2001 CHEVROLET Silverado

Lost my truck to a fire under the hood on driver side. I had walked away from my truck to go shopping when I come back to my truck the fire department had already arrived and put the fire out. My truck is a total loss you can see it on Instagram under santa rosa firefighters. I only had liability insurance not full coverage so I don’t have a way to recoup my loss. If you could give me advice on how I may recover my loss so I could get a new truck would be much help.

fuel gauge fluates continuely

Window Fogging

We bought the truck about 3 months ago the horn never worked. Then the brakes started squeaking we tok it to Brake Masters they could not look at it because of the lock nut. Called the Company because they did not give us the lock nut wrench for tires. It took 2 weeks to finally get them to send it and then it was the wrong one another week and we finally got the right one. We took it back to Brake Masters to find out that the front brakes were 80% gone and the back brakes were 100% gone and the rotors were gone. I called the company and ask if this vehicle passed inspection they said nothing leaves there shop if it’s over 50% worn. I ask how it passed inspection with no horn and ask for a sheet. They said the had no inspection sheet.I faxed over the quote from Brake Masters and they said they would not pay for this that brake masters was trying to rip me off. I then took it to another shop who told me the same thing. After paying for the brakes they also had to change the back differential out because it was leaking there were hair line cracks in the case. after this it started leaking in the front. They drained the front differential to find aluminum in the case. then they found a crack in the frame were the idler arm attaches to the frame and said it was not safe to drive. I called the company and they said to drive it to them which is in Scottsdale Az we are in Kingman az. The man said to drive it anyway that maybe it would fall apart before I got there and insurance could pay for it. Now they are trying to say we did all the damage to the truck. I picked the truck up yesterday and took it to a Dealership here to let them look at it and possibly trade it. They would not let us drive it off there lot because they said that the crack could give at anytime and it was not safe. What are my options the Dealership we got it from refuses to help with this they continue to tell me to bring it to them. The dealership in Scottsdale is Unique truck.

vehicle stalling over 100 times since i have owned it, this usually happens in oncoming traffic, its a dangerous situation for me and my family, we have almost been hit several times due to the stalling,

Typical ABS failure when attempting to stop. Vehicle continues to roll at slower speeds, extending stopping distance. Issue is magnified when pulling a trailer or when fully loaded. The ABS activates regardless of weather conditions.A recall is in progress for this issue which currently excludes the state of Wisconsin, supposedly because Wisconsin is not part of the salt/rust belt. Any persons living in Wisconsin, particularly southern Wisconsin know that we use salt extensively on the roadways. The issue involves corrosion on the wheel hub causing bad speed sensor readings, prematurely activating the ABS.If the recall indicates a problem or defect with a part, how can this exclude certain regions of the country? Supposedly GM has not received enough complaints in Wisconsin to warrant extension of the recall to Wisconsin. This complaint has also been registered directly with GM customer service.

The problem I\’m having is the anti-lock brake cycle atlow speed (under 5mph) causing the vehicle to travelabout 6 feet before stopping. I drove over a curb and4 feet up a hill while parking the vehicle. Thevehicle was on dry ground, on sand and a smoothsurface.From what I understand this was part of a recall inCanada, the root cause was corrosion. I live in theState of New Hampshire, they use a lot of salt in thewinter, so I assume I have the same issue. I havedisable the anti lock brake for now.

Problem not fixed is a ABS problem. About 6mph abs starts when it is not needed and does not allow vehicle to stop at all. After several close calls I disabled the ABS totally. Fix is not known to me at this time possible sensor defective

Paint began cracking on the hood and top of the cab

Other – Front differential oil seal was leaking. Dealer replaced seal and/or pinion several times but leak continued. Seal has just been replaced again (May 21 2003) so it remains to be seen if it is actually fixed. Brakes – ABS module kept running at all times, even when ignition off. Dealer did diagnostic and determined ABS module failed and needs to be replaced. Not warranteed.

On the passenger Side of the vehicle the cold air intake leaks onto the passengers feet. GM has acknowledged the issue and the standard repair featuer was to replace the seals. After replacing the seals it was no better. The next time we took it in the dealler said that again GM has acknowledged the problem and the standard way of fixing it was to wrap the cold air box in insulation. Again this has not fixed the problem.

Oil consumption. Burns 1-2 quarts per 1,000 miles

I totaled my 2000 Chevy Silverado same model as 2001, same defect but this was a high speed failure which is less common as low speed failure. I call that failure GM`s high speed syndrome. It happens on rough roads mostly, I was told by Chevy mechanic the cause of that maybe loose wheel bearings so that wheel speed sensors don

I had problems with my Allison HD transmission as early as 20k miles.When I brought in my truck for regular service I would mention the slipping and bucking problems I was having wtih the transmission (7 times over 3yrs).The tech said he would look in to it he then said that is how the Allison HD ran and shifted.Unfortunately none of the was documented in the GM computer so when the transmission blew up at 41k. They (GM)then said they have no record of such trouble and that I should have purchased an extended warranty.After talking with GM rep.they admitted it was a factory defect but that were covered under 3yr 36,000mi.warranty so I was S.O.L..20YRS with GM and this is what thanks I get.And people wonder why the American economy is heading into the toilet.

front tire prematurely worn on one side dealer replaced rack &pinion ,steering gear that was leaking dealer set toe refused to do full alignment.rotated tires.at18,100 front tire again worn on one side different dealer installed another remanufactured rack & pinion,steering gear an did a full alignment . vehicle then had slight vibration transmitted through steering wheel when taken back next day dealer said tires needed replaiced .

From: Mr. Patrick AdamsTo: Mossy Chevrolet GM/ Dealer sold 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4X extended cab 5.3L eng. equipped with the tow/ haul package and related components. The window sticker disclosed custom steel wheels w/m/s a/t tires. In looking at all the other \’extras\’ listed were the word dealer prep custom alloy wheels w/a/t tires. {That makes 8 rims} but end result was the tires. FIRESTONE LT245/75-16 STEELTEX A/T. 50psi.Load range C spec. or numbers on tires 108/104RM/S tPc spec.2313 (00 8008) (08162 0R5)This was brought to the attention of the service writer. During manufacturers warranty. 36 months/36,0000 miles, tires had gone from black to white on the sides of several tires.Service writer failed to document issue although these defects were clearly visible and noted by Sales Staff. I had been accused of driving up against curb [as reason for denial] of proper remedy. This would bring nothing but serious tire failure in seconds. The tires came apart at the sides. The complete side of the tire separated from the tread area. Ended up grinding to a stop on other side of road First tire only had 13000mi. upon failure. 2nd tire failure @16500mi Thank you GM/ Firestone. Filed complaint with supporting documentation of sidewall defects in 3 of the 5 OEM tires to NHTSA, ODI. Have in possession dealer/manufacturer supplied tire/s for verification. Tires should last @ the min. 30.000mi. That is not acceptable. An unnecessary expense. Putting consumers and public in danger of crash and or crash with serious injury! . I feel reimbursement is necessary and owed to honor GM statement on safety concerns.Vehicle is now inoperable due to a total transmission failure. @18.659mi.back to the dealer. Down time 30 + days 09/15/2005- 10/20/200510/2005 customers vehicle is now not operable @ 19000mi. Transmission does not shift @ correct speed causing engine to over-rev 6000rpm when going from stop to 45mph. Speed loss due to release of pressure on accelerator. Transmission will then shift up after this occurrence. Also shift up is not happening @ passing situations. With slight hesitation noticed. Starter has noticeable change in operation [slide] gear binding on flywheel plus noted heavy amperage draw causing charging system to indicate battery condition. Battery tray has visible signs of corrosive decay from unknown source. Other: grease fittings on pitman arm, tie-rod end/s & other supports have fallen out or never there. As noted when servicing components [prior service]. Chevrolet Silverado has and is a victim of: poor design, is undependable, & high incidence of down time with very little user intervention. Not very smart and bad business. I would step up and be straight forward to these problems before this has a negative perception in the consumers mind in considering the value and purchase of products that are negatives to people that currently are injured in time, money and safety.

Excessive Piston Slap on the 6.0 liter gas engine. GM sent out a bulletin to the dealers about this. But the dealer did not share this info with us at the time of purchase. Payed $36 k for a truck that has sub standard Engineering. At this time we did not ok GM\’s fix. GM is offering an extra 25000 mile warranty on top of the extended warranty that we purchased for $1.590.00

driveline clunking when startingto go feb 02 replace yoke5-04 yoke leaking oil 41,625 mi 19,707 mi5-02 21,781 mi emergency brake not holding replace12-04 52,873 mi emergency brake not holding ,replace

brakes-would not stop truck from the day I took delivery. airconditioner developed a terrible oder after runing about half hour.

At slow speed, the truck brake pedal will sputter for a distance of several feet, the pedal goes just about to the floor before the brakes work. This does not happen all the time. I noticed there is a recall for some states, but not all states on this issue. Just so happens my state is not in the recall. Need to as GM why all states are not covered?

Air conditioning lines are located directly over distributor cap. the condesing water dripped onto distributor cap and over time entered into the cap causing engine failure.2front left daytime runing light continuisly burns out.usually last about 3 months before replacement is needed.

After driving the truck about an hour, the air conditioner quits putting out cold air. The blower still works but the cab gets warmer and warmer.

2001 CHEVROLET K1500 SILVERADO, 5.3L V8 MFI OHV Anti-lock brakes activate at low speeds.When applying brakes to stop the anti-brake system is activated at around 5 MPH making the vehicle to continue on without stopping.

The rear brake rotors have literally rusted off the truck and the aluminum calipers were sticking so bad that the LH caused the insidebrake pad to completely wear down to the metal ruining the rest of the rotor. These rear rotors are so thin they can not be turned. The aftermarket rotor replacements were much beefier looking. The calipers had to be replaced also…and they were not cheap either. To put it mildly, this is the sorriest quality in brakes I’ve ever gotten. Silverado is a high dollar truck and this is just unacceptable. The auto lock remote reciever in the locks stopped working at about 25000 miles.

clear coat is blistering and flaking off entire truck.

anti-lock brakes engage at very low speeds, truck goes 10-15 feet further than in should this happens under any conditions you never know until it happens . I have been in a few very close calls gm said they already cleaned the sensor in 2006 and that is all they will do. well , they know this is still a problem even after the recall. Where do i sign to sue ?

Letter from congressman perriello on behalf of constituent re safety defect in the electronics that control the seat movement in gm vehicles (dot/i#2010-2133) *tgw 2001 chevrolet silverado. the consumer stated when he attempted to move the seat forward or back after releasing the switch, the seat would continue to move all the way forward or all the way to the rear. also, on occasion the seat moved back and forth on its own without activating the switch. *jb

2001 chevrolet silverado. consumer states difficulty with electronic seat mechanism. *tgw when the consumer attempted to move the seat forward or backwards, after releasing the switch, the seat would continue to move all the way forward or all the way back to the rear. also, on occasion, it moved back and forth on it's own without actually activating switch. *jb

Submission in regards to problems experienced with 2001 chevrolet silverado after a safety recall; seeking reimbursement for repairs. *ts when the brakes failed, the consumer slid across a stop sign and caused an accident. the consumer's husband had 2 minor accidents due to the brakes failing. the consumer believed the accidents were due to the brakes locking up at low speeds. *jb

2001 chevrolet silverado. consumer would like to be reimbursed for brake repairs. consumer received the recall notice after brakes were already repaired. *kb prior to the recall notification, the consumer and her husband complained that when traveling at low speeds the brakes were not holding. there were 2 minor accidents which were believed to be associated with the recall. the consumer had the brakes repaired, however the problems continued with the brakes locking up. *jb

Consumer complaint regarding the 2001 silverado abs feels as if they are activating when applying brakes. *ts the consumer was informed that due to the state in which he lived, his vehicle was not included in the abs recall. *jb

2001 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brake system.*mr the consumer stated the brakes were not stable. during a slow stop there was a strange noise and the pedal went to the floor. the dealer informed the consumer that the valve in the anti-lock brake system was being by passed. *jb

2001 chevrolet silverado developed parking brake failure.*mr the parking brake failed causing damage components in the vehicle's rear axle. while doing research the consumer noticed that gm was recalling certain trucks with standard transmission but not including truck with automatic transmissions with the same problem. *nm

2001 chevrolet silverado developed parking brake failure which caused damage to components in the rear axle assembly.*mr the consumer did some research and found out that gm will be recalling certain trucks with standard transmissions with this problem but not automatic transmissions. *nm

2001 chevrolet silverado antilock brakes engaged while consumer was parking preventing the vehicle from stopping.*mr the very next day while the consumer was taking the vehicle to the dealer the abs engaged while the consumer was stopping for a red light. as a result the vehicle continued into the intersection. *nm

The consumer was told gm would have new pistons in 02/2002 to replace the defective piston slap in the engine. in 10/2002, he was informed the pistons were normal. *ph *jb

2001 silverado 4-wheel drive truck with gas gauge fluctuated when the gas tank fell below half full.**cc the consumer was told she would need to purchase an entire module which included a fuel pump because according to the two chevrolet dealerships the consumer went to, in order to get to the gas gauge, the fuel pump would have to be removed so the dealer would just replace everything as a module. *jb

2001 chevrolet silverado has broken tailgate straps and i was informed by gm to call my local dealer immediately and have them replaced. kool chevorlet of grand rapids would not honor this, and told me i would have to purchase them. when i asked what happens if it false off they said it was gmc problem .saftey is obviously not a concern here.i called to make a appointment like my gm documentstated and they stated that i would have to purchase the straps and stated they would still have to be replaced because they were defective.*ak

Fuel gauge will drop to empty and fuel lights light comes on even though there is more than a half tank of gas i usually keep tank once it drops to below a half tank. sometime i jingle my keys and it will go back up sometimes nothing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado equipped with cooper discovery a/t tires, size: 265r75r16 (na). while driving approximately 80 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle veered to the right independently and rolled over multiple times. the contact was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a broken arm, neck, back, and shoulder, six broken ribs, a punctured lung, and nerve damage to the left leg. the driver sustained a broken arm that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. a police report was filed. it was determined that the tread separated from the rear passenger side tire and caused the crash. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the dot number and vin were unknown. the approximate tire failure mileage was unknown and the vehicle failure mileage was 159,000.

Turns off by itself

A steel brake line cracked and failed. i was at my house when it happened so no serious injuries or damage. however, the brake failed completely and instantly with no warning. it could have occurred at an intersection and the results could have been much worse. i had my wife press on the pedal while i looked for the leak. it was along the length of the steel line routing from the abs module to the front right brake. it creates a mist of fluid near the radiator. my next concern is that the fluid will cause further corrosion of the parts it sprayed.

Going out of the garage,stepped on the brake and the pedal went to the floor.noticed a puddle under the truck and found a rusted thru brake line at the abs control valve. updated 09/10/15*lj updated 11/01/2017*cn

I can fill my tank up of gas and it will say it is on empty. i have to use the trip all the time and this has even in happened on my 05 trailblazer too. and the seat belts on the 01 locks up while driving down the road and even on the passenger side also please help. *tr

Brakes quit.. abs growled and wouldn't stop, has gotten worse and worse. it does it mainly at low speeds when the wheels are turned. *tr

Brake lines rusted through causing the brake fluid to leak out, losing my brakes. i had to replace all of my brake lines. *tr

On saturday 12/13 my wife was driving our 2001 chevy silverado. while hitting the brakes for a stop sign, the brake pedal went to the floor and she ran through the stop sign as the vehicle could not be stopped in time. fortunately there was no accident. this occurred about a mile from our home and when she arrived home, she was extremely upset. i checked the vehicle and the brake fluid was low and i found the fluid was leaking out of the hydraulic brake line under the vehicle. i checked and learned there was no recall for this dangerous defect. with the amount of these vehicles on the road, this is extremely dangerous as there is absolutely no warning and the stopping power is almost non-existent. this is a very low mileage vehicle that is kept in excellent condition. please have these vehicles looked at by the manufacturer or there is serious risk of life threatening crashes. *tr

Transferring some materials from neighbors house to ours, dirt road / driveway. got to our house, brake pedal went to the floor. refilled master cylinder, parked the truck. checked fluid later, entire master cylinder was empty as truck was parked. brake lines seem to be rotted out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while approaching a stop, the abs warning light illuminated and extreme force was required to depress the brake pedal. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Purchased the used vehicle originally at 42000 miles. have taken impeccable care of it. actual dates of incidents are unknown due to the fact most have been ongoing. brakes failed due to abs. fixed twice by gm under the safety recall. both fixes were bandaids (dealer cleaned and applied a "special" grease twice, they never replaced the abs sensors. third fix i paid out of pocket to replace the sensors, and since then the abs has been ok. brakes failed due to rust and corrosion (all lines and 2 calipers had to be replaced. fuel pump failed, fuel lines failed due to excessive corrosion, fuel tank straps failed due to excessive rust and corrosion. slow leaks in 3 of 4 wheels due to excessive rust and corrosion in the rims. *tr

Brake lines brakes went completely to the floor at the same time brake warning light came on .a little late for a warning. i repaired line and started driving again. almost a year later to the day same thing happened again. i've owned 21 chevrolets over a span of 45 years and only had one brake line failure(1969 corvette). i thought this was strange so i did a little research and noticed that all the brake lines had more rust than any thing else under the truck. i looked online and was appalled to learn this has been a known problem for over four years, yet no attempt was made to warn the owners of these trucks. gm 's response was laughable unless they can remotely tell how much fluid has been lost from each vehicle. also just like an apple brake lines don't rot evenly unless something else is going on. i live in a state where it snows once or twice a year and melts off within a week and right after i go to the car wash to get the under body wash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Going on a trip to the store , so before the intersection i need it to stop, so pushed the brake pedal to slow down and the pedal just went all the way down to the floor and no warning light or sound and more importantly no brakes!!!!! so i acted quickly and down shift it to 1st gear that slow it down some so i put it in park and shuck the truck but i got it to stop. 10 more feet and would go in to crossing traffic that was very close. so i want to know if gm is aware of this problem (rusty brake lines under the truck) and if they are going to do any thing to fix it.they should inform the danger to public. *tr

Left rear brake line rotted. the gas lines have been replaced twice now too. soon the rest of the brake lines will be done and maybe transmission lines. terrible that gm made such poor brake lines. i am original owner and see there is a complain open on this so wanted you to know i had a problem too. vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Warning lights started flashing in the information center, starting with abs warning, then cycled through the rest of the warnings. the instrument panel gauges and gear selector , mileage display, and all other digital lighting shuts off. functions then turn back on, then off. it continues this cycle throughout the time the vehicle is running. i consider this a dangerous situation as when all driving information shuts down, it leaves driver with no clue of speed of travel, level of fuel, in which gear the vehicle is in, etc. etc. *tr

The "service engine soon" signal light indicates something is wrong with the transmission that requires a service costing at least $1000.00 to repair. without the repair the transmission is susceptible to irratical operation includes stalling in traffic. *tr

I rear ended someone going about 70 mph and my air bags did not deploy. *tr

Driving down i25 in colorado truck simply quit running was able to restart after pulling over to side of hwy. has happened multiple times since, often twice a day, one or two time going to work and the same going home. very often the truck restarts right away, but sometimes it has to set for several minutes before it will restart. the engine quitting problem has happened at various speeds from hwy speeds to slow city driving. it has also happened at times when leaving a stop light or stop sign. *tr

Operating the vehicle down highway off ramp, pedal suddenly pedal went to floor. approaching intersection out of control, one pair of brakes locked up after repeated attempts to slow. the pedal was unmanageable in this emergency situation. i was able to avert an accident by driving into the shoulder. i was reported for reckless operation, and was cited, and was convicted of a lesser charge. i pleaded with the police officer that the trucks behavior was a result of a brake failure, and unfortunately the defense was ignored. vehicle was towed to a shop where a ruptured brake line was diagnosed. i ultimately had to pay for the repair as well as a criminal fine because of brake line corrosion. *tr

I was traveling about 30 miles per hour when i had to stop for a van ahead of me. i touched my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. no brakes at all. because of other traffic, and no time, i hit the van in the rear. neither of the air bags deployed. the gentleman in the van had to go to the hospital. i had a bump on my leg, and my brother was not hurt. i just now have heard other stories of the same problem going on for years. this is not right. *js

While pulling a 26 foot travel trailer experienced catastrophic hitch receiver failure. the welds appear to have failed causing the receiver to pulling / fall away from vehicle.the tongue of the travel trailer then stuck bumper..... *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 190,000.

My wife was backing up the truck to give me and my stuck four wheeler a tow and just barely got the truck to stop. i jumped in to move it and the brakes went to the floor,no warning lights. i then noticed it was leaking brake fluid on the driveway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silver ado. the contact stated that while attempting to stop, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that all the brake lines were severely corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 23,000. updated 8/14/14*cn updated 8/26/2014 *js

I was pulling into a parking slot at home depot and pushed on the brakes to stop. brake pedal went to the floor twice before applying parking brake to stop. no one was parked in the slot in front of me so i was able to stop without any accident. one of the brake lines, near the electro-hydraulic control unit, had sever corrosion and had ruptured causing failure of the complete brake system. there was no indication of any leakage from these brake lines before the failure. the oil was changed and vehicle inspected at the dealership about one month before this incident. upon inspection, after this incident. all brake lines are corroded and need to be replaced. the fuel lines were replaced at the dealer about a year ago as they started leaking and were also corroded. *js

My truck was parked on a hill the emergency brake didnt hold i had a trailer on the back and it caused the trailer to jacknife and damaged my bed. *tr

The brake lines are rusting out. i have spoke to two other people one with a 2002 chevy avalanche and another 1993 silverado their brake lines have already rusted and failed. how many injuries or deaths are you going to let happen before you make gm recall the 1999 to 2006 gm trucks. *tr

My wife was driving truck to post office when the brake pedal went to the floor slowly. after getting it home safely i looked at left front wheel area and saw brake fluid everywhere. the leak was in the bundle of brake lines just above the frame, going from the reservoir to the abs unit under the driver side of the frame. inspection showed that all of these lines were severely corroded. the lines going from the abs unit to the back brakes appeared to show some corrosion as well but not nearly as bad. i have replaced all lines from abs to the front with an aftermarket set and will replace the backs soon. this truck was bought new in south florida by me and has never been up north until just a few months ago. there is also significant rust on the frame and suspension parts as well for truck of this vintage. i am very disappointed in the quality of this crucial safety component of this vehicle. i hope our 2011 malibu which we bought new, doesn't end up with the same problem a few years from now. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and the pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. the vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 85,000. updated 04/14/14*lj updated 04/18/2014 *js

My fiance and i were driving home and as we entered town going approximately 35-45 mph the vehicle swerved off the road and collided into a telephone pole breaking it in half causing the top half of the telephone pole to swing down and smack into the windshield. he smacked his face off of the steering wheel and i was laying down on the seat and rolled off and broke the ashtray holder with my face. during the impact not a single airbag deployed even though the airbags were all in working order. the impact was so severe that the tailgate of the truck bent outward, the radiator was ripped out from beneath the vehicle and the front passenger side was totaled. i was then put into a neck brace, strapped to a gurney and rushed to the hospital. i will reiterate the fact that none of the airbags deployed causing the both of us to be injured. we luckily survived the crash but had the airbags deployed the both of us would have suffered minimal injuries. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

I had just picked up 2 cu. yds of mulch and was going home when i was coming up to a roundabout. i slowed down more than usual, started braking early, since i was driving with a load. as i got to the intersection i noticed a car that was coming through quickly and got to the intersection before i did so i had to stomp on the brake a little more than i had planned. as i did the brake pedal went to the floor. luckily the hole was small enough that i still had some pressure and was able to slow down and just miss the car. i slowly crawled through the intersection and pulled over at the next street. i was thinking it was the calipers but when i looked under the truck i saw that the leak was coming from higher up. i crawled under the truck to get a better look and saw that all the brake line where severely corroded. i had the truck towed back home and need to have it towed to the dealer tomorrow to see what the damage is. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that he noticed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle and onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the sub frame and brake lines were corroded. the mechanic attempted to put the vehicle on the lift but and as the lift began to rise, the vehicle began to crack. the vehicle was not repairable. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 211,409.

So there i was driving, and i noticed the engine rpms coming up and then going right down...which i have seen when the truck runs hot. a few hours later while still driving (and the rpms thing happen a few times) the engine rpms started to climb and wouldn't stop...i let of the gas, back on...climbing then they redlinedat 7000rpm...then i had no power, i had a transport on my [xxx] and traffic coming the other way at 11pm at night. i had no 4th gear, no 3rd gear....300yds down the road the engine light came on, and i figured i blew the oil pump or water pump. just missed getting creamed by the transport. got to the side of the road, popped the hood...looked around...couldn't see anything...coolant was fine, engine oil was fine...got in tried 1st, 1st worked, tried 2nd, 2nd worked, tried 3rd and ...nothing. i drove home in 2nd. plugged in the code reader, got p0300x2,p0757x2,p1870. check it out next day...sure enough i blew a transmission line...drain the fluid which was badly burnt...i knew i was screwed...why were the lines not made of stainless steel...and why was/are\is there no low fluid warning light on the transmission fluid!? i got one on the engine oil, gasoline,coolant, windshield washer fluid...none on brakes and none on tranny fluid...this is unacceptable! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

There was no fire, but given the yes or no....there very well could have been given the location of the problem. so i had the transmission removed because of an earlier fault with the transmission and a line blow out...and with the transmission removed i could see clearly that the 3 gasoline lines were badly rusted. given that these lines run from the fuel tank, along the frame than up and over the transfer case and transmission in the area of the muffler as well and than behind the engine to up and over and into the engine,...these gasoline lines were clearly not made of stainless steel and they should be...the extreme danger of a gasoline line leak, explosion and fire is very real. there is no excuse for not having safe fuel lines on these vehicles. i already seen what can happen with chevy's side mounted fuel tanks. i strongly request that ntsb force all vehicle makers to put stainless steel or heat resistant rubber fuel lines on all vehicles in canada/usa and force a recall on all those that don't. *tr

Brake lines ruptured, parking brake non-existent, corrosion of brake line, fuel lines, frame and brake dust covers. *tr

Driving down my driveway ready to take a heavy load of shingles to the dump, the brake pedal went almost to the floor. barely could stop from 5 mph. upon inspection brake fluid was dripping down the frame rail under the drivers seat location. all of the five brake lines running down along the top of the frame rail were corroded to the point one failed. *tr

On saturday, june 8, 2013, i was traveling approximately 3-4 mph (or less) entering a parking space. the parking lot was level and dry. i applied the brakes to stop, the abs activated, i.e., i heard a growling noise, the brake pedal vibrated and pulsated, it became soft and promptly bottomed out on the floor. no brakes. it was necessary to shift into neutral while standing on the emergency brake. my vehicle jumped the curb onto the sidewalk and stopped approximately 10 inches from the building. i raised the hood to check the brake fluid level. it was full, no leaks noted under the hood nor under the vehicle. what now? *tr

Spare tire fell to the ground. the cable that holds the tire to the under frame broke at the plate that holds the tire and wheel in place. *tr

2001 chevy silverado. consumer writes in regards to excessive corrosion on frame and brake lines at low mileage. *smd the consumer also noticed the fuel lines were corroded.

I was descending a driveway and applied the brakes and they failed due to brake line corrosion. the rear line is rusted through. upon inspection of the other lines i found they are also corroded. i was lucky to be where i was in order to avoid an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, he depressed the brake pedal but the brakes did not respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the front wheel assembly had to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph with the brakes engaged, the vehicle decelerated to 10mph and the abs began to pulse. the brakes continue to be depressed until the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnose that the wheel speed sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since recall nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) was closed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

This is totally dangerous . why hasn't this been fixed . i seen so many people complaining about this problem . this abs crap is worthless ! when coming to a stop the breaks totally lock up and you can not stop . i almost ran through a store front window . the dealership and gm itself is totally un helpful . all they want is your money to fix them and then to have the problem come back a few years later . this is so expensive no one can afford to fix this problem . i wonder if they care when someone gets killed because this problem they just push off . my 2001 silverado is now doing it again . i won't buy their junk anymore . what a crime they have on their hands and no one is doing anything about this . where is the government on this ? this is so wrong ! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 10 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal humming sound and began to pull to the right. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the abs sensors would have to be cleaned. in addition, the mechanic suggested the abs fuse be disconnected to permanently prevent the failure but the abs function would no longer be operable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and contacted the manufacturer who then advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. updated 11/15/12*lj the consumer stated that an internet search recommended to pull out the abs fuse to disable the abs system, so it wont crash the truck. there are hundreds of thousands of trucks out there with the abs fuse removed. updated 11/19/2012 *js updated 11/27/12*lj

"replace rotted brake line along left side frame to rear of truck". was informed all other brake lines are corroded in this same area and to expect problems in year or so. truck is used to pull 25 foot rv three or four weeks per year and except for shopping trips remains parked at bottom of driveway. *tr

Failure of vehicle to stop appropriately, brakes were squishy, braking distance increased. pulled vehicle into driveway and found the brake fluid reservoir was empty. filled reservoir with fluid, within 5 days reservoir was empty, inspected vehicle and found brake fluid dripping from the steel brake lines. all lines are corroded, took vehicle to shop and found that all brake lines are bad, gm no longer manufactures the brake lines. *tr

Brakes failed after rusted brake line came apart. this failure caused sudden loss of brakes while approaching a stop light. was told this is a common problem, no parts available so custom lines would need to be made. labor cost for repair are high. *tr

Applied parking brake on steep hill and parking brake did not hold. took truck to mechanic and he said this was a common problem on this truck as the parking brake shoes fail even if the brake is seldom or never used. *tr

Depressed brake pedal, pedal went to floor heard brake fluid spraying, after examining under truck found broke brake line. *tr

Brake line failed due to rust. lost all brakes. *tr

I was backing out of my driveway pressed the brake pedal which went all the way to the floor. i pumped the pedal softly, came to a stop and pulled back up to my house without incident. opened the hood and noticed the brake reservoir was very low, but no leaks around the master cylinder. i looked under the truck and noticed a large puddle of brake fluid under the drivers door. the brake lines { 4 in a plastic clamp on the frame} were all wet and rusted. a line or lines had ruptured under just normal braking and very luckily in my driveway. the rupture seems to be a line inside the plastic clamp mounted to the frame of the truck. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however he was told it that the failure was caused by a security issue and the cause could have been a variety of failures. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 160,000.

Have had nothing but problems with this truck. all the brake lines are rusted and need replaced....really. gm you need to step up and correct this problem before somebody really gets hurt. *tr

Total brake failure. the cause of the failure was the failure of both lines from the master cylinder to the abs ehcu where they are unprotected from wheel spray adjacent to the wheel speed sensor anchor point just inboard and slightly aft of the left front wheel directly below the master cylinder. upon inspection it was clear that the line closest to the left front wheel failed first and that the other line failed a split second later due to the burst pressure torque moment created by the first line failure. up until may 14th the truck remained stationary in the driveway but is now undergoing total brake line replacement. during this task it has become evident that the lines have corroded to the point of failure in many places but the problem seems concentrated on the left side of the vehicle from the front bumper to the rear axle. the only line not in this area is the right front brake line which is in reasonable condition except where it passes along the left side to the abs ehcu. in many places the lines can be broken by hand using the action of breaking a stick by hand. in some cases this caused the line to break in multiple pieces. any thoughts that this is anything but a material quality issue are senseless. this truck has been plagued with material quality issues, specifically rusting of metal. parts that have been replaced are tail gate cables (recalled) window regulator cables, wheel speed sensor cleaning procedure due to rust ( even though this truck is not covered by the recall) front and rear brake rotors fell apart with sheets of metal delaminating from their surface and wheels have severe rust requiring their replacement. the fuel lines on the truck, bearing a few small spots, remain in like new condition as they run along the frame rail adjacent to the brake lines that are failing apart from corrosion. *tr

Was driving home in my occasional-use 2001 chevy silverado. brakes became very soft, so i drove extremely slow. finally lost brakes completely upon pulling back into home driveway. hydraulic fluid leak was evident at a rusted-through brake line, between brake distribution module and rear axle. entire brake line system needs immediate replacement. the amount of corrosion that has appeared on the brake lines is actually pretty frightening. it's hard to believe entire families are driving around ny and new england with these rusted out brake systems. bought the truck as a used vehicle in 2009, and the under-frame looked acceptable at the time. a warm adirondack winter seems to have left us with a lot of saltwater on the roads, which seemed to cause worse than normal corrosion. i can understand an eleven year old new england truck being rusty - but the brake lines should never corrode - and yet, the brake lines seem to be the rustiest part on this gm truck. there needs to be higher standards for brake lines. cheap, uncoated steel is unacceptable with modern, safe engineering standards. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 40 mph. the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway despite the lack of steering capabilities. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 47,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Purchased brandnew and babied since. fuel pump failed 4 years after, no complaints, it happens, dealer replaced with same lasted 9 months, dealer did not warrant pump, dealer replaced with acdelco ( i made sure) lasted 1.5 years and left me stranded. another pump lasted 2 years, this time the dealer offered aftermarket, i stuck with ac delco and failed last year 2010. another ac delco in the tank and today 2011 dec 25 it failed. my truck is like brand new, and only use hi test gas, the only problem i have is the fuel pumps, a major issue for me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact was driving 15 mph and applied the brakes when the brake line ruptured. the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the brake line replaced. the contact stated that the failure was the third occurrence of the brake lines rupturing while driving. the failure mileage was 135,251. ...update 01/20/12 *bf updated 02/27/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 9 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when the anti lock brake system activated and the brake pedal went to the floorboard abnormally. the system was able to reset independently without activation and she was able to drive normally. the dealer was not notified and the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the current and the failure mileages were 200,000.

Multiple brake problems; caliber failures, loss of fluid, destroyed rotors and pads, etc. due to failing brake lines. *tr

Brake lines and fuel line on driver side rail rusted out causing my brakes to fail while driving on my street almost hitting kid on bike. *tr

I purchased this truck used and each time the truck is below 1/4 of a tank or filled up the fuel guage bounces between full and empty causing the "low fuel light" to come on. it will read right once it's at 3/4 and down to 1/4 of a tank for that 1/2 of a tank of fuel otherwise it just bounces constiantly between full and empty even if i just filled it. i spoke with the prior owner and he said the problem started around 3 or so years ago at 75,000 to 80,000 miles on the truck. *tt

The brake pedal went to the floorboard, when i applied the brakes. i drove the vehicle off of the road, so i would not hit an occupied vehicle. i had two brake investigations completed and both investigations found a brake line failure near the abs control module. *tr

Antilock brakes kicking in at low speed, causing a near crash. there is a recall for speed sensors for 99-02 chevy silverados, but when i call gm i am told that there are no outstanding recalls on my truck even though it is a 2001 silverado. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa recall 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) at 80,000 miles. the failure had since recurred. the contact stated that the crankshaft position sensor light was illuminating on the instrument panel. an authorized dealer was notified and stated that they would not repair the vehicle a second time free of charge. the failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving at different speeds the contact noticed the brakes were not engaging properly. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanics stated the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where some of the brake pads and rotors were replaced. the contact stated the brake lines were not replaced although they were corroding. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1000.

The crankshaft sensor is failing and there was a recall # 07v521000 to replace the sensor by chevrolet and now with only 64,000 mi they do not want to replace.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 35 mph, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the brakes yet the vehicle continued to accelerate. he later discovered that the brake lines were rusted and replaced several of the brake lines. he was unable to repair all lines because it would require him to remove the entire bed of the vehicle. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure. the current mileage was 69,720 and the failure mileage was 69,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 05/04/11 *bf

Two recalls issued for the above vehicle for the hydraulic anti-lock brake system unwanted activation #05v379000 and emergency brake system #05v161000. we have both issues occurred on vehicle. phoned chevrolet dealership and told vin # was not on list so we had to just deal with it. the nhtsa national recall states to phone dealership immediately if issue occurs this is a safety issue we feel chevrolet should correct at no cost to us due to chevy failure.

I own a 2001 chevy silverado 1500 4wd. i am the original owner and have garaged the vehicle from the beginning. today my wife was driving the truck and all of a sudden she applied the brake and it depressed to the floor with minimal stopping power. fortunately she was able to get it home. upon inspection, under the driver's side of the vehicle where the bed meets the cab, there was brake fluid leaking from a line. it appears the line is corroded and after looking more closely, it seems there is rust throughout the brake lines. fortunately, this didn't occur at highway speeds which could have had a catastrophic outcome. i am now stuck with a vehicle that is inoperable and needs immediate repair. i will be calling my local dealer in order to determine my options. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, there was a loud noise and the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the contact would be responsible for the part that would hold the spare tire up. the contact repaired the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 68,000.

I was driving normally, down my driveway, at approximately 3 mph, and my spare tire detached and fell off the undercarriage of my truck while the vehicle was in motion. the cable holding the tire in place broke. nothing has been done to correct this problem. my spare tire is no longer able to be attached to my vehicle. if this happened on a highway, someone could have been killed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the brakes began to feel spongy when depressed. the contact was taking the vehicle to the dealer when the brakes failed completely and he had to utilize the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. when arriving at the dealer, the contact discovered a large puddle of brake fluid on the ground under the vehicle. the mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the brake lines were severely rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 139,000.

Letter from congressman perriello on behalf of constituent re safety defect in the electronics that control the seat movement in gm vehicles (dot/i#2010-2133) *tgw 2001 chevrolet silverado. the consumer stated when he attempted to move the seat forward or back after releasing the switch, the seat would continue to move all the way forward or all the way to the rear. also, on occasion the seat moved back and forth on its own without activating the switch. *jb

I lost the brakes on my 2001 chevy silverado, when leaving my home. once i was finally able to stop the truck, all of the brake fluid leaking out. when the mechanic inspected it they said all the brake lines were corroded & badly rusted that both the front & the back brake lines had to be replaced. they, of course, no longer make the brake lines for this truck so they had to be hand made. very expensive. luckily this happened in the driveway. on the road or highway it could have been tragic. *tr

On the 2001 chevy silverado i own the fuel gauge does not read the right amount it shows full then empty. my family has 4 of these model trucks all together and all of them are doing the same thing. while i was driving down the highway my fuel gauge read half a tank and i ran out of fuel in the left lane. my vehicle was almost rear ended by a semi truck. luckily i was able to get to the side of the road before causing a accident. this is a major problem on alot of these model trucks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated while applying the brakes in his driveway at low, unknown speeds, and the brake pedal fell farther into the floorboard than normal. the contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the brake line exhibited severe rust, a hole and there was brake fluid leaking from the brake line. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the contact purchased a new brake line from an auto parts store and performed the repair himself. the contact was a certified mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 81,326.

Sudden loss of brakes on 2001 chevy silverado 1500. thankfully happened in the driveway and not on the road. all brake lines were badly rusted, fluid was leaking from a group of lines to the hcu. removed all rusted brake lines and brake components. *tr

The abs and parking brake lights come on at random. there is noise from the front tires when you make a turn, the brakes i would assume. the brake pad have been changed. the gas light flips back and forth from full to empty, have to use the mileage to know when to get gas. and the gas pedal sticks, not good in traffic. *tr

103,000 miles on 2001 chevy. silverado p/u, 4th time that brakes need to be replaced, anti lock noise was constant since taking delivery from dealer. was told this was normal sound. i don't think so. many close calls for rear end collisions which would have been my fault esp. at speeds as low as 30 mph. just found out that there may be a problem. also, antifreeze complaint with smell. smell makes us nauseous .faucet -running sound coming from just below dash but under hood, paid dealer to fix twice, went back to gm dealer to try and remedy for the third time since it was still under the shops warranty and of course no longer in business. last complaint, daytime running lamps need to be replaced all the time. replaced one day, less than 48 hours later, need to be replace again. rusted from water in headlamp. *tr

2001 chevrolet silverado. consumer states difficulty with electronic seat mechanism. *tgw when the consumer attempted to move the seat forward or backwards, after releasing the switch, the seat would continue to move all the way forward or all the way back to the rear. also, on occasion, it moved back and forth on it's own without actually activating switch. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the anti-brake warning light illuminated periodically. as of april 2, 2010, the abs light would not turn off. the vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 84,000.

2001 silverado brake lines completely rusted-brakes went to floor. looked up chevy truck brakes online and found an astonishing amount of people with the same problem. someone is going to get killed! here's the link to numerous complaints http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_silverado_brakes.html. *tr

Fax fwd ltr fm (mo) re 2001 chevrolet silverado pickup truck uncontrolled engine failure, constituent's vehicle vin was not included in recall notice but consumer experienced similar recall issues, reply to kansas city, mo ofc. *kb the consumer stated in the summer of 2008 while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. he was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and eventually it started again. there were no more problems until april 2009. the consumer was driving home from work, when suddenly the vehicle stalled again. finally, a minute later the vehicle started again. the consumer took the vehicle to aamoco and upon diagnosis, the consumer was instructed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer, because a code displayed, which directed them to a safety recall. the recall was in reference to a crankshaft position sensor that could intermittently, or fail completely. the consumer went to the dealer and explained the situation. the dealer did in fact agree the problem was a defective crankshaft position sensor, but chevrolet refused to pay for the repairs, because his vin was not included in the recall. *jb updated 10/06/10.*jb

While moving at slow speed in stop and go traffic, sometimes without any warning brakes will not stop truck. when pedal is released and stepped on again pedal is hard and there are no brakes period after a few seconds brakes will come back and stop the vehicle. also on dry pavement at speeds under 5 miles per hour while applying steady pressure on brake pedal anti-lock brakes engage when there is no wheel slippage. if the car in front of you stops suddenly and you step on the brakes in a panic stop you may or may not have brakes. vehicle in question has less than 40,000 miles and other than recall for the brakes has had nothing done to the brakes. it has been doing this for the last 2 years. the brake pads have been examined by myself and are worn very little. after i took the truck in brake recall, i have often wondered if the dealer in kentucky did anything to the brakes at all. brakes on this vehicle have gradually gotten worse over time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph on normal road conditions and applying the brakes, the anti-lock brake system intermittently activated. an authorized dealer stated that the failure was caused by the abs speed sensor. nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti lock was related to the failure; however, the recall remedy was insufficient and does not address the defect. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 101,531.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact noticed that his vehicle was experiencing the same failures as stated in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were 95,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. whenever pressure was applied to the brake pedal, there was a low power response. the contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would slow down. in addition, the stopping distance increased. the failure would occur at any given speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the front and rear brakes were defective. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure. the failure still persists. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,758. updated 09/01/09 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. in 2006, the crankshaft position sensor was replaced at the contact's expense because the engine would repeatedly stall. three years later, he noticed that the engine warning light would illuminate sporadically on the instrument panel accompanied by rough idling. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while traveling 45 mph the vehicle went over a bump, which caused the vehicle's headlights to turn off. he tried to turn the headlights back on, but they wouldn't power back on. he turned on the high beams and they would work, the problem was with the low beams. the following day he took the vehicle apart and he found that the wire that feeds the multi function switch and the combination switch had melted due to a t wilt function in the insulation and had turned black, which was due to high heat. it could have caught on fire. he did the repair job himself, but he believes that it could cause a fire on another vehicle and that it should be recalled. the current and failure mileage was 131,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the engine stalls sporadically without warning. he is typically able to restart the vehicle after the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for any repairs. the dealer repaired the vehicle at the cost of $323.22. the failure and current mileages were 107,000.

Starting problem, fails to start when in park 6 out of 20 times have to take out of park turn key while putting in park. paid to have new cable and adjusted,work fine for about week then started doing the same thing. problem daily. *tr

Referring nhtsa 07v521000 covering 2001 silverado pickups with 8.1 engine. the original recall on crankshaft position sensor but has failed. chevy won't honor recall as expected. this needs to be expanded. very serious! my truck engine shut off on the highway leaving very little if any control; power steering and brakes limited. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving less than 55 mph, the contact smelled a chemical odor. she had a cigarette in the ashtray and smoke appeared from behind the ashtray. she attempted to remove the ashtray, but it was too hot to grab. she rolled the windows down and the instrument panel caught fire. a nearby service station attendant was able to extinguish the fire. it was determined that the fire was not caused by the cigarette. a police report was filed. the vin was unable to be entered. the failure and current mileages were over 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle has steeltex radio a/t tires, size t245-75r16 e120l (na). the tires were purchased in 2005 and, at 30,000 miles, the contact began to feel a strong vibration from the front tires. the tires were inspected and he realized that there was strong tread separation in both front tires. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03t002000 (tires:tread/belt); however, the manufacturer stated that his tire size was not affected. the contact believes that the tires should be included in the recall if the failures are identical. the current and failure mileages were 130,000.

2001 silverado.....my only problem with my truck is the service 4wd light. the problem is the electronic transfer case shift motor. the part runs a little over $100. i can't afford the part right now, but it doesn't affect my daily driving, just when i need 4x4 which isn't often living in oklahoma. still runs and drives like a brand new truck. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however, the contact is now experiencing the failures listed in the recall notice. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 59,000. updated 11/17/08 *bf updated 11/18/08. *jb

2001 chevy silverado. no brakes at low speeds. there was a recall and truck was serviced by previous owner, obviously the parts keep corroding and chevy says they only fix once. my mechanic removed speed sensor and cleaned, but i am having him replace w/ new. to be safe. truck cannot be driven at low speeds safely. recall # gm 05068. *tr

When coming to a full stop,speed less than 10 mph. could not stop, and sounded like brake shoes needed replaced. after replacing shoes, still same sound. more work on brakes, no improvement still. then talked to muffler brothers, franklin ohio. also gas gage acting up. *tr

2001 silverado. on going brake failures. low speeds 0-35, and at 45 and up. has been an on going battle since new. *tr

My silverado's brakes are vibrating and failing to stop ,again ! both front wheel sensors were replaced,per g. m.'s recall. also i have replaced all four brake rotors at my own expense. this failure to stop has nearly caused two accidents. on one occasion the vehicle only stopped after running into a chain stretched across a driveway,this resulted in some minor damage to the front grill. i temporarily disabled the anti-lock brake system by removing the fuse, but this disables the cruise control as well. it is very much a matter of safety that the truck stops when it is supposed to. *tr

Abs brakes engaged when driving and braking at low speeds such as braking in traffic or at light. silverado abs appears to engage and unable to stop in distance needed. driver has avoided a number of incidents by swerving or has ended up in the intersection past the approved stopping point. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 5 mph in clear road conditions, the abs activated without warning. the stopping distance increased. approximately two years ago, the dealer repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). as of december 12, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle due to the previous recall repair; however, they would check to see if the manufacturer would authorize the repair. the vin and engine size were unavailable. the failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 95,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle restarted automatically after several seconds. the failure began approximately in august of 2007 and has occurred numerous times since. the number of failures increase as the weather gets colder. chevrolet stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). the current and failure mileages were 80,000.

1. no warning 2. abs kick in at low speed and little to no braking is result in forward and reverse, inconsistently occurring 3. dealer replaced front hub #15233111 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 5 mph, the steering column made a rattling noise and the vehicle shimmied. as the speed increased, the failure worsened. there was no steering loss or warning lights. the weather was not a factor. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the current mileage was 80,437 and failure mileage was 60,000.

The abs have failed again. they were recalled in 2005 - 06 and the "fix" of cleaning them was obviously not the correct way of handling the problem. there has been no incidents as of now but there will be. *tr

2001 chevrolet silverado with 25,000 miles, right rear rotor rusted & caused one of two disc pads to wear to the metal backing. *jb

Having recently moved into north carolina, my 2001 chevrolet silverado pickup truck failed the north carloina state inspection because of the failure of the parking brake to hold the vehicle. the parking brake has not been working for several years, even after brake service on the rear wheels. the manufacturer service bulletin has only been for manual transmission vehicles which does not include my vehicle with automatic transmission. i understand that the company considers the automatic transmission to be part of the parking brake system. north carolina has a different view. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost speed and the gears began to spin. the vehicle came to a complete stop. the contact attempted to switch gears, but the vehicle failed to move. the transmission was diagnosed as the cause of failure and was replaced. the contact stated that a transmission should not fail at 40,000 miles. the current mileage was 42,692 and failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl * - the contact has a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that there were three different incidents when she applied the brakes, and the abs system locked up. the last time this happened was 01/20/2007. the contact stated that on each ocassion she was driving approximately 15 mph and there was snow on the ground. also, the contact stated that at no time did the abs light come on. the contact stated that she had the abs system worked on before under a safety recall. the contact would like to know what she could do now. *ak

Tl*- there was a recall for the sensor on the abs of a 2001 chevrolet silverado. he was driving and trying to stop at a light when the brakes did not stop the vehicle. he took the truck to the dealer for repairs and they told him that there was a recall notice sent for this vehicle, and confirmed that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the contact called gm, and they stated that therewas a recall on this particular truck. they gave him a different dealers to take the vehicle to. he then called up the dealer and took the truck to be repaired. the dealer was not going to repair the brakes. theytold him if they choose they could deny the service. *ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 silverado pickup. the contact stated that every 2000 to 3000 miles while driving at 50 mph the engine would lose power momentarily, and then start back up. the contact would sometimes have to pull over on the road and restart the vehicle. the failure became more and more frequent. he took the vehicle to three or four different dealers, and they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. the contact determined that the failure was due to the ignition and had it repaired, after being told he would be reimbursed the contact has not received the reimbursement. also the brake light and abs lights turn on intermittently when driving without applying the brakes. this failure had occurred ten times.*ak the transmission, fuel gauge sending unit, the right power window all had to be replaced. the engine light illuminated. updated 03/07/07. *jb

Vehicle failed to pass required inspection due to the emergency brake failing to hold the vehicle when engaged and transmission in drive. emergency brake pedal has always gone to the floor when engaged. emergency brake rarely applied. vehicle has less than 35,000 miles. *nm

Abs recall for 2001 chevorlet silverado, recall # 05068 vehicle recall was performed by seaway chevorlet (dealmaker) thersa ny 13691 on november 18, 2005. vehicle has same problem as before, at slow speeds vehicle or turning abs engages and makes it so the vehicle will not stop without letting off the brakes. recall was performed but same problem exists. *nm

While driving north on hwy 89 to paulden, az. at about 70 mph i noticed a severe vibration coming from my front end. i drive a 2001 chevy 2500 silverado which had firestone steeltex r4s tires all the way around with approximately 32000, miles on them. the tread life looked like maybe 10000 more miles. before i had a chance to pull over, my front left tire blew. i swerved into the south bound lane and luckily no oncoming traffic was coming and i was able to slow down and stop on the north bound shoulder. the tread had separated from my tire causing a blow out. my mirror broke and also my fender guard got partially torn off and the truck has damage from the tire thread hitting the side of the truck. i found pieces of shattered mirror inside my truck from when the treads hit my mirror. i had my window open and am fortunate that none of that mirror went into my eyes. *jb

Vehicle stalls while driving at all speeds as power steering and brakes go out. often will not start back up right away. *nm

Since ownership of vehicle, reverse has not worked properly. complete failure 9/28. vehicle when put into reverse, does not move. vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times. i am being told they will not cover the fix. vehicle has 52,000 miles on it. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, there was a grinding noise. the abs activated prematurely while driving 10 mph. the dealership was aware of the problem. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Submission in regards to problems experienced with 2001 chevrolet silverado after a safety recall; seeking reimbursement for repairs. *ts when the brakes failed, the consumer slid across a stop sign and caused an accident. the consumer's husband had 2 minor accidents due to the brakes failing. the consumer believed the accidents were due to the brakes locking up at low speeds. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted every time the engine stalled. also, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft sensor would have to be replaced. updated 9/13/2006 - the crankshaft sensor was replaced but that did not correct the stalling problem. the check engine light did not come on the last time the vehicle stalled. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle did not restart and was towed to the dealership who replaced the distributor cap and rotor three times, but the problem persisted.

My silverado trucks stalls, has almost gotten myself and my family run over numerous times, i have spent several thousand trying to get it fixed, and it keeps stalling, nothing that has ever been repaired on it fixes the problem , this truck is a accident waiting to happen. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the positive post on the battery fractured causing acid to leak onto the vehicle and the driveway. the contact replaced the battery. the dealer has been alerted.

Gas gage reads empty when idle for prolong period of time. looking at the information on the nhtsa web site i find that many people are experiencing this problem. checked into the cost of repairs it is over $500.00 for the part and another $500.00 for the labor to correct this problem. this should be covered by gm since they know the problem exists. instead they are profiting off the consumer with high replacement and labor charges. would like to see an in depth investigation of this complaint. *nm

2001 chevrolet silverado. consumer would like to be reimbursed for brake repairs. consumer received the recall notice after brakes were already repaired. *kb prior to the recall notification, the consumer and her husband complained that when traveling at low speeds the brakes were not holding. there were 2 minor accidents which were believed to be associated with the recall. the consumer had the brakes repaired, however the problems continued with the brakes locking up. *jb

Tire tread completely separated from casing all at once causing a blowout that caused substantial damage to my vehicle. *nm

Involved in a motor vehicle accident on 04/04/06 striking a concrete light pole, rendered unconscious, vehicle traveled across a roadway striking a tree. air bags in the vehicle never deployed. vehicle came in contact with both the tree and light pole at 90 degree angle. air bag switch was in the on position. vehicle was totaled as a result of the accident. *nm

At low speed stop, the antilock brakes kicked in causing increased stopping distance, nearly hitting car in front of me. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there is a grinding noise. additionally, the emergency brake would not engage. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the rear disc drum and pads needed to be replaced. also, it was determined the emergency brake needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted.

We purchased our 2001 chevy silverado 3500 diesel dually truck in february of 2006. in may of 2006 we started having trouble with our brakes. when we were coming to a complete stop our brakes would give a little (like the abs were kicking in). we took our truck to a chevy dealer and they informed us it was our right front wheel speed sensor and the hub assembly. the cost would be $535 to replace the right front hub assembly and the brake stop switch. in investigating online we realized this was a very common problem and that there had been a recall on the speed sensor. in talking with the investigator with the nhtsa they informed me that the recall is only for the speed sensor and not for the hub assembly which contains the speed sensor. we currently have it in the shop and will be getting the old parts when we pick up the truck. thank goodness that we were able to get it into the shop before we were injured in an accident like so many others or we injured someone else. i am very upset that gm is not taking more responsibility. i don't know much about trucks but i would assume something that contains an item that has been recalled would cause the whole thing to be damaged if left long enough. we did not know of the recall until after the truck was in the shop. i hope that gm realizes their mistakes and that i will recieve some compensation from them. we use our truck to do disaster response full time through a church organization and rely on the truck all of the time. we can not afford to be worrying if our brakes would hold up. i have always been a fan of chevys but now i am unsure of our safety. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while having recall #05v379000 for the abs performed on the vehicle, the dealership determined the rotors needed to be replaced.

Dt*: the contact stated upon turning off the vehicle the abs light illuminated and the pump motor was heard running. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was determined the ebcm needed to be replaced due to a short which caused the motor to run. the ebcm has been replaced which corrected the problem. updated 7/21/2006 - *nm

Copy of email sent to gm: i recently contacted a local dealer concerned about my abs system engaging at low speeds. he notified me that there was in fact a recall on the truck in canada and certain states in the us for corrosion problems around the abs speed sensor. he also informed me that he could not perform the recall since the truck was built and initially sold in canada. he then gave me gm "800" number to call, which i did (ref#1-409390276). she also informed me that my only option was to have the dealer perform the necessary recall and then submit the receipts to gm for "possible" reimbursement. i have since removed the abs fuse from my truck and am currently driving the truck with this feature disabled to prevent from hitting someone or something. i plan to replace the front brakes and rotor soon and i'll see if i can clear the debris problem myself. i sat and tallied the cars i've owned the last 30 years and came up with 6 different cars/trucks. as far as a historical reference this truck has been pretty good as far as typical american vehicles go. i've only had to replace the abs modulator ($1000), the rear brakes and rotors ($200 my repair), and the driver side door window drive mechanism ($200). all this with less than 60000 miles on the vehicle. there's been a severe draft on the passenger side since i bought the truck (bought one year old with 20k miles). hmmmmm. i wonder why my other two vehicles are toyota camry's and my next truck will probably be a toyota as well. thanks for the memories. jeff. *nm

2001 chevrolet silverado brakes malfunction when attempting stop at slow speeds. when i apply the brakes at slow speeds the truck stutters like the abs system has gone active and it is very difficult to stop the truck. i have nearly hit other parked cars and my garage door on several occasions. getting to the point where i'm afraid to drive the truck any longer. *jb

Parking brake on 2001 chevy silverado 4wd automatic. has been out since 40,000 mile mark. there is an existing recall for the manual transmission, but not the automatic. the dealer, molle chevrolet in blue springs,mo, insisted a charge of $ 400 to $ 600 for a repair on a basic safety feature. i know of two additional vehicles with same problem just in my neighborhood. why does the recall affect only manuals, when the same system is used on automatics and they have displayed the same failure. *jb

From november, 2004 until fixed in march, 2005 had repetitive episodes where anti-lock brakes came on at low speeds of around 7-8 mph. this led to several very near accidents on the military base i work, parking lots and on the city roads. luckily no one was ultimately injured before the problem was figured out to be the anti-lock brake system sensors. they were fixed by dealer at price of $598.40. a recall was released on this problem in canada and in the us (gm recall 05068) in december, 2005. this vehicle was purchased from o'connor chevrolet in rochester, ny in november, 2003. a claim was filed with chevrolet (file #1-409354542) and was denied because the vehicle was not purchased by me in canada and i didn't live in canada. this vehicle was purchased from a chevrolet dealer in new york state with a now known defect that nearly caused several accidents to me and my family and now chevrolet will not pay for the repair stating it is not covered by the us recall. if it is the same defect in all the vehicles and the truck was purchased from a chevy dealer it should be honored. chevy nearly killed me and my kids several time by their negligence in manufacturing and should pay for the repair needed to fix their faulty product. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while parking the brake did not hold. 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.

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5mph or less, there was an increased stopping distance and the abs activated. although the dealer was alerted, the vehicle was not inspected. there is a nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vin was not included in the recall.

Dt*: the contact stated while turning the vehicle around, the vehicle became anchored and the grass below erupted in flames. since the vehicle could not be moved; the vehicle also became inflamed. the contact obtained a fire extinguisher and quenched the fire. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for repairs caused by the fire. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at 5 mph and below. as a result, the stopping distance was increased. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, concerning the abs. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, is not included because of the vin. the dealer repaired the problem at no charge. *ak

I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado [xxx]. i have experienced brake loss with the pedal going to the floor with no braking action. the dealer has changed the master and done other work. none of this has corrected the loss of braking. this condition has been recognized under nhtsarecall 05v379000. this does not include my vehicle, although i have experienced the trouble described in the recall. i want the recall extended to include all vehicles of this type. *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

The parking brake friction linings wore to an extent where the parking brake was ineffective immobilizing the parked vehicle. when the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement occurs, which could result in a crash or rolling over a pedestrian. *jb

This is a potential problem rather than an incident. the parking brake on my 2001 chevy silverado does not work. i saw in your defect investigation gm's reply was over use or improper use by consumers. this is untrue. my parking brake pedal went to the floor on the day i bought it and still does. it does not and never has been very effective. *jb

My complaint is regarding a knocking noise coming from my engine of my 2001 chevrolet silverado. it sounds like the pistons are hitting the cylinder wall of my engine. i do have 140,000 miles on it but the problem started about 3-4 years ago. the reason i didn't complain because dealers have always said that it was normal. but from online forums i hear that i am not the only one having this problem. my engine has lost a significant amount of power and i think that is the reason why. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated twice while braking at various speeds the brake pedal has gone to the floor. the brake pedal must be pumped to return to operating position. the dealership was unable to determine a problem. also, while the vehicle was being inspected by the dealership, it was determined the rear rotors were rusted on the inside. the manufacturer has been alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and applying brake pressure there was a grinding noise. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 4/6/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brakes at less than 5mph the abs activates. during the activation the vehicle stopping distance is increased. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

While night driving on a country road at 55 mph, i decided to turn up the brightness of the dashboard lights of my 2001 chev. silverado 2500hd pickup. while trying to find the dash light adjustment wheel, i accidentally pushed the dome light override switch. when it engaged, every light on the vehicle was turned off, even the dash lights. i desperately held the wheel in what i hoped was a straight line and braked to as quick a stop as possible. fortunately, the truck was still on the road when it stopped. i got the lights to work again by turning the main headlight switch off and then back on again. *nm

A "low coolant" warning was displayed & i had to add coolant frequently. the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced at a substantial cost. i understand that the manufacturer had issued a service report that replacement gaskets would be different. i looked at the new one to be installed and it is made of metal and rubber. the original is made of plastic and rubber. obviously the metal against metal will make a better seal than plastic against metal. this has occurred in the last 6 months on a 2000 silverado 1/2 ton and a 2001 silverado 1/2 ton extended cab. i drive both vehicles daily. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle hesitated while applying pressure to the accelerator pedal. although the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, no repairs were made. the manufacturer was notified.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph slowing to a stop the antilock brakes activated causing an increase in stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 3/20/2006 - *nm

To: subject: owner assistance: p. adams subject: customer has serious issues mossy chevrolet date: monday, september 19, 2005 4:59 pm to chevrolet: management and customer relations:from: [email protected] sent: saturday, september 17, 2005 10:14 pm subject: gm 2001 firestone steeltex a/t custom alloy wheels w/a/t tires. that makes 8 rims but end result was the tires where firestone lt245/75-16 steeltex a/t. 50psi.load range c spec. or numbers on tires 108/104rm/s tpc spec.2313 (00 8008) (08162 0r5) (lt245/75-r16) firestone steeltex a/t tires on customers truck where defective and sight of sidewall deformations customer given incorrect response to request before warranty expired it was brought to mossy chevrolet that customer advising service writer of continuous problems with vehicle tires [peeling] gm in their 'commitment to safety' warranties such defects i will be filing for 'reimbursement' claim, along those grounds. may i suggest that you familiarize yourselves with what and how you sell. denying or misrepresenting any terms of those agreements are fraud. my time was mis-used and wasted along with me and any passengers in vehicle where in unnecessary jeopardy from these practices. [plus the general public] if a serious accident would have occurred. the price of your actions [should have] anything more serious happened (you can't put a price on life) other than me losing the front tire and grinding to a stop on rim is not worth it. learn this know it. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the parking brake in the vehicle does not work. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v161000 concerning the park brake in vehicles with manual transmissions. however the vehicle is not included in this recall because it has an automatic transmission. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer has been alerted.

2/10/06- letter from gm denying recall on 2001 chevy silverado truck, reference recall notice 05v379000. 4/9/03 - took vehicle to authorized gm dealer with concern that abs brakes malfunctioning. they replaced 4 wheel drive hub because no code showed on brakes. 9/17/03 took vehicle back to authorized gm dealer for same problem, they verified and replaced low speed sensor. 1/30/06, sent letter to gm customer service with information on repairs and notified them that they hadn't sent us a recall notice. these brakes have been repaired at the dealer and at a private repair shop and they still pulsate and fail at low speeds. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph in rush hour traffic the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. afterwards, the service engine soon light illuminated and the transmission locked up which caused the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. upon inspection the mechanic determined there was a short circuit in the fuses under the dash. although, the components in the transmission burned there were no fire. the transmission was rebuilt, but the service engine soon light still illuminated. the vehicle is being inspected to determine the exact cause.

Dt*: the contact stated the antilock brakes engaged at 10 mph. 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 3/20/2006 - the abs would activate resulting in extended stopping distance. when applying the brakes the vehicle would shudder and just before the vehicle would stop there was a load groan. the brake pedal would push up on the driver's foot ten the vehicle would lurch forward before the vehicle would stop. *nm

2001 chevy silverado, driver and passenger windows freeze up in cold weather and wont open (electric windows) until vehicles interior warms up the glass usually 20 to 25 minutes. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates below 10 mph. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the 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. upon inspection of the vehicle,it was discovered both abs speed sensors were faulty. updated 03/03/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had become hard to start. after speaking with a mechanic, the contact inspected the fuel pump, and found a burnt wire in the fuel tank. the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership.

Ac delco side mount maintenance free battery positive terminal leaked acid into the battery tray causing minor burn on hands when i unknowingly placed my hands into area to remove battery. battery acid has also leaked onto my front brake system. of which could caused future problems with stopping. *jb

I own a 2001 silverado 1500 with goodyear wrangler st, p245-75r16. with @25000 miles all 4 tires have tread separation. mfg canada/dot 4b70dadr/0302 d08r/d08l. removed all 4 tires from vehicle to prevent possible incident. still retain replaced tires. realignment at owners expense. *jb

Abs engages whenever vehicle is brought to a stop. gm has already recalled vehicles with same year and model as my truck, but has refused to repair my truck even though i live is a "recall state". *jb

Left front wheel bearing failed with only 76000 miles on vehicle. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated after leaving the vehicle idling there was a loud boom sound heard. the temperature that day was 47 degrees below zero. the contact did not notice a problem at first because the vehicle was still working. after driving to a filling station, there was a fuel leakage discovered under the vehicle. there was a visible split in the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to a dealership. the dealer was unable to determine the exact cause of the failure. the fuel tank, pump and heat shield were replaced. the contact noticed the original fuel tank had a crack three feet long in the top. there were wires around the fuel pump that had melted. although the fuel tank had never been replaced the fuel pump was replaced in october of 2005.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at low speeds 3 to 5 mph the abs activated, which caused the vehicle to have longer stopping distances. a recall letter was received in the mail however; the manufacturer determined the state was not included in this recall. there is a nhtsa recall # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall, no repairs have been made. updated 03/03/06. *jb

Consumer complaint regarding the 2001 silverado abs feels as if they are activating when applying brakes. *ts the consumer was informed that due to the state in which he lived, his vehicle was not included in the abs recall. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's abs engaged at speeds of 5mph or less resulting in increased stopping distance. the contact discovered a recall 05v379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes online. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer for inspection, but was informed the vin was not included in the recall even though the vehicle is currently in a "salt belt state." furthermore, the dealer refused to inspect or repair the vehicle and allow the contact to request reimbursement if the vin became included in the recall. the manufacturer was alerted and referred the contact to another dealership in the area for inspection on monday. additionally, the contact was concerned the recall remedy would only provide a temporary remedy to the braking problem and should be broadened to included the replacement of parts rather than simply cleaning and adding rust inhibitor.

Abs module failure - abs light came on, pump would not shut off had to disconnect battery. seemed to be effecting brake function. 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 2wd. *jb

Parking break failure. parking break never really felt right never would hold the truck i was told by inspector i need to get fixed and they said about $600

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a parking lot at 5mph and depressing the brake pedal the antilock brakes activated. this increased the stopping distance of the vehicle at lower speeds. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at speeds below 5 mph. 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.

2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd service brakes, hydraulic, antilock this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin although the truck was having the same problems as indicated in the recall. this is a safety issue. also. please check into this and put my vin # on the recall list. i was told to file a complaint.*ak

Dt*: the consumer stated there is a recall, #05v379000 regarding the abs. the vehicle was repaired under the recall on december 19th, 2005. the remedy did not correct the problem because the abs continued to activate at low speeds. the manufacturer has been contacted. the vehicle needs more diagnostics test to further evaluate the problem. *jb updated 2/13/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at speeds of 20mph or less, and the stopping distance was increased. 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. although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.

Dt*: the consumer stated the abs engaged at 8 mph or less. there are no warning lights that illuminate when this occurs. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000 regarding the anti-lock brakes. the consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall. however, the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb updated 4/11/2006 - *nm

2001 chevrolet silverado 2500hd extended cab 4x4. abs activation at low speed. dealer said my truck was not covered, but i had the exact same problem as the current abs recall #04094. dealer informed me that repairs would entail replacing hub and would cost $507.00. i will conduct the recommended service procedure as per the recall myself. there is a problem with 2500 hd pickups of the same or similar nature to the existing recall. it is a somewhat dangerous condition, and right at the moment i have disabled the abs until i have fixed it. it happens pretty much constantly at slow controlled stops. *jb

Our 2001 chevy silverado 2500hd diesel 2wd pickup truck consistently experience false activation of the abs on the drivers side front wheel at about 5 mph, causing the vehicle to be hard to stop and causing it to pull to the right. this has been happening since march 2005. we have had several near crashes because of this problem. we understand this problem is addressed by recall campaign 05v379000, but we never received a recall notice from gm. when we contacted gm about this recall, we were told that it is vin specific, and that our vin is not included. we were advised that we should take our vehicle to a gm dealer and pay for its diagnosis. if the dealer and gm agree that this problem should be fixed under recall 05v379000, then gm might reimburse us for the repairs. we do not think we should have to pay for diagnosis and repairs for a problem that gm is aware of and has issued a major recall. we believe that gm has omitted some smaller classes of vehicles to reduce its cost of this recall. *jb

I own a 2001 chevy silverado that has the same anti-lock brake problem as other silverados. but i am told mine does not have the correct vin numbers for the recall. so gm refuses to fix my vehicle, i do not believe i should have to pay for this repair when there is a recall out there for the exact problem on the exact vehicle. (gm recall # 05068)*jb

Dt*: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the 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. *ak

Premature engagement of antilock brake system. *nm

Dt: the contact stated when coming to a stop the vehicle had no power brakes or power steering. the contact was able to get the vehicle to slow down by standing on and depressing the brake pedal. the contact was traveling on an incline and this helped the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to a certified dealership for inspection. the service personal were able to inspect the vehicle and determined that the hydro boost pump failed. the vehicle was repaired. *ak

2001 z71 1500 silverado chevy. the gears in the rear end shattered as i crossed a busy commercial street into on coming traffic. no crash incurred. this truck is just off ext. warrt. 4year/100,000 mile. the truck has 82,800 miles on it. i have had this truck to the dealer 3 times complaining of a load noise coming from the rear end. this truck has had over 6,000 dollars of warrt. work. not to mention what i have put out of my own pocket. i am a self employed person, and without a truck i can not make a living. it has been at a repair shop now for 6 days!! i know i am not the only person out there with the same problem. gm fix my truck. *nm

Same as case # 10127210. gas gauge will drop to empty during stopped idle at lights or idling in park. causes low fuel light to come on. once vehicle is shaken during forward motion gauge will bounce back to correct position. (web site refering is mycarstats.com) have found another mass resident with same problem also. *nm

Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin. in addition the fuel gauge intermittently read the fuel tank as empty when the tank was full and the warning light indicates a low fuel message. no repairs have been made. *ak updated 1/25/2006 - *nm

Dt: the contact stated the headlights stopped working. there was complete loss of the headlights. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak

I have a 2001 chevrolet silverado vin [xxx]. i am experiencing an abs activation when applying the brakes at slow speeds. there is no abs light that goes on, but i can feel and here the abs activating. this is causing a greater stopping distance that is hard to estimate. this has caused me to come very close to hitting other vehicles, and people. this problem started roughly in november, and continues everytime the truck is used. i cannot give an accurate number of times this has happened, but it would be more than 50 times. please help me. the dealer tells me there is a recall for these trucks, but when i call chevy, they tell me my truck is not included. this truck was just purchased from a dealer that took it in as a trade. the previous owner lived in michigan with this truck until trading it in here in wisconsin (also in the salt belt). i would like to have this safety problem addressed by gm. *jb updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock 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.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated the spare tire was damaged while stored in the well of the vehicle. there was a hole in the sidewall due to the tire not being securely attached to the vehicle. although the tire pressure had been monitored by the contact on a regular basis, three to four times a year, the contact never released the tire from the well. he only checked the pressure while the tire was still attached to the vehicle, therefore, the contact was unaware that the tire was not securely attached. the owner's manual did not provide instructions on how to remove the spare tire for regular inspection. *ak

At slow speeds the anti-lock brake kick in and causes me to loose control and making stopping distances longer. to correct the problem the wheel bearings and anti-lock sensors had to be removed and cleaned. nhtsa has a recall # for this problem (05v379000) but the recall does not cover the state of minnesota. *jb

1) no advance warning signs of failure of anti-lock braking system. 2) anti-lock braking system activates at speeds under 10 miles per hour. braking distance has increased and must be accounted for when driving vehicle 3) vehicle needs to be scheduled for repair. manufacturer recall is not covered in wisconsin. *nm

Abs activates for no reason. makes the truck take extremely long distance to stop. it happens every time you hit the brakes. *jb

My father, who is a mechanic, had a 2001 chevrolet silverado hd in perfect condition. on a sunday afternoon with clear conditions, he was traveling to an apple orchard in connecticut. traveling about 30 m.p.h., he noticed a large vehicle backing out of a driveway. as a dump truck operator, he is well aware of the limited visibility in this particular vehicle and how difficult it would be for the vehicle to stop. so, he pushed the brakes in his vehicle and the brakes went all the way to the floor without any response. realizing his brakes had failed, he immediately realized he needed to avoid colliding with the second vehicle. his quick response and experience behind the wheel allowed him to miss the second vehicle. he didn't want to hit the vehicle because he would have impacted the drivers side. instead, his truck bolted into a stone wall, flipped and ended up in between two trees. his air bags never deployed. he landed in the yard of someone's home and the homeowner called the police. the police sited in his police report that the air bag failed and the brakes appeared to fail as well. my father ended up with a few scrapes and bruises and he is just glad everyone involved was alright. chevrolet never took responsibility for this matter. his insurance company indicated that they would pursue legal action but it would be a long, difficult process. on the consumer protection website, it does indicate that chevrolet had recalled a few of their vehicles because of anti-lock problems. however, the incident involving my father is due to entire brake failure. my fathers main mission now is to get the word out to prevent this from occurring to anyone else. as a mechanic, he always kept his vehicles in tip-top shape making sure everything was in good working order and free of dirt, debris or salt in the winter. it would be appreciated if you could look into this matter to prevent this unfortunate incident from happening to someone else. *jb

2001 silverado power steering failed when making a left turn. *ts *** no answer required*** *jb

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the abs activated at low speeds. updated 01/11/06. *jb

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak

Rear brake pads do not make full contact with brake disc. outer circumference of brake disc is untouched by brake pad when brakes are applied. i estimate that rear brakes are less then 50% effective due to lack of pad contact. rear discs were defectively cast so that final machining missed the outer circumference of disc. i have digital photos to verify. *jb

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock 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.*ak updated 1/25/2006 - *nm

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

2001 silverado anti-lock brake problems, activation at low speeds. ongoing and consistent. several close calls on stopping in time. no accident yet! *nm

I have a 2001 silverado and the antilocks kick in at very slow speeds.. causing extended stopping range and delayed stopping.....*nm

I started having a clunking noise in the steering of my 2001 chevy silverado 4wd pickup. the dealer said the steering shaft needed to be replaced due to inadequate lubrication. it cost me over $300. after that, i spoke to someone else who had a similar problem. an online search suggests other people have had a problem like this, too. is this something that you need to look into? *nm

There is a recall on 99-02 chevy pickups for malfunctioning antilock brakes that only covers a few states. my truck is having the same problem and gm will not fix it, even though i travel to one of these states all the time even in the winter. *nm

Parking brake failure. when new the parking brake pedal went easily to the floor, but the vehicle would hold on a hill with the transmission in neutral. dealer advised that although tis didn't feel right, it was a new design and was working properly. within a couple of years, engaging the parking brake pedal didn't do any good - the vehicle would not hold on a hill. i could not adjust brake myself as it appeared to be some sort of hydraulic system rather than a regular one. mechanic advised that job would cost $100. so be it. chevy wouldn't cover it. now, brake will, again, not hold and chevy won't do anything. *nm

Dt: contact states he is a police officer that worked an accident case that was the result of brake failure. there is an nhtsa recall campaign id #05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock. the consumer experienced the same symptoms as indicated in the recall. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. *jb

Failure of brakes at low speed, almost stopped, which seems to engage abs and clicking sound, but stopping is very delayed. has caused me to run off my driveway and out into intersections. gm refused to repair under recall case number 05v379000 because they said my vin was not included in the group. *jb

Parking brake has been recalled for manual transmissions but not for automatic transmissions of the same year and make. while parking on a steep hill i found out my parking brake was not holding. i bought new brakes at dealership and they informed me manual transmission pickups have been recalled. after reading recall notice i discovered it was the same problem as my automatic pickup had. why has this not been recalled on automatic transmission pickups. 2001 chevy half ton 2 wheel drive pickup. *jb

Driving at slow speed in dry weather coming up to a line of traffic at a stop light. applying the brakes the anti-lock mechanism kicked in and my braking ability was severely decreased to the point i almost hit the vehicle in front of me. i have not replaced and parts yet, but i have discovered recall 05v379000 that seems to be the culprit. for some reason minnesota is not included as a salt belt state. believe me, there's plenty of salt applied to the roads in minnesota during winter. *jb

Steering column intermediate shaft fails approximately every 30,000 miles. first failed at 30k, second 60k, third 100k. failure starts with light clunking sound and progresses to loud clunk and looseness in steering wheel. the dealer and gm acknowledge a problem including even the 2005 models. the quality of steering fell gets quite vague if not replace before noise gets loud. *nm

Dt: contact stated the fuel gauge on her vehicle was not working properly. also, a light stayed on in the dashboard. the contact ran out of gas three times because of this problem.*ak

Dt: the contact states there is an nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle is having the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak

Dt: the contact states there is an nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak updated 12/7/2005. the dealer replaced both front wheel speed sensors. *nm

Brakes failed on two occasions. pedal goes to floor vehicle keeps going. once almost putting us in a lake and another hitting garage at home. have records of brakes being repaired after first incident at gm dealer service garage, on 7-26-04 after lake incident. vehicle is at gm garage at this time for second repair on abs brakes. *nm

1) brakes activating anti-skid when braking at low speeds with extremely unpredictable stopping !!!!!!! 2) brakes failed to stop vehicle four times: in garage, in parking lot, in work place parking lot and at intersection. 3) taken to harold chevrolet 10/14/05 to have checked out and repaired. found out there was a campaign for this problem. harold inspected and cleaned the front wheel speed sensors and mounting surfaces. on 10/17/05 brakes failed again even after having taken the vehicle in for repair. vehicle did not stop at intersection!!!! took vehicle back to harold. as a good will jester they replaced one right hub and speed sensor assembly for our safe driving. received a recall letter upon returning home 10/17/05. *jb

2001 chevy silverado 2500hd crew cab, with pickup camper, towing light catamaran sailboat on trailer. temperatures 85-90. had been on freeway for 1 1/2 hours, driving 75 mph, all of a sudden lots of noise from back of vehicle. thought a trailer tire may have gone. stopped on side of freeway immediately. saw right rear tire carcass with no tread. tread had separated and was in about 6 pieces on roadway. tread had whipped around wheel well & done significant damage to vehicle. ($4,500 repairs). thank god it wasn't a front tire that failed!! put on spare and replaced all 4 tires at next closest town. had checked tire pressure before leaving home & all was to spec. tires were original. i still have the failed tire. firestone has refused three times to take responsibility, claiming under inflation & i'm fastidious re: maintaining my vehicles.*jb

Dt: the contact stated while driving at 70 mph the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and found to have a faulty fuel filter. after, the filter was changed the vehicle was fine. the second incident occurred while driving again the vehicle lost power. the dealer changed the fuel injectors. the vehicle was having no problems at this time. he talked to gm, and they offered no free repair or remedy.*ak

Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. the rear backing plates that hold the back rotors in place were completely rusted and had to be replaced. the consumer contacted the dealership, and they gave him the number to gmc. the consumer then contacted gmc, and they accepted the complaint and said that they would see if they could do anything to help. gmc called the consumer back a couple days later and stated that they could not do anything. there were no accidents. the consumer recently received a recall on the front hub bearing assembly and wheel speed sensor. *ak (11/29/05) *sc

Dt: the contact received recall 5v379000 concerning the abs sensors on 2001 chevrolet silverado on 10-17-05. the contact had the rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced in december 2004 at a cost of $300.00. the truck had approximately 42,000 miles on it. the brake shop service man told the contact the rear brakes had not reached the sensors at the time he had them replaced in 12-2004. the contact talked to a dealer, who told him they would honor the part of the recall about the cleaning of the sensors. the contact would like to be reimbursed for the $300.00 he paid back in 12-04. *ak

Antilock brakes engaged without warning and required excessive pedal pressure and/or release re-engage to stop vehicle at slow speed. critical to stop at slow speed since steep driveway enters busy local college traffic and is blind until very end of driveway. there were several instances when unable to stop until front of vehicle was extended into the path of oncoming vehicles. right hub and wheel speed sensor was replaced under warranty. left side hub and wheel speed sensor was replaced the following year at my expense when it failed in the same manner. the dealer did not show me the parts or offer any sort od extended coverage. both should have been replaced together. i am unaware if during the replacement procedure any procedures were taken to prevent this from recurring in the future. *nm

I have a 2001 chevy 2500hd truck with the parking brake problem. i notice by this web site that i'm not the only one. since i have a automatic transmission, it isn't covered under the recall. (#05v161000) i contacted my local dealer about the problem and they told me they won't touch it. they would touch it for about $1000.00. chevy knows they have a problem with this system, why don't they make it right with the persons that prefers chevy products. as of date below, i have a parking brake that is non-functional, even though it hasn't caused a crash, it is only a matter of time. *nm

Dt: the contact stated when the brakes were applied at low speeds the abs activated. the service dealer determined the wheel speed sensors needed to be cleaned. the repair was done at the contact's expense. this remedied the problem. recall 05v379000 for this year, make, and model was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. due to vin. *ak

The rear driverside seat belt in my 2001 chevrolet silverado will not release to let me use it.i first noticed it about a year ago after i heard about a gm seatbelt recall. with it not working, i am unable to put both carseats in the back.

#1 2001 silverado when stopping gradually once i slow to less than 10 mph the antilock brake system kicks in causing it to take a much greater distance to stop than what it normally takes. when i asked my dealer about this they said that they haven't heard of this problem. however while doing some research on the internet i've found a huge amount of complaints about this. #2 with about 40000 miles on my truck the rear brakes started making some noise, so i pulled the wheels off to have a look and found that both rear rotors were chewed up beyond being serviceable. when i took the brakes apart i found that the brake pads still had plenty of material on them but they just destroyed the rotors as if the rotors were made out of a steel that was too soft. so $350.00 for just the parts is what this cost me. i spoke to my local dealer about this and they told me that they haven't heard of this before. again when i looked on the internet i found a bunch of complaints of the same thing. *nm

Dt: the contact's vehicle was having the same problem as stated in recall 05v379000. he contacted general motors, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. there have been no repairs to the vehicle at this time. he does have an appointment at the local dealership this week. *ak

Dt: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds. when he applies the brakes, the pedal pulsated and locked. the vehicle has not been inspected by a service dealer to determine the problem. the manufacturer said to take the vehicle to a service dealer to be inspected. the manufacturer stated there was recall for the abs, but his vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak

Anti lock brakes engage as truck is coming to a stop, for no apparent reason. this causes an increase in stopping distance and some loss of vehicle control. this is also very disturbing to the driver who feels they do not have complete control of the vehicle. same problem that 1500 series chevy silverados are having. *nm

Antilock brakes engage at low speeds on dry pavement. vehicle speed about 5 mph, abs engages, vehicle stopping distance increases. *nm

Anti lock occured on left front wheel causing right front wheel to lock and pull to right causing slide into pole and damage to front end. as vehicle is stopping abs activates in any instance, vehicle pulls to right.disconnection of left front wheel sensor connector was neccessary to prevent reoccuring false activation.

Dt: the consumer stated that there nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 involving the anti lock brake in which his vehicle experienced the same symptoms as indicated in the recall but was not included due to the vin. no repairs had been made at this time. *ak (11/22/05) *sc

[5] major problems chevrolet silverado z71 extended cab 4 door lt 350cu.in 5.7 liter. this truck came with the tow haul equip. and was sold with improper tires for the use described. tires where firestone 245/75-16. steeltex a/t #108/104r m/s new vehicle sticker also. to me. this fraud #2) next failure: lost all braking going down a slight grade. brake pedal went flat to the floor. i released pressure. pushed again. down to the floor but with pulsing felt through pedal. released again same ...used both legs on one brake pedal other on parking brake. engine shaking during this. approx. stopping distance 600-700-yards.! informed dealer when next service due at 15.000mi. no comment no issue #3) next failure: gm crap exhaust system manifold cracked in [email protected]. and converter blockage due to breakage of manifold fragments. #4) next failure: same as #2 above. breaking loss for brief 90-200 seconds. enough time to be seriously injured or cause one. 17,982.47 mi #5) 20 mi round trip on way home on freeway sudden decrease in speed and the rpm gauge is at 6,000 rpm it does not go any higher. then it grabbed and sped way up. let off gas and sling shot type erratic speeds with same pressure on gas next pedal. same damn time. i will never reach that space in time or miles before this unreliable defect laiden poorly designed piece of shody merchandise kills me or someone else. the service dept wants me to authorize take down of transmission and dissemble the unit and said needed to notify gm. also they mentioned 66790. is this a form or a charge?. i called them back only to get a recording . i said (my exact words) i authorize gm/ dealer to repair this vehicle now at their cost and deliver it asap. come monday this will be 4 days no truck. this will force me to use very harsh civil complaints for these interruptions. *nm

Dt: the contact stated there a recall o5v279000 on the year, make and model of this car regarding the abs system. he owns a 2001 1500 chevrolet silverado. the abs kicked in at low speeds of 4-11 mph. he noticed this happening in april 2005. the contact's state of kentucky was not included in the recall. he had to pay $434.94 for the part and the labor to fix the brakes. he felt the state of kentucky should be included in this recall. *ak updated 11/15/2005. *nm

Dt: on september 26, 2005 the abs system locked on and the brakes pulsated when going under 10 mph. when slowing down the consumer had to increase the stopping distance, and one could hear the abs brakes kicking in. this happened every time while driving the vehicle and was getting worse. the consumer contacted the dealer, and they said that there was a recall but this vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer had an appointment for october 12, 2005 for them to check the brakes because the consumer could not drive the vehicle like this. the consumer had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and they determined that the sensors on the brakes rusted from the salt on the highways. *ak (11/23/05) *sc

Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. the consumer stated anti-lock brakes did not stop the vehicle when stopping. a recall was issued, but the consumer did not live in the salt belt states. it has not caused any accidents or injuries, but it did cause two close calls. the consumer had the problem fixed, but he wanted to be reimbursed. the anti-locking braking system was replaced. the problem started in march 2005, and fixed in may 2005. *ak *jb

There was an accident on june 1, 2005. upon impact, the driver's side frontal airbag failed to deploy. the passenger side airbag had been turned off. the driver sustained minor injuries. the consumer rear ended a trailer.. a police report was taken. no airbag warning light came on.*ak updated 11/02/05. *jb

Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. the consumer received recall # 05v161000/gm recall #05042 from the nhtsa website. the emergency brake was not working. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be inspected, the consumer paid for the inspection. the consumer had the vehicle for a couple of months. the consumer felt that gmc should cover the cost for having the emergency brake fixed. *sc. *ak

My 2001 silverado sat unused for about one month. after that every time i would come to a stop the anti-lock brakes would engage at about five miles an hour. this caused me to almost have more then couple of miner crashes. the light for the anti-lock brakes did not come on at any time to indicate a problem until i pulled the fuse out to prevent the brakes from not stopping the truck. i took the truck in to a shop and had them look at the anti-lock brake system. they found rust around the sensors on the front two wheels pulled the sensors off and cleaned the rust off put the sensors back on. i have not had a problem with the anti-lock brakes going off since.*jb

On several occasions, my chevy silverado almost failed to stop at slow speeds because the abs was engaging on dry pavement. approx 12 times it almost caused me to crash in parking lots. *nm

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the abs kicks in at a low speed. the contact lives in wisconsin which was not included in recall 05v379000, concerning the abs brakes. the contact experienced the problem with the brakes for a month when he had the sensors cleaned. this helped the problem. *sc . *ak

2001 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brake system.*mr the consumer stated the brakes were not stable. during a slow stop there was a strange noise and the pedal went to the floor. the dealer informed the consumer that the valve in the anti-lock brake system was being by passed. *jb

While coming over a bridge approaching a light in the left turn lane, the light went from green to red. the road was somewhat bumpy at the light. i was doing less than 10 miles an hour. i applied the brakes and the abs engaged violently. it felt like the pedal was pushing back at me. the truck was unable to stop and i had to veer into the right lane to avoid a head-on collision with oncoming traffic. the truck would not stop despite pressing very hard on the brakes. i ran the red light and pulled over. *jb

As an owner of a silverado i was glad to hear about the recall due to failure of the abs system. however it was a let down to learn wisconsin trucks are not included. i have already replaced half of the sensors and need to replace the rest. i feel my truck is unsafe because of the brakes not responding as quickly as needed. i will have to replace the rotors this fall because they have rusted through. the dealer says it's because i park it outside. this has been one of the most disappointing vehicles i have ever owned. *jb

My vehicle, a 2001 chevrolet silverado truck, k1500, has had the anti-lock brake light coming off and on for several weeks. on 70-07-05 i took it to a chevy dealer who said it needed a new anti-lock sensor. now i read where this model has been recalled, but not in my state! i did not spend the $500.00 to have a new sensor put in and now feel that because gm knows it is defective, my vehicle should be included in the recall before i have an accident because of it. it seems only right that vehicles that exhibit the fault and the company knows about it, they should be the ones to fix it! i'd like to know what i should do now? thank you.*jb

The parking brake on my 2001 chevrolet silverado failed and it was brought to my attention during an inspection in february 2004. the truck failed inspection due to the parking brake being ineffective. the inspector was able to accelerate slightly and easily move the vehicle while the parking brake was activated. i live in texas where the parking brake is not necessary on a regular basis. therefore, i feel there is no reason for failure other than manufacturer defect. i had the first of two repairs done at lawrence marshall chevrolet in hempstead, tx. the other repair was done by a private mechanic. i sold the vehicle in may 2005. *nm

We have a 2001 chevy silverado pick-up. last week we were informed that it needs a new brake job because of the salt corrosion being thrown into the brake pads and a problem with the abs sensor. of course this will cost $600. now i see on the internet that there is a recall for this problem for part of the country, but not colorado. why do they get their trucks fixed when colorado has just as much dirt and salt on the roads from our winters of snow? the safety of my family should count, too. it should not take an accident to fix this!!!! and i should not have to pay to have this repaired, when they know there is already a problem and they are fixing it in some parts of the country.*jb

Problems with the brake pedal and abs system. every time i am driving the vehicle on a flat surface everything is fine but if is a rough surface the brake pedal will go down to the floor and it won't stop or when applying brakes on a rough surface, the brakes seem to skip and grind and not stop for 10 - 15 seconds. *nm

The emergency brake does not work. our truck is only at 47k miles and we have never used the emergency brake - we have never needed to. we are now trying to sell it and i'm finding that this is a common problem with many of these trucks. http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/forums/topic.ten?id=80364 this website has a list of people that have had the same problem with less miles than ours. *jb

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado, extended cab. the contact stated that when using the braking system had to press on the brake pedal three times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the first time when the contact pressed on the brake pedal it was completely hard and would not stop the vehicle, the second time the pedal was depressed it pulsated. the third time when applying the brakes it allowed the vehicle to abruptly stop as if the contact was panic braking. the contact contacted the manufacturer. they told him to contact a local service dealer to have the vehicle inspected to see if it was the same problem as stated in the recall. then, they would consider repairing the vehicle. there is a recall on the year, make, and model of vehicle, but the consumer does not live in the salt belt states. the contact lives approximately 30 miles or less to the state line that separates west virginia, which is included in the recall, and virginia, the state in which the consumer lives in. *ak

Fuel gauge stops working or gives inaccurate readings. truck runs out of gas because of these readings. leaving the truck stranded in the road. *nm

Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. the consumer stated the emergency brake on the vehicle failed. according to the dealership the part will wear out if not used. the consumer has not contacted gmc about the problem. he found this after the vehicle failed inspection on september 6, 2005.*ak *jb

Dt: the caller said the emergency brake does not hold. the vehicle's with manual transmission have been recalled for the emergency brake (05v161000), but not vehicles with automatic transmissions. the caller said he thought both vehicles should be recalled. dealer and manufacturer offered no help for free. *ak *nm

Dt:the emergency brake prematurely failed. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the emergency brake would not hold when the vehicle was parked on a hill. when using the brake it would make a metal on metal type noise. the dealer repaired the emergency brake shoes, and serviced the inner drum of the rear rotors. the vehicle only had 43,576 miles when this occured. it was repaired on august 30, 2005. there is service bulletin # 020526002 for the same thing.*ak *mr

Ever since i purchased the pickup the brakes have been somewhat substandard. the pedal will go to the floor if you hold it down such as at a stop light or when trying to brake a trailer. on numerous occasions i have nearly run a stop light or have actually went through a intersection that i had intended to slow down to turn or yield to oncoming traffic. last week, i nearly put it into the river when i launched my boat, if i hadn't been thinking or had i panicked, it would have happened. instead i put it in drive and was able to use the engine to stop me, this is definitely not good on the drive train. i have bled the brake system, changed the fluid, replaced the pads (rear pads were completely gone, front were like new)the pickup still doesn't stop properly. i don't drive it as much as i would like due to this problem. *jb

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact received a recall letter on july 2005 and he took the vehicle to the dealership for repairs. the dealership charged him t for fixing the vehicle. he spoke with the manufacturer, and they told him that they would have to go along with what the dealership said. the recall was for a conduct condition between the brake shoes and the brake drums , and was only on the manual transmission. the dealership was charging him for new brake drums. the dealership still was working on the vehicle and was going to fix it, but it would cost the contact a little over a $1000 for the repairs. *ak *nm

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the parking brake does not hold. vehicle was taken to the dealership several times. because warranty expired and dealership will not fix it. while under warranty one year after purchase they adjusted the parking brake and it started working again a couple of months later it happened again. they would constantly fix it while under warranty, and currently they will not do it. a recall was issued but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the parking brake failed 6-7 times.*ak

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the front brake anti lock sensors are sensing that the wheels are locked when braking at about 5 mph or less. if slowing down and coming to a stop sign the sensors misread the wheel. the relay goes off and cannot stop within a reasonable stopping distance. he contacted the dealer and they told him there was a service bulletin on this issue, and they would take the sensors out and clean them. this will cost a $300 and will be a temporary fix. this does not occur all time it is only happens once in a while. *ak

Dt: the caller states at low speeds the abs kicks in and vehicle will not stop. this happens almost every time he is slowing down. dealer said to bring vehicle in, but they have not heard of the problem. manufacturer says there is no recall. caller had some close calls.*ak

At slow speeds the abs engage when they aren't supposed to

Dt: contact states while driving the battery light will come on, and then the engine completely loses power, but does not lose the electrical power. there are no indications, such as the engine hesitates before the vehicle stalls. this happened on numerous occasions. the service dealer can not find what is wrong with the vehicle, but they have not checked the charging part of the vehicle. the owner's manual states it could be something wrong with the charging system. the vehicle has to sit and wait for approximately 3-4 minutes before it will restart. the vehicle has been to two different service dealers, but they cannot duplicate the problem. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer. *ak

2001 chevrolet silverado 5.3l 4+4 anti-lock brake problem , same as in canada. truck won't stop at low speeds. anti-lock brakes kick in and truck continues moving. many near miss accidents, including almost running into gas station, concrete curb stop only thing that stopped me. all in one trip to gas station. haven't driven truck since. truck only has 34,500 miles on it. very dangerous condition! needs fixed. your more than welcome to see for yourself.*ak

2001 chevrolet silverado developed parking brake failure.*mr the parking brake failed causing damage components in the vehicle's rear axle. while doing research the consumer noticed that gm was recalling certain trucks with standard transmission but not including truck with automatic transmissions with the same problem. *nm

Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado ½ ton pick up. the anti- lock braking system failed. while driving and coming a stop sign or light and pressing on the brakes there is a chatter on the brake pedal or grinding noise from the vehicle. the vehicle will not stop right away, it takes a few seconds more than usual to stop. sometimes when pushing the brakes it is harder to push the pedal down, this only happens at a slow stopping speed. this doesn't happen when you are traveling at higher speeds. took vehicle to dealership and they said was the anti lock braking system would take at least 3 hours to fix and would cost $600.00.*ak the rotors were warped and the brake pads were worn. the doors locked on their own and the seats moved forward on their on. *jb

Dt: after purchasing the vehicle the owner noticed that there was a brake problem. brakes felt mushy, and operated poorly. the owner was going to try to live with this, then it got worse. the owner was involved in a collision about 6 months ago while driving on the highway at 55 mph. traffic stopped and the owner pushed the brakes to the floor and the vehicle wouldn't stop. had to veer onto the shoulder of the road in order to give the truck enough room to stop. there was only 20,00 miles when this occurred. the owner got the parts, and then took off front wheels and the front brakes looked like brand new. however, when he pulled off the rear wheels he saw that rotors were warped. the owner contacted gm, they advised him to take vehicle to the dealer. he took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer advised him that the rotors could not be turned. the dealership stated that they were sending the rotors back to gm for replacement. however, they did not do that. the owner did not believe that the dealership was telling the truth. the owner was going to replace the rotors himself. *ak

2001 chevy silverado abs not working properly. had brakes replaced now brake light will not go out. brakes pull to the right when applied and take along time to come to a stop. afraid of getting into an accident due to failure of brakes stopping truck. sometimes they do not want to work at all. something needs to be done about this on going problem before someone gets seriously hurt. *jb

The abs light and brake light come on at any time during normal driving. however, it can never be checked because it does not save it in the computer memory when the vehicle is turned off. according to the owner's manual, this means i have no anti-lock brakes. the second problem is very serious also. the fuel gauge is erratic and inaccurate. i fear that i may run out of fuel at some point because of this. then i may be stuck on the side of the road. i currently have to track my mileage with the trip meter to make sure it doesn't happen. through research on the internet, i realize these are very common on this vehicle and gm refuses to recall it.

2001 chevy silverado z-71 - 78,000 miles - abs brakes engage during normal road conditions at slow speeds (under 10mph). this occurs 80% of the time the vehicle needs to brake. mechanic has quoted me $900 to replace abs control module. needless to say, this a very dangerous problem!!! gm needs to resolve this problem before someone is seriously injured or killed!!!!

I am filing a complaint about chevrolets faulty abs system. i have experienced several times where when hitting the brakes, they will lock up and i loose all break-power. this is an issue that highly concerns me due to the fact that there has been several incidences that have caused drivers to be the cause of an accident. i have done a lot of research on this issue and apperently i am not the only chevy owner with that problem. gm needs to recall their abs system before someone seriously gets injured

Low fuel light comes on when driving even when tank is full. *nm

-had to replace both left and right front hub and bearing assemblies in my 2001 chevy silverado truck(41,500 miles). the abs system seemed to "kick in" as i came to a stop; made it very difficult to stop truck at a safe distance. *jb

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. there is an open nhtsa investigation, pe05020. contact knows several other people with this same type of brake problem. the anti lock brakes work sometimes. contact has to press and release to have brake pressure. *ak

Dt: the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the consumer was involved in a collision due to abs brake failure. the consumer hit a brick wall. there was an open nhtsa investigation, pe05020. the consumer knew several other people with this same type of brake problem . this will cost him $900 dollars for repairs, and he did not have the money to pay that much for parts and repairs. therefore, he needed to be included in the investigation. the dealer said to either fix it or to pull the fuse out. this was the first time he had this problem, and he just got a recall notice for the parking brake today.*ak *jb

Abs activation at low speeds(5 - 10 mph) at low speeds and only at low speeds abs will randomly activate and cause inability to stop. brake pedal must be released and reapplied carefully to prevent hitting cars or other objects. no accident as of yet, but the problem matches exactly nhtsa action number pe05020. *nm

2001 chevy 1500hd abs electronic brake control module failure.

2001 chevrolet silverado developed parking brake failure which caused damage to components in the rear axle assembly.*mr the consumer did some research and found out that gm will be recalling certain trucks with standard transmissions with this problem but not automatic transmissions. *nm

I have a 2001 chevy z71 silverado ext cab 4x4 with the 5.3 v8 with 42000 miles. while slowing down to under 10 mph for railroad crossing then coasting over and went to apply brakes to stop for the stop light, pedal went to the floor and the brakes were not working causing me to rear end a large gravel dump truck. caused damage to my bumper, grill and wrinkled my hood. i have not had any past problems with my brakes and without out warning they failed. i have done some research and found tsb 03-05-25-007a sep 04 brakes - low speed abs activation describing my problem. i have read many forums and it appears this is happening to a lot of people. why hasn't gm issued a recall since this is definitely a safety issue. what happens next time when i can't stop when a child is in front of me! i have not driven the vehicle since and have not had it repaired until i get a response from gm since i feel i should not have to make this as a insurance claim. *jb

Consumer is requesting that a new engine be installed in the 2001 chevrolet silverado to rectify the oil consumption problem.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle burned 1 quart of oil within 1,000 miles. *jb

I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500hd pickup truck that i purchased used in june 2003 with approximately 36,000 miles at the time of purchase. until recently, the truck had proven to be very safe and reliable. the truck currently has 58,000 miles on it. on july 18, 2005, my wife loaded our five-month-old daughter into her car seat and then proceeded to get in to drive. upon starting the truck, she pressed on the brake to shift. she then shifted into drive only to have the truck drift forward despite her braking effort. at that time, she also noticed that she could not turn the steering wheel at all. after significant effort, she was able to stop the truck from its very low speed. we towed the truck to a local chevrolet dealer to have them diagnose the problem and problem and provide a repair cost estimate. the dealer diagnosed that the power steering pump (pump) failed. the power brakes are hydraulically assisted by the pump rather than using engine vacuum assist. the dealer stated that the input shaft to pump had sheared in half. the dealer required me to pay a core charge since the pump was so severely damaged that they would not be able to return it for a core themselves. the repair total cost $356. the pump is located deep within the engine compartment. there are no means to externally damage the pump suggesting a material or manufacturing defect within the pump. the purpose of this letter is to call attention to a problem that could have resulted in the severe injury or death of my wife and daughter had the problem occurred while traveling at higher speeds. this power steering pump problem, if systemic rather than isolated, could pose a serious safety risk to the owners of these trucks and other people on the roads. i ask that you investigate the severity of this problem and how many trucks it affects, taking further action if necessary. *jb

Dt: contact stated the tread separated from the rear driver side tire, almost causing loss of control of the vehicle. the driver side rear fender was damaged because of the tread separation. consumer was not aware of any indication that there was a problem with the tire. two months prior to the incident the tires were rotated. at that time, there were no problems with the tires. the tires have not been inspected by a certified firestone dealer. the vehicle was purchased new in 2001, the tires were the original ones on the vehicle.*ak on original tire had to be replaced because it developed a bubble in its sidewall. *nm

2001 chevy silverado activation of abs system for no reason, almost causing accident. *jb

Dt: consumer has a 2001 chevrolet silverado. consumer has concern over the abs brakes. when vehicle is coming to a stop the abs will cause the brake to pulsate. in order to stop consumer must let off brakes and apply again brakes. this deactivated abs, and allowed vehicle to stop. consumer had vehicle repaired once, cost was about $600. this repair was on the left front of vehicle and took place in march of 2004. consumer was going to take vehicle back to dealer. . consumer first started having this problem in february of 2004. the abs light did not come on . when vehicle was under warranty consumer had warranty work done on brakes, replaced pads and rotors due to the fact that there was uneven wear on the rotor. consumer heard of investigation or recall, after looking found investigation that sounds similar, pe05020 nhtsa action number. each time this has happened it has been during dry conditions. dealer in florida told him that there was a problem in the north with this happening due to corrosion. dealer was a1automotive authorized chevy dealer. *ak

Anti-lock brakes were engaging at low speeds on dry pavement, ie: slowing down, stopping. brakes failed at a low speed with a hard pedal. ran into a building air conditioning unit causing minor damage. gmc removed, cleaned and lubricated the front speed sensors for the anti-lock brakes.

Dt: right after purchase of the vehicle owner noticed there was no resistance in the parking brake. owner noticed this after parking the vehicle in a parking lot. then, the owner realized about a year ago that the vehicle can be operated with the parking brake engaged. there is recall 05042 for the same problem, but the recall is for manual transmission. *ak

Dt: caller had work done on abs system three years ago and currently problem recurred. when he applying the brakes while slowing down the brakes did not hold, and vehicle kept going. caller was taking vehicle to a local mechanic to get the work done this time. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak

The antilock braking system apparently is engaging at low speeds. when the system falsely engages it becomes extremely difficult to stop the vehicle. i have had numerous near misses in parking lots and the final straw was narrowly missing a pedestrian in a cross walk. i have pulled the fuse for the abs system (now my cruise control will not work, but better than the alternative). *nm

2001 chevy silverado z71 4x4 abs is being activated at low speed causing loss of braking

Abs brakes pulsated at low speeds increasing stopping distance. scary near misses and disabled abs due to high replacement cost.

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. there is an open nhtsa investigation, pe05020 for the anti lock brakes. the abs motor even with the vehicle turned off keeps on running. contact had to unplug it. *ak

I own a 2001 chevy silverado 4.8l pickup, purchased new in may 2001. for the past year, whenever i fill the fuel tank the gauge immediately goes to empty and the low fuel light comes on. the only way to accurately know how much gas is in the tank is to reset the trip odometer at each fill up. this apparently is a common problem on chevy pickups as i've talked to numerous chevy truck owners who have experienced the same problem. this occurs on several diufferent model year trucks. this is a known problem to chevy service departments, who suggest owners live with the problem until you need to replace the fuel pump, because the sending unit is inside the gas tank along with the pump. this repair is in the hundreds of dollars because it involves either dropping the gas tank or removing the bed to get to the affected parts. i believe that chevrolet should order a recall on this problem and repair it at no charge to owners. a non functioning gas gauge is an annoyance at the least, and dangerous at the worst if drivers were to run out of fuel on a crowded street or highway, or be stranded without fuel in extreme weather conditions. the fact that this is a known problem and has been for some time indicates gm is unwilling to correct the problem. i believe they should pay for the owners' repairs. thank you.

Abs activating on my 2001 chevy silverado p/u at slow speeds causing an inability to stop, and accident, and minor property damage.

2001 silverado abs brakes activate prematurely when i come to astop.this causes me to lose control of my brakes and increases my stopping distance.i have come very close to hitting cars in front of me.

2001 chevy silverado pick-up with only 20,000 miles experienced excessive rust and pitting on brake rotors and pads. all rotors and pads needed replaced. dealer acknowledged problem with these vehicles, but stated he couldn't do anything about it.

Dt: 2001 silverado. consumer was traveling at low speeds of 15mph or less, brakes wer applied, and abs system did not allow vehicle to stop. consumer believed that anti lock brake system engaged when it should not. consumer talked to chevyrolet, and chevrolet said that since it was at low speeds it was not a safety issue. problem started about a month ago.*ak

Dt: consumer stated the abs sensor went gone out twice on his vehicle. the first time the abs failed (41,219 miles) the vehicle struck another vehicle while pulling into a parking space. the second time the abs failed (60,675 miles) the consumer hit a small steel pole. during normal braking procedures, when the brakes are applied the vehicle pulsates and there is extended stopping distance. there were no warning lights or noises letting the consumer know there was a problem. the first time the mechanic replaced one front hub with the abs brake sensor. the second time both hubs and abs sensors were replaced. *jb

Brake system: abs activates at very low speeds (less than 10mph) regardless of road conditions. has caused me to come very close to other vehicles in parking lot.

Gas gauge has started to act up - bounces around, dumps down to empty and low fuel sensor light in dash comes on even though tank may be full. began doing this after 60,000 miles. did have it do this once before but did not repeat until recently so i never had it checked out. i have been to my mechanic (who's gmc truck is also doing the same thing) and was told this is a common problem.

Dt: consumer has a braking issue due to corrosion on hub bearings. consumer had dealer fix brakes in february. dealer turned the rotors and replaced the pads. consumer had the same thing done last week. truck had driven 2500 miles between brake jobs. consumer heard that there was a problem with chevrolet brakes. consumer had midas fix the problem according to what he found on internet. consumer said that vehicle was fixed. midas replaced the front wheel hubs, and this seemed to fix problem. midas did the repair last friday, july 15, 2005. consumer talked to manufacturer, and was not satisfied with the manufacturer's response. consumer said that the problem was originally at low speeds. the vehicle would not stop. it seemed like everything just locked. *ak *jb

Intermitent abs problem at low speed. almost drove into a parked car when pulling into a parking space. stepped on brake , pedal felt soft , abs light did not come on. by putting transmission in neutral i was able to stop before hitting parked vehicle. from what i have heard this is a common problem and transport canada has issued a recall on 1999 thru 2002 gm pickups to fix this safety problem . how many deaths will it take before the us takes action?

Make: chevrolet model: silverado type: truck year: 2001 nhtsa action number: pe05020

Abs comes on at low speed just before i stop the truck. sometimes after coming off the highway and mostly when the truck was just started after sitting overnight or during work and the first couple times i need to stop. i'm nervous about the abs and worried i can't stop safely if i have to.

Dt: in june 2005 the consumer's truck stalled. while driving at highway speeds the engine stalled with a total loss of power steering and brakes, no warning lights. the vehicle operated normally before this occurred. there are no other apparent problems with vehicle. it is regularly serviced. the problem seems to be getting progressively worse.*ak on 7/12/05 the dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. since then the vehicle has not stalled. *nm

Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the stated that his brake rotors were failing prematurely. the found on the nhtsa website that there are other complaints with the same type of problem. the current mileage is 49,000. the brake pads are not even worn down but the rotors are completely shot. the consumer is awaiting a phone call from the dealer's service manager. if someone were to not check there brakes this could be a very serious safety defect if gone without notice. *nm

Dt: contact states vehicle was taken to a service dealer becaus e abs brake system was not working. *ak

The antilock brakes activate at low speeds on my 2001 chevrolet silverado and i read an article in the newspaper that the nhtsa was looking into this. this has occurred many times and the worst was when i was travelling with my wife and daughter and came upon a stop light. i applied the brakes and was almost to a stop when the antilock brakes activated. luckily there wasn't a vehicle ahead of me as i couldn't stop as i should have and ended up part way into the intersection. i plan on contacting my mechanic to see what is required to get this repaired.

Dt: contact has no brakes between 0-10 mph. brakes do work at other speeds. the vehicle wa seen by a local dealer who wanted to charge for repairs. the caller saw a recall for canadian vehicles in regard to what may be this same problem. the problem was front wheel speed sensor corrosion. there has been no accident although there were three near misses. the first incident was a year ago.*ak *sb

2001 chevrolet silverado antilock brakes engaged while consumer was parking preventing the vehicle from stopping.*mr the very next day while the consumer was taking the vehicle to the dealer the abs engaged while the consumer was stopping for a red light. as a result the vehicle continued into the intersection. *nm

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the air bags did not deploy. the crash was a rollover and the bumper was bent in. contact thought that if the bumper got bent in the air bags were suppose to deploy. her husband was not wearing seat belt. they do know that speed was a factor in the accident. police report and photographs are available. *ak

The event being reported is the power steering stopped functioning while my 15 year old was driving. there were no signs or warnings of this failure. we were fortunate that the failure occurred in our neighborhood. the failure has been corrected by our local dealer's repair shop replacing the power steering pump.

Dt : about 6 months ago going slowyly brakes were applied hard but they wouldnt work, and vehicle went through the garage. dealer reported that the wheel speed sensors were corroded. the problem was repaired with a new wheel on the left side front. the right front was cleaned. the problem was returning. when approaching a stop sign the abs was heard, and resulted in extended stopping distance. this occurred in all conditions. the abs warning light did not come on.*ak

While sitting still or driving fuel gauge moves back and forth between full and empty, reguardless of amount of fuel in tank.fuel light comes on when it moves to empty. problem started at about 65,000 miles.

Dt: contact's vehicle was involved in accident while going 15-35 mph. the impact was focused on the middle left of the vehicle. upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. she had not taken vehicle to a service dealer yet. she tried to call, but she did not talk to anyone.*ak updated 11/16/2006 - the consumer explained that she may have been going anywhere from 15-35 mph. the brakes were not applied prior to the accident. *nm

Dt: the contact stated thata recall was issued in april of 2005 for the parking brake, only including manual transmission. however, consumer's vehicle has automatic transmission, and he has had problems with parking brake. he states that the parking brake would not hold, it would just roll. from the time he purchased the vehicle there was no pressure on parking brake pedal, and this was unlike any vehicle park brake he had seen. dealer told him that this was the way the new brakes were in vehicles. the parking brake was replaced, and worked well since then.*ak

Low speed brake failure - when slowing to a stop brakes release as in an anti-lock situation

My 2001 chevrolet silverado with approx 46,000 miles has the same intermittent slow speed abs activation problem as i have read other accounts of here. abs will activate at below 5 mph such as pulling into parking space garage etc thankfully i have never hit anything as yet but have had close calls have had to dealer and told that i needed two new sensors minimum maybe whole hub assembly but even if i repair that if the sensors go bad or get rust under them this could happen again with no warning light. there is no abs warning light activated for this failure and this is the saftey problerm !!! there has been a canadian recall for this why not in us ??? have deactivated abs for time being rather than worry if the truck will stop when i want it too.

When bringing my 2001 chev. silverado to a stop, the anti-lock brake system operates when i have almost come to a stop, even on dry pavement, but when it happens it doesn't allow me to stop the vehicle until abs finally stops operating. it is an intermittent problem, but seems to happen more and more. i know of at least one more person who had the identical problem with his 2000 silverado.

Dt: was driving down the road you approached a toll booth, tried to slow down and applied brake pressure. the pedal almost goes to the floor, felt the abs tried to equalize. the vehicle had to be stopped by emergency brake alone. has been having an infrequent "weird feeling" in brakes lately. has not been taken to dealer due to expense, had to make repair out of pocket. all 4 rotors were corrosive and prematurely aged despite the mileage. surface were delaminated and falling apart. the pads were however were okay. *nm

Dt: contact stated the abs sensor was corroded and had to be replaced. the front brakes were pitted and rusted on the inside of the rotors. service dealer informed consumer that all four rotors need to be replaced. dealer said the reason for this was because the brakes were not used enough.*ak the consumer believes the system is poorly designed. *nm

Dt: the abs system is locking up while driving. the vehicle feels pulling back and someone is tugging on the vehicle while driving. the vehicle starts with the problem about 65 mph. consumer has not tried to correct the problem yet. she is waiting on the dealership to call her back. this problem started about two months ago. this is the only transportation that the consumer has. the dashboard lights are on ,the abs light and the emergency light are on.*ak

Dt: consumer's abs motor will not shut off, causing the battery to run down. the warning light for the abs illuminated. the service dealer stated the entire abs motor needed to be replaced. the contact did pull the fuse to the abs system. *ak *tt consumer feels that since the abs is a required option then it should be covered under warranty instead of costing $1,000 to replace. consumer feels that since it's the braking system that it would be a safety issue and states that arizona is only worried about emissions.*sb

2001 chevrolet silverado experiencing problems with the anti-lock brake system.*mr the consumer stated the abs began to engage on dry pavement while slowing between speeds of 5 mph and stopping. at first it was occasional, but then the brakes began to engage consistently on dry pavement. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic where corrosion was discovered on the driver side front wheel speed sensor. the mechanic recommended removing, lubricating and replacing both front wheel speed sensors. the mechanic stated it was a common problem with the pickup's due to the design of the part and the conditions which the vehicle are driven; snow and highway salt. *jb

At slow speeds when stopping the abs engaged and the vehicle continued to go not stopping. a few times almost hit building, pole and a car (parking lot obstacles). vehicle was take to taylor chevrolet on 12/27/04 to be diagnosed. this resulted in replacing the left front hub assembly because sensor was defective and could not be cleaned or replaced. cost of repair $463.00 with only 35,506 miles on the vehicle.

The parking brake on my 2001 chevrolet silverado with an automatic transmission does not function or hold the truck from movement at all. chevrolet dealership will not rememdy this problem without a significate repair charge. this vehicle has only 40,000 miles and no other brake issues. gm just recently issued a recall on this exact brake system but limited it to only vehicles. the text from a news publication on this recall reads: "the 1500 series of the chevy silverado between 1999-2002 and gmc sierra pickups, the 2500 and 3500 series, between 2001-04, to repair the parking brake. the recall only affects trucks with manual transmissions, a total of 142,585 vehicles. friction can lead to parking brake failures, which could allow unattended vehicles to move, gm said. " i have a serious concern with my parking brake, and it seems gm does as well, but limits it to manual transmission vehicles. does this imply the parking brake on my automatic truck is not needed??

Dt: engine dies without warning while driving, and steering becomes difficult. it happens most of the time when slowing and turning. no error codes appear. took to the dealer, they have had it for 4 days, and can't duplicate the problem. changed fuel filter, but did not change problem.*ak

Dt: while pulling in to park, the abs activated and consumer crashed into the side of a building. the brake pedal eventually went to the floor but was making a clicking noise as if it were being activated. the road conditions were dry pavement with no debris or moisture. at slow speeds the brake pressure abs would come on lately. *nm consumer states that gm will pay for all the damages and believes instead of the gm dealer cleaning the sensors they should have replaced them with new ones and not some that will rust.

Brake rotors unatural wear. rotors deteriorating on edges leaving only 1 inch of pad surface to engage rotor, in the middle of the rotors on my truck increasing stopping distance. also excessive rust on anti-lock break system causing system failure warning light to engage. estimate of $2000.00 to repair.

Dt: problems began 10/04 when driving at low speeds, brakes would fail. dealer reported no problems. pulsating can be heard coming from brakes. contact has pulled the abs fuse to remedy problem. steering shaft: when making a left turn, slack is felt in the wheel, contact has the steering shaft twice. popping and grinding is heard when turning. *nm

Anti-lock braking system is activating more and more often on dry pavement. only activates when vehicle is almost stopped. this does seem to add to stopping distance.

I have a 2001 chevrolet z71 truck, and the parking brakes will not pass the texas safety inspection. the parking brake system should not fail during the lifetime of a vehicle, particularly since it has only 75000 miles.

When brakes pedal is depressed the antilock brakes engage at low speed just prior to stopping. this occured on dry pavement. problem is persistent and happened each time i stopped.

Dt: when the consumer applied the brakes, they pulsated and it was difficult to stop the vehicle.*jb *sb *nm

Consumer states: consumer let go of the brake pedal and pushed it again and abs system didn't work at all times. this may happen one time in a month.*ak

Mulitple failures of the anti lock braking system that takes controll of the braking away. it has caused numerous close calls including crashing through the garage door of my house.

Replaced both wheel hubs on front of 2001 silverado 2500 hd (at 39000 miles) due to anti lock brakes not working properly. i spent 900.00 on this repair because i was going on vacation and pulling a fifth wheel camper. the repair tech said this is not a common problem...i now wonder

The abs system of my 2001 chevy silverado has never worked properly. the system activates constantly, and the dealer was repeatedly unable to repair the problem. i urge to to issue a recall for this type of vehicle.

The anti lock braking system engages approximately 75% of the time as i come to a stop. this happens on dry pavement. i have an appointment with the dealership to have it corrected.

Dt consumer stated there is a grinding and vibration in the clutch of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer and they stated that it was normal for the clutch. *jb

Brake pedal will go to the floor if a bump/uneven spot in the road is encountered while braking. no mechanical corrections taken yet...should be a recall issue. pedal travel and braking can only be regained if i let off the pedal and reapply...and there's no more bumps. has randomly occured throughout ownership depending upon road conditions.

Dt: the brakes wouldn't stop the vehicle at slow speeds. the consuemr wants his name and problem added to the list of other complaints.*ak *sb *nm

Consumer states: when pulling out from stop light or stop sign the brakes kick in. only happens getting ready to stop. makes a chattering noise. the sensor is calling for the abs system when it doesn't need the abs system.*ak

I am having a problem with my 2001 chevy silverado, the brakes when i press down on them sound like there isn't any brakes their at all, making a grinding and growling sound. i have had it at three different chevy dealers and they say that their isn't anything wrong with them. i know that their isn't something wrong with the brakes because it only makes that sound when i use my brakes. i am almost afraid to drive the truck long distance because i don't really trust it. thanks.

Consumer states: something was wrong with the sensor in the gas tank. was told this by the dealer. the light came on indicating low fuel, and the gauge showed low fuel but actually there was a full tank of gas. *ak

Dt contact states in march, 2005, when brakes were applied it seemed as if the anti lock brake system was in. when the brakes were pushed, the vehicle did not stop right away, but did eventually stop. the contact took the vehicle to a service dealer, they stated that the vehicle computer was showing there was nothing wrong. the service mechanic suggested taking the vehicle to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. they informed the contact that rotors needed to be replaced due to rust, replaced left front wheel speed sensor, cleaned front and rear speed sensor ground. this did help the problem. the dealership stated that the rotors needed to be replaced. *nm

Accelerator sticking in the up position

Consumer states: the abs wheel sensor releases the brakes when coming to a stop. no for warning noise but does make a noise when it comes on. when holding the pedal down the brakes release.*ak

Vehicle has 48,400 miles, on it, and had to have the rotors and brakes changed. certified mechanics did the work. consumer was upset about the fact that the brakes did not last long. when the rotors were taken off they were just pieces of metal missing, and they all were rusty, especially on the inside where the anti lock brakes operated. *ak consumer said that the front rotor was too thin to be turned, the brake pad was not worn out and it was poor metal from the manufacturer. consumer talked to several other silverado vehicle owners and they either had the same problem or didn't know about the situation until after they got there vehicle checked out, and was informed of the same problem. consumer said that the dealership was aware of similar incidents such as this one because of other silverado owners.*sb

Dt: for no reason and at low speeds the anti lock brakes activate. happens most of the time when brake is applied. dealer says the sensors are dirty, had the sensors cleaned ,but problem is still there. had one sensor replaced at advice of gm dealer, and the problem is still there (left front). has talked to manufacturer, and is not satisfied with what they are doing. pulled fuse to deactivate anti-lock brakes.*ak

Contact states: abs on 2001 chevrolet, silverado pickup truck. abs kicked in at low speed. progressed to where consumer had no brakes at low speed. he had them repaired. *ak the left front hub and speed sensor was replaced. *jb

Dt: anti lock brake system causes extended stopping distance about 1 year ago. at speeds of 10-15 mph. problem recurred. vehicle was regularly serviced, and service records were available. *ak

Contact states: the anti-lock brake system with no indication failed to stop the vehicle. *ak

I have recently experienced the anti-lock brake problems that all of the gm trucks/suvs have been experiencing. when i would attempt to stop the anti-lock brake would activate on dry pavement and in good weather, causing me to roll forward past the point of where i intended to stop. this happened dozens of times before i was able to have it services by the dealer, at times making me roll into traffic at stop signs and almost rear end vehicles stopping in front of me. the dealer fixed the problem on the second attempt, the first time they attempted cleaning a sensor contact, before finally replacing the entire sensor unit. i had to pay out of pocket as it is a 2001 chevy silverado 1500 with 80,000 miles.

2001 silverado abs brakes kept applying at slow speeds while rolling to a stop. applying after hitting a bump prior to stop. while getting gas one day i went to change lanes in the gas pump area,while barely moving the abs pump started running and it took both feet and both hands holding onto the steering wheel to push down the brake pedal.the truck is 6000 mi. out of warantee so i disconected the abs fuse (mainly because i never had any faith in the abs system anyway)but this was the last straw.i am disapointed that a truck with such low milage would have such a poor braking system.i relate this to you as it sounds like the problem described on the news and thought it might be important.

Unwanted application of abs when stopping on dry pavement which causes greatly increased stopping distances.

Abs brake module failure on 2001 chevy silverado 4x4. need to replace abs module at $900. could lead to accident in inclement weather...summer right now.

I have a 2001 chevy silverado and my abs brakes are activateing at slow speeds when comeing to a compleat stop. i have 84000 miles on my truck and i've almost rear ended the person in front of me on numerous ocations. i just read an artical in the detroit news about this problem and i wanted to tell you my truck is also haveing the abs problem. i am hopeing for a recall on the abs sensors!

Clunk , squeak, or squawk when coming to a stop and starting up.*ak

Total failure of the abs braking unit. *ak

All 4 rotors had to be replaced on my 2001 silverado that had only 19,000 mi on it also all the brake shoes had to be replaced because the rotors had such rust build-up on them they ground off the shoes. this cost me over $400.00 to have repaired. the vehicle is well maintained and garage kept.

The brakes prematurely failed to respond appropriately when applied. consumer's vehicle almost rear ended other vehicles. consumer was going to have the brakes diagnosed by a chevrolet dealership, but until then the cause was unknown. chevrolet stated that this model year was not included in recall. *ak

Parking brake will not stay adjusted, leading pickup to only be held by the automatic transmission "park" pawl when stopped.*ak

Anti lock brakes failure at low speeds. changed wheel barrin with sencor in it, failed less than a year later. bad brake calliber i was driving the truck i applied the brake and the bolt holding the calliber to the frame broke resulting in the wheel locking up.

Dt: while driving exactly 10 mph the vehicle's brakes locked up. the consume has stopped driving the vehicle because he is afraid an accident will result. the dealer has not repaired the vehicle but indicated t needed to be cleaned. *nm

1) abs brake light coming on 2) light repeatedly comes on 3) currently not fixed. dealership claims no recalls for situation.

On my 2001 chevy silverado my antilock brakes activated as i was coming to a stop causing me to run into the back of a parked pick up truck with its tailgate down luckily only damage was smashed turn signal and headlight/turn signal bracket

2001 chevrolet 2500 tire tread separated while driving at 40 mph.*mr when the tread of the driver's side rear tire separated it damaged the rear fender and wheel well. *nm

Contact states: 2001, chevrolet silverado. having problems with the anti-lock brakes. when driving 40-50 mph everything seems fine, but once the car comes almost to a complete stop while traveling 5-10 mph the brake fail. happens in any road condition. the first time it happened the car was taken to the dealer, and they said it was the wheel assembly ,and fixed the brakes. currently, , it happened again, but the car has not been taken to the dealer yet. no warnings prior to or after the failure. *ak

Abs system on 2001 silverado 4x4 began coming on at low speeds with only gentle braking. caused stopping distances to be much greater, causing overshoot of stop signs. no accident was involved. had repaired at gm dealer, said abs sensors were corroded and had to replace ($600+ dollars). vehicle only has 40k miles on it.

The abs brakes come on when driving slow. i smashed other cars, ran stop signs, and been killed because of this brake failure. *ak

The wheel speed sensors, rust build up between the sensor, and the mount of the sensor. at low speeds the wheel speed sensor malfunctioned while driving at 10 mph, which caused the abs to disengage, causing the system to pulsate. *ak

During a routine inspection the inspector informed consumer about rusted rear brake rotors. consumer did not notice any problems with the vehicle. the rotors had been repaired. *ak

When the brakes were applied the vehicle's abs activated at about 5 mph, no matter the weather condition. when this occurred it was difficult to stop the truck because of the pulsation caused by the abs. now this problem happens everything the brakes are applied. this incident occurs because dirt or rust obscures the wheel sensors located behind each brake rotor. *nm

2001 silverado pickup i have had two near miss incidents. both involve my anti-lock breaks activating at low speed as i approach stop signs or red lights. all the sudden my breaks start pulsing and the truck will not stop. one time i had to veer onto the curb to avoid hitting the car in front of me. the last time my truck actually rolled in front of an oncoming semi truck. luckly the truck was able to swerve and miss me. i approached the dealership today in person (may 4, 2004) and they flat out denied that they had a problem. the refuesed to acknowledge a safety concern and told me "if you want us to look at it we can, but we will have to charge you".

Contact states: when driving at 10 mph when applying breaks they get hard. and abs kicks in.

Anti lock brake system corroded, and vehicle might not pass inspection. took vehicle to inspection station, who said this was the problem. had several incidents. sometimes vehicle didn't stop. brakes seemed to be defective. *ak consumer added that the anti-lock braking system activates while driving without depressing the brake pedal, thus causing heat build-up and increasing stopping distance. also increases anxiety as to whether or not the vehicle will stop in time. *tt *nm

Dt: the abs would activate between 2-4 mph. the technician indicated the problem was the result of rust build-up. *nm

Recalled anti lock brake sensor in canada ; had problem, and consumer paid $427.07 for replacing both front sensors. *ak

Abs brakes are not working on my truck. huge cost to fix them. currently i have pulled the fuse on the abs brakes. with only 60,000 miles i shouldn't have to spend over $1,000 to have brakes fixed. abs brakes kick in on totally dry roads at slow conditions and cause you to possibly hit someone.

Dt: abs system. the abs system activated when slowing down or turning. as a result the truck did not stop. the vehicle could not be driven. *nm

The consumer stated there was a failure of the automatic lighting system at night. reported at 2:05 am 4-20-02 to onstar and to the dealer in april. they tried to duplicate the problem, they said they couldn't replace the component because they couldn't duplicate the problem.

I have had serveral near misses while pulling a trailer with my 2001 silverado pickup. the truck stops fine with no load. but when trailering it seems to take a lot more pressure to stop the vehicle. i've had the pedal to the floor on several occasions because the hydralic pressure wasn't there. i pulled a 3,000 lb. gvw trailer, and a 10,000 lb gvw trailer with a 1500 chevrolet silverado extcab/long box. i have had the truck in shop and mentioned the problem said everything was fine.*ak

Received letter from gm regarding possible engine light coming on. when it did come on several times, went to dealer, and they replaced fuel pressure regulator on gm. a month later, at freeway speeds transmission failed and went to neutral, almost causing an accident with several trucks. limped home after several occurrences of same thing by stopping and totally restarting and moving on until another failure. (approx. 15 times) went to dealer and gm now replaced the injector pump assembly. brought the vehicle home, parked it for 5 days and then started it up the transmission wouldn't engage and then suddenly "clanked" into gear and then disengaged into neutral. stopped engine, restarted and then drove to dealer, who said gm wouldn't participate, saying it was now transmission problem and no longer warranted. the dealer installed a drain back kit in the transmission at my expense. the dealer had a bulletin from gm regarding this very problem. it is my contention that the engine (fuel pump regulator, injector pump assembly) problem put exsessive pressure upon the transmission and the computer kicked it into neutral causing the failure of the drain back, requiring a modification kit. i contacted gm, explained the situation and they flatly refused to participate in the repair.*ak

While driving accelerator pedal is hard to apply when passing or pulling from a stop, the pedal will stick. consumer has to use his foot to release the accelerator pedal. the gas needle fluctuates from empty to full continually.*ak consumer very concerned that the fuel gauge problem could be a fire hazard. *bf

I have a 2001 cheverolet silverado 2500 hd ext. cab. the sideview mirrors have a defective part in the breakaway mechanism that causes them to 'breakaway' completely. this just happened to my passenger side mirror and six months ago happened to the driver side. whatever piece they used inside the mirror is defective. i've never heard this happeining to any vehicle other that chevy trucks and suv's from 2000 to 2003. *ak

At slow speed, just before stopping, brake pedal goes half way to floor and i get a ratching sound and feeling in the pedal. this has been going on for a month or so and it seems to be getting harder to stop. i think it has something to do with the abs system. i had no problem stopping on vehicles before the abs was introduced. i think it is a safety hazard, rather than eliminates one.*ak

Parking brake failures

(1) on saturday march 5th, 2005 we were pulling my 2001 chevrolet exteneded cab 4x4 out of the mud. (2) the failure is that the anti-lock brakes locked up while pulling the truck out of the mud and it caused my truck to crash into the 2004 hummer suv that was pulling my chevrolet out of the mud. the brakes became totally disabled while pulling the truck. the pedal was so hard and did not move. i had both legs on the brake pedal and the brakes did not work. there is no way to disable the anti-lock brakes on this vehicle. we are very lucky that nobody got hurt and the only damages were to my truck. i am requesting some repair assistance and improvements be made to allow me to disable the anti-lock braking system when needed to prevent these types of accidents and injury. (3) to date the failure is not fixable and i have not replaced the damaged parts on my chevrolet truck. i will wait on a response for this complaint before proceeding with my repairs. i have previously submitted a report to the nhtsa for this exact same vehicle and have yet to hear anything concerning it! *ak

Was rolling the passenger side window down while backing up with trailer when i heard a noise and the window stopped mid-way. needed to purchase the entire power window assembly instead of purchasing a simple cable.*ak

Chevrolet silverado 2001, replaced timing chain at 55,000 miles. *bf the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle skidded and would not stop and when it occurred the vehicle made a noise. the consumer was told it was just the anti-lock brakes kicking in. the consumer also stated when the roads were wet and he applied the accelerator from a stop the back tire would spin out. *jb

The brakes did not function properly when applied, causing the vehicle to go into a rolling stop. manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak

My 2001 chrevrolet silverado truck has about 35,000 miles on it. i recently tried to actuate the emergency brake when parked. i discovered that the brake will not keep the vehicle from moving. it provides very little resistance when the engine is idleing and the transmission is in drive or reverse. i know of no damage done to the brakes that would cause this. this could result in the vehicle rolling downhill without a driver under certain circumstances. it could also result in injury to a person changing a tire or performing other maintenance which requires that the emergency brake be set.*ak

Front wheel spindles and hub rust causing activation of abs system when it should not activate at low speeds such as stop and go driving or slow braking in parking lots. this activation of the abs system causes increased stopping distance and unexpected lack of braking control. gm dealers in 12701 area are aware of this problem. *jb

While braking 5 mph abs made a grinding noise, then the pedal started to pulsate. this caused extended stopping distance, and consumer rear ended another vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. *ak

My 2001 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton ext cab pickup's parking brake is apparently worn out and will not hold vehicle at all. i have ask the local gm dealer to adjust the parking brake but they told me they are not adjustable (which now i found out was not true) but must be replaced. they told me the rear brakes and parking brakes need replacing much more often than the front brakes. my rear disc brake pads are still in good shape and do not need replacing but the parking brake has not been holding for over a year now. i have found there is an investigation on this exact problem nhtsa action number ea04011. i am interested in knowing the outcome and if somehow i can get repair/correction assistance from gm on this matter. thanks.*jb

Severe brake rotor rust, rotors repaired once, less then three weeks severe rust returned. very poor breaking performance under load. took back to dealer second time they refused to repair. repair order shows normal condition. truck only had 16000 miles now with 26000 miles still very poor braking. *jb

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the repair recall 04v129000 repairs concerning tailgate support cable. consumer stated that dealer replaced the parts with other defective parts. *ak

While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the rotors needed to be replaced. *jb the rotors corroded at very low mileage. there was front and rear brake pulsation. both front and rear brake rotors were replaced along with the front and rear brake pads. *sc *jb

When braking at any speed vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. dealership repaired the worn front/rear brakes. hwever, the same problems recurred. *ak

While driving at a low speed the brake pedal went completely to the floor. contacted the dealer. however the problem recurred. dealer stated the sensor hub assembly has to be replaced. *ak the dealer replaced both front wheel speed sensors and cleaned the hubs. *nm

While traveling at 55 mph consumer left the freeway and struck a large pile of dirt. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained head and back injuries. was taken to the emergency room. the vehicle was totaled.*ak *ak

I received a safety recall notice from general motors in april 2004 indicating the tailgate cables on a 2001 chevrolet silverado i purchased were defective and would be replace when new ones become available. both cables without warning in july 2004 while i was sitting on the tailgate. luckily, i was not injured. but the potential for injury exists. i did fall to the ground. the cables were replaced by gm free of charge with the same style. i have contacted gm recently (feb. 8 & 9, 2005) about the permanent replacement cables. they have informed me this vehicle is not part of the recall to replace the cables even though mine have failed before and i received a recall notice. *jb

Throttle pedal sticks at idle, when i push on the throttle truck jumps forward. this started about 55,000 miles and now have 63,000. the problem happens daily, but not all the time. *jb

When coming to a stop the abs light did not warn the consumer that the brakes were not operative. when the consumer took the vehicle to be inspected, it was determined that the abs module had failed. *jb

The vehicle's intermediate steering shaft failed and caused a clunking noise in the steering wheel. *nm *jb

Air bags failed to deploy in a 45 mph front end collision on my 2001 chevrolet silverado. *nm

The tailgate cables failed constantly. the tailgate straps broke and bent the hinges. both hinges were replaced and a new tailgate was installed. *bf the left rear tail gate broke. the tail gate fell on the bumper and bent both hinges on the right side scratching the tail gate. the plastic seal leaked. the cable was rusted. the right strap had too much slack and was not holding any weight on the tail gate. *sc *jb

The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably without warning,the driver was able to pull over. the driver noticed that the right side tire sidewall exploded. the driver was able to change the tire. the driver drove to the dealer for inspection. firestone steeltex at 245/75r16 #dot yn11bab. please provide additional information. *nm

While loading items onto the vehicle the tailgate strap cables broke without warning. as a owner fell on the ground and suffered from back and knee injuries. please provide additional information. *nm

The rear hatchback window will not close tightly. this would allow water to leak into the rear window of the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While braking at 30 mph vehicle lost power steering. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

A clunking noise is heard in the steering column. *tc the dealer indicated that the problem was the intermediate steering shaft and that it wasn't a safety concern. the consumer believes that it is a safety concern because between 21,300 and 23,200 miles the noise had become progressively louder. *nm

While driving check engine and the battery light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. then, vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but a mile down the highway, vehicle stalled for the second time. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

When driving at any speed consumer heard a popping noise coming from the driveline. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While driving at 25 mph consumer noticed the abs motor was continuously running, and the brake pedal was getting hard while applying the brakes. this caused extended stopping distance. mechanic drove the vehicle to the repair shop. also informed mechanic determined that the abs control module, and both front wheel hubs needed to replaced. dealer was notified.*ak the consumer stated that the left front wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. the consumer stated that he almost had 2 accidents because abs brakes failed and will not stop the vehicle. front wheel hub assembly was replaced by k r auto repair. new abs control unit installed.

Consumer purchased a brand new chevrolet siverado. after about 1500 miles vehicle developed a popping noise in the transfer case. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was informed that vehicle had a history of this problem ranging from the 1998 to 2004 models. however, this vehicle was out of warranty, and dealer and manufacturer were not willing to assist consumer with this defect. *ak

I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado 4 wheel drive. it currently has 34,000 miles on it. the abs was activating nearly every time the vehicle came to a stop. this would occur at speeds less than 5-10 mph on dry pavement under normal driving and braking conditions. i have had several close calls with rear ending another motorist due to the increased stopping distance when the abs activates. i just had both front hub assemblies replaced at a cost of $800. in my opinion, a vehicle with only 34,000 miles should not have had this type of necessary repair. gm has had similar problems with their abs on early to mid 1990's model trucks. i believe this is a manufacture defect and needs to be addressed by gm and the supplier of their abs parts. i know of 3 other light trucks in my area that have had the exact same problem. *jb

Universal joint broke. it was taken for repair since it was under warranty. three weeks later the transfer case broke, and transmission went out preventing the vehicle from moving. gmc sent an appraiser to check vehicle.*ak

While applying the brake pedal brakes failed. the brake pedal went to the floor. also, accelerator pedal stuck. *ak

I have just recently purchased a 2001 silverado and my gas hand will go to empty and my low fuel light will come on but i will have a full tank of gas...if you shake the truck or stomp om the gas pedal it will go back to full and light will go off...a friend of mine has a 2002 silverado and my aunt has a blazer and they all do the same thing. *jb

While driving 15 mph, vehicle suddenly lost power steering. vehicle was not able to be controlled. had the vehicle towed. at the dealership, the mechanic repaired/replaced the power steering pump. *ak

Consumer's, vehicle was rear ended while driving 50 mph. the vehicle was force into a spin and then, it hit a concrete road divider. upon impact, neither frontal air bags deployed. driver sustained injuries, and had to be transported to a local hospital. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak the consumer stated that the seat belt did not keep her from hitting her chest on the steering wheel. after the front and the back of the vehicle hit the concrete divider the air bags did not deploy. *tc

While driving 30 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced, and replaced it four times. however, the problem recurred. *ak

The parking brake was defective. when parking the brake went all the way to the floor. when placing truck in gear with the parking brake on it will drive. dealer stated that warranty expired. dealer wanted to change the rotors and parts, but consumer would be charged for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the brake did not work from purchase. the consumer by another dealer that the brake was a poor design and would fail if driven 100 feet with the brake set. *tc

Total failure of the parking/emergency brakes

The rear brake rotors were pitted and throwing the brakes shoes off. the rotors and shoes were replaced. the dealership indicated that this is becoming a common problem with these vehicles. *jb

2001 chevy silverado full size pickup truck with long bed. tailgate latches failed in sept 2004. cargo shifted against tailgate and tailgate opened allowing partial cargo to fall out on highway 60 south in pa, south of the pa turnpike. no prior warning or other type of failure. no damage to vehicle or cargo but could have been very dangerous if high traffic. several failures since while just driving with on cargo. 25000 miles on the truck and only 3 ys old.*jb

I was seeing a low coolant warning light that was intermittent. i added distilled water to the coolant system several time in the amount for a total of about a half gallon. i searched for a leak in the coolant hoses but could not find a leak. i checked the dip stick to see if the oil was cloudy or had bubbles but did not see any. (i use mobil 1 synthetic oil). after about a week the coolant warning light came on at a higher frequency so i took the truck to the dealer. they diagnosed the problem as head gasket leaks and possible water pump gasket leaks. the bill for the repair was $1200. i was later told the head bolts lost torque and "stretched". the heads had never been removed and the truck had never required any repairs except for the broken tail gate cables which caused me to fall off the back trying to load my kayak on top. i do not believe a truck with 72000 miles should have to have the head bolts replaced. gm was of no help because they knew i had insurance to cover 80% of the repair they did extend the warranty up to 100,000 miles on the head bolts and for the clatter in the valves that they said is normal. next truck will be toyota. *ak

Firestone tire failure, tread lost on left and right rear tires, have to be replaced. *bf damage was caused on the left side of the vehicle. *tc

Anti-lock brakes activating while traveling at low speeds. *bf while attempting to get gas the vehicle would not stop. as a result the consumer struck another vehicle parked at the pump refueling. *tc

Theconsumer noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that the problem was a crack in the transfer case and it was not covered under a recall. *jb *sc

I have a 2001 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pick-up, which to my dismay needed rear brake replacement with less than 50,000 miles (90% highway miles). i was told by the service manager of the local gm dealer (hutchins chevrolet, soldotna, ak.) that this is a common problem with these vehicles due to a design flaw. had i not been concerned over a developing squeezing noise and taken my truck in for inspection, the potential for brake failure would have been immanent. instead of addressing the problem as a viable safety concern, they decided that a simple front mount mud- guard "may help" pro-long wear. this is simply unacceptable...this is (was) a 34,000 dollar truck with a serious design flaw that the manufacturer should be held accountable for not the consumer...brake replacement cost me $ 566.00 that i should not have been forced to take out of pocket due to their flaw. *ak

Drivers side window crapped out. window doesn't go down, cable broken at motor drive. the truck is a 2001 chevy silverado, it's only 3, well technically 4 years old. the part to replace it from the dealership is well over rated in price. you have to purchase the whole component. just the cable can not be purchased. it's my understanding that this is a regular occurrence with these window regulators. *jb

While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the rotors and pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak the consumer was also told that the brakes didn't have to be changed right away. another service dealer suggested that the rotors were made cheap. *sc

Abs system intermittently engages at low speed (@5mph). while pulling into a parking space, the abs engaged and i almost hit the car in the next slot. also, while parking in front a a restaraunt, the abs engaged and i almost drove into the lobby. i've had the speed sensors replaced at about 60k milesand today (73k miles)the hubs are being replaced. *ak

Ignition system failure. *bf the consumer experienced several failures of the ignition system in which the vehicle had to be towed on several occasion. the problem was determined to be an air conditioning hose which was routed directly over the distributor. the gm engineering felt that condensation from the hose falling onto the distributor was causing the repeated problems. in order to correct the problem the hose was wrapped in foam, however in march 2004 the vehicle felt as if it was misfiring. the dealer determined the distributor was corroded. the distributor was replaced several more times due to corrosion. the dealer replaced the coil wire. *jb

When starting up the vehicle power steering and power brakes do not activate. the consumer started vehicle 10 minutes later and nothing happened. twenty minutes later, consumer started vehicle and this time everything worked. this problem occurred intermittantly. *ak *nm

The rear passenger side caliper was sticking using only one side of the brake pad. as a result a grinding noise was produced. please provide additional information. *jb

On going problem with the over ride sensor for the head lights causing them to go off prematurely while driving at night. the dealer was contacted. *jb the consumer was attempting to turn on the dome lights when the headlights and the instrument panel lights went off. *sc *tc

Upon placing the key into the ignition key would not turn. consumer tried the spare key and it would not work. consumer had to disable the air bags in order to start the vehicle.*ak

While driving strap to the tailgate sheared off. consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked the tailgate, cables, and tools were removed from the vehicle. driver took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that the tailgate and cables will not be replaced due to a manufacturing decision. *ak

Low fuel gauge comes on all the time, at first it would show full then empty, now its starting to stop at 3/4 of a tank when it is full of gas, i called the dealer here in cali and they have never heard of it, it should be a recall, sounds like alot of people are having this problem. *ak

Emergency brake on, vehicle gear in park, vehicle began to roll down hill. * bf council for consumer stated that injuries were sustained as a result of the failed brake. consumer placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle leaving two minor children inside. the consumer noticed that the vehicle was rolling and attempted to catch the vehicle. the consumer fell and the vehicle rolled over her body. the consumer sustain severe bodily injuries. the vehicle struck a tree causing injuries and damages. *tc

Faulty rotors on 2001 chevro silverado. i have 50,000 miles on my truck no towing or plowing. just every day use. it appears that the rotors are severly pitted. i had to replace the brake pads at 38,000 miles originally. i've never had a vehicle wear out pads this early. i've seen other complaints on the internet about this problem but no recall notice? i've had vehicles with 100,000 miles on it with the rotors looking like new. the seem's to be a problem with the material used in these rotors. could you let me know if there is a recall. *ak

While loading equipmenttailgate dropped unexpectedly. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that tailgate cables broke, and needed to be replaced. *ak

While braking at low speeds brake pedal would be hard when depressed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

The antilock brakes failed to allow vehicle to stop. abs engaged itself on dry pavement at low speed. after trying to repeat the problem, i found it occured intermittently; and if it did it was while braking at 7 mph. the only way to stop the vehicle in abs "mode" is firmly press pedal to floor and allow 3 times the stopping distance. i have since removed the abs fuse and the truck stops normally. *ak

Consumer received a notification enclosure number 04039. this was an improvement campaign for replacement of fuel injections. no parts were available. service manager reggie garret. *ak the fuel injector lines were rusted out spewing diesel everywhere. *sc

Daytime running lamps failed to light after bulb replacement, dealer states that the sockets are oveheated and requires a wiring harness, new sockets and lower wattage bulbs, cost estimate $180.00. *ak

While driving vehicle stalled. this occurred because the motor came apartment. the crank shaft and piston broke and spun the bearings. the damaged parts were repaired, but the failure recurred twice. prior to stalling there was an ongoing noise in the engine that sounded like rods knocking. dealership indicated that this was a common piston slap noise for this size engine. *ak

No specific events leading up to failure. 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 ext cab pickup. abs kicks on everytime you try to stop. it occurs at low speeds on dry pavement (ex. kicks in when pulling into parking space and it effects stopping time & distance and feels like i'm not going to stop in time before hitting the vehicle in front of me). the feeling of not being able to stop in time is a very uncomfortable feeling!! i have not had this repaired yet, but i really believe that the manufacturer should be responsible for this fix. i need to get this fixed soon, before somebody does get hurt or damage does occur.*ak

The fuel sensor stops working. it looks as if we still have plenty of fuel when in fact the vehicle is out of gas. while we have caught it in time the fuel sensor has broken and been replaced twice in the last seven months and is broken again. serious consequences could result if we were to run out of gas in heavy traffic on a freeway.*ak

The consumer noticed while inspecting the vehicle all four tire had stress marks located on the exterior of the sidewall wheel. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer for an appointment and inspection. goodyear wrangler at p245/70r16 please fill in additional information on the #dot. *jb

2001 chevrolet silverado has broken tailgate straps and i was informed by gm to call my local dealer immediately and have them replaced. kool chevorlet of grand rapids would not honor this, and told me i would have to purchase them. when i asked what happens if it false off they said it was gmc problem .saftey is obviously not a concern here.i called to make a appointment like my gm documentstated and they stated that i would have to purchase the straps and stated they would still have to be replaced because they were defective.*ak

The vehicle's transfer case failed. upon further inspection the dealer located a hole in the aluminum case. *nm the hole allowed fluid to be discharged which meant the transfer case could not be rebuilt. *jb

Problems with steeltex radial tire equipment on 2001 silverado truck. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. the vehicle was in motion when the vehicle started bucking and fish tailing due to tread separation. the tire did not go flat. *sc the consumer was denied reimbursement because the manufacturer stated they found evidence of deformation and rim flange grooving, they also stated the tire had been operated for an unknown period of time while being in an over-deflated state.*jb

Intermittently while driving under 15 mph, the consumer applied the brakes and they failed. the dealership inspected the vehicle and the technician replaced the abs module sensor at the consumer's expense of $294.14. *ak *sc *jb

While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. vehicle failed to stop completely and continued to accelerate. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the rear rotors needed to be replaced. *ak

While loading the vehicle tailgate dropped open and proceeded to fall off. fortunate nobody was hurt. the dealership was notified. *ak

While driving, the tire blew out and caused damage to the left side mirror and left front bumper. the consumer replaced all tires. *ak the consumer stated the left tired tread separated. *jb

The consumer stated the engine failed while driving through an intersection. as a result, the steering failed as well. please provide additional information. *jb

Consumer heard a popping sound from the front of the vehicle when turning either left or right. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak

I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. recently the abs control module (ecbm) failed, causing my abs motor to run continuously (even with the key removed from the car). upon investigation, this is a very common problem with this model truck. the dealer quoted my around $1100.00 to repair this. given the fact that this is such a common problem, i would like to see gm recall this part. as this affects the car's abs system, it is a serious safety issue i have no choice but to have the truck repaired, potentially with the same defective part.*ak

The cable to the tailgate broke while loading. dealer was notified. dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak

Consumer was driving at approximately 55 mph and had to apply the brakes. heard noises coming from rear of vehicle when this happened. the rear brakes locked up. took vehicle to an independent mechanic for repairs and was informed the rotors on the rear brakes failed to release and caused the brake pads to wear out. the dealership refused to repair. *ak the brake pads stuck on the clips and would not release from the rotors. *tc

2001 chevy truck strap holding tailgate failed in center of cable throwing me to ground. *jb

While driving the vehicle it failed to shift gears. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cable assembly needed to be replaced, and replaced it. *ak consumer still having trouble with transmission. *tc

After the vehicle reached the 30,000 mile mark vehicle experienced a soft spongy feel on the abs brakes. dealer stated that this experience was normal. consumer disagreed. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. getting the vehicle to stop was difficult. *ak the braking was especially poor when carrying a heavy load in the truck. the dealer checked the brakes and indicated that nothing was wrong with the truck. *nm

Abs sensor corrosion causing abs to activate at five miles per hour leading to brake pedal traveling to floor and loss of braking ability. *ak

Parking brake pedal broke off while setting parking brake.*ak

Problems with vehicle's abs system.*mr while attempting to stop the vehicle the abs system activated. the consumer had to press the bake pedal very hard to get the vehicle t stop. this was not the first time this problem occurred. *nm

While driving 60 mph left rear tire experienced tread separation. firestone, original equipment, tire size lt 245/75r16, dot# vn11b1cs300. vehicle sustained quarter panel damage from the tread flapping against that area. dealer and the manufacturer were both notified. *ak

No crash. low coolant light illuminated. added coolant a couple of time and light would reappear after a week or so of driving. dealer examined truck and found head gaskets leaking from loose head bolts and apparently factory defect. cost of $1100 to repair. mileage at 65,000. first repair.*ak

(1)high vibration felt especially at slower speeds. steering pulling firmly to the right.(2)tread very bumpy aroung all four tires. thumping on tread ,causes hollow sound in various places around circumference of tires. (3) due to the history of firestone tires and reported failures of these tires, i had them replaced before catastrophic failure occurred.*ak

Consumer complained that two more front speed sensors had to be replaced after reporting this issue to hot line back in february, 2004 about a brake problem. dealer was notified. *ak

The consumer had the same problem as nhtsa campaign # 04v045000 certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore. the dealership informed the consumer that the recall did not apply to his vehicle. *jb the vehicle was just 3831 miles out of warranty, but the consumer noticed leaking during the warranty period. (brake resevior) *sc *jb

While driving at low speed and consumer applied the brakes they failed. vehicle took longer to stop. dealership inspected vehicle several times, and technician indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by manufacturer. *ak

Beginning spring 2004, the fuel gauge in our 2001 chevy pick-up began suddenly dropping to empty reading/low fuel indicator lights despite having a full tank of fuel. it is intermittent, dropping to empty then jumping back up to correct reading. i have taken it to a dealer for diagnosis and hopeful repair and was told the fuel tank sending unit is to blame. they also tested the wiring between the sending unit and fuel gauge and the gauge itself. it is scheduled for replacement (sending unit), but as i thought about this, it seemed an odd thing to have break in such a young vehicle (41k miles). i began researching recall information online, but have found it for only the jeep wrangler and nissan xterra. this is a pricey repair to be so common but not acknowledged as a manufacturer's defect. *la

While driving consumer was towing a trailerthe driver's side rear tire treads separated from the trailer. consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and collided into a concrete barrier. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. passenger sustained head injuries, and was transported to a hospital by an ambulance. vehicle and trailer were totaled. *ak *nm

Weld on factory rim broke lost control of truck.*ak

While starting up the vehicle a loud taping noise was heard from the front. when driving the noise got louder while accelerating . consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved. *ak

While driving between 5 to 10 mph consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went down to the floor. abs brakes locked up, and the vehicle slid before coming to a stop. vehicle was taken to the dealership. however, the problem recurred.

The gas pedal sticks, you have to tap on it a couple of times to get the truck to move. then if you are not careful, the vehicle moves forward real fast.*ak

While driving 70 mph rear passenger tire tread separated. as a result, consumer lost slight control of the vehicle. no impact reported. *ak

While driving at any speed abs brakes system is under the impression the one of the wheels is locked up. when this occurs the abs system will release the wheels due to corrosion. this problem occurred numerous times before the consumer became concerned about it. dealer examined the vehicle, and cleaned the sensor disc on the braking system.*ak when the brakes were applied the vehicle began to slow down normally until the speed was around 5-10 mph. when the speed was low the abs would activate. the vehicle would slow down but not stop. *nm

The fuel gauge in my 2001 chevy pickup does not work correctly. i can fill it up completely with gas and my gas gauge reads empty. so i never know whether or not i have any gas! this should not be an issue on a late model truck!. *jb

Parking brake failure. *ak

In july 2001, we purchased a 2001 chevrolet silverado (oklahoma package) from lawrence marshall chevrolet. in may 2002, at approximately 20,000 miles, the air conditioner compressor shorted out the distributor cap which stopped the engine from turning over. lawrence marshall fixed it under factory warranty at that time and considered it completely fixed. in may 2003, at approximately 40,000 miles, the same condition was fixed by lawrence marshall and because they considered it a factory defect, they fixed it for nothing. now the same thing has happened at 60,000 miles on the same vehicle. when you turn on the air conditioner, the engine dies, but only when the air conditioner is run for a while. this vehicle is driven by my son, and i don't want him to get stranded in the middle of no where with the truck not starting. the first time this happened, it had gotten so bad that the salesman from lawrence marshall had to have the truck towed from in front of new sales to the service department at his establishment. the second time it happened, we had to have it towed from a friends house to the dealership. now it has started happening again. please do something to rectify the situation.*ak

While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. this caused consumer's vehicle to collide with another vehicle. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that speed control sensor needed to be replaced and he replaced it, however the problem recurred. *ak the dealer has replaced the rotors due to rust, the pads, brake bleeder screws due to rust, the right front wheel speed sensor and the left front wheel speed sensor. *nm

When warming up the engine in the mornings a loud knocking noise was heard. *ak

While the vehicle was parked the emergency brake failed. this caused the vehicle to roll down the hill and ran over the driver. driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak

I have a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the abs brakes sensors failed almost causing me to rearend a vehicle. there is a service bulletin to gm dealers on cleaning or replacing the sensors. my truck only has 38,000 miles and the dealer wants $140 to repair what i think is a defect in design or location of the sensor.*ak

Gas gauge has started to act up - bounces around, dumps down to empty and low fuel sensor light in dash comes on even though tank may be full. began doing this after 60,000 miles. did have it do this once before but did not repeat until recently so i never had it checked out. i have been to my mechanic (who's gmc truck is also doing the same thing) and was told this is a common problem. dealer tells me $600.00 to repair but i feel this may be a recall issue after getting on line and reading numerous complaints from other 1999 - 2001 silverado owners. i also have (2) chevy vans that are company vehicles where i work that are experiencing the same problem - (1) began at 60,000 also.*ak

While loading the vehicle both cables of the tailgate broke at the same time. consumer fell off and broke his ankle. dealer notified. *ak *nm

During a routine inspection, the consumer was informed that their emergency brake have failed the test. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *la

While driving consumer stated that the front end was causing the steering to pull to the right. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

We purchased our 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 new. right around the 15,000 mile mark we noticed a slight tapping in the engine. this seemed to only occur on start up and mostly in the morning when cold. it would tap for several seconds and then dissipate. initially we thought it was a lifter, but we have since come to find out it is not. the overall diagnosis is gm piston slap. this occurs when the pistons are ill fitted to the cylinder walls, and hence you get the noise. we were told it was nothing to be concerned about. gm knows of the problem (well they don't call it a problem), but refuse to do anything about it. they say they have tested these engines thoroughly and the piston slap causes no long term engine problems. the noise not only began to get louder, but also became non stop. it did not go away, and now we have to listen to it all the time. after repeated trips to the dealership for recording of this problem, we still have no resolution. and they have now put us off long enough that the factory warranty has expired. i must say that gm knows how to give you the run around. there is even a website dedicated to this such problem. http://www.pistonslap.com go visit, it is some interesting reading. non the less,gm will do nothing about the problem, so we are stuck with a vehicle that embarrasses us each time we drive it. what a shame, because i really do otherwise like my truck. *ak

While in reverse the vehicle accelerated backwards and the steering locked up. the consumer managed to decelerate the vehicle. the dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm

While driving at high speeds vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to dealer for inspection. however, mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak

While driving tailgate opened without warning. dealership repaired the problem. *ak consumer suffered a bruise and swelling in his right hand which occurred before the latches failed completely. *la

While turning a corner at 10 mph consumer lost the ability to steer and brake. consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. *ak

Gas pedal does not move after applying pressure to pedal. when pedal moves it causes a surge of vehicle. *ak

While driving and pulling into a parking space or stopping brakes disengaged. one occurrence resulted in a rear collision. took vehicle to the dealer. they informed consumer that brake sensor failed. *ak *la

Firestone steeltex r4s,size lt245/75r16, dot vn11b103600. a bubble developed in the middle of the tires, causing shimmying and vibration when driving at 40 mph. *ak firestone suggested that the problem was due to road hazard. *sc

When going to stop at any time, the abs brakes will kick on and almost cause me to crash. if i do not hurry up and slam on the brakes, i would not stop at all and i would rear end the person in front of me. i would like to see something done about this, i have a two year old that rides with me in the truck and i hope nothing happens to her or i will slap a lawsuit on chevrolet.*mr

A complaint odi#10000512 on windshield wipers on a 2001 silverado. had the same thing happen to me but i live in texas, there was no snow, and i was just turning them on to clean the windshield, yet the right wiper failed

I was driving east on f.m. 356 at about noon. i was travelling about 50 mph. a car turned in front of me and i attempted to pass the car. i was unable to due to oncoming traffic, so i quickly returned to my lane. one of my tires went off onto the unpaved shoulder and i went down a small embankment. it was muddy so i could not stop. i hit a large pine tree head on and stopped. both of us were wearing our seatbelts. my airbag failed to deploy causing my head and torso to strike the steering wheel. i suffered 6th nerve paulsey and an anuerism developed on my aorta. the aorta had to be surgically repaired. my granddaughter's airbag had been turned off due to her small size. she suffered a broken leg and a slight concussion. the truck was totalled. *ak

Brakes-would not stop truck from the day i took delivery. airconditioner developed a terrible oder after runing about half hour.

2001 chevrolete silverado, abs brake failures intermittent abs slow speed failures, brake pedal goes to floor, no warning ligths come on before or after, no noise, vibration ,nothing to warn brakes are going to fail. vehicle as been to dealer 11 times for repairs, they do all the usual inspections,read the computer,drive vechicle.except for one ,they have never ckecked the maze of wires ,connections,and other componets that the abs runs through,or is useing. the gm. shop manual gives step by step instrutions, how to check vechicle for intermittent abs failures. i have to drive vechicle with abs deactiveated, using hydraulic brakes which are excellent, i have not had any brake failures driving vechicle

Front tire prematurely worn on one side dealer replaced rack &pinion ,steering gear that was leaking dealer set toe refused to do full alignment.rotated tires.at18,100 front tire again worn on one side different dealer installed another remanufactured rack & pinion,steering gear an did a full alignment . vehicle then had slight vibration transmitted through steering wheel when taken back next day dealer said tires needed replaiced .

After driving the truck about an hour, the air conditioner quits putting out cold air. the blower still works but the cab gets warmer and warmer.

When driving on highway, windshield pops and crackles. sounds as if the windshield is not sealed correctly. *la

Abs module continues to run after ignition turned off. had to pull abs 60 amp fuse to stop module from running. *nm

When loading the truck tailgate straps broke. as a result, consumer fell to the ground, and sustained neck and back injuries. *ak

The consumer was told gm would have new pistons in 02/2002 to replace the defective piston slap in the engine. in 10/2002, he was informed the pistons were normal. *ph *jb

While driving, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak gm stated that the fault was on the engineering and could not be fixed permanently. gm offered an extended warranty for a period of time. *sc *jb

Husband noticed that 2001 chevy silverado equipped with firestone wilderness at p265/75r16 tires was pulling to the right...upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed tread separation on right side front tire. brought vehicle to firestone, they refused to inspect tire and they refused to replace tires. although tire is defective they are not concerned with my particular tire since it was not on a ford vehicle and not part of the tire recall a few years back. tire that is falling apart was replaced with a full sized spare tire until new tires can be purchased.*ak

Tailgate support cables rusted through completely. a recall was issued, however this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to vin. *ak

When stopping and the vehicle's speed reaches 5 mph, the abs engages. when this occurs controlling the vehicle is difficult,when going straight and the vehicle is uncontrollable when turning. the dealership feels that the abs sensor which controls the abs at 5 mph may be corroded and needs to be cleaned.*mr the abs sensor has been cleaned and the problem ceased. the consume was told that this is a cold climate problem. there are technical service bulletins issued but there are no recalls at this time. *nm

I was standing on the tailgate and unloading a box from the bed of my truck when both cables holding the tailgate snapped. *la

On 3 separate occasions when consumer put the keys into ignition and turned the dashboard lights illuminated, but the engine failed to engage. dealership indicated that this was due to the security system not recognizing the key.*ak

Left hand tailgate strap broke while tailgate was in a lowered position and i was sitting on tailagte. strap did not separate into two pieces, but a noticeable "fold" now exists in strap and at this location it feels like the strap has broken. upon strap failure, left hand lower tailgate attach point bent due to load being placed upon this structure.*ak

While driving tailgate cables snapped. this caused the tailgate to come, crashing down. consumer was able to keep control of vehicle. also when starting the vehicle there was a severe engine knock. *ak

I recently came to a stop sign and could not stop the truck. as i crossed the intersection i thought i was going to die! fortunatly, the driver from the other vehicle was alert and avoided what could have been a serious situation. the abs started to pulse under dry conditions when the truck slowed down to less than 5mph, but continued to roll for another 20-30 feet before it came to a stop. abs should be a safety feature - not an unreliable device that can get someone killed. my truck is over 36,000 miles so it is no longer under warranty. i am told that it will cost somewhere between $500 -$1000 to fix, but there was no guarantee that this would not happen again. at this time i have pulled the abs 60a fuse and i feel much safer without the gm abs system. this is a serious gm problem and i can't believe that there isn't a fix, recall, or consumer notification. i won't believe this is the first time this has happen, since the service managers are familiar with this problem. after pulling the abs fuse, i don't like the abs and brake indicators lite up on my instrument panel. i would like to disable the abs, so that the lights no longer light up on my panel. can someone please send me instructions on how to disable the abs properly.*ak

My 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 tailgate cables snapped while loading cargo last night. i see that this is a common occurrence- is there a recall yet for this dangerous defect? *jb

The tailgate support broke on our 2001 z71 chevrolet silverado,two days later the second one broke . this vehicle is driven and used by my wife, there is no excessive loading or pressure on the tail gate while open. both cables are rusted thru and fractured in the same manner. the vehicle is never operated with the tail gate open.*ak

Consumer complains about the abs brake system. there is a problem with the bearings of the brake system. there is no braking power. sometimes the pedal goes all the way to the floor before it catches and slows the vehicle down. this occurs intermittently. *ak

The rear rotors were pitting and needed to be replaced. this condition did not cause any problems while driving. the rotors should not have to be replaced so soon. *ak noise was heard in the rear. the rotors were composite rotors, layered metal instead of cast and were not to be turned or faced. the rotors were rusted out, the parking brake did not hold the vehicle on an incline (service bulletin# 10000172) *sc *jb

While driving 50 mph a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. consumer was able to maintain control of the truck and pull over. consumer noticed that tailgate cable snapped in half. consumer was able to pick up the cables and place them in the back of the vehicle. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer this vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak

Tailgate straps broke. as a result, driver was knocked to the ground, and sustained back and leg injuries. *ak

Tire blow out and other tire separated on firesotne steetex r4s lt245r75rx16 that is two on same vehicle. *ak

Driver side electric window making excessive noise , like the glass is being scratched by something in the door, or the roller assembly needs greased. *jb

I have had an engine knock on my vehicle since right after purchase.dealer says it is normal, but refuses to guaratee resale value, etc. this is widespread-why no recall or at least a guarantee of trade in value?*ak

While driving at 50 mph consumer pressed the gas pedal, but vehicle would not accelerate. consumer could hear a whistling sound coming from the engine. dealer examined the vehicle, and informed the consumer that a new transmission was needed. on another occasion vehicle would not go into 2nd gear or reverse. another transmission was replaced. on yet another occasion the solenoid and wiring harness were replaced, and the computer was reprogrammed. finally, another transmission was replaced. *ak

While driving, my tailgate took it upon itself to leap off the back of the vehicle nearly hitting a vehicle driving next to me, as it swung around the side by the only remaining cable and causing a sudden braking action from the vehicle immediately behind me which almost caused it get rear ended by the 4x4 behind it. *jb

While pulling up to an office building, the brakes completely failed which caused the vehicle to collide with the building. (nar) *ph *cb

Support cables for my tailgate both broken withen 3 years of purchase of vehicle. i blamed my son of letting it drop but after reading a article in the grand rapids press i realize it is a major defect and g.m. owes me replacment parts and a apology. *ak

Lawyer representing consumer who was injured when the driver's side airbag failed to deploy. *la (lawyer clyde jackson on behalf of client)* jb

Both tailgate cable of 2001 chevy silverado snapped while off-loading rubbish into county rubbish dump trailer. incident gave me a good scare and could have been really bad if i did not regain my balance and fell 10' into the trailer full of dangerous objects. no substantial damage to the tailgate as it made contact with the bumper. upon closer look at the cables, it appears that only a few strands (and the vinyl sheathing) were keeping the cable together. the rest of the strands showed severe corrosion. took the cable to local dealer but they would not even look at it but did say that it's out of warranty. the truck was purchased 3 years and 3 months ago. i had to pay $45 for the pair. i believe the cables should be good for the life of the truck under normal use. *jb

Tailgate cables. one has broken and the other is almost broken through. dealer will not replace cables. the truck is kept in a garage out of the weather. the truck is only a 2001.*ak

The left tail gate cable on my 2001 chevrolet 2500 silverado short bed snapped dropping the left side of the tail gate onto the bumper. the tail gate was down at the time with dry wall entending onto the tail gate. the break appeared to be where the cable bends when the tail gate is closed.*ak

2001 silverado w/5300--i have had to have the throttle unstuck twice and the carbon junk cleaned out twice from my truck in less than 80000 miles and it still knocks. i see all kinds of service bullitins and notice hundreds of complaints of sticking,engine rattle at startup andd yet you let gm off time and time again. when are you end the noise and make them file a recall!!!!*ak

While driving my vehicle on the freeway the tailgate dropped open and proceeded to fall off my vehicle. when i went to the dealership, the written estimate i received quoted $1045.48 to repair all the damage. i am thank full to god that it was early in the morning and there was noon behind us and i didn't have a load on the tailgate! it could of been a fatality.*ak

While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. driver was able to pull over, and noticed that the passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel, but the tire was still inflated. driver contacted road side assistance to change the tire. firestone steeltex at, lt245/75r16. *ak *jb

Brakes failed at low speed (5-10 mph) and truck ran into a building. *ak

The parking brake fails to release the rear wheel when the handle is lifted. it has failed in the winters of 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. the light on the dashboard goes out. one rear wheel is released. the other is not. the system fails repeatedly, making the driver hesitant to use the parking brake, for fear of not being able to resume movement.

Both tailgate cables broke on my truck before it was 3 yrs. old. it cost $30 to replace. *ak

Both tailgate cables snapped. *ak

Parking brake will not hold vehicle on an incline and barely works when vehicle is level. with the parking brake on and the vehicle level the truck can be moved forward or reverse with the engine at idle speed when placed in gear. the parking brake is useless on even the slightest incline and the truck will roll freely in forward or reverse. *jb

While loading equipment, the tailgate cable broke and collapsed 3 to 4 inches, throwing the driver to the ground. the consumer sustained a sprained shoulder. *ak *jb

I have had my 2001 chevrolet silverado in the dealer twice because of the tailgate opening unexpectedly. a few months ago i opened the tailgate and it slipped out of my hands and both cables broke off at the same time. i feel for a vehicle only a couple of years old the cables should not have rusted out like that. the dealer tells me to oil the handle hardware every couple months to stop the problem with the tailgate. i've had trucks before and never had to oil the handle like the dealer is telling me to do. i read the article in the paper about the tailgates and thought i should say something too. i can see where the tailgates could fall off with the problem with the hinge and the cables. to this day i still have to double check the tailgate by popping it with the palm of my hands to make sure it's secure.*ak

I have an 01 chevrolet silverado with an abs problem. the motor or pump activates prematurely and way too often.it has been worked on ,at a gmc dealership, three timesthe first inccident happened in a walmart parking loti was turning into a space when the abs motor just took off.i wasnt going to get stopped,my wife screamed, i threw the gear selector into park. i hate to think that if my wife had been driving and there was person in front of us instead of a parked car what might have happened. thank you gm for caring about americas safety.*ak

While driving tailgate fell off. consumer contacted dealership, and technician determined strap attachments needed to be replaced. *ak

Consumer was loading a four wheeler onto the back of pickup. without any indication the arms that attached the tailgate to the truck broke. the four wheeler flipped over the tailgate and dropped.*ak

On august 15, 2003, the right rear firestone steeltex r4s tire on my 2001 chevy silverado suffered complete tread separation, commonly referred to as "capping", on the interstate. i filed a claim with gm since the truck was still under mfr warranty. gm referred me to firestone and i filed a claim with them, incident report #826379. sent the tire to firestone for evaluation per their instructions. firestone refused to honor my claim stating the tire was "underinflated for some period of time before the failure". i know this to be false because i checked the tire before leaving home on the trip and it had 80 psi (recommended pressure) and it still had 70 psi when i pulled over to check the tires after the tread separated. tire went flat only after i drove to a safe area to change it, while i was removing the spare from its carrier. i grew up on a farm and am retired military so i know how to care for a vehicle and especially tires. i have all the documentation/correspondence exchanged on the incident. if there is a lawsuit or other action against firestone i would like to know how to request inclusion in it to recover my financial loss.*ak

Tailgate cables one has broken and the other has a rust spot.*ak

Recurring problem with throttle sticking in the closed position. the throttle accelerator periodically sticks in the closed position. when the pedal is depressed with enough pressure, the throttle suddenly frees up and the vehicle lurches forward suddenly and uncontrollably. dealer advises that they have had problems with the design of the throttle body, such that the throttle plate hangs up due to a protusion. throttle body must be replaced at owners expense. *jb

Have had intermittent anit-lock brake activation at low speeds when applying brake. this increases braking distance unexpectedly, and i have found myself in the other lane trying not to get hit. complained of this problem to my local dealer and to chevy customer assistance. they both said that there are no recalls or service bulletins on that particular problem. i told customer assistance that there is a bulletin for this on the nhtsa website. they could not find such a bulletin. the bulletin is for a 2001 chevrolet silverado. it is titled: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. the service bulletin number is 030525007, nhtsa item number is 10004310. i also called called 1-800-dash-2-dot to try and figure out why i'm being told by chevy that there is no such bulletin, but nhtsa publishes a bulletin on the website pertaining to abs activation at low speeds. the person i talked to could not answer my problem, but gave me the number to technical information services, ph# 202-366-2588. i left a message, since all i could get was an answering machine and a recorded message telling me to contact the number i just called. nobody has contacted me. it has probably been a couple of weeks since leaving the message. i want to know if there is a valid service bulletin pertaining to my problem, since this is a safety issue. i do not want this to cause a wreck. i feel that i am getting the runaround by everyone. please help.

My 2001 silverado 1500 the gas pedal sticks. i have to really push down hard to get it to move. this is also happening on my husbands new 2004 silveravo 1500. this has been happening for more than 2 years. it is getting so bad that i am almost afraid to drive it.*ak

Problems with brakes on 2001 chevy silverado. *ph *nm

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. this vehicle was unsafe to drive. however, dealer replaced the speed sensor, but problem recurred.*ak

I failed my state inspection due to the parking brake not holding. 3 different shops have told me this is a faulty design and needs to be replaced every two years regardless of use. this is not wear & tear, as i do not use my parking brake. this is a very expensive repair for something i don't use and should not wear out. *jb

While coming to a stop on a hill the consumer applied the brakes however they did not operate properly. when backing out steering wheel did not move. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. the dealer determined that the shaft in the power steering pump snapped and caused the brakes and steering to fail. the dealer replaced the power booster, power steering pump and serpentine belt. *ak *nm

The consumer experienced problems with the brakes. *jb when the brakes were applied, the brake pedal vibrated and went completely to the floor, there was no pressure in the brake pedal. *ak there was also a grinding noise occurring at the same time. the consumer stated the problem was sporadic. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. in some instances, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. *jb

Accelerator pedal sticks. *ak the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed the vehicle had a contaminated fuel system which would cost $170 and it would include cleaning the injectors. after not being able to get in touch with the customer service rep that the consumer spoke with previously who said the work should be performed at no charge, the consumer went to a friend and all he did was remove the air intake hose from the front of the throttle body and sprayed some cleaning agent and wiped around the butterfly valve, which resolved the problem. *jb

Rotors rusted and wouldn't allow the brake pads to make full and proper contact with the rotors because they were used. *ph the consumer feels that gm should be required to inform the vehicle owners that the parts are made with used materials and that the warranty is not valid. could have caused serious injuries. * cb

The consumer found cracks on the side of the vehicle. *ph the day the vehicle was taken home purchase, the consumer found a chunk out of it in the several spots. there was paint chipping off. if something heavy was placed heavy was placed in the cab it could possibly break off. *sc

Related: pe03057 i have been experiencing premature brake pad and rotor failures with my 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. i have the automatic transmission, but have the same problem with dragging emergency brake shoes that is described in the above referenced nhsta action number. i'm about to replace the entire rear brake system for the second time. the dealer said there was nothing unusual about this. i beg to differ. please take this into consideration for further action. thank you. *la

I had a cooler on my tailgate, when i went to climb into my bed by stepping on the tailgate, both cables supporting the tailgate snapped, sending me and the cooler onto the ground. *cb

Accelerator sticks, vehicle does not respond properly.

Battery failed and leaked acid at terminal. acid leaked onto wind shield washer pump. battery and pump had to be replaced.

When the consumer applied the brake the pedal went down to the floor and there was no power steering. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician determined that the steering belt failed. please provide any additional information. *nm

Power assist steering faded to nothing while driving. dealer replaced major front suspension components, including tires, but the steering failure still persisted. the cause of the failure had not been determined. manufacture rwas not claiming any responsibility at this time. *ak

Both tailgate straps on my 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500hd broke simultaneously when i dropped the tailgate as i was opening it.

4 wheel drive makes a grinding/growling noise and binds the vehicle to a stop with only a slight turn of the wheel. this did not happen until 17,000 miles on the vehicle and continues to worsen as time goes by. chev 2001 silverado 1500 4wd. *ak

Problems with throttle sticking in the closed position. *mr the throttle accelerator had stuck in the closed position. when the pedal was depressed, the throttle suddenly freed up and the vehicle lurched forward suddenly and uncontrollably. *scc *jb

The abs sensor failure resulted in service brakes failing to stop the vehicle immediately. the consumer had to depress the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. the brake pedal was hard when this occurred. *ak the problem was also present while being repaired. *sc

While the consumer looked over the tires he noticed that the two front tires had bubbles on the side walls. *nlm

Owner was opening tailgate when the tailgate started to slip and both cables snapped - no injury or tailgate separation occurred. odi engineering contacted the owner who provided the above summary: this updated information differed from the original information which was recorded in error. *ak

While getting routine maintenance on my 2001 chevrolet silverado, i asked the dealer to check the brakes. i was informed that the rear brake rotors were so corroded, that they had to be replaced. the truck only has 27,000 miles. i informed general motors, and was told that this was normal wear and tear. i know of two other people that had this same problem. gmc attitude is "too bad". my complaint is would this not be a safety problem? if i had not caught mine in time, my brakes could have failed me at a critical time. the chevy mechanic that i took the truck too said that it was defective rotors.*ak

Tailgate cables failed when gate lowered. dealer claimed not covered as vehicle is out of warranty. *ak

While sitting on the tailgate, both tailgate straps broke. *la

The abs light came on and remained on and the abs motor continued to run even when the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken vehicle to three different dealerships, however the problem could not be determined. *jb

Anti-lock system on vehicle engages at a very slow speed. *mr the vehicle would not stop. the consumer was informed that the front hub sensors dropped out. the consumer knew a person that experienced the same problem in which that person was informed that the problem would occur between 50k and 55k miles on these vehicles. per invoice, the brake had worn out. the consumer requested reimbursement. *scc *jb

I have a 2001 chevy silverado and have had to replace both cables that support the tailgate. this is a dangerous situation as one broke while i was standing on the tailgate. *la

Truck quits anytime dealer replaced dist. capped 5 times in 18,000 miles bbb would not help quit make ink payments truck reposess. *la

While loading fishing equipment and sleeping bags the tailgate assembly straps broke on both sides. consumer suffered minor injuries. *ak

While traveling at normal speed heard a noise, and suddenly the rear of the truck dropped. dealer stated that left rear axle housing cracked in half. *ak consumer experienced numerous problems and manufacturing defects including weak welding resulted in recurrent loosening of both bedsides, metal fatigue resulting in the shearing of axle housing, and general malfunction of factory assembled components resulting in misalignment of the bed of the vehicle and malfunction of the tailgate. also, vehicle seemed to loose power and road stability when turning right at low speed. due to the problems experienced by consumer, vehicle was taken to dealership for repairs and replacement of defective components. *la

When vehicle stopped at a light the accelerator pedal got stuck, causing the driver to press the accelerator pedal to the floor, resulting in vehicle acceleration. *ak

While driving at 55 mph consumer lost control of vehicle while traveling up a hill. then vehicle struck a wooden fence. one beam of the fence came through the windshield, striking the consumer in the head, eventually killing him. also, two passengers sustained injuries. in the confusion, consumer depressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes and struck a fire hydrant. all passengers and the consumer were wearing seat belts. however, the air bags did not deploy. police arrived on the scene and made a report. manufacturer and dealer had been notified of the incident. *ak

When starting accelerator pedal/ throttle stuck in the closed position. accelerator pedal had to be depressed with great pressure to release the pedal, causing the vehicle to lurch forward. the cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak

Consumer stated that a leak in the transfer case after 36,000 miles caused driveline to lock up.this happened at 49,000 miles.*ak

A 2001 chevy silverado was struck on the side and sent into a tree at between 30-35 mph. there was significant front end damage and the air bags did not deploy. *la

Tailgate cable was rusting. consumer is concerned that the tailgate will collapse. *ak *ts *nlm

Tailgate cable snapped, causing the tailgate to collapse without warning. *ak

While driving at any speed the vehicle drifted to the left and right. the owner made contact with the dealer multiple times, however the problem still existed. *nlm the vehicle pulled to the right and left while in motion. the right wiper did not clean the windshield. there was a rattle noise which had come from the dash area on the left side while the vehicle was in motion. the dealer found four missing bolts under the steering. due to the vehicle going to the left, the front calipers were removed, to check movement, the rear drums for dragging, binding, adjust and reassemble. *scc *jb

While driving at highway speeds the vehicle started to shake severely which made it difficult to control the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the dealership and the consumer was informed by the mechanic that all four(4) tires were out of round and would need to be replaced. *nlm

Broken tailgate cables on my 2001 silverado. *ak

I had just bought my truck used at a dealer here in minnesota. i went to my wife's parents to show them the truck. when i opened the tailgate and went to rest it on the straps, all of the sudden they both broke and my tailgate slammed into the bumper. the dealer was able to fix tailgate, and the straps were replaced, but i am now very scared to use it because of what happened. what if i was loading something heavy when this happened. there was no weight on my tailgate and they broke, it looked like a corrosion problem that caused the weakness. this problem is very bad, it should be corrected before someone ges hurt!!!*ak

I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado. both tailgate cables snapped. this could have been very dangerous if i were loading equipment into the truck when this happened.*ak

The left tailgate cable on my 2001 cheverolet silverado 2500 hd broke a couple of days ago. fortunately the right held and no serious injury ocurred. however both had to be replaced because of rust inside the protective sleeves had eaten away the metal. this problem is concealed by the protective cover over the steel cable.*ak

When applying anti lock brakes, they failed. also, power steering wouldn't work when coming to a stop and trying to turn. took truck back numerous of times to the dealership, and they checked the truck, and said they couldn't find anything wrong with the truck. called manufacturer about the problem, and manufacturer called the service manager. service manager told him to take his truck to another dealership. he traded a 2000, chevrolet silverado for a 2001 chevrolet silverado and still having the same problem. talked to several other people who had the same truck, and they were having similar problems. had an accident on the 2001 truck when the brakes wouldn't catch and hit an embankment, causing $1100.00 worth of damage. no one was hurt. 2000 chevrolet silverado p/u, 4 w/d vin#: [xxx]; 22,826 miles; 2001 chevrolet silverado p//u 4 w/d vin#:[xxx]; 50,000 miles. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving at any speed engine check light illuminated, vehicle lost power and stalled. this was caused by the way the air filter was designed, it collected vapor moisture which plugged up the filter.*ak

Consumer states that the tires on a 2001 chevrolet silverado bounced while driving. consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have them balanced, and was told the tires maybe recalled tires. the tires did not have bubbles or splits on them, they just vibrated and bounced while driving. wilderness at, size p265/75r16.*ak all four tires were balanced time and time again, but the problem still existed. *ph *jb

While driving 65 mph, with only the driver in a chevrolet, silverado 2001, aftermarket equipment installed at 300 miles, tire size lt 265/75r16, dot# utw8dmc3501, left front tire had a blowout which caused tread to separate from the sidewall. no damage was reported at this time. manufacturer was notified. *ak

While driving 65 mph left front tire had a blowout which caused tread to separate from the sidewall. this occurred with only the driver in a 2001, chevrolet, silverado, aftermarket equipment installed at 300 miles, tire size lt 215/75r16, dot# utw8dmc3501. manufactuerer was notified.*ak

While driving at 30 mph, the engine failed without warning. *ak the gas gauge did not work at times. the dealer stated a defective fuel module caused the engine to fail. *jb

Within the first six months of purchasing the vehicle, the left daytime lights stopped operating.*ak *jb

Rack&pinion steering was leaking and causing rapid/uneven front tire wear at 13000 mi.dealer replaced with remanufactured part that is now leaking again at 18000 mi. and is now making growling noise.dealer refused to align vehicle or replace either badly worn tire. defective rack & pinion caused loss of power steering fluid creating danger of loss of steering had it not been discovered.*ak

While driving at 40mph the passenger side rear tire blew out with tread seperation. please provide additional information. *ph

4.3 liter v6 engine w/standard trans. - butterfly valve in engine air intake throttle body has shallow cup riveted to engine side (underside) of flat butterfly valve. this shallow metal cup is tearing loose, with outside edge bending downward and away from flat butterfly valve to approx. 30 degrees. the bend is at the riveted joints where the cup is anchored to the flat butterfly valve. the cup metal has two tears in the metal where rivets have held fast. vehicle has 40,000 miles and is in good condition, driven on city streets only. dealer says will fix free if chevrolet service center gives ok, and chevrolet service center says dealer must approve. problem has potential for catastrophic engine damage and/or engine fire. please help.*jb

Consumer states vehicle's accelerator pedal sticks. dealer notified. please provide additional information. *ph

Cycling switch on a/c are no good. had switch replaced on 08/09/03 and mechanic at dealer stated ac delco is putting out faulty switches. the switch he used to replace my faulty switch was also no good; he replaced it with another switch. it work for the 7 mile ride home. but on sun. 08/10/03 the problem was right back. the problem is every time you hit any kind on bump in the road the switch turns off the a/c, until the computer realizes the a/c is turned on, but the compressor is not running and it turns it on again. until you hit another bump in the road. the mechanic demonstrated this to me buy tapping gentle on the switch and it turns the compressor off and tap again and it turns it back on. it also stated that all the chevrolet trucks are having this problem. *nlm

Consumer states while driving on the freeway at about 60-65 mph he began to hear a grinding noise, he thought,it was front tire, but 30 minutes later, rear tire hub fell off. he was able to get to the side of the road and call a tow truck, and had it towed to a dealer for repair. once at the dealer/mechanic he was told that they could not repair it under warranty because he was 3 miles over the limit, but they would repair it at 100% out of pocket cost.*ak

There is a clunk or deep frequency rattle in the steering when making slow turns. gm has performed the repair with the "kit" for lubrication in the intermediate steering shaft once already. the problem has returned in only 6 months and 12,000 miles. as an engineer, i am concerned long-term that the problem will manifest into a safety issue resulting in loss of life while waiting for a final and complete repair solution.*ak

Consumer states that while driving and without warning the left front side tires blewout, causing consumer to pull over. size#lt26575r16 please provide the dot#. *ak

The vehicle had a leak in the fuel return manifold on the right side. *mr a leak in the fuel return manifold caused diesel fuel to enter the engine crank case. new seal retainers were installed, but the problem recurred (duromax engine). the consumer believes this is a safety problem. *scc *jb

Emergency parking brake when engaged it didn't hold, and vehicle rolled forward.*ak

Per consumer abs motor will not shut off. this could result in a vehicle fire caused by overheating.*ak

Consumer states while making a sharp turn consumer heard a clunking noise, and steering wheel became very loose. took vehicle to dealer, dealer replaced the pitman arm, and idle arm. shortly afterwars problem reoccured, and tie rods were replaced. *ak

A noise coming from the front end of the truck. sounds like something is rubbing when moving. *ak

Engine noise on acceleration was told by dealer several times normal condition then was presented a technical bulletin states noise on acceleration caused by balance shaft condition there is no fix. paid 16000 for a new truck to find out that they build in normal engine noise?? is there no recourse? *nlm

Noisey electric fuel pump. *ak

When the vehicle brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the dealer replaced the hydraulic booster. the booster had to be replaced again because of the same failure. *ak *ph *nlm

2001 chevrolet silverado extended cab 4x4accelerator sticks at idle and requires excessive force to dislodge. once pedal breaks loose, the force required depresses the pedal and the truck lurches forward until throttle control is regained.*ak

Problem with airbag system on 2001 chevrolet pick up truck. *mr the vehicle collided with a moving animal and the airbag(s) didn't deploy. (the animal was about six hundred pounds and the consumer had driven the vehicle at a normal speed) *scc *jb

The brake pedal is too low to the floorboard. vehicle was taken to the dealer on 5/1/2003 ,5th time, and the pedal was still too low. consumer has also contacted the bbb. *ak

Engine loses oil. in march engine lost two quarts of oil in 900 miles. at 49,000 miles rings and pistons were replaced. currently, engine is smoking. *ak

I have 2001 chevrolet 2500 hd 4x4 crew cab short box, with a 5 speed allison automatic with push button 4 wheel drive on the dash. at 117,000 miles my transfer case went out leaving me stranded luckily only 30 miles from home. now at 279,000 miles my transfer case goes out again this time leaving me stranded on the wv turnpike. i realize the vechile has high miles on it mostly from towing campers and mostly all highway miles. the total 4 wheel drive miles can't be over 200 miles. i have a friend in indiana who has a 3500 with about 175,000 miles on his and he just replaced transfer case this past week. my question is are we the only two to have transfer case problems? no where can i find any bulletins or anything relating to gm on transfer case problems. maybe you could let me know if there are any.*ak

Frontal impact on freeway at 45 mph chevrolet, silverado 4x4 totaled. airbags did not deploy upon imact.*ak

While driving at highway speeds the engine shut down and caused loss of power steering. *nlm the vehicle was taken repeatedly to the dealer. the vehicle was taken back again and the dealer did not find the problem. the gm technician informed the consumer to not use chevron gas. after gm advised the dealer what to do, the problem was resolved. *scc *jb

While driving the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. the accelerator pedal became stuck in full throttle position which required force to accelerate. *nlm. *ak ph *jb

Throttle sticking right off idle. very hard to depress accelerator pedal. truck "leaps" when pedal finally "frees-up". has happened several times. took vehicle to dealer...dealer unaware of any bulletin to repair properly. dealer ran injector cleaner through the fuel system and replace fuel filter. this did not fix the problem...dealer did not repair according to the service bulletin available. *nlm

The engine sputtered and misfired, then stalled and would not restart. had vehicle towed to dealer. was told that water off the a/c hose was dripping down on the distributor and had short circuited the computer. dealer replace distributor cap and rotor. then dealer put foam insulation over hose to keep water from dripping down into distributor. was told by dealer that this was a common problem with all 4.3 liter engines, due to poor routing of a/c hose. g.m. needs to recall these engines and reroute a/c hose. *nlm

The brakes did not hold when they were pressed while driving over a bump. *nlm *cb *nlm

Sometimes while driving, when the brakes are applied the brake pedal is very hard. the driver has to pump brake pedal to stop. *nlm

Abs pump continued to run after vehicle shut off. unplugged pump to stop. required replacement of abs pump. *jb

Both straps on the tailgate of my 2001 silverado pickup broke. i was standing on the back of the tailgate loading a 13 hp lawn mower into the back of the truck using ramps and right side strap broke, and the left broke within one second of the right breaking. according to the dealer it is under warranty. however, this seems to be a problem with these vehicles. the local dealer says they change at least one set a day on pickups. gmc knows this is a problem and no recall has been issued.*ak

While driving 50 mph the left rear tire blew out. *nlm

The tail gate cables rusted through, which caused the tail gate to have no support. *jb

The abs unit continued to run after the vehicle was turned off, the consumer had to pull the main abs fuse to solve the problem. *jb

The rotors were out of round, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb

The transmission failed. the manufacturer shared the cost of the bill.

When driving under rainy conditions, the brake became very hard when it was applied. *jb

Cold start knock or piston slap. my 2001 silverado 6.0l sounds like a diesel when i start it up. problem began at 11,000 miles. now have 18,400 miles. - piston slap is louder and more persistent. gm has acknowledged problem, issued service request #, but no service and no response. very disappointed in gm customer service and product. gm should remedy huge engineering mistake and fix these engines or buy vehicles back! *jb

The vehicle stalled without warning which made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. the dealer has been notified. *nlm....*ak

The tailgate cable broke. dealer notified. *jb

A month ago i took my 2001 chevrolet ext cab silverado in for service because when i drove across parking lots with minor bumps i could feel a rattle in the steering wheel. they lubricated the intermediate u-joint in the steering column, there was gm kit provided for the repair. currently the steering feels loose and the vehicle drifts while traveling down the road. i personally jacked up the vehicle and assessed for looseness. the problem appears to be in the steering column. a clicking noise can be heard and felt when the steering wheel is turned back and forth. i will be taking the truck in for service this week. i don't think that gm is correctly addressing this problem and it may lead to accidents in the future. if a manufacturer prepares a kit for repair, it tells me that they have had numerous complaints of the same type of problem. i feel gm is taking the cheap way out by lubricating vs. the high cost way or replacing the faulty part. *nlm

Every time the weather is bad, mainly rain, the service engine soon light flashes, and the truck jumps. sometimes fuel injector cleaner will help, and 2 times the distributor has been damaged. the incident date was the first time the distributor went out, and stranded me in the middle of an intersection, no accidents thankfully. the second time was april 20,2003 after warranty on the first was over. *jb

Last year my truck started developing a pause in the engine. i had my local dealer investigate the problem. they stated the fuel injectors needed cleaned so they put in an additive. they stated that the problem was normal after 15,000 miles. a little while longer my wife was driving me to the airport (two hours from my home) during the trip the truck started making the same noise and having the same hesitation problems but with a little more vengeance. when we arrived a the airport we had turned the vehicle off so that i could unload my travel bags. my wife tried to start the truck to leave and could not get it going. i had to leave to catch my flight leaving my wife at the curb with a defective vehicle. i did give her the information for roadside assistance. she contacted roadside help and the truck was towed to a local dealer. they were not able to get the vehicle started and fixed so they got my wife a rental and arrangements were made for the dealer to fix the truck and i would return after my trip to pick it up. during the time i had been gone i had found out through my wife that the dealer felt there was a cracked block and would have the truck fixed for me. on my arrival back in indianapolis i made my way to the dealer. thinking i had a somewhat new engine. in fact i was told that their prognosis was wrong and that it was just a oxygen sensor that had failed. it was good as new! well here i am not even a year later and having the same problems. this time with all three kids and my wife in the truck and returning from toledo. 30 minutes on the side of the road at night, until it started and limped it home. *nlm

The park brake light appeared on the dash board panel. the brake did not hold in the up right position. *jb the park brake had worn out. *scc

Tailgate was in down position when both tailgate straps broke. *ak *nlm

The tailgate fell off the vehicle.*jb

2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd 4 wheel drive. the truck makes a loud banging noise when shifting into 4 wheel drive (on the fly). this happens almost every time when going into 4 wheel drive. *jb

While driving and without prior warning the vehicles tailgate broke and caused the vehicle to sway from left to right. please provide any additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm

Flywheel cracked on new vehicle. *nlm

The engine valves wore out prematurely, the dealer replaced the valves, however the problem recurred.*jb

The fuel sensor did not work properly. the dealer kept the vehicle for over two months, and could not duplicate the problem. *jb

The engine sputtered, misfired then stalled, the dealership indicated it was due to corrosion on the distributor cap and replaced the cap and the rotor button, they also indicated it was a common problem and the corrosion was due to the air conditioner hose on top of the distributor cap which leaked water. *jb

The straps for the tailgate snapped, and consequently consumer was injured.*jb

Consumer was in a accident and hit a wall and the air bags didn't deploy upon contact. ph

Sticking throttle

The emergency park brake did not hold.*jb

Problems with the brake pedal and abs system. also stated that everytime he is driving the vehicle on a flat surface every thing is fine but if is a rough surface the brake pedal will go down to the floor and it won't stop. dealer was contacted and stated that it is normal on those vehicle but consumer doesn't feel safe. ts

Engine noise that sounds like lifter. ph

The abs was not functioning properly, when the brake was applied, it would go all the way to the floor.*jb

The transmission failed and was repalced, however the second transmission had problems as well. *jb

The accelerator became stuck in the idle position.*jb

While braking, if the truck hits a bump or rough surface, occasionally you can feel a vibration in the brake pedal and it has no stopping power. you can let up on brake, then re-apply and stopping power is provided. i am told by the chevrolet dealer, where i purchased the truck, that this is a problem with the anti-lock braking. when i asked about a recall on this, i was told there was none.

Consumer states: while driving at the speed of 45mph was involved in a frontal collision neither air bag deployed. dealer has been notified. please provided any additional in formation. ts

Stopped at redlight and was hit in rear of our chevrolet silverado ext.cab pickup. driver and passenger in front seats were injured. seatbelt shoulder straps did not lock .

While driving at any speed and without warning the throttle pedal will stick causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. *jg

While travelling over an expansion joint on a bridge, the anti lock brake system engaged as if truck was skidding. this caused consumer to lose temporary control of braking and steering functions which resulted in a collision.*jb

The strap that holds up the liftgate broke. consumer feels this is very dangerous, gate could have injured someone. dealer has been contacted. *jb the parts are being checked by the manufacturer. *jg

My 2001 silverado truck has had a sticky gas pedal since new. it is nearly impossible to put the vehicle into motion once the transmission is engaged in 'drive' due to a gas pedal that is stuck. i have to place an incredible amount of pressure to get the throttle to unstick and feed gas to the engine. this results in an abrupt, jolting start.

While traveling at 65 mph, consumer states' another driver pulled infront and consumer hit that vehicle on its side. none of the vehicles are bags deployed. consumer feels that this collision was a hard impact and airbags should have deployed.

While traveling at 60 mph the vehicle engine suddenly shut off. consumer states was able to restart. took to chevrolet and they are not aware of any problem with engines stalling. please provide any further information. mr

When pressing the brake to stop nothing happens right away. then the pedal ticks (studders) goes close to the floor and lock up.

Several goodyear tires went flat

When hauling heavy loads, consumer states the truck consumes more oil than normal. consumer feels this may be a deffect. please provide any further information. mr

My 2001 chevrolet pickup truck has 3500 miles on it, and in the two snow storms this winter(it has only been in two snow driving situations) both times the passenger side windshield wiper linkage became disconnected below the wiper rotating output shaft. after the first snow storm i brought it to the dealer who simply reconnected everything and commented: we have had about 45 similar cases just this morning. he commented that the wipers are not designed to be used in such heavy snow. the snow built up under the wiper arm, putting stress on the internal linkage below the sheet metal, and caused the linkage to pop apart. he suggested that i not drive in such heavy snowfall, or that i keep the linkage clear of snow buildup. i pointed out the obvious safety concern for pulling over every ten minutes to clear away snow from under the wiper and all he could respond to that was: "ford has the same problem as chevrolet on these wiper linkages coming apart". the second storm was last night. i carefully removed all snow from the hood, from around the wipers, from on top of the roof (so snow could not slide off it onto the wipers) and after 15 minutes of driving, the passenger wiper failed with a loud mechanical noise. i stopped and measured the snow thickness on the hood at less than one inch. i happen to have a digital camera with me and took several pictures of the depth of the snow in the dark with a flash attachment. i consider this to be a safety defect and one which the nhtsa should investigate on behalf of all chevrolet pickup owners. as a mechanical engineer i find this kind of failure to be inexcusable and have never experienced it in any of the forty plus vehicles i have owned in the past. i am 52 years old. yes, i will return to the dealer, and am unhappy that probably they simply will hook the linkage back up and it probably will fail again during the next snowstorm. note: you need to update your website to allow us to put in the year 2003. ts

Consumer states that vehicle gas gauge stopped working. vehicle has been at the dealer several times. *mr

Consumer noticed intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver's view, a recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to the vin#. dealer has been notified. provide further information.

The consumer states that when they unhooked the tail gate, the straps had broken. this is a common problem. nlm the tailgate straps are covered with plastic. moisture gets behind the plastic cover and holds it to the cable to rust. the plastic on the straps should be sealed at both ends, preventing rust to form inside. the technician found that the tailgate cables are defective-replaced cables. *scc

In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact, causing injuries to driver.*ak. also the passenger was injured.*jb

Fuel sealing o ring was leaking fuel onto engine while driving. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Sealing o ring is leaking fuel onto engine while driving. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Abs brake system doesn't work properly, dealer has been notified.*ak

While driving at any speed, and with no warning, if consumer hits a bump in road anti lock brakes will not work, and it will be hard for vehicle to stop. dealer notified.*ak

Premature wear of parking brake caused brake shoe to wear. dealer has repaired vehicle. *ak consumer stated that the parking brake design allows shoe to drop down and contact the parking brake drum while vehicle was moving. this wears out shoe and drum. *yh

Vehicle has started to backfire/ shake, and then cut off on several occasion. vehicle at the dealer .*akthe crankshaft sensor was replaced. also, the horn is inoperable. the horn relay was replaced. *jg

While driving throttle control sticks. when shifting from park to drive and pressing on gas pedal vehicle will not move initially, but then will lurch forward.*ak

Consumer states that the vehicle will start to surge while the consumer is driving, there is also a knocking noise in the engine. contacted dealer and they cannot find the problem. nlm

While vehicle was stopped at a traffic light with foot on brake pedal vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without warning, resulting in a collision, cause unknown. dealership advised consumer to bring vehicle in for inspection as soon as body work is complete. manufacturer notified. *ak *tt

While driving, consumer heard a noise. when vehicle comes to a complete stop it vibrates. took to dealership and motor was out of balance. *ak *yd

While driving about 50mph vehicle will sputter,/barely idling, and then stall in middle of an intersection. vehicle checked by dealer 3 times, who advised consumer that he could not duplicate problem. *ak

While driving, seat belt becomes very tight, giving a feeling of clostraphobia. took vehicle to dealer.*ak consumer stated tires vibrated at a speed of 45-50, consumer was informed that the tires were out of round, also when the vehicle is driven for awhile, it seems to miss speeds, when making hard turns in either direction, there is a whining noise coming from the steering, and in cool weather the steering is hard to turn, also the service engine soon light illuminated and the vehicle would stall while driving.*jb

Air conditioner line leaks on distributor cap, causing computer to to short circuit. consumer will add more descriptive information.*ak

While driving truck at 40 mph vehicle involved in a frontal collision with another speeding vehicle. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. truck was taken to dealership ,and they informed owner that "there was no reason for air bags not to deploy". please describe details. *ak

In a frontal collison while driving at 60mph none of the air bags deployed. vehicle had major damage. *ak

Shock absorbors are leaking fluid. consumer feels that this may cause a fire, and/or serious unexpected accident from the leakage, consumer does not want to be held responsible for a matter that has been checked by the dealer, w/ the dealer reassuring him that this is okay, when the vehicle is continuing to leak. consumer is unsure if this is a defective part. *ak *scc

When brakes are appled they do not hold. this caused an accident. had parts replaced 7 times, however problem reoccurred. *ak *yh

Rear axle seals kept leaking, causing park brake to fail. seals have been replaced 4 times on drivers side, and 3 times on passengers side.*akconsumer states that vehicle was taken to the dealership and they said they will not repair. *scc

While driving at 39mph vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, and none ofthe airbags deployed.*ak

Engine light stays on all the time. consumer feels there may be a serious problem with engine because oil needs to be changed every 7000 miles. please provide any further information.*ak

At 35 mph power steering went out. vehicle was towed to dealer. power steering unit was leaking and had to be replaced. on 17 june 2002 power steering went out again, it was found to be leaking. vehicle at dealer at this time.*ak

While 2 persons were sitting on open tailgate, tailgate assembly broke on both sides, and both persons suffered minor injuries.*ak *yh

While placing vehicle in drive transmission will slip. this problem has occurred on several occasions. consumer will contact dealer.*ak

Rear brakes system not working properly. when applying brakes it causes extened stopping distance. vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions and proble reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

When shifting from first to second and second to third, feels like going over bumps. took to dealer, and they replaced transmission, but problem got worse. consumer can hardly shift.*jb.*jg

While traveling on highway and without prior warning steering will turn to left, and the abs braking light appears on dashboard. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

While driving/accelerating, and without any warning gas pedal can get stuck and cause an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak

Consumer states while driving at 55-60 mph, consumer t-boned another vehicle and none of the front air bags deployed. contacted dealer and dealer is not willing to do anything.*jb *jg

While traveling on higway hit another vehicle/ vehicle in another lande to ovoid car he hit and ran into meridian strip. upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. dealership wasaware of problem.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of approximately 50 mph, and neither frontal air bag deployed. dealer / manufacurer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

While driving at 55 mph consumer's vehicle ran into another vehicle head-on, but none of air bags deployed. has not contacted dealer.*ak

While driving and without warning automatic transmission is shifting gears, stalling results, and vehicle stops. *ak

While driving 40 mph involved in a side collision, and air bags did not deploy.*ak

While driving 40 mph vehicle was involved in a side collision. passenger's seat belt did not function properly, resulting in minor injuries.*ak

While driving 5-10 mph powersteering went out, brakes as well. brake pedal went to the floor. vehicle was towed to dealer, ower steering pump failed, causing the brakes to fail, as well.*ak

When driving 70mph turned on headlight switch in fog light position, and put switch back on, automatic headlight position failed. all lights on instrument panel failed except clock and gauge lever. automatic headlight switch suppose to stay illuminated while vehicle is running. took to dealer, and dealer could not duplicate problem. *ak also auto lighting system control panel switch is extremely hot. *yh

While driving at any mph could hear a loud noise coming from engine. had contacted dealer, and they could not find what wa scausing it. please provide more information.*ak

While driving could step on the brakes pedal, but brakes will not operate, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer was contacted. please provide more information.*ak

Consumer had raised vehicle with bigger rims and tires, then, had experienced transmission low power. often there was low fluid. dealer said they could not determine what was causing leakage. in time, transmission could not be engaged. please provide more information.*ak

When stopping, brake pedal was down to the floor. abs brakes locked up and vehicle slid before coming to a stop. took vehicle to dealer who could not duplicate the problem.*ak dealer replaced leaking master cylinder and deglazed the rotors. transmission experienced slipping, clunking and would not shift into 1st gear, dealer replaced transmission. rear end is noisy, u-joints have been replaced, however noise reoccured, consumer states chevrolet has a u-joint and bearing problem. *slc

While driving about any mph could hear a loud noise coming from engine. lately, had developed strong vibration. consumer had contacted dealer, and they said that problem was due to not enough warm up in morning. please provide more information.*ak

Conusmer stated the instrument panel lights and headlights would go out while driving, headlights go out when dome overide is pushed 4 times, dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak *jg

Consumer states while driving 30-35 mph without warning occurred in a frontal collision the air bags not deploy causing minor injuries. nlm

Power steering went out on vehicle, which also caused power brakes to become inoperative, delaer replaced the power steering pump.*ak.*jb

While driving 45 mph and without warning accelerator pedal will start vibrating violently. mechanic stated there was a design flaw, and manufacturer has been notified.*ak

Brake failure. *ak

While traveling through a car wash line and when applying brakes they didn't work properly, and vehicle ran into a plow. *ak

When starting vehicle in cold tempertures, there is a knocking noise coming from engine. after a while the noise will go away. contacted dealer who noted that it was normal. *ak *jb

While driving trying to turn on fog lights consumer pushed dome, overriding once, causing all of lights to shut off.*akthis caused consumer to lose control of vehicle, and run of the highway, went down an embankment and hit a tree. manual states the dome overide must be pushed four(4) times within six(6) seconds. *jg

Consumer states the vehicle squeaks/squeals when brakes are applied, vehicle has been to the dealer on two occasion and they informed consumer that the noise was the characteristic of the metallic pads used on those vehicles. nlm *tt

Consumer had a head-on collision at 55 mph and neither airbag deployed. driver and passenger suffered chest/neck and leg injuries. vehicle was totalled.*ak consumer states that a person from the other vehicle was killed in the accident. *slc

While driving 5-10 mph consumer applied brake, the pedal went to the floor , no braking action. dealer replaced power steering pump.*jb

There is a problem with transmission. vehicle has trouble moving at times. also, a loud noise comes from transimission when consumer is driving. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak