign, or otherwise braking under normal conditions to a stop. after reading this morning about the investigation launched into the brakes, i realized that this is what is happening to me. i haven't had any accidents, but in that moment i push the brake pedal as hard as i can, and the truck just doesn't stop. the anti-locks kick in, but it is a very scary feeling as it adds stopping distance. i asked the dealer about it, and got a kind of non-answer, so i still have the problem occasionally. something is definitely not right; it's unlike anything i've ever experienced to date.

Brake pedal became very hard, truck became hard to stop under 5 miles per hour.the problem occured more often,once for every three stops. the truck was taken to the dealer for repairs. the antilock brakes were found to be faulty. a speed sensor was replaced in each front wheel. cost of repairs was $400.

Antilock brakes engage at low speeds

Abs doesn't work when going under 10 mph. this happens everytime i drive the vehicle. have not fixed it yet.

While driving at approximately 25 mph cable that holds the spare tire in position at the base of the vehicle snapped inadvertently. the tire fell from under the vehicle into traffic.*ak...a car behind consumer's vehicle was alert to see the tire coming, stopped and avoided hitting tire. *ak

Very difficult to apply brakes with vehicle speed between 5 and 10 mph. pedal was extremely difficult to push. trying to apply brakes a buzzing noise is heard from the front of the vehicle. using both feet to push the brake pedal was able to stop vehicle. no abs or brake warning lights were illuminated. incidents happened on the road as vehicle slowed in traffic.

I to have had multiple problems with the brake /abs system.right know it is non functionable because of a $1500 failure of the pump/ebcm.the stopping distance is horrible and the failure of gm to acknowledge and repair the engine noise(piston slap)is unacceptable.

I see that the nhtsa is currently investigating gm brake failure problems and i would like to relay my recent experiences with the failure of my brakes. i was on vacation back in early april when the abs warning light illuminated and stayed on. i took the vehicle to solomon chevrolet for diagnosis. i was informed that the brake traction control module (btcm) had failed and the repairs would cost approximately $1100. i elected not to have the item repaired at that time due to the cost involved. after returning home, on 4/26, the entire brake system warning light illuminated and stayed on. i took the vehicle to dundee chevrolet and was informed that not only was the btcm defective, but also the hydraulic actuator. in addition they stated that i needed both front and rear brakes replaced (pads and rotors). they said that my brakes were falling apart. total cost for the repairs would be $3031.00. after contacting gm they offered to goodwill the btcm and hydraulic actuator, but i still had to pay for an entire brake job. eventual cost was $1566.00. i am extremely disappointed and amazed that i suffered a catastrophic failure of the brake system after only 42000 miles. unbelieveable.

Contact states, low speed abs activation; happens intermittently. *ak

Anti-lock brakes are not functioning properly, which is causing the vehicle to come to a rolling stop. owner will be taken vehicle to dealer for the second time for the same problem.*ak

The consumer had difficulty stopping the vehicle when he applied the brakes. *jb

Brakes catch when slowing down with no notice; anti-lock brakes activate when applying regular brakes.*ak

Have not wrecked yet but have had many close calls because my truck needs a longer stopping distance because of the anti lock brakes. numerous times i have almost hit vechicles because i could not stop. reported the problem to gm and to my dealer they tell me they are looking into the problem. in the meantime they tell me to clean the sensors on the antilock brakes. this does not work. still have the problem. this problem started about a year ago.

Over the past 3 years i've experienced failures while braking. after having the dealer check this problem he advise me to replace hub and bearings. at my cost..... this hasn't fix the problem. last winter i slid through several intersections. at slow speeds i know now to forget about abs-ing and pump the hell out of the brakes. please note that the "incident date" is just a guess from last winter.

Re: antilock brake engagement at low speeds i own a 2000 chevy silverado ls 1500 4-dr, vin [xxx]. i have had it into a brake shop twice over the last 3 years for the antilock engaging at low speeds (3-5mph). the antilock alarm does not light up. i finally got disgusted when it started doing it again this winter and pulled the fuse for the abs system. both repairs were performed at the brake and alignment service center 1770 barlow, traverse city, mi 231-947-2600. each time they identified the abs sensor for a single wheel engaging inappropriately at very low speed. i do not have the exact dates of the repairs handy, but can get them from the above business if needed. the incident date below is my best guess at the moment for when this first started. i can tell you that there is great potential for low speed accidents at intersections with this defect. when the abs system engages, the vehicle does not brake effectively at all. the brake pedal has to be released briefly and then pressed again to engage the normal braking action. i can't count the number of times i have had to release and than stand on the brake pedal to stop in time without rear-ending someone. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Consumor states: control module for abs just went out. had to pump brakes. also. back rotor went out at 30,000 miles, and had to have a new one. *ak

Abs failing at low speeds. during braking, below 10mph the brake pedal locks up and fails completely. before it fails the brake pedal will chatter. abs fuse has been pulled in order to drive vehicle.*ak

After reading the newspaper of 05/04/2005, i realized my vehicle, a 2000 siverado, was involved in the nhtsa investigation #pe05020, low speed braking distance increase. on several occasions throughout this past winter, my truck just seemed like it didn't want to stop in what i thought was a sufficient distance. i had been told by my local dealership shortly after purchasing this vehicle in july of 2002, to either use my parking brake all the time or not at all because the components would rust and become inoperative. apparantly this problem has been known by gm for a long time. having read the news article, the further ramification becomes clear. i now know the a.b.s. system was too aggressive on slippery surfaces. the last time this happened, i was turning into my driveway and wound up in my front yard stuck, but with no damage. if i had been at an intersection on a public road, i might not be here to write this. the incident date and number of failures will be relative due to the frequency of this failure.

All of a sudden when trying to stop the vehicle will not stop. the pedal hits the floor but no brakes work. the truck has new rotors and pads on the back and front. we thought they were the problem but nothing changed after putting rotors and pads on. one time we pulled into a driveway and the truck would not stop and we hit the vehicle that was parked in the driveway, nothing was damaged.

Contact states: the throttle control closes. it was replaced when it first happened. the car had aprroximately 15000-20000 miles. the throttle control closes about every six months. this usually happens when trying to accelerate after foot is off the accelerator or a stop. when the vehicle is taken to the dealer mr.billy pays for it to be cleaned.

(hydraulic brakes) when the brakes were applied, the abs kicked in and the vehicle continued on. no warning given about the abs failure. the problem continued to get worse. the problem would also occur on dry road conditions with normal braking. this was an intermittent problem. *ak per invoice; the abs brakes would activate at slow speeds. the sensors had corroded. *sc *jb

The abs control module failed while driving at 50 mph. vehicle could be driven, but there were no anti lock brakes. abs light sensor stayed on until consumer tapped on control board box.*ak

In my 2000 chevy silverado 4x4 truck, without warning the brake pedal went to the floor as i was pulling into my garage and the vehicle did not stop causing minor damage to garage contents (shelves, stored garden equipment; no damage to truck). my mechanic could find no problem after inspection. brake failure occured twice more and then i went to the dealer mechanic. the abs error light never came on. i paid approximately $500 to replace driver side front abs sensor. this was in oct 2004 so the old part is not available.

Contact states: contact was driving vehicle slowing down to pull into a parking spot, between 7-10 mph, the abs engagement does not allow you to brake completely and come to a complete stop and the contact hit a guard rail. normal weather conditions. general motors being investigated for the brake problem. general motor refused to take care of the brake problem, they would take care of it but contact would be responsible for the cost. the service manager at a gm dealer said this problem happens approximately 30,000 miles. contact unplugged the anti lock brake system

Constant failure of my 2000 chevy silverado brakes. my abs was constantly kicking in every time i was trying to stop at slow speeds. as an example: in my driveway. my mechanic was informed of service bulletins by gm about corrosion in the sensor area. i had one sensor replaced, but it was stated that this will happen again, it was just a matter of time.

Abs warning light started coming on and off at random while driving. randomly when pulling slowly up to intersection to stop, antilock brakes would engage and vehicle would not stop but instead roll out into intersection. imediate fix was to release brakes and re-apply repeatedly to get vehicle to stop. long term "temporary" fix was to remove 60 amp abs fuse to disable abs all together. (found this solution on internet) read a tip on the internet that stated problem was with the speed sensors and corrosion or rust building up around sensors. removed both sensors and saw no corrosion. replaced sensors and am currently driving without antilock brakes. (abs light and parking brake light are now permanetly lit as a result of removing the 60 amp fuse.)

Consumer was informed by the dealership that the parts to perform the tailgate support cable recall 04v129000 weren't available, and he will be contacted when they become available. almost a year later, the dealership told the consumer he was no longer was eligible for the recall.*ak *jb *nm

Two chevrolet 1500 silverado pick ups, with emergency brake failure on both. *bf both of the vehicles had the left side brake internal expander band worn through and dragging metal to metal.

I am the owner of a 2000 chevy silverado 2500 heavy duty truck [xxx]my truck recently became disabled due to a malfunction of the power steering pump during the course of normal operation. i was returning home from running errands when i realized the truck was suddenly difficult to steer. i attempted to slow down and discovered that was difficult as well. i had no choice but to drive my vehicle home in this condition. i understand that there is currently a recall for certain trucks that contain similar or identical equipment. i have been in contact with customer service and was informed that my truck's vin is not included in this recall. following the conversation with a gm representative, i conducted further research. from what i can ascertain, the trucks that are included in the recall have the same hydro-boost system that my truck has. i fail to understand why gm is excluding a truck from its recall that has the same equipment and same crippling malfunction of trucks that have been recalled. i strongly feel that further inquiry is required in this matter. please reply at your earliest possible convenience. i anticipate that your investigation will result in my vehicle being included in the recall. thank you for your attention to this matter.*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

I had to have the throttle body on my 2000 chevy silverado replaced due to the accelerator sticking. my mechanic informed me that there is a technical service bulletin out from general motors regarding replacing the throttle body when this condition occurs. i believe this part was defective, poses a safty concern and should be recalled by general motors.*ak

1999-2005 chevrolet and gmc silverado style extended cab pickup trucks. rear vent windows have a serious pinching hazard for children or adults with small fingers. the latches which open the vent windows have a cam latch that when closing the window,creates a pinching hazard. the latch flips through a scissors motion when closing , the outside of the latch flips inside of the bottom part(in between it). the hazard seems to be a magnet for childrens fingers as both of my children have been seriously pinched several times. when the finger is pinched in the latch it is pressed on by the outside force of the wind determend by the speed of the vehicle(pinching it even worse), my children had to push out on the window to release their finger from the latch when pinched. *ak

Chevrolet silverado 2000, unreliable, unsafe gas gauge. *bf the consumer stated the gas gauge fluctuated from 1/2 to empty and the information center read low fuel even when it was not low. *jb

The emergency brake on the consumer's 2000 and 2002 chevrolet 1500 silverado failed. reference odi no.10115302 for the 2002. *nm the left side brake internal band had worn through down to the metal. *jb

Recall campaign: one of the consumer's tailgate cable broke on his 2000 chevrolet silverado prior to recall notification. *nm *sc the cable on the left side is stretched again, however the manufacturer stated the consumer would not be covered under warranty because it was already taken care of as a favor. the consumer stated when it was repaired it was a temporary fix, because the used the same cables. *jb

Type : vehicle year : 2000 make : chevrolet model : silverado make : chevrolet; model : silverado; nhtsa campaign id number : 04v129000 component: structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments [xxx] both tail gate cables broke. called chevy and was told not covered under recall. *ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Fuel gauge stopped working . *ak

I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 4x4. i purchased it used in may 2003. i like everything about the truck but this past year i have had trouble with my abs system malfunctioning. i had several occasions had the abs activate while the truck is going between 5-10 mph and came very close to rear ending another vehicle and also a tree at the end of my driveway. i have since removed the fuse from the abs circuit to dis-able this very dangerous situation. i recently notified chevrolet via e-mail and they instructed me to take my truck to a certified gm dealer for a diagnoses of my truck. i feel after reading several threads on chevy truck forums that this is a major problem with chevrolet trucks from the 90's to the newer trucks. i have also learned that gm has recalled trucks in canada but here in the states. i am going to carry through with taking it to a dealer and geting it diagnosed but i feel very strongly that this should be a recall in the usa also.

I was backing out of the parking spot i had been all day at work and the passanger front wheel would not straighten out. i could not pull forward or backward, i was stuck in the center of the parking lot. then have it towed to a repair shop to have it looked at. the tie rod had stripped and come off. the repair person told me that the driver front also was stripped and would have soon failed as well. they were both replaced and the truck was aligned. this was an unexpected expense, there was no indication by myself or my husband that anything was loose or coming apart. i was one block away from getting on the interstate to go home. as i understand it i could have lost control of my truck had the tie rod failed while i was driving.

Passengerside seat belt retracts and locks,the passenger. the belt must be unlatched and refastened. the seat belt does not seem to hold when the brakes are applied very hard. dealer has no way to check to see if seat belt is operating correctly. i was going to be charged for the replacement of new parts. they don't even know if the part is defective?*ak

I parked on a steep hill, applied the parking brake, and exited the truck. although the brake was set firmly the truck moved forward and struck the car ahead of me. damage was very minor to both vehicles. the parking brake has not worked properly since the truck was new.*ak

While driving, pulled out on to the highway, and consumer heard a loud noise. then, consumer pulled into a driveway to turn the vehicle around, and found out that had no reverse because transmission failed. *ak

While unloading the tailgate dropped completely down. no injury reported. the dealer was notified.*ak

Nhtsa campaign 00v055000; chevrolet issued an abs spring clip recall. this vehicle is not included in the recall, but the abs was not operating properly. this vin is outside the remedy scope. *jb

The brakes are not working properly. the abs system is being engaged when you stop and increases the stopping distance. the accerator sticks. you have to push hard and then all of a sudden it make the truck leap forewark or backward.*ak

Recall campaign 02v078 00 concerning air bag sensing module. consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, it crashed into another vehicle in front at 50 mph. upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. consumer sustaine dinjuries, and was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak

I noticed that the transfer case was leaking fliud. the truck was going in for a recall in the steerinng pump. so i asked the dealer to check where the leak was coming from. the dealer called me and told me that the transfer case had a small hole in it and it would be $1,200.00 to fix it. i brought the truck home and looked at the transfer case myself. the transfer case did have a small hole in it. i was going to put some jb weld on the hole for the time being. until i could afford to have the transfer case fixed. when i touched the hole with my finger i noticed that the transfer case had really weak medal in that area like when it was made it was not made right. i have been talking to gm about the problem they are tring to decide if the transfer case failure is there fault or if the truck has been beat on. i have only used the 4wd one time in the last 9 months that i have owned the truck the people that had it before me took really good care of the truck. i am really upset that chevrolet's do not last more then 5 years.*ak

While driving and trying to park the vehicle depressed the brake pedal and vehicle surged. consumer has had the rotors replaced at 32, 000 miles all around the vehicle. dealer told consumer that the calipers were working about 50%. *ak

Gas guage appears to have a short in it,when tank is fullit jumps back and forth. truck had 89k at that time to replace it it was quoted 350-400. this appears to be a lemon in workmanship,or poor quaility material. i have spook with other who have the same problem.*ak

While applying the accelerator pedal consumer stated that he had to apply more then normal pressure to get the vehicle to move. the dealer was not notified.*ak

Consumer states that upon coming up on a stop the vehicle will continue to coast almost causing an accident a total of two times. consumer states that it has the very same problem as gm states in the recall for the brakes. please provide any further information. *nm

The brakes on my truck do not stop the truck in a reasonable distant. when i pulled off the wheels you could see where the pads on the front wheels were almost gone, but the rear shoes were hardly worn. i did change the front pads. i also have the sticking gas pedal problem which i have had the dealer work on with no results.

While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the rotors and brakes needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb

Erratic reading on fuel gauge

After filling the vehicle with fuel, the fuel light comes on to say low fuel, the gauge goes to empty. the consumer is concerned the fuel tank may cause a vehicle fire. *nm

While driving 20 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. the cause had not been determined at this time. this information was provided by ricky's wife karen flimp. *ak

The event was a car pulled out in front of me which still hit the driver's side of my vehicle (2000 chevy silverado). then my truck had a full frontal impact at greater than 30 mph into a dirt wall in which neither the driver's nor passenger's airbags deployed (the truck is totalled). i hit the steering wheel and got a concussion with blood around the brain, a broke cheek bone, and fractured hip. my wife was 33 weeks preganant at the time and her water broke and she got a compound fracture in the lower leg/ankle. as a result of the water breaking my son was born 3 days later 7 weeks premature. as for what was done to correct the problem i'm hoping it will at least be investigated to make sure this is not a systemic problem (i.e. software screwup something not hooked up right in the airbag system etc). i have pics of the truck and the crash site i can send if necessary. i can also provide the location of the truck so it can be inspected.*ak

I have owned this truck since dec 2001 the fuel gauge has worked on and off since then it will work fine then when i fill the tank it will read no fuel and the low fuel warning light will come on until it gets down to about 3/4 tank the it will start working again. if i am sitting idling the gage will go to zero then will slowly creap back up when vehicle is moving. also have problem with gas pedal sticking. i have to remove air cleaner hose and lube throttle body butterfly to un stick it about once a month. *nm

The accelerator pedal sticks when starting out, causing too much throttle and surging when the pedal finally breaks free. this is especially dangerous in traffic or when roads are slick. *jb

When opening the tailgate owner noticed the straps wore out prematurely. a recall was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak dealer refused to repair the consumers tailgate support cables. *tc

I have a 2000 chevy silverado with 42,000 miles and my brake rotors are severely rusted. this is an unsafe condition and clearly a defect in metallurgy. i am astounded to find thru my dealer (midway chevy olds) that gm is not standing behind this defect. i found through web research that many other owners had the same problem. *jb

When driving under 10 mph on dry pavement, the abs activated and it became hard to stop the vehicle. the vehicle has not been serviced for the defect since the consumer has to pay out of pocket. *jb this was a regular problem. *sc *jb

While working on my property, i was driving up a hill in my backyard when my power steering went out while i was passing through the gate of my fence on my property causing me to impact the gate corner post. because i was in a turn exiting through the fence, i sustained a substantial dent to the left side of my truck bed and to the right passenger door. i jacked the front of the truck, the steering wheel moved freely, no damage to the front end. i called the nearest dealership which was a gmc dealer, they indicated that i probably had a power steering pump failure. i brought it in and they confirmed that the pump had failed. they had to replace the pump and flush the system, and had the drive belts replaced while they were working in the area. also had the dent on the left side repaired but did not repair the dent on the rh side due to the cost to do both sides.*ak

While driving, there was a noise coming front the front of the vehicle. the consumer replaced the brake pads. the problem still existed and the dealer replaced the bearings and sensor.

The brake pedal wentl all the way to the floor at 10 miles per hour making it difficult for the vehicle to stop. the consumer stepped outside the vehicle and noticed that there was brake fluid on the ground and brake hoses. taken in for checkup and results showed that the brake line was torn and needed replaced. *tt

When driving below 10 mph vehicle will loose the abs braking. brakes work intermittently. consumer struck the garage when the brakes failed, and at other occurrences a vehicle.*ak

Recall campaign 04v129000 concerning tailgate support cable. consumer received notification from the manufacturer in regard to this recall. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that hew would have to repair the defect himself. the service technician fixed one cable, and handed the second cable to consumer, telling him that he would have to fix it by himself. also, they claimed they were not a body shop, and he would have to get this fixed on his own. *ak

Chevy, has redesigned a clip in the park brakes on the 2000 silverado trucks. the original clip was found to fail when driving on rough roads. this allowed the park shoes to rub the drum. this caused the park brakes to fail and forces the owner to replace both drums and buy the redesigned clip. this should have been recalled! there are tens of thousands of trucks out there with no emergency brake. *jb

While the vehicle was parked on a slight incline with the emergency brakes engaged vehicle has rolled backward and hit a travel trailer. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who adjusted the emergency brakes. within two month or less the problem has recurred again. the dealer was notified again.*ak

Intermittently the brake pedal hardened after applying the brakes several times while driving. this caused extended stopping distance, and vehicle did not stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both rear drums and brake pads. however, the problem recurred. *ak when the consumer turns the vehicle at a 90 degree angle the brakes only go down about 1 or 2 inches and are hard to push down any further. the brakes do not stop the vehicle. the consumer had to stomp on the brakes 2 to 5 times for them to stop the vehicle. *tc

I have a 2000 silverado with 4.8 & a manual transmission. started hearing noise with clutch disengaged & in neutral. dealer says bearings in trans are shot . vehicle has only 67,000 miles. i've changed the fluids religiously on this vehicle never towed anything. i never heard of a manual trans failing this early. dealer says that sometimes you get a bad one. *jb

Failure of service brakes which resulted in a crash (low speed). caused by corrosion of speed sensors. repaired by dealer (cleaning of speed sensors). dealer repair manager explained that the problem has occurred in past and another similar incident occurred a few days after this one, involving another chevrolet truck. dealer further related that the manufacturer is aware of the problem however has only issued a bulletin on how to repair at owners cost (approx. $400.00 without replacement parts, only labor). *nm

Air bag failed to deploy, after minor side impact. *bf after traveling 20-30 feet away from the side impact crash site the consumer frontal impact crushed her vehicle. neither the front or the side airbag deployed. *tc *jb

The tailgate straps snapped in half without warning. two years later a recall was issued on the same part. however, dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak both tail gate straps were replaced. *tt

Fuel throttle hang-up since purchase in 2000. dealership performed carbon cleaning 3 times however issue does not rectify. must "pop" at the fuel pedal in order to get the vehicle moving thus causing a lurching forward of vehicle. no further help offered by dealership or chevy corporate but to continue to have carbon cleaning ($85/service).*ak

Was backing a trailer into a barn on level ground ,power steering and power brakes failed with no warning. repair has not been done yet. *jb

When applying the brakes at a low speed, the brake pedal forcde itself back up and caused severe extended stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that the front speed sensor needed to be cleaned. both speed sensors were replaced. *tt

The vehicle came to a rolling stop at about 5 miles per hour, the abs check light illuminated when the brakes were applied. owner will contact the manufacturer. *jb

The rear rotors had to be replaced because of premature deterioration. the consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and there was nothing they could do. *ak the steel was bad. *sc *jb

The pressure line from the reservoir has a hole where the line passed near/behind the battery. it appears to have been burned or eaten away from touching battery. *bf while driving through a storm the windshield washer had become inoperative. the consumer also discovered that when the washer was engaged, it would spray washer fluid all over the battery. *sc *jb

I have two general motors vehicles. a 2000 silverado truck and a 97 olds silhouette. both of these have v6 engines and now i am being told that both of them have intake manifold leaks. the antifreeze is leaking outside of the intake, and in the case of my truck, probably into the engine. i am being told three different mechanics, that this is a very common problem with the v6. and after voicing my complaint, found that my brother-in law, has had the same problem. i called the general motors number in the manual and told them that i was upset with the problems and they said that because one is a 97 with 62000 miles, it is two old and that my truck has to many miles (112000). yet everyone tells me that it is the plastic intake manifolds that gm uses that is the problem. *nm

While applying the brake pedal, the brakes failed. the driver applied the brake pedal, numerous times and the vehicle failed to stop completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic can not duplicate the problem at this time. please provide further details. *nm

While driving consumer heard a loud popping noise, transmission failed. there was a part within the transmission called a sun shield. the first time transmission failed at 83000 miles, and then again at 135, 000 miles. *ak

Accelerator sticks in idle positions and requires great force to depress resulting in the vehicle lunging forward or backwards depending on gear selection...extremely dangerous situation when in tight areas.*ak throttle body was replaced while still under warranty, but same problem has reaccurred. this is a problem that gm should correct, as it obviously is not an isolated problem.

There were no unusual events leading up to the failure of the anti-lock braking system in my truck. the system would fail to operate properly at approximately 5 mph when coming to a stop. the failure is that the system engages unnecessarily at low speeds, causing the vehicle not to stop when desired. it would happen several times daily, and the only crash i did not avoid was into a chain link fence, which did not cause damage. however, there were several near misses. the corrective action that i took was to remove the fuse for the anti-lock brakes. the corrective action that my dealer suggested was to spend $500 replacing the front wheel speed sensors. he said that this is a common occurrence on the chevrolet silverado, and that my problem would only get worse. gm has issued a tsb on this issue, but not safety recall. i feel that since i have lurched into busy intersections, lurched forward in crosswalks, and come close to crashing into other vehicles while parking, this should be regarded as a safety issue.*ak

Consumer stated gas gauge was defective. it indicated more gas than what was actually in the tank. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they were asking $348.00 for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle ran out of gas while in traffic while the gas gauge indicated 3/4 of a tank of gas. *tc

While applying the brake pedal brakes failed. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. *ak

Vehicle was taken to dealer for replacement of brakes and rotors. few weeks later, the abs light illuminated. consumer took vehicle back to dealer, and was told that brakes needed to be replaced again. cost would be $400.00 since it was not under warranty.*ak

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 25-30 mph. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. recall 02v178000 was issued. manufacturer was not willing to assist the consumer. *ak

I was driving my 2000 silverado 1500 pick-up truck on dry pavement, as i was about to make a left hand turn going less than about 10 mph, i tried to brake. the anti-lock brakes engaged and all i could feel was a rolling sensation when i was depressing the brake pedal. luckily, i had time to lift my foot off the brake and push down again, this time the anti-lock brakes did not engage and i stopped inches from the vehicle ahead of me. there could have been a serious accident. *jb

Consumer received mfr recall 04007, nhtsa recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate cables. no parts were available. service manager michael page. *ak

Intermittently when braking, the brake pedal felt soft and caused extended stopping distance. *jb

While driving and upon depressing the brake pedal it felt as if there was air in them. had to push down harder than normal stop the vehicle. the seat belt began to tighten to the point where it was hard to breath. the consumer had to unfasten the belt to release the tension. *ak *nm

The brake lines rusted, and brake fluid spilled on the floor while vehicle was parked in the garage. the brake line was discovered to be corroded and the parking brake did not work.*ak the consumer stepped on the brake pedal to put the vehicle into drive when the brake pedal hit the floor. the consumer then hit the parking brake which also hit the floor. the corroded lines leaked between the master cylinder and the abs unit. the consumer has the corroded lines in his possession. *nm

Daytime running lights keep burning out. i have order 9 lights over 2 years, after about the 5th light going out i'm assuming there is a lose of ground, or improper fabracation of the unit that holds the light in place, one way or another something is making the light to make a loud pop when it burns out, loud enugh to hear it over the radio.*ak

The rear brake rotor deteriorated prematurely. as a result, the consumer experienced extended stopping distance . *jb

Engine starts then dies immediately - after waiting for about 15 minutes engine will start. nothing shows on computer. no service lights come on. *ak

Consumer stated tailgate cables broke . a recall was issued. howwever this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak

While applying brakes from low speeds, the abs system failed. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. no injuries were reported. *ak the drivers side window had difficulty going up and down, the brakes were mushy, there was grinding in the rear due to rotor delamination, the door lock passenger side was inoperative, and the brake pedal goes to floor. *sc

While driving brake line busted due to corrosion. *ak all the brake lines to the front wheel and from the master cylinder were unsafe due to corrosion. *nm

Since i bought my 1500 series truck i have had problems with the braking system which the dealer said they could not duplicate. on 10-21-04 while pulling into my work location my brakes failed to stop my truck and ran into a chain-linked fence causing damage to the hood, light lenses, and bumper. a couple days later my brakes failed again putting me in the middle of an intersection with a truck skidding toward me. i have just had my truck inspected and the dealer passed my truck. *jb

Rear quarter panel window leaks. *jb

Battery weak, check engine soon light comes on while driving. replace fuel filter. *bf the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who scanned the pcm and found dtc for engine misfire and injectors not dropping fuel pressure when commanded. injectors 2 and 6 were cleaned. the cruise control light flashed on and off although the cruise control was not engaged. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Gas guage will jump back and forth while vehicle is in park, as soon as vehicle is placed in gear, it stabalizes and shows correct fuel in tank

While driving and when hitting the brakes vehicle continuously kept moving. consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be looked at. however, the sensor light did not illuminate. found that it was the abs system. *ak

Ltr. request a mandatory recall for the abs sensor malfunction on a 2000 chevrolet silverado truck, abs sensor fails due to a design problem. the consumer stated the front rotors were out of round at 50,000 miles due to the use of inferior reprocessed steel. *jb *sc

Re chevrolet safety recall for 2000 silverado trucks, defective steel tailgate support cables. *bf when the consumer called to schedule an appointment to have the recall performed, he was told there were no parts and he would receive a call once the part(s) arrived. the consumer received another recall letter and he called the dealer again and was told the parts were still not in. )recall#04v129000) *jb

While driving cable broke underneath the vehicle that held the spare tire. was told by the dealer that the there was a recall on the tailgate with the same cable. consumer felt that this was the same problem with the spare tire cable. *ak

Excessive ticking and engine noice during cold start ups. i was told, by chevrolet service the ticking was normal but should not last more than 1 minute. however after diganosing the problem, it was discovered that my 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 has a bad lifter. this after only 38000 miles. i filed a claim with chevrolet they refused to pick up any of the $1300. in repair costs. my truck has a vortex v6, which gm has been manufacturing in excess of 20 years. the bugs should be worked out by now, but after reading the numerous compliants, with regard to the same problem, the bugs clearly have not been worked out.*ak

I own a 2000 chevy 1500. i have had a lot of problems with the abs braking system. at low speeds the abs will kick on and make it difficult to stop. i have almost created an accident on several occasions. i have spoken to the dealer and there is no recall for this common issue.*ak

Tailgate support cables failed. *ak

Consumer jumped the curb when the brakes failed. consumer drove to a repair shop for repairs of the rotors and pads. the rotors and pads were replaced previously by the dealer for failure to stop the vehicle. the rotors had been deteriorating.*ak

Intermittently the brake pedal would become stiff and lock up when braking 5-65 mph. at 60,000 miles the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic cleaned both abs sensors. now at 70,000 miles, the problem had returned. *jb

Parking brake has rarely been used, the truck slipped when used and slid down a hill to hit a tree. (no damage) i now have been told that i need a 450.00 repair job by the dealer, i obtained a second opinion and have found that this repair is common and that for some reason this is common and would appear to this shop that somehow the parking brake fails and should be addressed by the dealer. they won't. *nm

While steering consumer noticed a loud popping and grinding noise coming from the steering column. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that intermediate shaft needed to be replaced due to lack of dryness. but this vehicle was not on recall. *ak

While driving, the consumer heard a loud clunking noise coming from the steering column. please provide more information. *jb

Parking brake on 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 has worn out prematurely. vehicle has 50000 miles, and parking brake will not hold at all. took vehicle to garage to have parking brake adjusted, and after adjustment the parking brake still would not hold. *ak

Abs brakes engage each time i come to a slow stop( i.e. pulling up to a stop sign or red light) extending my stopping distance. dealer states that the abs speed sensors and front hubs must be replaced but cannot tell me what is wrong. the abs warning light does not come on although according to the dealer( kelly chevrolet, butler, pa) the system is malfunctioning.*ak

Emergency brake do not function properly. *bf as a result, the vehicle will roll on an incline. problems with the fuel gauge. spare tire hoist did not work properly. *tt

I have started to experience a problem with my abs system on my 2000 chevrolet 1500 silverado. when the brakes are applied at slow speeds the anti look brakes will activate and braking is lost for a moment. upon further research i found that the cause of this is dirt getting into the fron abs sensors. i also discovered this is a very common problem for the silverado.*ak

While driving abs inadvertently engaged. this caused extended stopping distance when braking. dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem.*ak just before the end of a stop antilock kicks in extending stoping distance. the problem is worse when stopping from traveling in reverse. gm did not put enough greese in antilock brakes so they rusted. *tc

While driving the quarter panel collapsed damaging the brake line, and the emergency brake line. consumer had an air bag installed on the suspension. however that was damaged also. the tires delaminated. the tread separated from the sidewall of the tires. firestone steeltex radio, r4f, lt245/75r16, 00-80-11 120/116r m/s, dot vn11-b1c. *ak

While driving and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. vehicle was taken to the a independent shop, and mechanic determined that four rotors and pads needed to be replaced at consumer's expense. the vehicle had only 41000 miles on it. *ak *tc

Vehicle would shimmy when braking 60-65 mph, the consumer stated all four rotors had disintegrated and none of the pads showed any sign of wear. *jb *nm

Vehicle failed inspection due to a faulty parking brake. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads needed to be replaced. *ak

I purchsed my truck used, however it was in excelent condition. shortly after i noticed that when ever i tried to stop the anti-lock brake would come on for no reason. even if i was only rolling to a stop. the anti-lock brakes would activate and actually prevent me from coming to a smooth controled stop. finally it got so bad that i was nervous about driving the truck. i brought the truck to the shop. they told me that there were no recalls for the truck. however they did tell me that there was a parts change order. apparently chev. has issued new wheel bearings for my truck. the type installed at the factory are no longer available. this is a very dangerous condition. i feel that chev. is aware of the condtion, hence the new part, and should recall the truck. the bearings in my truck were replaced and the problem has stopped.*ak

The abs system operates at low speeds (5 to 10 mph) on dry pavement resulting in extremely long stopping distances. i called my dealer and they are well aware of the problem. they clam that it is due to a batch of faulty sensors that gm was supplied. so why should the consumer get left holding the bag. why is no recall being done to correct this issue. i feel that an investigation is strongly needed. this is oviously a manufacture defect (extremely widespread). *ak

While driving at a low speed brakes failed. the emergency brake was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. repairs were made on the hub. after repairs brakes failed again, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. *ak v

Continued knocking from steering column. truck was taking to dealer under warranty where the claimed that the noise was from the upper intermediate shaft lack of grease. they then greased the shaft which worked long enought to take the car out of warranty. now the knocking is back and gm now saids that the shaft they greased needs to be replaced with an updated one. all gm did was to rigged this steering shaft long enought to take it out of warranty. they now want several hundred dollars for repairs. also the engine in this truck knocks and pings like a diesel. i have to use premium gas and the knocking and pinging is getting worse. gm claims this noise is normal for this engine and brushed me off saying they could do nothing about it, its normal.*ak

My abs has been acting up, i.e. engaging when it shouldn't. tonight, i was forced to come to a fast stop and pushed the brake in. the abs engaged, but then stopped and the pedal went to the floor, therefore i had no brakes. i rear-ended another car with a 17 year old girl driving. she ended up being taken to the hospital. i am curious to know if there are other cases such as this, including brake failure and abs problems. my vehicle is a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. i have 106,000 miles on it and have had minute braking issues for the past year or so. i hope that is this is an issue that it can be addressed. that way no more seventeen year old girls get hurt, and no more 26 year old males (myself) have to worry about them or the safety of others due to this type of failure. as far as the question about oem, if that means aftermarket equipment, then no, all my equipment came on the vehicle when i purchased it and nothing has been altered in any way.*ak

Brake rotors rotted out, could have resulted in a terrible accident. *ak

Intermittently while driving at any speed and applying the brakes the rear brakes froze and wont release the brakes. also, consumer indicated hada problem with the front brakes too. *ak

While driving at any speed front end vibrated violently. *ak

While driving at 70 mph left right rear tire tread separated, causing the tire to blow out, firestone wilderness, sizeunknown, dot: unknown. *ak

The parking brake was not working. manufacturer did not accept responsibility. complaints of this kind were listed on the internet.*ak

My brakes would not work at slow speeds. the abs would activate with no reason. *ak

Tailgate latching mechanism sometimes fails. tailgate will fall open when driving. my dog almost fell out going down the road because the tailgate fell open. i also lost a partial load of wood out the back when the tailgate fell open.*ak

Consumer has a concern that the fuel pump terminal is over heating and the connectors are loose. problem was repaired by the dealer at 35,000 miles. at the present time of 48,500 miles the problem is recurring. please provide further information. *jb

Upon pulling into driveway consumer applied the brakes and the pedal began bucking. consumer was not able to stop the vehicle, and it collided with parked vehicle. abs warning light failed to warn consumer that a problem occurred. the problem was caused by rust developing on abs sensors. the problem was more prevalent while driving between 5 to 10 mph. *ak

While driving down hill, the anti lock brakes failed and the vehicle began to slide. the driver could not get the vehicle to stop and it rolled down and over a hill. the vehicle was totaled. this vehicle was involved in a brake recall for this year, make, and model. nhtsa recall campaign 00v345000; brake line chaffing. *jb

Anti-lock brakes activate right before the truck comes to a complete stop. this increases the stopping distance by several feet. it happens very often and only happens during light braking never under heavy braking. *jb

The consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake inspection, and was informed that the rotors were completely rusted. the consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired, and there was nothing they could do. also, the vehicle had only 37,000 miles since the brakes were serviced, and the rotors were completely destroyed. *ak the brake pads were worn and the front were severely blackened. the power brakes and the power steering pump failed. *sc

Locks will lock without warning. when attempting to unlock from the outside with a key it will not unlock. *ak door lock would not unlock from the inside nor the outside with key, hand, or electrical. *tc

While applying brakes from a low speed anti lock brake system engaged. as result, vehicle continued to roll, almost colliding into a building. *ak

Consumer complained about air bag failure. on two separate occasions vehicle was involved in a crash. in first crash vehicle was struck at the right fender area at 75-80 mph and neither air bag deployed. in second crash vehicle was struck from the driver's side at 50 mph, and neither air bag deployed. consumer would like nhtsa to explain these issues. *ak

While driving,a loud noise was heard coming from the rear and the vehicle shook uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. passenger's side right front tire tread separated from the vehicle, causing damage to under carriage and the door. firestone steeltex radial, lt245/75r16, dot vn11b1c. the driver was able to change the tire, and will contact firestone. *ak

Battery connection leaked battery acid on the braking system tubing.*mr the acid leaking onto the brake lines caused the brakes to fail. the dealer indicated that this was a common problem with these batteries. *nm

A loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. the mechanic determined that rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak while making a sudden stop the consumer noticed that the brakes were not responding properly. the consumer then noticed the rear brakes making a squeaking noise. the consumer moved the rear wheels, brake calipers and rotors and found a metal surface where the brake pads deteriorated. on the drivers side rotor, the pad was wearing on 3/8 inch of the metal surface. the consume knew of others with the same make/model/year with the same problem. *sc *jb

Faulty fuel gauge, jumps from full to empty when truck is idleing and during driving. talked with other owners and to large companies that use chevy trucks and found out that this problem only exist with the chevy's and not gmc counter part. there should be a recall on this since this problem has been addressed since 1998. the dealership told me it was afuel pump issue.*ak

I have a 2000 chevy silverado 1500, about 4 months ago the problem started, when i am traveling at or above 40 mph the truck vibrates. you can feel this vibration thru the steering wheel and also when the 4 wheel drive is on and i turn the wheel to park the wheels seem as if they are resisting almost as if the whole wheel is just going to break this started last winter. *ak

1. passenger side doors (front & extended cab door) do not shut tight. the ex-cab door does not lock when shut, it must be closed several times before closing. if it does not close tight, both doors will fly open. 2. wind whistles inside from the unsealed doors.-- 3. drivers side door, wind whistles in due to not being able to be shut sealed tight.-- 4. trailer hitch will not close. the lock is stuck in an open position. *ak

We purchased a 2000 silverado 2500. there is a knocking noise in the engine. we took it back to the dealership to look at and nothing could be done about it. gm is well aware of the knocking noise in the vortex 6.0 engine. they told us that this was a common problem. it does not matter if it is a cold start or if it runs all day.*ak

Bought in 2000 brakes and all components have been replaced by owner at owners expense. brakes have a growling crunching sound on and off. the brakes will become disfunctual unless you compleatly release and immedieatly re apply.this has been an ongoing mechanical failure. at 11,000 miles this vehicle litterally "blew the front rotors into pieces.gm would not honor the repairs that i have continiously kept having to pay for.

Broken tailgate cable. *ak

While applying the brakes, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the front rotors rusted, and needed to be replaced. *ak the brake problem was continuous front and back since 5958 miles. chevrolet would not replace the brakes. the calipers were leaking, the security light had come on three times when the vehicle was in motion with the key, the reluctor ring/sensor was out of adjustment caused by rust, and the driveline made a clanking sound. gm had been made aware of the problems. *sc *jb

Consumer received recall 00 x 001 000 concerning brake hose failure. consumer was concerned that the brake hose erupted while driving and rust build up on both front rotors.*ak vehicle was hard to stop when coming off a small incline. all four brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to rust. *ts

Fuel gauge is very irractic. shows low fuel even when tank is full. asked service manager about problem and he said it's a common problem with that vehicle and very expensive to repair, but you get a new fuel pump. should be recalled and repaired free by gm.*ak

In january 2004 my gas guage started jumping from full to empty.when you give the gas tank a gentle hit with your hand, the problem goes away. i have read that many other gm owners have had this problem. i don't go to the dealer because the technicians do poor work. i use the trip odometer and filled up the gas tank at 300 miles. i believe there should be a recall. somebody could run out of gas in a very dangerous location.*ak

While shifting gears transmission failed to go in reverse. consumer was unable to move the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to a worn out parts. *ak

Spare tire tools not correct. i do not have access to my spare tire. female end of lowering tool not the correct size to engage the male end located at the end of the tube assembly. upon having a flat tire i was stranded in between towns.this would be very dangerous for for women carrying infants and young children. *ak

Fuel gauge does not read correctly the amount of fuel in tank. very dangerous for multiple drivers of same vehicle, especially for women with infants and young children. problem began as soon as i purchased the truck. problem occurs each time vehicle is driven. dealer wants $700 for repair. several owners of same model truck have described same problem. this should definitely be a recall for obvious reasons. *ak

While driving 45-55 mph consumer's vehicle was rear-end by a tractor trailer. pushing consumer's vehicle off road and into a ditch, front end first. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak both the driver and the passenger sustained injuries. the driver injured his neck, back, hips and pelvis. the passenger injured her right shoulder, chest, back and hips.

Truck shifted into 3rd gear for no reason then would not shift back into 4th while on the highway almost causing me to be rearended. i purchased a this gm certified vehicle four month ago thinking i was getting a better than average vehicle. i spoke to a transmission shop and they said they they get a lot of the same problems and i would like general motors to repair it since they haven't fixed this problem with the 4l60 e transmission in the last 11 or so years they've used it. *ak

While driving 40 mph consume r applied the accelerator pedal and it became stuck. then, consumer applied the accelerator pedal several times and vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and contacted the dealer. mechanic determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. *ak

Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have the brake pads replaced, and was told that the rotors were defective. consumer stated that vehicle's mileage was low for replacement.*ak

Fax fwd fm nhtsa region v foia request cy of all documents re recall of 2000-2004 gm chevrolet silverados for problems w/tailgate support cables; es search provided no info re silverado tailgate support cable defects.*mr representing client who sustained injuries as a result of falling from the tailgate of a defective 2000 chevrolet silverado. *nm

Parking brake has always been very weak even when pedal pushed to the floor. the linkage adjustment is fully tigtened. *ak

Tailgate fell off pickup chevy.silverado pickup truck .ttailgate dropped down while i was driving. cable on passenger side broke causing tailgate to drop off truck.driver side didn't break,however tailgate was dragged on road untill i was able to pull over.traveling about 10 miles per hour. i was making a right hand turn. tailgate damage $ 178.00 bill from collision shop two new cables $ 29.23 bill from chevy dealership ideal chev. geneseo ny. new cables need to be replaced when gm comes out with new replacements. contacted chevrolet moters at 800-630-2438 on june 1,2004. sr31-222651780 advised that parts & damaged not covered at this time. cables were rusted. i have broken cable. chevy silverado 2000 no one hurt however very upsetting when it occured can you help? thank you. *ak

The parking brake does not hold. the pedal goes to the floor, but it has no effect.*ak

When taking off from a stopped position and coming to a stop there is a deep squeeking sound coming somewhere between the driveshaft and transmission. i was told by chevy garage there was a fix for the extended cab version but not my regular cab truck. it will eventually take money to fix because anything that squeeks is rubbing and will eventually wear out. it was a problem when i reached 15,000 miles and is still a problem and loud aggrevation at 61000 miles. it is even bad enough that when i come to a redlight or a stop sign people think i am beeping my horn at them. it has been four years and 46000 miles later and there is no fix for the vehicle to my knowledge. plus the tires didnt last 40000 miles the brake line had to be repaired the steering linkage is bad and when i had a cracked window replaced the person showed me that there was no seal placed around the window to keep it from leaking. so long chevy hello ford.*ak

Fuel gauge acts erractically. while idling it will drop to empty and low fuel light will come on, even if the tank is full. it usually goes back up after vehicle begins moving again, sometimes right away or sometimes it takes miles down the road. i took this problem to the dealer and they said it was a bad fuel level sensor,at a cost of over $300.00 to fix it. this is a 2000 silverado 1500 4x4 pickup. this seems like a problem with manufacturing to me and should be recalled. *ak

I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado truck, the past few months my fuel gauge has been erratic. the tank will show empty at times and full at others. you can't trust the fuel gauge. i have taken it to a local mechanic and was told this was a big problem with chevrolet trucks and that it would cost about $1000.00 to repair. i have spoken to other chevrolet owners with trucks and they too have the same problem and was told it would have to be repaired by chevrolet with an estimated expense between $1000.00 to $1200.00. this problem should be a part of the recalls for this particular truck. *ak

I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 4x4. the abs brakes will engage at 5-10 mph when normal, light pressure is being applied to the brakes during a normal stop. the brake pedal will then depress fully when you are not expecting it to. this will increase the stopping distance and in some cases i have almost hit the car in front of me because you are not expecting the pedal to depress to the floor. the problem will occur 5-10 times a day and is becoming worse. i sent my vehicle to the dealer and wanted to take a test drive with a technician because no warning lights occured. when i was explaining the problem to him he knew immediately what it was. it is obviously a common problem with these vehicles and is very dangerous. i have searched recalls for the vehicle and this problem has not been recalled yet. i have only 42,000 miles on the vehicle and believe this is a serious safety issue and should be a recall.*ak

The consumer notice that the passenger seat belt would not retract. the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced due to worn parts. please provide any additional information. *nm

When the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration in the pedal. the dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that the rotors needed to be turned and the pads needed to be replaced. the consumer checked the pads and rotors and found that the pads were ok and that the rotors were laminated and cracked. *la *jb

The consumer would have to depress the acceleration pedal to the floor for vehicle acceleration. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *nm

The electronic brake control module is failing on my 2000 chevrolet silverado which causes a failure in the abs. i contacted chevrolet and only offered 20% cost assistance even tough this appears to be a very common defect in gm vehicles.*ak

Brakes fail at low speed, try to go into anti-lock. changed complete brakes,rotors,pads etc. on all four(4) wheels of the vehicle. problem still exists. scheduled for recheck september 30/03 for review of hoses and lines also will put on computor for fault readings. truck crashed into a wood pile at our summer home no personnal injuries but some paint scratching. disconnected the fuse for the anti-lock brakes had no problem with brakes failing just that abs light and hand brake light stayed on all the time. put the fuse back in and problem still exists this is why it will be rechecked september 30/03 to read faults as they are still failing. very scarey when all of a sudden no brakes at low speed.

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, and dealer informed consumer that the transfer case failed. *ak

Consumer experienced the same defect with the abs as stated in the recall, but was exempt. *ph the anti-lock brake system stopped working. *sc *jb

Recall no. #04v129000, tailgate support cable: the tailgate support cable has broken on the vehicle. the consumer received a recall letter but, the manufacturer insisted that the letter was not a recall letter. the manufacturer informed the consumer that an actual recall letter is due out this summer.*jb

My wife was driving the vehicle. she stopped at a red light, in rush hour traffic, in the rain. upon accelerating from the light, the throttle suddenly became stuck wide open. she pushed the clutch, took the truck out of gear and managed to pull safely to the side of the road. the cause of the incident, was the air deflector in the throttle body. it broke off and fell into the throttle, wedging it open. dealer blamed poor maintenance, using premium gas in the truck, and told her to "drive the sh*t out of it" the way it is. the truck has always had all scheduled maintenance as recommended in the owners manual. *ak

While driving and upon hitting a bump in the road tailgate dropped down and the belts broke. the tailgate and strap's were totally disengaged from the vehicle. *ak *nm

While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. the dealership repaired the pcm fuse once but the problem recurred. *ak *nm

Factory battery with side-mounted terminals leaked acid onto wiper fluid well mounted below it causing well to crack and drain. dealer replaced the wiper well, but recommended i replace the battery as well. i replaced the battery myself (instead of letting the dealership do it) on may 17, but not before the old battery had once again leaked acid and cracked the new wiper fluid well. old battery casing was not cracked or otherwise damaged; acid appeared to leak directly out of the terminals. this appears to be a design flaw by either ac delco for the battery itself or by gm for not properly isolating the battery from vibration. furthermore, the foam "diaper" the old battery was wrapped in indicates that gm was aware of a potential leak issue for this battery. the foam does nothing to hinder vibration. most of my 40000 miles are highway miles, and i seldom go off-roading (unless the potholes on the interstates of sc count). ak

The fuel gage acts eraticly. it goes from full to low fuel to somewhere in between. it continues to act eraticly.

With only 52,000 miles on vehicle, the abs warning light comes on and stays on. i have been told by reputable service technician that the abs control module must be replaced at a cost of $690 for materials alone. i have also been advised the abs system is inoperable until this is corrected. i believe this is very premature for this type of problem to occur. *mr

The driver side tailgate cable broke, and the passenger side tailgate cable was hanging by some threads. also, passenger door will not unlock, and there was a delay in acceleration. *ak the tailgate cable was replaced with the same type that failed. the fuel gauge was not working properly. the fuel sender/ pump unit and actuator had to be replaced. *nm

The abs brakes came on when they were not suppose to while driving less than 5 mph and hit another car pulling into the driveway. took vehicle to the brake shop for brake inspection, and mechanic determined it was due to rust behind the brake sensor.*ak the dealer called the problem environmental and offered to pay 50% of the cost. the rust was located in an area that was suppose to be sealed. *nm

Had to replace rear u-joint. the dealer won't fix the slip yoke that has not been normal since they replaced the u-joint even though i've been there 3 times for that. my main complaint now is that the running lamps seem to go out too often.i see every other silverado (& maybe sierras?) on the road with one of them out!!! even though this doesn't cost that much, there should be a recall since there's thousands of gm pickups that have this problem. thank you.

The truck has intermittently had brake problems since it was new. what will occur is when applying the brakes below 20 mph the pedal will fade to the floor and you will hear the abs kicking in. the truck will take a very long time to stop. this occurs once a month and has now started to occur weekly if not daily. we are afraid to drive the truck.

While washing vehicle i stepped on tailgate to exit cargo box area and both tail gate support straps snapped. tailgate dropped ,and i hit my head on tailgate and then fell onto the ground. the gentleman waiting to wash his vehicle came to my assitance and helped me get up. after the incident i was off work for four days due to back injury and head injury. when i went to dealership to buy replacement cables for tailgate, no mention of any possible defect or recall was mentioned and i paid for replacement cables. replacemnt cables were the newer type that is suppose to solve the problem. possible lawsuit is pending based on the fact that this was a know problem, my vehicle has been serviced at purchasing dealership since new and no mention of this possible problem was every mentioned during numerous serviceings.*ak

The anti-lock braking system (abs) stopped working. *la a recall (00v-055000) was issued for this make/model/year, however the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. *nm

Engine was making a knocking sound while idling. *ph the consumer was told by the dealer that gm was aware of the problem, however there was no fix. the dealer also stated the problem was due to a piston slap. *jb

While placing the lawn mower on the vehicle's tailgate. the vehicles tailgate cables broke. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. please provide further details. *nm

The power steering pump broke while the consumer's wife was backing out of the driveway. *ph when the part was removed, the mechanic found that the input shaft had broken. the break happened at the weld. the weld was defective and the shaft showed signs of metal crystallization. *sc *jb

The was standing on the tailgate and without warning the tailgate cable snapped. the consumer contacted the deale and the mechanic informed the consumer no parts were available. *ak both supports were holding the tailgate. *sc *jb

At 36,900 miles i had the rear and front pinion berrings replaced on my drive train. i also replaced the tires which were worn out. the vehicle is not driven much (4.5 years old) as indicated by the mileage. i also experienced my accelorator being "stiff" when i attempt to depress it. i think gm needs to look into their shoddy transmission components. i also had the rear seal replaced at approximately 10,000 miles.*ak

Drivetrain "clunk or thunk" as the dealer called it. i have a 2000 chevy silverado z71 4x4 truck. i noticed the clunking about 2 weeks after owning the truck. the dealer replaced the yoke but the problem still persisted. the tech acknowledged the problem but said it was normal for a 4-wheel drive. that is wrong, i have talked to many people that have 4x4 trucks and they do not have this sound when stopping and starting. i have talked with people that own 1999-2001 chevy's and most of them have this clunking. my motor also knocks when it is started. the dealer tech said as long as the knock stops in a given time, that is also normal. in cold weather it knocks right up to the time limit, so nothing can be done about it. if you try to drive it shortly after this time, the condition is worse. again, the tech said that is normal. this is the same on the 1999-2001 trucks. this is outrageous for a $30,000 vehicle to have these types of problems. i am afraid there will be failures after the warranty period is up. there is a bulletin from chevrolet that says these things are normal so i am assuming any chevy dealer will say the same thing.*ak

On driver's side door a pin going into the door hinge kept breaking off. vehicle failed inspection because of this defect. *ak door pin drops whenever the door was being opened. *la

Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the abs light on dash is on constantly. dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.*ak

Consumer had the tailgate down when loading up. consumer climbed onto the tailgate and it broke. both cables popped on each side. *ak tailgate has no sign of wear when it broke down. consumer found out of a recall regarding tailgate (nhtsa recall no. 04v-129), but when calling chevrolet they said that consumer's vin is not part of the recall. even though consumer experienced problems same as stated on the recall. *la

The tailgate opened by itself on several occasions while driving . *ph on one of those occasions one of the tailgate support straps did break. *nm

Engine knocks on startup...was told by the dealer it is normal...bull@#$#...we are hard working people who must depend on our vehicle to get us to work...i do not trust this truck very far from home. fyi to all other owners...there is a class action pending on this problem. we didn't plan on paying this much for a vehicle just for it to sound like this. other dealers are aware of this problem..so trading it off without loosing your shirt is impossible.*ak

Tailgate keeps falling down, due to cheap plastic latchs. *ak

The cables just broke today on the tailgate of my 2000 silverado while i was standing on the tail gate. the description is exactly as investigated in the below. *ak make: chevrolet model: silverado year: 2000 nhtsa action number: ea04005 summary: one or both of the tailgate support cables can break due to the effects of metal fatigue at the point where the cable flexes when the lift gate is opened and closed. concurrently, the strength of the cable degrades over time due to corrosion of the wire strands in the support cables. when the vehicle is stationary and cargo is being loaded or unloaded, the tailgate can tip downward displacing cargo and/or people to the ground without warning. the majority of known injuries have resulted from the tailgate downward tip. one odi complaint reported that the tailgate separated from a moving vehicle. owners cannot easily detect whether the support cables are damaged or corroded because the cables are covered by a protective plastic sheath.

When applying the emergency brake it released on a slight incline. consumer took vehicle to the dealership on two separate occasions, but problem still occurs.*ak

Owner is concerned about noise in the u-joint. dealer service manager says that a new yoke on the drive shaft is required to fix problem. service manager also says they have replace a lot of those and is surprised it has not been a recall item. *nm

Tailgate hinges corroded and broke while someone was sitting on it in december 2003. we replaced both hinges in march. *nm

Tailgate support cable broken. *jb

Fuel gauge operation is erratic, has been since vehicle was 2 years old. *jb

Truck is hard to start in warmer weather. it will turn over several times before it will start or i press the accelerator to get sufficient gas to start the truck. also...since i bought this truck i have had difficulty in with the gas petal 'sticking' and it lunges before i back off the gas and accelerate normally. it's a pain and one day will get someone hurt. vin number is 2gcec19toy1218813. *nm

Today and everyday my throttle locks up when attempting to accelerate from a stop. i have had many close calls when trying to maneuver through traffic. i live in a very large city and it is very important to be able to go when you need to. i have nearly been hit trying to stomp on the accelerator when it doesn't respond and i am trying to move into oncoming traffic. i have also nearly ran into many objects moving, and stationary, becouse of the sudden acceleration when the throttle finally decides to let loose. why won't gm stand behind their products and repair this? is it going to take another firestone tire type fiasco to get a recall?*ak

I was backing out of my garage and my 2000 silverado 2500hd didn't steer and i couldn't steer it . there was power steering oil on my garage floor i have 31800 miles on the 6 liter engine. *nm

Abs warning light on dashboard. *ak

Right tailgate cable broke. *la the consumer had to replace the cable at his own expense. *jb

The accelerator is sometimes very difficult to press down. when it finally does, it causes a sudden lurching of the vehicle. this is a very dangerous situation.*ak

Tailgate cables have broken, resulting in load falling off the truck, and myself as well.*ak

Front and rear brake rotors failed at 13,250 miles, then all four rotorsfailed again at 25,300 miles due to corrosion. manufacturer refused to replace defective rotors at 25,300 miles.*ak

Tailgate cable broken one side found. *ak

Parking brake sticks: i bought vehicle august 2000. was called to active duty and deployed with military for 1 year beginning january 2003. yes, that's less than the 3 year warranty. my wife used the vehicle occasionally and i have 31,000 miles on the truck and upon returning, the parking brake sticks. i have burnt out 2 sets or rear pads and rotors. additionally, the slow and intermittent portion of the windshield wiper stopped working and the reverse/backup lights don't work. i contacted the dealer and gm and they both told me "too bad." *jb

In regard to the gm tailgate investigation i experienced a failure in the cable on the left side, 2000 2500 silverado. there was a minor abrasion to the plastic coating approximately midway between the anchor points. road salt appears to have penetrated to the wires that comprised the cable and corroded them to the failure point. cable broke while loading a lawn tractor <> 700 pounds. no other damage, no injuries, right side cable held the load after left side failure. no indication of problem prior to breakage. incident date is estimated. thanks . *ak

The power steering pump failed which made the steering and the brakes extremely difficult to operate. *jb

Vehicle is experiencing problems with engine making a knocking noise and the brake system malfunctioning. *la *mr

After starting the vehicle, the accelerator became stuck, which caused the vehicle to lurch forward, or backwards from parking spaces. *ak *sc *jb

2000 chevy silverado - tail gate collapse. both support cables broke, while in transit. i looked real close at both support cables and found that they are rusted through. i am glad no one was hurt. i was on the highway when it fell off. *jb

I own a 2000 5.3 vortex v8 in my chevrolet and the engine makes horrible noise when its cold, referred to as slapping of the piston sleeve. what can be done about this if anything. seems like an on going problem for many gm owners and something that is only resolved once a big stink is made of it before any possible action is done. i really love my truck but, this in conjuntion with the noise i get in cold weather going over speed bumps or unleveled surfaces in the shock or the frame. i had all kinds of parts replaced and it still comes back in cold weather, along with the knocking noise on cold starts. any advise out there for a resolution? thanks nhall. *ak

Add my 2000 chevrolet siverado to the list of trucks with broken tailgate supports (ea04005). fortunately only one broke before i noticed and replaced it.*ak

2000 chevrolet silverado - while standing on the tailgate, both cables broke simultaneously. dealer replaced cables for $80.00 saying "they rusted out". i fell but did get injured. *jb

While opening the tailgate, the cables broke without warning. as a result the tailgate dropped about a 1/2 inch. *ak *jb

Rear passenger doorts on chevy silverado extened cab do not lock completely in temperatures below 30 degrees until heat is distributed in the cab. have been unable to get an explanation from any general motors experts or resolve the problem. i contend that it occurs because both the top & bottom latch's are made of plastic/pvc material which presents a poteial safety hazard if weight is applied against the doors, hit by another vehicle etc. the indiacated date below is only one of several days since 2000. *ak

Vehicle turns fine to the left. power steering fails every time you turn to the right. there is a "whining" noise inside the cab when you turn to the right.*ak

The fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of gas in the fuel tank. when coming to a complete stop the gauge went to zero. *ak *sc *jb

Broken tailgate cable. *ak

Both front abs sensors failed at 25,690 miles. abs would energize at low speed on dry pavement.*ak

Abs occasionally failed due to water, dirt, and rust getting in the sensors. *la consumer also complained of the engine knocking. he was then informed that the cause was carbon and the amount of clearance between the pistons and the cylinder wall. they redesigned the pistons for that reason. *ph

Abs electronic module failed at 44,000 miles. replacement part cost $800.00 plus. the local garage that replaced this for me told me this was the 4th or 5th one he has done. i feel that this part failing for all the more miles that are on this vehicle (with the majority of them being highway miles)constitutes some type of problem.*ak

When braking at 10 to 15 mph brake pedal went to the floor. driver had to jam the pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. dealer replaced rotors and pads. *ak

This occurred on saturday, 1/31/04. vehicle make: 2500 chevrolet silverado, 3/4 ton, 6' bed, 6l engine description: i had to make a tight right hand turn from a gas station onto the main road in syracuse, new york as opposing traffic was coming at me. after i completed the turn and started to head south on the main four lane road i immediately found out that the power steering was quite rough. quite rough was not the word for it as there was no power steering! about a block from that point i had to brake and found out that there were no power assisted brakes on the vehicle. no idiot lights came on at all and this presented quite a serious problem especially with the snow plow attached. both the fluid in the master brake and power steering cylinders were right up to normal levels and the serpentine belt was relatively new and intact! trust me that i am not happy about this at all from a vehicle that has only 30,000 miles on it and has been plagued with various major problems throughout its somewhat youthful history including two (2) full brake jobs to date. i'm just thankful that no one was hurt including myself. i want this letter to be relayed to the chevrolet zone manager and i would like their input on the issues that have been presented. as a consumer there is no way that both the power steering and brakes should have gone at the same time, plus, the fact that there were no indications of a major problem from the message center or dashboard. there very easily could have been a different ending to this story especially with the type of winter weather and road conditions we have been having as of late here in upstate new york. *jb

I took my truck in for a routine brake job and they discovered that all 4 of my rotors were rusted out and had to be replaced. the mechanic informed me that this was definitely unusual for rotors to rust out so soon. the truck is only 4 years old at this point. in his oppinion, gm uses shoddy rotors on their vehicles. i saw the rotors and pieces of them were chipped away due to being so rusted out. i believe this is very dangerous and there should be a recall.*ak

The cable holding up my spare tire on my 2000 z-71 silverado pickup broke, dropping the spare tire onto the road. fortunately i was on a road early in the morning just pulling through a intersection and wasn't pulling my horse trailer. *ak

The truck experienced a failure in the steering column which only allowed the steering wheel to turn right. please provide further details. *jb

I own a chevrolet 2500 silverado truck, four wheel drive with the 6.0 liter engine. there are three bolts broken off in the intake manifold of the truck due to what i believe was over torquing at the factory. *ak

While driving vehicle slams hard into gear. engine check light either comes on before or after this occurs. dealership serviced vehicle 4 times but the problem still exists. *ak

My 5.3 liter silverado has a diesel like noise in the motor until it reaches normal running temperature, then it runs great. its very loud the first 30 secs. from a cold start. my local gm garage said that is normal for a 4.8 and a 5.3 motor. they called it piston slapping, to me it is very abnormal. and will it get worse, i asked. they had no answer. they did comment that gm has not resolved this bulletin yet. i love my truck, i hope i get 200k miles out of it. now i only have 50k . what's a person to do if the maker of his favorite auto can't come through with a resolution. it also affects resale value if i decide to sell. *jb

While driving at 10 mph consumer was pulling into driveway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. consumer was standing on the brakes with both feet but the vehicle did not slow down, and it collided with the side of the house. consumer sustained ankle and the lower back injuries. *ak

Upon starting vehicle computer showed code b2960 which meant engine won't start again, and will take longer to start. vehicle was taken to the dealer where vehicle was bought, and dealer couldn't reproduce the problem. vehicle was taken to another dealer and still had the problem.*ak

While turning right power steering and brakes failed. no impact reported. the dealer stated power steering pump malfunctioned. *ak

Noticed engine knock on cold start-ups as soon as vehicle was purchased. purchased vehicle in oct. 2000, with 39,000 mi.(2nd owner) at approx. 85,000 mi., noticed engine making a rattling noise as transmission up-shifted in 1st & 2nd gears after cold engine start-up knock went away. took vehicle to dealer and was told that cold start-up knock was normal, but rattling wasn't. dealer gave me service bulletin #01-06-01-028 which states that cold start-up knock may be caused by an interaction between carbon on piston, piston motion, and cylinder wall. vehicle presently has 89,000 mi. on it and approximately 80% of said mi. are highway mi., so, carbon in my estimation, doesn't come into play! as far as the rattling sound goes, dealer found the hardness breaking down on camshaft lobes #1 and #4 (from front of engine). dealer replaced camshaft, 2 lifters, and oil pump. upon completion of said repairs, low and behold, i didn't notice any more cold engine start-up knock! you figure it out, but, my guess is, is that gm has a problem with it's camshafts again.(1970's and early 80's). *ak

While braking brake pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealership informed consumer that the problem was due to front brake rotors being rusted. *ak

The antilock braking system began to pulsate when braking at 5 mph and as a result the vehicle did not stop. the front hubs were found to be the cause and were replaced. *nm *sc

I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2wd lt with towing package. the truck has never towed a vehicle and currently has only 41,835 miles. on december 29, 2003, i was driving home from work when the automatic transmission failed. i really never heard of a transmission failing at 41,000 miles. the truck has the towing package and is heavy duty on the transmission. i never towed a car with this truck or carried less than 500 lbs in the bed. i feel that this problem should be reviewed because i could have been towing a vehicle and going up an incline. i feel that this is serious safety hazard to other drivers on the road. this is not a one time problem, because i have other friends with silverados that are replacing their transmissions less than 50,000 miles. a transmission by design should last at least 100,000 miles. i have contacted gm about this problem and they say that there is no service bulletins or recall. my incident is isolated and gm is only wiling to replace 50% of the cost. the dealership that i took the truck to had 3 other people with similar problems. i have another local friend with the same problem. this is isolated??? http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_silverado_transmission.html this is a serious hazard to other drivers on the road today. the cost of a new transmission from the dealer is $2400 and gm is willing to reimburse you 50% of that cost. the cost is so overinflated that this is not a fix. local shops will charge you to rebuild the transmission for around $1200. i think gm, just wants to make money on these transmissions. there is a service bulletin describing a problem with the driveshaft causing a clunking noise. gm failed to fix this problem and it causing these auto transmissions to fail prematurely. my guess is that the driveshaft is not the correct length and is moving back and forth thus causing a clunking noise. over a period of time this would cause the transmission to fail.

The steering shaft broke while driving, which resulted in lost of power steering and brakes. *jb *nm

The truck failed state inspection because the emergency brake failed to hold the vehicle. the manufacturer indicated that if the emergency brake was not used regularly it would wear out and the debris would destroy the rotors. there is currently an investigation on this issue pe03057 but it was regarding manual transmissions. the failure also affected automatic transmissions. *jb 2000 chevrolet silverado failed state inspection because the emergency brake failed to hold. the manufacturer indicated that if the emergency brake is not used regularly it would wear out. failure of the emergency brake also affected the automatic transmission.*mr

2000 chevrolet silverado abs brakes. on december 22, i noticed that my antilock brakes would activate at low speeds. at first i thought it was normal because the road might of had some ice. on december 26, 2003, i was in the mall parking lot traveling 3 to 5 miles per hour when i applied the brakes and the pedal went hard. i had to apply both feet to keep from hitting a person in the crosswalk. the problem is that sometime the brakes work fine giving a false sense of security. the dealer betley chevrolet said that both abs front speed sensors are bad and need to be replaced. the repair cost is over $700. i question that both sensors could go at the same time without it being a safety defect. this truck is 2 wheel drive and has never been off road. chevrolet has a bulletin for the repair. i question how many people could get injured before chevrolet fixes the problem. *ak

Loss of power steering turning to the left after initial start up.

Tailgate cables broke while standing on tailgate loading materials-no injury (july 2003). left front day time running light blew and burnt the socket. have seen numerous other same models with same problem (2001). back passenger doors on the extended cab do not fully lock during 30 degree weather and below until the interior heats up. (dec-feb 2000-2004) left front wheel hub bearing is defective after 38,000 miles. (dec 2004) *la

A recent repair was performed on my 2000 silverado per a service bulletin to fix a problem that activates the anti-lock brakes at low speed conditions on dry pavement. the dealer instructed me that this problem will occur again in the future as the hardware wears / fails again and this will create another dangerous situation by not being able to stop in the same distance on dry pavement as with properly functional brakes. gm also says they have no plan at this time to recall vehicles for this problem. *la

The tailgate support cable (on one side only) snapped while i was attempting to get out of the pickup bed after installing a tonneau cover. luckily, only one snapped; otherwise, i would have had considerable damage to my tailgate as well. although the truck is a 2000 model, it has been garaged 80% of it's life. c'mon gm, spend the extra $2.00 and give us some real cables.*ak

Emergency brake / parking brake failure. *cb

Emergency brake / parking brake failure. *cb

Parking brake will not hold, therefore will not pass state inspection. i have talked to other chevrolet & gm owners and they are having the same problem.

All four brake rotors were peeling. each rotor flaked off and left pits in the surface. as a result this caused extended stopping distance. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nlm

While driving at 20 mph, the consumer noticed that the dash board lights were simultaneously dimming and brightening. the door latches were also popping up and down. the consumer noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. when the consumer opened the hood, the entire compartment was on fire. the vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *jb

My 2000 chevy silverado has a very dangerous abs malfunction which caused a property damage accident with $2000.00 of damage. gm has been useless to me, this should be a recall item, and they refuse to fix it for free. the dealer i bought my truck at, romano chevy in syracuse, stated that this is a common problem with 2000 silverados. i have paid for many other repairs, but i feel that a defective braking system should be something that the manufacturer should fix for free and do a recall so that people don't get into an accident like i did. they want to sweep this under the rug. i have been corresponding with gm for a year with no progress, because they have absolutely no intention whatsoever of helping me. thanks for your help. steve marte *la

Both tailgate cables on my 2000 chevy silverado failed when unloading cargo (5 gallon pails of corn). i can see they were rusted out inside the plastic casing enclosing them. i injured my legs when the tailgate fell. *la

Brake rotors rusted from the inside out. as result, the brakes became inoperative. *ak *mr

When starting vehicle the rod sounded like it was coming through the engine. *ak

Engine knocked very badly at cold or hot start ups, it sounded like a diesel engine. knocking lasted for 3 to 4 minutes. dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the engine .*ak 2000 chevrolet silverado experiencing problems with engine knocking during start ups. engine knocking last for 3 to 30 seconds. consumer took vehicle to dealer and no problem was found with the engine.*mr

Problems with steering, gas pedal sticks, speedometer rattles when it's cold, rear doors are hard to latch when it's cold, heating and ventilation system and lights blew out, speaker blewout.*mr cc: nhtsa

I am having trouble with my 2000 silverado abs speed sensor and gm will not replace the sensor or fix the problem. this is a problem that is occurring on many trucks and seems to be something gm should consider having a recall on. *nlm

The driver started up the vehicle while pressing down accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic noticed the yoke to the transmission need replacing. *ph

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the abs brakes indicator on the dashboard. the abs light will not go out. owner took vehicle to the dealership who described the problem as an abs break pressure module valve assembly. this defect is presently being re-called. however, the vin# for this vehicle is ineligible but the diagnosis is similar to those who are eligible. *ph

Abs control module failed, price to replace over $800.00 and parts only available from dealer. numerous posts in internet message boards about same defective parts. have contacted gm at least twice by email. abs has been inoperative for at least 6 months. *la

Parking brake failure on 2000 chevrolet silverado pickup. *ak

Upon starting vehicle there is a knocking noise in the front end that stops after 3 minutes. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated it was normal. also, parking brake problem. *ak the vehicle had a knocking noise coming from the engine as well as a problem with the parking brake. *mr *nm

The vehicle's steering shaft broke. as a result the vehicle lost all power steering and brakes. please provide any additional information. *nlm power steering pump shaft broke which resulted in loss of steering and brakes.*mr

I was sitting on the tailgate of my 2000 silverado pickup with my girlfriend, when both cables snapped and the tailgate dropped and we fell to the ground. the tailgate received a dent from hitting the bumper. luckily, we were not hurt, but now i don't feel safe loading my lawn tractor on the tailgate ramps. both cables appeared rusted within their plastic sheathing and snapped in the middle where the cable bends when tailgate is closed.*ak

This is additional information related to a preliminary investigation (pe03-049). own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2500. at approximately 25k miles, both tailgate straps broke; the rubber case over the cables allowed water in, and the cables rusted. both cables were replaced under warranty at that time. at approximately 52k miles, one of the "new" cables broke; expecting that the other one would fail soon, i bought two new cables. fortunately, no one was injured when both cables broke the first time. from now on, i intend to replace both when even a single cable breaks. i don't believe the cables should break so frequently. if they were made of galvanized steel or stainless steel they would fare better.*ak

The throttle stuck on my 2000 chevrolet c1500 silverado and caused a unwanted acceleration event that resulted in a collision with a pole in a parking lot. the defect existed within the throttle assembly. technical service bulletin 02-06-04-054a. i told the dealer back in 2001of the problem, and he cleaned the throttle, and told me it would be okay, and to burn better gas ,but i continued to have problems later, and was worse than before. i called the dealership they told me to come in and have it looked at , only for them to tell me after i got there that they didn`t have time to work on it that day,and told me to just keep driving it and be carefull. it was that weekend that the collision occurred. *aki

I took delivery of my truck on 6/1/00 and realize that it is no longer under warranty. but i have had a lot of problems with the rear brakes. the rear calipers freeze up suddenly, cause the pads to wear down to the metal and then destroy the rotors. the problem always seams to start at the right rear inner pad. by the time you notice a problem, the damage is severe. the first time this occurred at 29,171 miles, the dealership initially would not, but eventually did (after i told them i would accept nothing less) repair it n/c on 1/16/02 (invoice olcs67487). they replaced the pads, turned the rotors but didn't replace the calipers. they blamed the problem on mud intrusion. the second time this occurred at 55,421 miles, the right rear inner pad was the worst again, but i didn't catch it in time and both rear rotors were destroyed. this time it cost me nearly $530.00 to repair the rear brakes on 5/27/03 (invoice 84481) at bonus tire in sterling heights. pads, rotors and calipers were replaced. calipers were frozen. one thing that really doesn't make any sense is that the front brakes have never been changed! they are factory original! the truck has currently 63,400 miles and at the last tire rotation, done about 3,000 miles ago, they were at about 40%. gm will do nothing for me! the dealer fixed the brakes themselves the first time, but wouldn't the next time. i understand that there is no recall concerning these brakes, but that there is a problem with the rear brakes on the silverado. i have heard this from not only service garages and parts suppliers, but also from gm dealership service department managers. i have been told that there is nothing the dealership can do for me. they say that there is a gm rear brake problem, but so far, gm is blaming it on a lack of owner maintenance. i was told that a possible fix is offered by gm (at a charge) for a forward mud flap / deflector for the right rear wheel. *la

The brake line located on the outside of the frame rusted. the line was covered with a thin spring ,and any time it rained or the vehicle went through water, the spring held water right next to the line, causing the line to rust. the dealer replaced the brake line at the expense of the consumer.*ak *ph

When loading an off road vehicle to the back of the consumer's vehicle the tailgate cables broke, causing the tailgate to detach from the vehicle. *ak this caused some damage to the vehicle. *tt *jb

Air bags did not deploy when vehicle struck a tree head on. vehicle was traveling at 40 mph. driver was injured. *ak

2 complaints: 1. tailgate cable failed (broke) and tailgate fell off while closing it. 2. when braking, if encounter a bump in the road, abs seems to kick in and let off the brakes, even tough no lock up occurs. *ak

When applying the brakes brake pedal went down to the floor, and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the dealer informed the consumer that the problem was with the antilock braking system, but did not specify the components that needed to be replaced. also, the vehicle was only using the front brakes for a period of time because the rear brakes stopped operating. the rear brakes were replaced. *ak

Sticking gas pedal. throttle body problem causes gas pedal to stick. when at a stop, a lot of pressure is often required to move pedal. pedal "unsticks" and causes vehicle to lurch forward or backward. at highway speeds, "unsticking" causes truck to accelerate at a faster rate than intended. chevy dealer replaced throttle body once (45k miles), but problem has returned (80k miles). *ak

Abs light illuminated and vehicle started to experience extended stopping distance when trying to stop vehicle. dealer determined that the electronic brake control module failed and should be replaced. *ak

We have a 2000 chevrolet silverado that both of the tail gate cables have broken. *la

The consumer placed clothes inside the tailgate while the vehicle was parked and the side cables broke from the tailgate knocking the consumer to the ground. the driver sustained back injuries. he drove himself to the hospital. *ak *sc the consumer was sitting on the tailgate when the cables broke. the consumer fell to the ground and injured his neck, back and shoulders. *nlm *sc *jb

Defective welds on frame. *ak

A person weighing approximately 200 pounds was sitting on the tailgate when the cables broke, and caused the tailgate to detach from the vehicle. *ak *tt *jb

Tailgate failure. while unloading a 4-wheel drive tailgate cable snapped. as a result the 4-wheel drive rolled backwards into a ditch. the cause of the failure was undetermined.*ak consumer was standing on the tailgate with the vehicle backed into a ditch. while trying to unload the atv, both cables snapped. the atv fell into the ditch and the bumper was dented. *ph

Tailgate cable broke while kneeling on it 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. *la

I have a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while i was sitting on the tailgate, the strap broke and my tailgate is now sprung. i took it to the dealer who said all they could do was sell me a new strap. i purchased the strap and now one strap is longer than the other strap. i have the old strap and it broke right in the middle. i hurt my hip when it happened. *la

Vehicle bounced up and down on the road at high speeds. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, where mechanic indicated that it was not the suspension. *ak

I rearended a vehicle that was sitting still in the middle of the road, i was traveling about 40-45 mph, and neither air bag deployed. i was shifted in the vehicle and have knee and back problems. *la

Fuel gauge does not work. after filling up gas tank, low fuel warning light comes on. gauge goes from full to empty. fuel gauge is unreliable. if trip odometer is not reset at time of fill-up, i have no idea how much fuel i have left in tank. if i miscalculate, i could run out of gas without notice and this could cause a dangerous situation. *la

Tailgate cables rusted through. tailgate was put in upright position and the tailgate came off of the truck being dragged by a decent cable. caused damage to the side of the tailgate as well as the hinges that once held it. *la

When brakes were applied they jerked and were not stopping the vehicle efficiently, there was also a clanking noise noticed while driving the vehicle. dealer was consulted - he stated that the people who rotated the tires torqued them too much. went back to dealer who supplied the tires - they replaced the brake linings on the front thinking this would solve the problem - it didn't. they then pulled the rotors and found that the rotors were basically falling apart - the metal was just falling off. front rotors were replaced. within a week the back rotors were doing the same - took the vehicle to a local garage, because the brakes were not functioning very well. the rear rotors were in the same if not worse condition. chevy was contacted. they did not want to acknowledge the problem even though their dealer service manager, backed up the complaint (we took one of the rotors to the service manager to show him. they are not interested in this problem - said that they couldn't be sure the rotors came off of their vehicle. they also did not show any understanding of the seriousness of not having brakes - their attitude was very disconcerting. *la

While pulling into a parking spot with the truck i applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. the brakes did not slow the truck down at all and i was lucky to have a large enough curb and slow enough speed for it to stop. i brought the truck to the dealer and they diagnosed a failed electronic braking control module and front right abs speed sensor. afterwards the abs was coming on at low speed when it shouldn't have been and the dealer subsequently replaced the front left abs wheel sensor since it's output was out of specification. the fact the brakes completely failed due to bad computer parts is of real high concern to me and others around the vehicle due to the safety. the failure mode of the abs computer components should never prevent vehicle braking. i filed a complaint with chevy to have the failed parts analyzed as to how they could have resulted in a complete loss of braking. they have denied my request. *la

Tailgate support cables broke. my wife let down tailgate and had to catch the tailgate before it hit the bumper. there was no weight on it. *la

Brake pedal vibrated. once vehicle would not stop, causing it to run into a ditch. dealer had been contacted. *ak pedal pulsates when it shouldn't. consumer has gone off road several times to stop the vehicle. *ph

Brake rotors have a very short life span. they rust and warp at 50,000 miles. *ak the rotors were pitted. the consumer was driving off a ramp when the vehicle started to jump while braking. *scc *jb

Seat belt locks in the retracting position. *ak the seat belt was replaced with a redesigned one but failed one day later. *nlm *ph

I have a 2000 model chevy truck, and my tailgate straps have broken without warning on 2 occasions. my father has had the same problem with his 2000 model gmc sierra. both of our trucks have bad tailgate damage now, and his has some body damage.*ak

Clanking noise in driveline and had it to dealer couple of times. they put grease on the driveshaft yoke and took care of problem for a month or so and no it is doing it again and was told by dealer there is a new yoke that is nickel plated. of course it cost almost $200.00 and truck is out of warranty. so now i am stuck paying for the repair. *la

While entering vehicle the driver's keys fell between the console and the seat. while trying to retrieve the keys, the seat structure cut the driver's hand. please provide further information. *nlm

While pressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle initially hesitated before it took off suddenly. once the accelerator pedal was released the vehicle to jerked forward. the cause of the failure has not been determine. *nljm