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Problem with Service Brakes Hydraulic

Apr 14, 2015 - Warroad, MN - Hydraulic
WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING REAL SLOW OR PARKING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICK IN MAKING I DIFFICULT TO STOP. I TALKED TO CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING FOR ME. ALTHOUGH IT IS THE SAME DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY HAVE RECALLED ON RECALL #05V37900, THE SAY MY TRUCK IS NOT COVERED.

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Jan 02, 2015 - Lake City, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNKNOWN AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

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Nov 07, 2014 - New Haven , IN - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ENGAGING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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Aug 21, 2014 - Florissant, MO - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,800.

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Aug 18, 2014 - Venus, TX - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE WORN OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

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Sep 19, 2013 - Seattle , WA - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PULSATE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LINKED TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI-LOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 10/31/13

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Sep 19, 2013 - Seattle , WA - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PULSATE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LINKED TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI-LOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 10/31/13

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May 17, 2012 - Slatington, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH NO IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE RUSTED BRAKE LINES AND A BRAKE HOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EACH TIME. THE BRAKE HOSE AND BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 07/13/12 UPDATED 07/1912

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Apr 02, 2012 - Lusby, MD - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND IT FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT RESPOND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACTS GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

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Mar 16, 2012 - Montvale, NJ - Hydraulic
BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH.... TRUCK WAS NOT USED HARD, UNDERCARRIAGE MORE THAN ONCE WAS WASHED TO TRY TO REMOVE SALT CORROSION . IT JUST SEEMS SUCH AN EXPENSIVE TRUCK SHOULD NOT HAVE SUCH EARLY AND SEVERE BRAKE LINE FAILURES FROM NORMAL OPERATION. THE LINES MUST NOT BE MADE FROM RUST RESISTANT METAL AND POORLY PROTECTED FROM THE ROAD ELEMENTS. IN A DISCUSSION WITH OTHER CHEVY TRUCK OWNERS FROM THIS AREA, IT SEEMS THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR FAILURES.

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Feb 06, 2012 - Marlborough, MA - Hydraulic
I HAVE OWNED THIS PICKUP SINCE IT HAD ABOUT 15,000 MILES ON IT. I KEEP IT IN A GARAGE AND DRIVE IT ABOUT 5K MILES A YEAR. I HAD A BRAKE FAILURE AND ALMOST KILLED MY ENTIRE FAMILY DRIVING BACK FROM NH. I HIT THE BRAKES ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO RIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND LOSE ALL BRAKE PRESSURE. I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK. WHY DON'T THEY MAKE THESE OUT STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINUM OR A NON CORROSIVE MATERIAL? SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS. SERIOUSLY, SOMEONE COULD HAVE DIED.

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Jan 17, 2012 - Minneola, FL - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 242,020. UPDATED 02/0812 THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE NEXT DAY, HE WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ABS UNIT, THERE WAS RUSTING AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BRAKE LINES WITH STAINLESS STEEL LINES. UPDATED 03/08/12

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Jan 17, 2012 - Minneola, FL - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 242,020. UPDATED 02/0812 THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE NEXT DAY, HE WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ABS UNIT, THERE WAS RUSTING AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BRAKE LINES WITH STAINLESS STEEL LINES. UPDATED 03/08/12

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Dec 12, 2011 - Oconto, WI - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC ANTI LOCK) JANUARY 19, 2007. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH ANY FURTHER REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 130,000.

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Nov 19, 2011 - Douglas , MA - Hydraulic
ABS ACTUATES AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEELS ARE NOT LOCKED OR SKIDDING WHEN ABS ACTUATES. THIS ISSUE IS RECURRING AND HAS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO HAVE EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCES WHILE THE ABS IS ENGAGED. MULTIPLE TIMES WE HAVE ALMOST HIS SOMETHING BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.

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Nov 19, 2011 - Douglas, MA - Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKE LINE RUPTURED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE BEFORE RUNNING OFF ROAD. TOOK TRUCK TO MEINEKE DEALER AND HAD RUPTURED BRAKE LINE REPLACED AND ALL OTHERS INSPECTED. MECHANIC REPORTED RUPTURED BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED.

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Nov 01, 2011 - Rome, NY - Hydraulic
HIT A SHOPPING CART STAND AT A SHOPPING CENTER BECAUSE AS I WAS TURNING INTO THE PARKING SPOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES SO CONTROL THE VEHICLE SPEED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING VIOLENTLY PULSED THE BRAKES AND NOT SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN. ALTHOUGH I TIGHTENED THE TURN I STILL MADE CONTACT WITH THE UPPER RAIL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PARKING LIGHT BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. HAD THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED PROPERLY THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN DAMAGED. BECAUSE OF THE LOW SPEED, NO OTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED, JUST BROKE THE PLASTIC.

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Oct 23, 2011 - New Gloucester, ME - Hydraulic
REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AT BRACKET JUST ABOVE REAR END , AFTER REPLACING THAT LINE A SECOND LINE FAILED 12 INCHES IN FRONT OF ABS CONTROLLER BELOW DRIVER COMPARTMENT, THIS WAS ALSO DUE TO CORROSION. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE TRUCK WAS NEARLY UNSTOPPABLE, I HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD INTO THE DITCH TO AVOID A LEFT TURNING VEHICLE.

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Oct 03, 2011 - Union, KY - Hydraulic
THE BRAKE LINES JUST UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS INSTANT WITH NO BRAKES WHAT SO EVER. PER DEALER ALL LINES NEED REPLACED DUE TO RUST. VERY EXPENSIVE. I KNOW OF OTHERS THAT HAVE FAILED. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS FARM TRUCK, I WAS PREPARING TO HAUL HAY USING A GOOSE NECK TRAILER, IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WITH A LOAD, I WOULD HAVE CRASHED...

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Sep 25, 2011 - Dartmouth, MA - Hydraulic
STARTED TRUCK, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. BRAKE FLUID UNDER TRUCK. BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT UNDER DRIVERS DOOR BETWEEN MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS BOX. HAD TO USE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. LUCKILY MY CHILDREN WERE NOT PLAYING IN THE DRIVEWAY, OR THAT I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. HUGE SAFETY ISSUE, AND FROM HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW, NOT A FLUKE, OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. I HAD INSPECTED AT DEALER A YEAR AGO AND THEY SAID LINES WERE FINE. THIS WAS AFTER SPENDING $2000 TO REPLACE OTHER RUSTED BRAKE COMPONENTS. BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 20,000 MILES ALSO. TRUCK HAS BEEN USED ON HIGHWAY MILES MOSTLY, AND HAS NEVER PLOWED, OR TOWED, OR BEEN USED NEAR WATER.

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Sep 08, 2011 - Somerville, OH - Hydraulic
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND CAME TO A RIGHT HAND TURN AND WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, THE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR SO I MISSED MY TURN. HAD THERE BEEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM FOR SURE . SO I HAD TO TAKE A HIGH SPEED TURN AND RAN OFF THE ROAD TO MAKE THE TURN SO I HAD NO BRAKES AT AL. I HAD NO BRAKES ON THE FRONT AND ONE REAR E-BRAKE BACKING PLATE ROTTED OFF MY TRUCK BACK IN 2007. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED GM TRUCKS AND THIS ONE IS A BIG LET DOWN AND IT ALL MOST KILLED ME. IF I HAD TO GUESS THE DATE WAS SOMETIME IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR.

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Sep 08, 2011 - Indiana, PA - Hydraulic
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE PARKING I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I PARKED AND GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID COMING OUT OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I HAD THE LINE REPLACED BUT THE OTHER LINES ARE ALSO LOOKING RUSTED. I DO NOT USE MY VEHICLE OFF ROAD OR LONG DISTANCE DRIVING, JUST AROUND TOWN. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE.

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Sep 04, 2011 - Lusby, MD - Hydraulic
VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE "BAYSIDE CHEVROLET" DEALER IN PRINCE FREDERICK, MD. SORRY, I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT MILEAGE BUT IS APPROX. 156,000. I WAS AT AN ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR FACILITY HELPING MY DAUGHTER PICKUP HER RENTAL CAR. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN MY NAME SINCE SHE IS UNDER 21. SO MY DAUGHTER WENT INTO MY TRUCK TO DRIVE IT HOME (2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4). WHEN SHE PUSHED THE BRAKE AND PUT IT IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WALKED OVER TO THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE CALLED ME OVER AND NOTICED LOTS OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER MENTIONED ABOVE WHERE IT IS NOW. I BRIEFLY LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND NOTICED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE UNDER-SIDE. THE DEALER CALLED ME AND SAID ALL THE BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ASKED ME "DO YOU GO OFF-ROAD?", I SAID "NO". THEN THEY ASKED "DID YOU RUN OVER ANY LARGE OBJECTS?", I SAID "NO". THEN SHE SAID "MAYBE RODENTS?"; OK, LETS NOT GET RIDICULOUS, I THOUGHT. THE ESTIMATE IS $1,300. I ASKED THEM TO NOT DO REPAIRS UNTIL MY INSURANCE INSPECTOR CAN DOCUMENT THE DAMAGE FOR A CLAIM I SUBMITTED. THE INSPECTOR IS SUPPOSED TO SHOW AT THE DEALER SOMETIME SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2011. STATE FARM CLAIM# [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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Aug 16, 2011 - East Peiora, IL - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE BRAKE LINES ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THEY STATED THE BRAKES LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIBERS, HUBS AND THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 42,600.

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Aug 05, 2011 - Manhattan, KS - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 10 MPH OR LESS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000.

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Jul 28, 2011 - Clarksburg, WV - Hydraulic
BRAKE LINE ERUPTED LEAVING ME IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION WITH NO WARNING AND PUTTING ME AT RISK. I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES ENTERING A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION AND MY BRAKE PEDAL FELT DIFFERENT AS IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BARELY STOPPED MY 2002 2500HD CHEVROLET SILVERALDO CREW CAB TRUCK. PUMPING THE BRAKES HAD NO POSITIVE EFFECT ON STOPPING MY VEHICLE. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT DISPLAY AFTER BRAKE LINE FAILURE. NO BRAKES AND NO BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR. THERE IS PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK AND MY HOUSE DUE TO THIS BRAKE LINE FAILURE.

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May 07, 2011 - Hamilton, OH - Hydraulic
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, BRAKES WENT OUT, BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTY, AND BURST ON ONE OF THE LINES, I SEE NHTSA PROBES 1999-2003 GM TRUCKS FOR POSSIBLE RUSTED BRAKE LINES BACK IN MARCH OF 2010 WHAT BECAME OF IT? THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM, THIS VEHICLE IS USED TO TOW AND HAD THAT BEEN THE CASE WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN HURT AND OR KILLED. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY RUSTY BRAKE LINE I HAVE SEEN I ALSO HAVE A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK SHE HAD TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS, WHEN SHE WENT TO STOP WAS UNABLE THANK GOD THE CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE TO CROSS THE ROAD WAY TO LOAD ON THE BUS. WE WERE ALSO LUCKY THE LINES BURST ON THE SILVERADO IN THE DRIVEWAY, AND IT WAS VERY LUCKY IT DID NOT HAPPEN THE WEEK PRIOR, I WAS TOWING WITH IT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND IT NEEDS TO BEEN DONE RIGHT AWAY BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED. PLEASE LOOK INTO OTHER GM PRODUCTS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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May 02, 2011 - Park Forest, IL - Hydraulic
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL UNEXPECTEDLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR UPON ENGAGEMENT AND WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED IN MOTION UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THAT THE BRAKE LINE EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST CORROSION. NHTSA CURRENTLY HAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION RELATED TO THE FAILURE ASSOCIATED WITH ACTION NUMBER EA11001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

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Mar 30, 2011 - Clearview Heights, WV - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE YET THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE LOCAL DEALER, INSTEAD HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI LOCK) IN WHICH REPAIRS WERE ALREADY PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

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Feb 04, 2011 - Freeport, PA - Hydraulic
ANOTHER DRIVER PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES A BRAKE LINE BURST AND I LOST MY BRAKES AND ALMOST RAN INTO THE OTHER DRIVER WHO PULLED IN FRONT OF ME. I WENT INTO THE DITCH TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER DRIVER. I TOOK ME TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND THAT'S WHY THEY FAILED. THEY ALL NEED REPLACED SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN.

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Oct 26, 2010 - Queensbury, NY - Hydraulic
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO - 2ND BRAKE LINE FAILURE IN PAST 6 MONTHS. AVOIDED ACCIDENT BY PULLING INTO PARKING LOT. ALL BRAKE LINES EXTREMELY CORRODED. YOU CURRENTLY HAVE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM - HERE IS ANOTHER CASE. ALL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED. ACCORDING TO DEALER, THEY HAVE NO SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS, AND IT WILL COST "THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS". THIS IS A PICKUP WITH 40K MILES ON IT. MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THE TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES SHE EXPERIENCED. THIS PROBLEM WARRANTS AN IMMEDIATE RECALL!

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Oct 25, 2010 - Brookfield, CT - Hydraulic
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINES. REAR WHEEL DRUMS RUSTED THROUGH, BACKING PLATE AND EMER. BRAKE ROTTED AWAY. NEARLY CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY VEHICLE, AND HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC, AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE POTENTIAL WAS THERE FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I WROTE TO GM TWICE IN JUNE, THEY NEVER ACKNOWLEDGED EITHER LETTER.

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Oct 16, 2010 - Colgate, WI - Hydraulic
BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO.

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Oct 04, 2010 - Mount Holly, NJ - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE ENTIRELY RUSTED THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 3/8/11 THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM TWO OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES AND THEY WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHICH WAS LOCATED BELOW THE DRIVERS SEAT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL AND THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED AS WELL, WHICH WAS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. ALL SEVEN BRAKE LINES ALONG THE FUEL LINES SHOWED SOME DEGREE OF CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

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Oct 04, 2010 - Mount Holly, NJ - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE ENTIRELY RUSTED THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 3/8/11 THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM TWO OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES AND THEY WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHICH WAS LOCATED BELOW THE DRIVERS SEAT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL AND THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED AS WELL, WHICH WAS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. ALL SEVEN BRAKE LINES ALONG THE FUEL LINES SHOWED SOME DEGREE OF CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

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Aug 31, 2010 - Oxford, WI - Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND RESISTANT TO THE CONTACT'S ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE. THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE AND TIME THAT IT TOOK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY VIBRATE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO REPEATEDLY PUMP THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY YET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHICH WAS SEVERAL MILES FROM HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED THREE TIMES AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

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Jun 18, 2010 - Warrenton, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM SPEEDS OF 5 MPH THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE BY APPROXIMATELY SEVEN FEET. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE ROTORS, BRAKES AND SPEED SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK). THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE BEFORE AND REPAIRS WERE MADE BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 153,847 UPDATED 08/17/10. THE CV BOOT WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 09/28/10

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Jun 04, 2010 - Mentor, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK) IN DECEMBER 2005. MOST RECENTLY, WHILE BRAKING FROM RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS OF 5 MPH, THE ABS BEGAN ABNORMALLY VIBRATING AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL AND ADVISED THE MANUFACTURER WAS ONLY LIABLE FOR ONE FREE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT+S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,914.

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Apr 19, 2010 - Pavilion, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT PLACED HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE SPEED FAILED TO DECREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE CONTACTED FOUND TWO RELATED NHTSA RECALLS, 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V161000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTEN AND THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR WAS CORRODED. THE DEALER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS MAY HAVE BEEN A FACTOR DUE TO SALT ON THE ROADS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.

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Apr 09, 2010 - Chester, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM SPEEDS OF 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE BRAKE LINE HAD CORRODED CAUSING THE LEAKAGE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND THE CALIBER AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,980 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 05/18/10.

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Mar 31, 2010 - Basom, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CLEANED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 5/17/2010 * CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLEANING OF THE CONTACTS WAS A TEMPORARY FIX. UPDATED 06/04/10

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Feb 19, 2010 - Sun Prairie, WI - Hydraulic
THE ABS IS ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN ON DRY PAVEMENT MAKING MY STOPPING DISTANCE LONGER. IT HAS OCCURRED APPROX 3-4 TIMES OVER THE LAST 5 DAYS. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS ADDRESSED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000. WHEN THAT RECALL CAME OUT THE ISSUE WAS ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER BUT NOW THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING AND GENERAL MOTORS IS REFUSING TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE W/O ANY COST, SAYING THEY DID WHAT THE RECALL REQUIRED. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY FIXED WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. THANK YOU

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Feb 19, 2010 - Sun Prairie, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE ABS IS ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN ON DRY PAVEMENT MAKING MY STOPPING DISTANCE LONGER. IT HAS OCCURRED APPROX 3-4 TIMES OVER THE LAST 5 DAYS. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS ADDRESSED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000. WHEN THAT RECALL CAME OUT THE ISSUE WAS ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER BUT NOW THE SAME ISSUE IS OCCURRING AND GENERAL MOTORS IS REFUSING TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE W/O ANY COST, SAYING THEY DID WHAT THE RECALL REQUIRED. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY FIXED WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. THANK YOU

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Jul 28, 2009 - Carl Junction, MO - Hydraulic
ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AT ABOUT 11:30 AM ON TUESDAY JULY 28, 2009, I STOPPED AT A LIGHT. THE TRUCK CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SUDDENLY I FELT THE ABS KICK IN. THE TRUCK WENT FORWARD, WITHOUT MY TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE, INTO THE INTERSECTION. IT FINALLY CAME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. A CAR HAD TO SERVE TO AVOID HITTING ME. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK. THERE WAS ONE ON THE 1999 SILVERADO FOR ABS FAILURE.

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Jun 24, 2009 - Wilton, ME - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THE ABS ENGAGES EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE STOPS. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED AFTER DRIVING 25 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE DAYS LATER. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ABS ACTIVATION COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

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Jun 04, 2009 - Glendale, AZ - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY AND THE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 7/23/09 UPDATED 07/30/09.

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Dec 31, 2008 - Maumee, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z71. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LUNGED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SPEED SENSOR. THE SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RECALL DEFECT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE RECALL REMEDY HAS NOT CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 03/04/09. UPDATED 03/06/09.

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Oct 06, 2008 - Davis Junction, IL - Hydraulic
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK), IT IS CURRENTLY BEGINNING TO FAIL. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT MUST APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,229 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.

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Oct 06, 2008 - Bensalen, PA - Hydraulic
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES AND DRUMS CORRODED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY FOR THE LUBRICATION AND OIL CHANGE ONLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

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Oct 03, 2007 - Freeport, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD SPEED SENSOR PROBLEMS NOT ADDRESSED BY CHEVROLET SAW RECALL FOR THIS CAMPAIGN 305V379000 WHICH STATES SALT ZONE STATES INCLUDING PENNSYLVANIA HAVING PROBLEMS THAT A NOT BEING MET.

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May 09, 2007 - Pequot Lakes , MN - Hydraulic, Antilock
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN ONE TO TWO MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNLESS THE CONTACT PUMPS THE BRAKES THREE OR FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE DEALER REPLACED ONE SPEED SENSOR AND CLEANED THE OTHER. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 144,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.

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Apr 23, 2007 - Feasterville, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO $WD EXTENDED CAB SHORT BED TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY ME. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS 39,950 MILES ON IT. SINCE APPROX 12,000 MILES I NOTICED LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES. I TOOK IT TO SELLING THE DEALER & WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. THIS WEEKEND I INSTALLED NEW AC DELCO FRONT BRAKE PADS & INSTALLED NEW WAGNER ROTORS. UPON REMOVING THE ROTORS I COULDN'T HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A ISSUE WITH THE OLD ORIGINAL NEVER CUT ROTORS. THE ROTOR SURFACE WAS DETERIORATED HENCE CAUSING THE PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF STOPPING DISTANCE. NOTE: THE BRAKE PADS WERE THE ORIGINAL GM. I AM A STATE CERTIFIED INSPECTION MECHANIC. AFTER SURFING THE INTERNET & SEEING AL OF THE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER SILVERADO OWNERS I COULDN'T HELP BUT TO FILE A COMPLAINT. IF THIS WAS ADDRESSED EARLIER MAYBE I WOULD OF FELT MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE MORE. AS YOU WILL SEE THE USUAL LOW MILES WE DROVE OTHER VEHICLES INSTEAD.

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Nov 16, 2006 - Holly, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, A VIBRATION WAS FELT AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURRED WHEN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING. THE BRAKE DESIGN WAS WHEEL ANTILOCK. THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM WAS WORSENING. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS UNWANTED ACTIVITY WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE. A NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK RELATED TO THIS MATTER.

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Nov 03, 2006 - Pasadena, MD - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO PICK UP TRUCK WITH ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEED. CAUSES INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE THAT ALMOST RESULTED IN SEVERAL CRASHES. ACTIVE RECALL UNDER # 05V379000. WORK WAS PERFORMED AT PASADENA GOODYEAR DUE TO A WEEK DELAY INSERVICE APPOINTMENT AT JBA CHEVROLET IN GLEN BURNIE MARYLAND. COMPLAINT AND REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES WAS FILES WITH GM UNDER THIER CASE NUMBER OF 1-441050950. DAVE MILLER, 1-866-790-5600, ADVISES THAT EVEN THOUGH OUR VIN NUMBER FALLS UNDER THOSE CAPTURED FOR RECALL AND IS WITHIN THE RECALL STATES AND THE PROBLEM IS CHARACTERISTIC OF HTE RECALL THEY ARE DENYING REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. I ADVISED THEM THAT I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK TWO WEEKS PRIOR AND WOULD NOT HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE. I ALSO REQUESTED THAT THEY SEND ME A FORMAL WRITTEN DENIAL OF CLAIM AND THEY WILL NOT AS THEY DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO DO SO. I PAID $1300 TO HAVE THIS SAFETY DEFECT REPAIRED AND THEY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR MY EXPENSES. ALL TSB'S WERE FOLLOWED AND FAILED TO CORRECT THE POBLEM. THE ONLY RESOLVE WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS. REMOVED , DEFECTIVE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION

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Nov 02, 2006 - Ronceverte, WV - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

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Oct 12, 2006 - Rexford, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONSUMER COMPLAINTABOUT RECALL 05V37900.. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HIS 2002 SILVERADO WAS NOT ONE OF THE MODELS THAT THEY WERE LOOKING INTO. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RECALL DUE TO VIN.

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Sep 22, 2006 - Kent, CT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
BRAKES FAILED DURING EMERGENCY STOP, NEARLY CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CHEVROLET DEALER CITED RUSTED BRAKE ROTORS. CHEVROLET REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR, CLAIMING (ACCORDING TO DEALER) LOW MILEAGE (17,031) INDICATED TRUCK "SAT" TOO MUCH, PROMOTING RUST. REAR ROTORS REPLACED IN JUNE, 2005. FRONT ROTORS WERE REPAIRED BUT HAVE NOW BEEN IDENTIFIED AS RUSTED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT (AUGUST, 2006). TWO DEALERS HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT PARTS (COMPOSITE ROTORS) ARE OF INFERIOR QUALITY AND HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR FRUSTRATION THAT GM HAS NOT RECALLED. CHEVROLET REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OR TO ASSIST IN REPAIR COST, CALLING THE SITUATION A "MAINTENANCE ISSUE" CAUSED BY THE ENVIRONMENT (CASE # 1-427-765-013). CHEVROLET CLAIMS THIS IS THE DEALER'S DIAGNOSIS, ALTHOUGH THE DEALER CLEARLY STATED TO ME THAT THE PARTS ARE INFERIOR. I REQUESTED A COPY OF MY FILE AND WAS REFUSED (CHEVROLET CALLS IT "PROPRIETARY" INFORMATION).

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Sep 13, 2006 - Chester, NH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO WAS BEING DRIVEN AND A STEEL BRAKE LINE POPPED WHILE BRAKING FOR A DOWNHILL GRADE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING. IF WE HAD BEEN TOWING OUR HORSE TRAILER AN ACCIDENT WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE OCCURRED. THE BRAKE LINE IS SEVERELY ROTTED AND RUST FLAKES OFF EASILY. THE LINE IS HELD TO THE FRAME, UNDER THE CAB AND NOT IN A LOCATION WHERE DAMAGE OR WEAR SHOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE IS TOO NEW AND HAS LOW MILES (55K) AND THIS FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.

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Aug 03, 2006 - Woodland, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 10MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.

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Jul 07, 2006 - Pylesville, MD - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A MANUFACTURER RECALL LETTER # 85068 WAS RECEIVED FOR CORROSION OF THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS. THE CORROSION MADE THEM INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE SENSORS COULD NOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT DAMAGING THE ROTORS. THE REPAIR WAS OFFERED AT COST,

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Jun 12, 2006 - Traverse City, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2002 SILVERADO K1500 BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ***** THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ELECTRO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT WERE RUSTED AND SOME WERE LEAKING FLUID.

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May 23, 2006 - Black River, NY - Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DURING PANIC BRAKING, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND FAILS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 7/31/2006 - THE VEHICLE ABS HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, ONCE UNDER RECALL. THE PEDAL BECOMES SPONGY AT TIME AND CAN BE PRESSED WITH LITTLE EFFORT. THE BRAKES WERE TURNED AT 2900 MILES THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 300 MILES. NOW AT 19000 MILES THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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May 02, 2006 - Bellefontaine, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEED, EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO LURCH TO THE SIDE OCCASIONALLY. A GM RECALL BULLETIN EXISTS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT GM SAYS IT DOES DOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH MY VIN IS INCLUDED IN THE BULLETIN.

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Apr 24, 2006 - Goshen, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATES AT LOW SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING 5 TO 10 MPH, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE HAS AN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE BRAKES ALSO GRAB AND PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES: ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 5/10/2006 - THE DEALER FOUND SALT CORROSION ON THE FRONT ABS BRAKES.

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Apr 20, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT SLOW SPEEDS OF 8 MPH THE ABS ENGAGED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WAS NOT LISTED ON AFFECTED STATES. UPDATED 05/30/06.

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Apr 07, 2006 - Millstadt, IL - Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR PADS WERE RUSTED AND GROOVED. THE FRONT BRAKES AND PADS WERE ALSO RUSTED AND GROOVED, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS THE REAR. THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON 11-16-05. UPDATED 05/02/06.

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Apr 07, 2006 - Millstadt, IL - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR PADS WERE RUSTED AND GROOVED. THE FRONT BRAKES AND PADS WERE ALSO RUSTED AND GROOVED, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS THE REAR. THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON 11-16-05. UPDATED 05/02/06.

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Mar 22, 2006 - Fairport, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3-4 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE ABS ACTIVATES. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT AND A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. 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.

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Mar 17, 2006 - Cicero, NY - Hydraulic
2002 SILVERADO BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY. *****

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Mar 08, 2006 - North Collins, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ENGAGES AT LOW SPEEDS OF 20 MPH AND BELOW. AS A RESULT, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS 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 BECAUSE OF THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER CLEANED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, REPLACED THE PADS AND ROTORS. HOWEVER, THOSE REPLACEMENTS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ADDITIONALLY, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE ENGINE ALTHOUGH, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PASSENGER SIE WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 03/28/06.

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Feb 16, 2006 - Waterford, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED ALL 4 ROTORS HAD DETERIORATED. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY. UPDATED 5/2/2006 -

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Feb 15, 2006 - Antrim, NH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE INSPECTING THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE CORROSION WAS NOTICED ON THE ROTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ROTORS AND NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER.

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Feb 09, 2006 - Hopedale, MA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE REPAIR PERSONNEL DETERMINED THE REAR ROTORS WERE DETERIORATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP AWAITING REPAIRS.

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Feb 09, 2006 - Sherborn, MA - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS FALSELY ACTIVATING THE ABS.

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Feb 04, 2006 - Warner, NH - Hydraulic
IN DECEMBER OF 2005 I BROUGHT MY 2002 SILVERADO TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL ON ABS SENSORS. I WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD I NEEDED BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. I ASKED THEM HOW A TRUCK WITH ONLY 10,200 MILES THAT HAD BEEN GARAGED SINCE PURCHASE COULD REQUIRE $900 WORTH OF BRAKES. FIRST I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO INACTIVITY. AFTER EXPLAINING I HAVE A 1976 GMC CK10 PARKED BESIDE THE SILVERADO AND IT DID NOT REQUIRE SUCH REPAIR, I WAS TOLD NEW BRAKE MATERIALS ARE INFERIOR TO THE OLDER BRAKE MATERIALS. I SUSPECT THERE MAY BE FAULTY MATERIALS USED IN GMC TRUCK BRAKES CIRCA 2002 AND SEEK YOU ADVICE ON THE MATTER. THANK YOU.

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Feb 01, 2006 - Gunnison, CO - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 SILVERADO PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, REAR AXLE SEALS WERE LEAKING. ** ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE COMPLAINED ABOUT A RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE SHOCKS. THE TAILGATE LATCH WAS REPLACED.

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Jan 23, 2006 - Akron, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
EVERY TIME I STOP THIS TRUCK THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES KICK IN AT 3 - 5 MPH.

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Jan 20, 2006 - Kittanning, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 ROTORS WERE PEELING ALONG THE LAMINATIONS AND EXPOSING THE METAL PLATES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST, JUST EXTREME AN BREAKDOWN OF THE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPOSED TO HAZARDOUS OR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALTHOUGH THE ROTORS CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER.

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Jan 20, 2006 - Cedar Rapids, IA - Hydraulic, Antilock, Control Unit/Module
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THE ABS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP FOUND CORROSION ON THE WHEEL SENSORS. THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE CORROSION WAS CLEANED OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SENSOR. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE ABS, THE NHTSA # IS 05V379000. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

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Jan 18, 2006 - Havensville, KS - Hydraulic, Antilock, Control Unit/Module
1. SLOWING TRUCK ON APPROACH TO A STOP SIGN, ROAD CONDITIONS-DRY ASPHALT, ROAD SURFACE CONSISTED OF SHALLOW NARROWLY SPACED WASHBOARDS, SPEED-APPROX. 20 MPH. 2.WHEN TRUCK ENCOUNTERED WASHBOARD AREA, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSED AT AN ABNORMALLY HIGH FREQUENCY, THE PEDAL WENT SOFT, THE BRAKE ACTION WAS SO SLIGHT THAT ONE COULDN'T TELL THEY WERE APPLIED AND THE TRUCK NEARLY WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN AS THE RESULT. 3. DEALER INSPECTED ABS SYSTEM, STATED A CODE FOR LEFT FRONT SENSOR WAS SET, TEST DROVE TRUCK BUT CODE WOULD NOT RESET, NO PARTS OR REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED.

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Jan 10, 2006 - New Florence, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO BRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. THE SENSOR WAS CLEANED AND A PART WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER 2005 REGARDING THE ABS. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THE CONSUMER COULD APPLY FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THE TAILGATE RUSTED AND BROKE. THE STEERING RELAY AND RIGHT FRONT IDLER ARM WERE REPLACED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. THE WHEEL CENTER CAP FELL OFF.

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Jan 09, 2006 - Des Moines, IA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED T THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE . THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN O5V379000 CONCERNING ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

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Jan 05, 2006 - Waupaca, WI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR BUSTED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE BRAKING CAPABILITIES. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE ROAD HAZARDS WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE ROTORS TO FAIL. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION BOTH REAR ROTORS WERE RUSTED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS WAS NORMAL. THE DEFECTIVE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 1/25/2006 -

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Jan 04, 2006 - Mckinney, TX - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED CAUSING LOSE OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH. ADDITIONALLY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END COLLISION SEVERE ENOUGH TO TOTALLY DESTROY VEHICLE.

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Dec 20, 2005 - Rockton, IL - Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATES SINCE PURCHASE THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEAK WHEN PULLING HIS BOAT AND MAKING EMERGENCY STOPS. HE STATES WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT FEELS SPONGY AND IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP ANY FASTER WHEN THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED HARDER. THE TRAILER FOR THE BOAT DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES AND BOTH WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 2000 POUNDS. THE PULLING CAPACITY FOR THE VEHICLE IS 7200 POUNDS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY; THEREFORE, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THEY HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE TRAILER AND BOAT ATTACHED.

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Dec 20, 2005 - Rooseville, MN - Hydraulic, Antilock
1) APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 20 MPH. APPLIED BRAKES WITH 100 FT TO GO TO STOP SIGN. PAVEMENT DRY UNDER DRIVERS SIDE WHEELS. PAVEMENT LESS THAN 20% SNOW/ICE COVERED UNDER PASSEANGER WHEELS. TEMPERATURE 0 DEGREES F. 3:00 PM 2) I APPLIED THE BRAKES 100 FEET FROM THE STOP SIGN. THE ABS FIRED PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM ENGAGING. TRANSMISSON DID DID NOT DISENGAGE. TRIED RELEASING BRAKES AND REAPPLYING, BUT ABS CONTINUED TO FIRE. PICKUP DID NOT SLOW AT ALL DUE TO TRANSMISSON CONTINUING TO BE ENGAGED AT THROTTLE IDLE. CAR AHEAD OF ME AT STOP SIGN WAS DAMAGED CONSIDERABLY IN RIGHT REAR QUATER. MY PICKUP RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE TO FRONT. 3) CORRECTIVE ACTION NOT TAKEN YET. LOOKING INTO OPTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT OF ABS. RECALL EXISTS IN OTHER NORTHERN STATES FOR THIS DEFECT, BUT NOT IN MINNESOTA.

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Dec 20, 2005 - New Castle , IN - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE THE ABS BRAKES WORKED ON. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME TO HAVE THE LIGHT CHECKED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT WAS REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ROTORS CHANGED. THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP THE BRAKE PADS WERE CHANGED. ALSO, THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE FOURTH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WERE MADE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000. RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS BEFORE. UPDATED 03/03/06.

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Dec 20, 2005 - New Castle , IN - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE THE ABS BRAKES WORKED ON. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME TO HAVE THE LIGHT CHECKED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT WAS REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ROTORS CHANGED. THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP THE BRAKE PADS WERE CHANGED. ALSO, THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE FOURTH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WERE MADE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000. RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS BEFORE. UPDATED 03/03/06.

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Dec 20, 2005 - New Castle , IN - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE THE ABS BRAKES WORKED ON. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME TO HAVE THE LIGHT CHECKED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT WAS REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ROTORS CHANGED. THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP THE BRAKE PADS WERE CHANGED. ALSO, THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE FOURTH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WERE MADE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. AT THIS TIME THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000. RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS BEFORE. UPDATED 03/03/06.

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Dec 15, 2005 - Saranac, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE ABS AND ONCE THE SENSORS CORRODED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE WAS AFRAID THAT THE SAME ABS FAILURE WOULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER HIT A BUILDING. THE CONSUMER STATED HE FELT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT UNTIL HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. UPDATED 01/11/06.

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Dec 14, 2005 - Indianapolis, IN - Hydraulic
I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO K-1500 WITH 64,000 MILES. LAST WEEK I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2-3 MPH, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES FAILED ( PEDAL TO THE FLOOR) AND IT FELT LIKE THE TRUCK ACCELERATED (MY FOOT WAS OFF THE GAS PEDAL. I RAN INTO A BRICK WALL, CRACKING SOME PLASTIC ON THE FRONT BUMPER, AND DENTING THE BUMPER ITSELF. LUCKILY, I HIT THE BRICK WALL WITH THE FRONT TOW HOOK. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY TRUCK TO STANLEY CHEVROLET AND HAD THEM LOOK FOR ANY PROBLEMS. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN THERE EARLIER IN THE FALL, TO CORRECT THE ABS RECALL. STANLEY, COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SUBMIT THAT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY WORN OUT. WHICH IS ODD SINCE I HAVE NEVER USED THEM.

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Dec 12, 2005 - Columbia, MO - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2002, CHEVROLET SILVERADO NEW IN 2002 FROM RON MARHOFFER CHEVROLET IN NORTHEAST OHIO, WHERE HE RESIDED UNTIL EARLY 2005. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2005 ABS INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2005 THIS PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING ALMOST EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE AT LOCAL DEALER, PERRY CHEVROLET, IN COLUMBIA, MO. THE DEALERSHIP SENT THE CONTACT HOME WITHOUT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. WHILE THERE WAS A RECALL COVERING 2002 SILVERADOS IN THE STATE OF OHIO, THERE SEEMED TO BE SOME QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THIS VEHICLE WAS COVERED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THIS VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION, SINCE THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS UNPREDICTABLE, ESPECIALLY IN PLACES SUCH AS PARKING LOTS. AS OF 12-13-05 THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 01/11/06.

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Dec 06, 2005 - Delafield, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ABS BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE STATE THE CONTACT RESIDES. THE HEADLAMP BULB WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/04/06.

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Dec 05, 2005 - York, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ABS BRAKES. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED, AND IN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THEY OFFERED A PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR YEARLY MAINTENANCE.

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Dec 05, 2005 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. BEFORE THE RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS ENGAGED AND VEHICLE HIT A BRICK WALL. THERE WAS BUMPER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WANTED GM TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE BUMPER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEY OFFERED NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BUMPER DAMAGE.

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Dec 05, 2005 - Zellwood, FL - Hydraulic, Antilock, Control Unit/Module
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS ON DRY PAVEMENT, NOT ALLOWING TRUCK TO STOP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS UNDER 5 MPH AND HAS CAUSED ME TO ROLL THROUGH A STOP SIGN.

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Dec 01, 2005 - Bristol, CT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DEFECTIVE REAR BRAKES.

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Nov 30, 2005 - Mankato, MN - Hydraulic, Antilock
AT LOW SPEEDS, (BELOW 10 MPH) THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WILL ENGAGE (PULSING OF BRAKE PEDAL) ON MY 2002 1500 SILVERADO AND MAKE STOPPING DISTANCES DRAMATICALLY GREATER IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS, EVEN IF ONLY ONE WHEEL IS ON A PATCH OF ICE/SNOW. THIS LEADS TO SCARY SITUATIONS AT STOP SIGNS/SEMIPHORES. I CONTACTED GM, AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT I LIVE IN A STATE (MN) THAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. I WAS ADVISED THAT IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A DEALERSHIP, I MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. FOR NOW, I HAVE REMOVED THE ABS FUSE TO DISABLE THE ABS SYSTEM. I REALIZE THAT THE ABS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, BUT AT LEAST I MY STOPPING POWER WILL BE PREDICTABLE.

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Nov 29, 2005 - Dracut, MA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
BOTH REAR BRAKE ROTORS FOR 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 2,525 MILES BETWEEN THE LAST SERVICE YET NO BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED BY THE TECHNICIAN AT THAT TIME.

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Nov 22, 2005 - Vine Grove, KY - Hydraulic, Antilock
COLD ENGINE START-UP KNOCK. I OWN A 2002 SILVERADO Z71 WITH THE 4.8 ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAS HAD COLD START-UP KNOCK SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE ASKED DEALERS ABOUT IT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS NORMAL. I BUILD ENGINES FOR AND OWN TO DRAG CARS. ONE IS AN ET FOOTBRAKE CAR WITH A MILD 350 CI SMALL BLOCK CHEVY. THE OTHER IS A 48 FIAT ALTERED WITH A 434 CI SMALL BLOCK CHEVY STROKER. BOTH HAVE FORGED PISTONS AND NEITHER HAS THE COLD PISTON NOISE THAT THIS BONE STOCK 4.8 HAS. I CURRENTLY HAVE 39,139 MILES ON MY TRUCK AND WANT IT TO LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. UNDER THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES, I DON'T THINK IT WILL LAST MUCH LONGER BEFORE IT CRACKS A PISTON SKIRT OR SEVERELY DAMAGES THE CYLINDER WALLS. IT IS MY INTENTION TO CONTACT CHEVROLET IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS BUT AFTER READING THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE, I AM PREPARED TO BE TOLD THE SAME AS THE DEALER TOLD ME. I AM ALSO LOOKING INTO THE CLASS ACTION SUIT APPROACH TO GET A REMEDIE TO THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE BRAKES. THE TRUCK HAS 4 WHEEL DISK AND STOPS LIKE IT HAS FOUR WHEEL DRUMS WITHOUT POWER?? I OWNED A 97 SIVLVERADO THAT HAD BRAKES THAT WORKED THE SAME. YOU WOULD THINK THAT A TRUCK THAT COST 30,000 DOLLARS WOULD BE A LITTLE BETTER CONSTRUCTED.

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Nov 22, 2005 - Dublin, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
HAD MY 2002 CHEV SILVERADO IN FOR RECALL SERVICE 05068 ON 10-24-05. DEALER ADVISED THAT RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED BUT VEHICLE REQUIRED NEW FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES TO CORRECT ABS PROBLEM AT A COST OF OVER $1000 TO ME; THE RECALL STATES IT WILL CORRECT PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CORROSION BETWEEN HUBS AND ABS SENSORS. COST SHOULD NOT BE INCURRED BY ME FOR DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURE.

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Nov 15, 2005 - Oakland, MD - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE COUNTY IN WHICH WE LIVE RECEIVES OVER 100+ INCHES OF SNOW ON AVERAGE. THE STATES THAT SURROUND US, WEST VIRGINIA AND PENNSYLVANIA, ARE CONSIDERED BY YOUR DEFINITION TO BE IN THE "RUST BELT" OUR STATE AND COUNTY ROAD CREWS USE A LOT OF SALT AND CHEMICALS ON THE ROADS IN THE WINTER DUE TO THE HIGH AMOUNT OF SNOW THAT WE RECEIVE EACH YEAR. FOR THIS REASON WE FEEL THAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS AREA IN THE COVERAGE ZONE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL OF THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. THE SILVERADO WOULD MAKE NOISES, VIBRATE AND WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WAS NOT GOING TO STOP IN THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE DISTANCE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE BRAKES FELT MUSHY AND WOULD VIBRATE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. AT FIRST IT ONLY HAPPENED INFREQUENTLY, BUT THEN BEGAN TO HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. THE SILVERADO WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND THE TECHNICIAN TESTED BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SENSORS. THE TECHNICIAN THEN TRIED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PARTS, WHICH COULD NOT BE DONE. THE RESULT WAS THAT A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES WAS INSTALLED . AFTER THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES WERE RETESTED AND FOUND TO BE WORKING OK. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEM SINCE THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THE OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED.

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Nov 10, 2005 - West Seneca, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE ABS SIGNAL DROPPING OUT AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS VEHICLE WAS SHOWING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE DELAER TOLD HER ON 11-05-29005 THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED ON 11-05-05 THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.

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Nov 09, 2005 - Whitefield, NH - Hydraulic
CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING SAFETY DEFICIENCY ON 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.

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Nov 04, 2005 - Wakeman, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER 05V379000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. UPON LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCED THE SAME ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS AS THOSE PRIOR TO THE REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. GENERAL MOTORS TOLD HIM IF THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEN THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER SERVICE STATION, AND THEY TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM WAS STILL WITH THE ABS. UPDATED 11/29/2005 -

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Nov 02, 2005 - Greenville, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP THE ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE. THERE WAS NO FEELING OF PULSATION. THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. WAS ABLE TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO INSISTED THE DISC BRAKES DELAMINATED. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL , BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ABS PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 12/7/2005 - THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINE THAT THE SPEED SENSOR WAS CORRODED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 1500 SILVERADO BUT NOT THE 2500HD SILVERADO.

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Oct 21, 2005 - Knoxville, TN - Hydraulic, Antilock
TRUCK WILL NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I RAN INTO ANOTHER PERSON COMING TO A STOP. TRUCK WILL JUST KEEP ROLLING A LITTLE EVEN WITH THE BRAKES FULLY DEPRESSED. TALKED TO A COUPLE OF SERVICE STATIONS AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY ABS SENSORS IN THE FRONT HUBS. GM HAS A RECALL BUT NOT IN MY STATE AND THAT IS WHY I AM FILING A COMPLAINT.

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Oct 20, 2005 - Brookfield, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATED ANTI -LOCK BRAKES WERE ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS. ROAD SALT CORROSION LED TO FALSE BRAKE SENSOR READINGS, CAUSING ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO ACTIVATE AT WRONG SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT THE CONTACT RAN OVER A CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER BECAUSE HE COULD NOT STOP. THE PARKING LOT WAS DRY. HE HAD NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO CLEAN THE SENSORS. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T LEARN ABOUT THE RECALL UNTIL AFTER HE PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. UPDATED 11/29/05. UPDATED 11/29/05. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD THAT WISCONSIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL AFTER THE DEALER HAD REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS.

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Oct 20, 2005 - Georgetown, KY - Hydraulic, Antilock
MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK HAS STARTED EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF LOW-SPEED ABS BRAKE FAILURES.

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Oct 11, 2005 - Mannford, OK - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVERS SEAT SLID FORWARD SIX INCHES FROM BACK, IT BROKE AND HIT THE TILT LEVER. IT CAUSEDTHE CONSUMER'S AUNT TO HAVE A BROKEN BACK, AND SHE WAS PARALYZED FROM THE WAIST DOWN. THIS HAPPENED ON OCTOBER 3, 2005, CONSUMER STATED THAT HER AUNT HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. AT THIS TIME CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.

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Oct 10, 2005 - Bristol, CT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
REPLACE REAR ROTORS ON VEHICLE WITH 27,000 MILES ON IT. LITTLE WEAR ON PADS. MFG ROTORS WERE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. I HAVE ORIGINAL ROTORS AND THE METAL IS BREAKING APART.

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Sep 29, 2005 - Fulton, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS BRAKES ENGAGED AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MILES PER HOUR REGARDLESS OF ROAD CONDITIONS. I NEARLY CRASHED INTO PARKED CARS IN PARKING LOTS, AND MY OWN GARAGE AT HOME. I DID CRASH INTO STEEL DUMPSTER AT WORK. ABS ENGAGED WHILE DOING 5 MPH GOING DOWN A HILL AT WORK. THEY WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS PRESSING AND RELEASING BRAKES. THE VEHICLE SPED UP DUE TO NO BREAKING AND SLIDE SIDEWAYS WHICH RESULTED IN ME STRIKING A STEEL DUMPSTER AT WORK CAVING IN BOTH DOORS ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF TRUCK. THIS RESULTED IN $4346.38 INSURANCE CLAIM WHICH I PAID A $500.00 DEDUCTIBLE ON. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE ABS AFTER THAT AS THE CONSTANT ENGAGEMENT OF THE ABS WOULD OCCUR AT ANYTIME I WAS GOING 5 MPH OR LESS.

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Sep 29, 2005 - Akron, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES WERE GRINDING. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ON 6-27-05 AND THEY REPLACED REAR ROTORS AND PADS. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE PEDAL JERKED/ PULSATED WHEN PUT THE BRAKE ON. IT HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 05V790000 DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT FELT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED.

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Sep 29, 2005 - Akron, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES WERE GRINDING. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ON 6-27-05 AND THEY REPLACED REAR ROTORS AND PADS. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE PEDAL JERKED/ PULSATED WHEN PUT THE BRAKE ON. IT HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 05V790000 DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT FELT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED.

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Sep 29, 2005 - Roanoke, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE BRAKES ARE WORKING POORLY. PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT STOPS THE VEHICLE. THE CALLER SAYS IT HAS BEEN LIKE THAT SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT FOR FREE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE CONSUMER FELT A VIBRATION AS IF THE ABS ACTIVATED.

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Sep 29, 2005 - Birch Run, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
WHEN TAKEN FOR INSPECTION, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS. THE ROTORS WERE SLIGHTLY PULLING AWAY FROM THE WHEEL. CONSUMER NEVER HAD ANY SIGNS OF A SAFETY DEFECT PRIOR TO THIS. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, THE AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKS FAILED. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GAIN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER STATED THE INJECTOR WAS BAD.

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Sep 28, 2005 - Wampum, PW - Hydraulic, Antilock
POOR QUALITY VEHICLE/PARTS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT, THERE IS AN UPCOMING RECALL AS GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM ON THE 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO, HOWEVER THEY WILL NOT FIX IT UNTIL THE RECALL IS ACTIVE. I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES NOW, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES AND THEY SHOULD FIX THEM NOW AND NOT MAKE ME PAY FOR THIS SERVICE AND THEN REQUIRE ME TO SUBMIT A BILL AT A LATER DATE TO BE REIMBURSED.

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Sep 28, 2005 - Davenport, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ON H 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WERE BAD. AT LOW SPEEDS THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED SOME SENSORS, AND IT WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 REGARDING THE ABS BRAKES WAS ISSUED. BUT THE STATE OF VIRGINIA WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HE HAS NOT YET TALKED TO THE MANUFACTURER. ALSO, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AT 40,000 MILES ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO.

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Sep 28, 2005 - Davenport, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ON H 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WERE BAD. AT LOW SPEEDS THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED SOME SENSORS, AND IT WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 REGARDING THE ABS BRAKES WAS ISSUED. BUT THE STATE OF VIRGINIA WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HE HAS NOT YET TALKED TO THE MANUFACTURER. ALSO, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AT 40,000 MILES ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO.

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Sep 24, 2005 - Essex Jct , VT - Hydraulic, Antilock
'02 SILVERADO 1500, EXT CAB... PLS ADD ME TO THE LIST OF FAULTY ABS EXPERIENCES... THE TRUCK ABS ACTIVATED AT A SLOW SPEED BRAKE, JUST PRIOR TO FULL STOP... TAPPED THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME... LUCKILY, NO DAMAGE AND NO ONE WAS HURT BUT, IT COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. IT NOW SEEMS THAT THE FAULTING ABS HAS BEEN NOTICED BEFORE BUT, IT WAS INTERMITTENT AND ONLY SUSPECT... THE 60A FUSE HAS BEEN PULLED TO DISABLE THIS "SAFETY" FEATURE...

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Sep 19, 2005 - Keller, TX - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATED ABS BRAKES ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE BRAKES PULSATED, AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT WANT TO STOP RIGHT AWAY. THIS STARTED HAPPENING A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER SAID THAT RECALL 05V379000 DID NOT APPLY TO THE STATE WHERE THE CONSUMER LIVED. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES.

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Sep 15, 2005 - Sparta, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ABS BRAKES KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED ON JULY 15, 2005. THERE WAS GM NHTSA RECALL 05V379/ GEM RECALL 05068 A RECALL FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER,THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT OFFICIAL YET.

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Sep 14, 2005 - Montpelier, VT - Hydraulic, Antilock
IN THE EARLY HOURS OF MONDAY AUGUST 29, UPON ARRIVING HOME, WE WERE PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AT ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR IN OUR 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AND WE HAD DIFFICULTY COMING TO A STOP AND ALMOST HIT OUR GARAGE DOOR. ON TUESDAY AUGUST 30TH , MY HUSBAND WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT WORK GOING APPROX 5-10 MILES PER HOUR AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED, CAUSING HIM NOT TO BE ABLE TO STOP AND HITTING ANOTHER PERSONS CAR ACROSS FROM HIM IN A PARKING SPACE. IN TALKING TO A CO-WORKER ABOUT WHAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WERE DOING SHE DIRECTED ME TO THIS WEBSITE TO CHECK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS. ON AUGUST 29TH, THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE ISSUED ABOUT THIS VERY PROBLEM. WE CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP, CODY CHEVROLET IN MONTPELIER, VT. THEY TOLD US TO PULL THE FUSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES UNTIL WE COULD BRING IN THE TRUCK ON THURSDAY, SEPT 1 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. THE OTHER PERSON'S CAR THAT WAS STRUCK BY OUR TRUCK TOOK THEIR CAR TO GET AN ESTIMATE, WHICH CAME BACK AT $688. I CALLED GM TO GET THEM TO PAY FOR IT. THEY KEEP SAYING THEY NEED TO INVESTIGATE THIS FURTHER. MY CONCERN IS THAT RATHER THAN HITTING A PARKED CAR, MY HUSBAND COULD HAVE HIT A PERSON. HE COULD HAVE BEEN TRAVELING DOWNTOWN AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED, COME TO A PERSON CROSSING A CROSSWALK, THE ANTI-LOCK BREAKS COULD HAVE ENGAGED AND HE COULD HAVE STRUCK A PERSON. GM HAS TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL IS NOT BEING RELEASED UNTIL THERE ARE ENOUGH PARTS AVAILABLE AT WHICH TIME IT WILL BE RELEASED TO OWNERS IN JANUARY IN VIN # ORDER. I FEEL THAT THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD. I ALSO FEEL GM HAS AN OBLIGATION TO PAY THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY SINCE OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP FIXED THE PROBLEM AT NO COST TO US BASED ON THE RECALL.

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Sep 13, 2005 - Malone, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEED. IT HAS NOW BECOME CONSTANT AT ALL DECELERATIONS.

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Sep 08, 2005 - Oak Creek, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING TO A STOP AND ALMOST STOPPED THE ABS ACTIVATE AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE COASTING. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS HOWEVER, LUCKILY NO COLLISIONS HAVE HAPPENED YET. THE VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED TO GO INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR ON SEPTEMBER 16TH. THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUOUS AND HAPPENS ABOUT 5 OUT OF 10 STOPS.

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Sep 07, 2005 - Ortonville, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE ABS COMES ON AT LOW SPEED WHEN IT SHOULDN'T, RESULTING IN EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER MISS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE LEFT FRONT HUB. REPLACING BOTH FRONT HUBS AND WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WHICH FIXED THE PROBLEM.

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Sep 06, 2005 - Dayton, MN - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN AT LOW SPEEDS OF 0-10 MPH. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2005 INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ABS SENSORS CLEANED, AND THE TRUCK WAS DRIVING MUCH BETTER AFTER THE CLEANING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THIS TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CURRENTLY. GENERAL MOTORS TOLD THE MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP TO JUST CLEAN THE SENSORS INSTEAD OF REPLACING THEM. THIS WAS AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.

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Aug 31, 2005 - Ortonville, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FRONT BRAKE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STARTED ON 7-22-05. WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 4-5 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THIS OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE CONSUMER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. HE DID SO BECAUSE HE COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNLESS IT WAS REPAIRED. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD HIM THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST HIM BECAUSE HE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. ALSO,THEY TOLD HIM THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS.

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Aug 31, 2005 - Mukwonago, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS MANY TIMES. NEAR MISS ACCIDENT. GM HAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER STATES BUT NOT WISCONSIN. HOW CAN WISCONSIN NOT BE A COLD WEATHER STATE WHEN ILLINOIS IS SOUTH OF US AND IT WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I PAID A DEALER TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK.

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Aug 30, 2005 - Algonac, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 1 TON DUAL WHEEL PICK UP - EXTENDED CAB. FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MPH WHEN I AM TRYING TO STOP. I WAS PREVIOUSLY INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AND HAVE OVER 12 DISKS IN MY NECK, MID AND LOWER BACK, I AM CLASSIFIED AS TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED. THIS TRUCK IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DOCTOR APPTS AND MEDICAL TREATMENT, I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS ADVISED THAT ONLY VEHICLES IN CANADA WERE BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, IF I WANTED IT FIXED IT WOULD COST APPROX. $350.00. I NOW LIVE ON SSI DISABILITY AND ONLY RECEIVE $841.00 PER MONTH, I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE FIXED AND THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE EVERY DAY. IT HAS HAPPENED WELL OVER 1000 TIMES AND PRETTY MUCH DOES IT NOW EVER TIME I PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO??? DO I JUST WAIT UNTIL I LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING AND HIT SOMEONE CAUSING MORE DAMAGE TO MYSELF AND POSSIBLE ANOTHER INNOCENT PERSON OR ARE YOU GOING TO FORCE GM TO FIX THIS DISASTER? PLEASE ADVISE ME OF MY OPTIONS AND WHAT I SO DO OR WHOM I SHOULD CONTACT - I NEED MY TRUCK FIXED!

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Aug 30, 2005 - Middlefield, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
I JUST HEARD OF GM'S RECALL ON ABS BRAKING SYSTEMS. I HAVE A 02 SILVERADO THAT HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM TWO SEPARATE TIMES. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IT FELT LIKE NO PEDAL THEN IT WOULD PULSATE. WHICH YOU COULD FEEL THROUGH THE PEDAL. BOTH TIMES THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE SENSORS WERE TO BLAME. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED THEY DID NOT WANT TO FIX WITHOUT PAY. SINCE IT HAD HAPPENED A COUPLE MONTHS EARLIER.

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Aug 25, 2005 - Medina, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500HD CREW CAB. DURING REGULAR BRAKE INSPECTION FOUND ALL 4 BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED BEYOND SERVICE LIMITS. HALF OF ROTOR FACE RUSTED AWAY ON INSIDE OF ALL 4 ROTORS. THIS IS CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. TRUCK UNABLE TO STOP WITH ANY TYPE OF LOAD. TRUCK WAS PURCHASED WITH A TOWING PACKAGE. TRUCK HAS 56K MILES. ALL 4 ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WILL BE REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE.

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Aug 25, 2005 - Mason, TX - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: CALLER SAID THAT BRAKES FAILED OFTEN , AND HE DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CALLER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES SINCE AFTER HE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIEDL AT ALL SPEEDS AND UNDER ANY DRIVING CONDITION. HE SAID THE BRAKES FAILED ABOUT 50 TIMES. THE CALLER'S WIFE HIT A DEER WHEN THERE WAS ONLY 300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, SHE COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CALLER WAS INVOLVED HAD A COLLISION DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH WITH 8000 MILES NO VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. HE SAID THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE NOVEMBER. DEALER TOLD THE CALLER HE COULD NOT DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR WHAT WRONG WITH IT. THEY REFUSED TO WORK ON IT ANYMORE. MANUFACTURER WANTED THE CALLER TO PAY FOR ALL THE WORK TO FIND WHATS WRONG WITH IT, AND IF THEY FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM THEY WOULD PAY HIM BACK, BUT IF THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.

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Aug 23, 2005 - Dansville, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN COMING TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS ABS KICKS IN AND VEHICLE JUST KEEPS GOING. THIS HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS OF 5 MPH OR LESS. ONCE THE ABS KICKS IN IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. HE NOTICED THIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. MECHANIC HAD HIM CALL THE GM DEALER , AND THEY VERIFIED THE PROBLEM. BUT BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A RECALL THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND GO FROM THERE. WHEN THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE TRUCK IT HAD 19,000 MILES ON IT. AT 21,000 THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS. HAD NEW ROTORS/PADS PUT ON THE BACK, RESURFACED THE FRONT AND PUT PADS ON THE FRONT. AT 37,000 THE CONTACT WAS ON A TRIP AND THE BRAKES STARTING CLATTERING AND SCREECHING FROM THE BACK. THEY TOLD HIM THE DISCS WERE SO RUSTED THEY DESTROYED THE BRAKE PADS, AND HE HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING.

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Aug 23, 2005 - Dansville, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN COMING TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS ABS KICKS IN AND VEHICLE JUST KEEPS GOING. THIS HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS OF 5 MPH OR LESS. ONCE THE ABS KICKS IN IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. HE NOTICED THIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. MECHANIC HAD HIM CALL THE GM DEALER , AND THEY VERIFIED THE PROBLEM. BUT BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A RECALL THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND GO FROM THERE. WHEN THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE TRUCK IT HAD 19,000 MILES ON IT. AT 21,000 THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS. HAD NEW ROTORS/PADS PUT ON THE BACK, RESURFACED THE FRONT AND PUT PADS ON THE FRONT. AT 37,000 THE CONTACT WAS ON A TRIP AND THE BRAKES STARTING CLATTERING AND SCREECHING FROM THE BACK. THEY TOLD HIM THE DISCS WERE SO RUSTED THEY DESTROYED THE BRAKE PADS, AND HE HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING.

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Aug 23, 2005 - Dansville, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN COMING TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS ABS KICKS IN AND VEHICLE JUST KEEPS GOING. THIS HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS OF 5 MPH OR LESS. ONCE THE ABS KICKS IN IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. HE NOTICED THIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. MECHANIC HAD HIM CALL THE GM DEALER , AND THEY VERIFIED THE PROBLEM. BUT BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A RECALL THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND GO FROM THERE. WHEN THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE TRUCK IT HAD 19,000 MILES ON IT. AT 21,000 THERE WERE BRAKE PROBLEMS. HAD NEW ROTORS/PADS PUT ON THE BACK, RESURFACED THE FRONT AND PUT PADS ON THE FRONT. AT 37,000 THE CONTACT WAS ON A TRIP AND THE BRAKES STARTING CLATTERING AND SCREECHING FROM THE BACK. THEY TOLD HIM THE DISCS WERE SO RUSTED THEY DESTROYED THE BRAKE PADS, AND HE HAD TO REPLACE EVERYTHING.

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Aug 22, 2005 - Montpelier, VT - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS SENSORS HAVE FAILED ON FRONT WHEELS CAUSING ABS TO ENGAGE EACH TIME THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO A STOP. STOPPING IS UNPREDICTABLE. ONE CRASH WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES DID LOCK UP AT THE LAST SECOND. APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS AT MY COST.

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Aug 22, 2005 - West Newton, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.AT SLOW SPEED STOPING BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR,ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE,TRUCK WON'T STOP,GRINDING TYPE NOISES COMING FROM BRAKES,AT 25,000 MILES ALL 4 ROTORS WERE BADLY RUSTED AND WORN.REPLACE ALL ROTORS AND SHOES,STILL HAD PROBLEM. HAD ALL SPEED SENSORS ON METER,SHOWS NO PROBLEM.HAVE READ ARTICLES AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR AND THAT CHEVY HAD RECALL IN CANADA BUT NOT U.S. I HAVE CAME CLOSE TO REAR ENDING CARS IN FRONT OF ME.THIS VEHICLE IS A HAZZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

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Aug 21, 2005 - Mont Vernon, NH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
ABS SYSTEM OPERATING DURING SLOW SPEED STOPS INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE DRASTICALY. DEALER REMOVED AND CLEANED FROMT ABS SENSORS AT OUR EXPENCE. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS AS CALIPERS WERE STUCK AND ROTORS APPEARED TO SWELL AND PEAL APART

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Aug 19, 2005 - Brighton , MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE ABS ACTIVATED ON DRY ROADS AS WELL. SOMETIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE ABS POPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL UP AND THE CONSUMER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK. SOMETIMES THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO PARK JUST TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO SAID IT WAS A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.

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Aug 15, 2005 - Hamden, CT - Hydraulic, Antilock
UPON STOPPING AT VERY SLOW SPEED, THE ABS BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY ACTIVATED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, CAUSING COLLISION WITH PARKED VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO SHOP, DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED FAULTY FRONT/LEFT SPEED SENSOR. THIS PART WAS REPLACED, VEHICLE WAS ROAD TESTED, AND ALL APPEARED TO BE OKAY. AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 300 MILES, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEMS.

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Aug 11, 2005 - Darlington, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2500 HD 4 WHEEL DRIVE REGULAR CAB. HE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT REAR DISC BRAKES. DURING STATE INSPECTION ON AUGUST 5, 2005 THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD 29,800 MILES ON IT. THE REAR PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS WERE ROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE TURNED. HE THEN CONTACTED MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHO PUT HIM THROUGH TO SWEENEY CHEVROLET, AND THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT BECAUSE THERE WAS RUST ON THE REAR ROTORS THE PADS WORE OUT. THE CONSUMER ASKED DEALER WHY THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT WEAR OUT, AND DEALER DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWER. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HELP WITH BILL, HE WAS TOLD BY SWEENEY CHEVROLET THAT ROTORS COULD BE BE TURNED AND SAVED. IF ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED THEN THEY MAY HAVE BEEB GIVEN SOME ASSISTANCE. A MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CALLED THE CONSUMER BACK AND ASKED IF PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, AND HE TOLD HER THAT PROBLEM STILL REMAINED. UNRESOLVED. .

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Aug 11, 2005 - Darlington, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LS 2500 HD 4 WHEEL DRIVE REGULAR CAB. HE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT REAR DISC BRAKES. DURING STATE INSPECTION ON AUGUST 5, 2005 THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD 29,800 MILES ON IT. THE REAR PADS WORE OUT AND THE ROTORS WERE ROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE TURNED. HE THEN CONTACTED MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHO PUT HIM THROUGH TO SWEENEY CHEVROLET, AND THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT BECAUSE THERE WAS RUST ON THE REAR ROTORS THE PADS WORE OUT. THE CONSUMER ASKED DEALER WHY THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT WEAR OUT, AND DEALER DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWER. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HELP WITH BILL, HE WAS TOLD BY SWEENEY CHEVROLET THAT ROTORS COULD BE BE TURNED AND SAVED. IF ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED THEN THEY MAY HAVE BEEB GIVEN SOME ASSISTANCE. A MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CALLED THE CONSUMER BACK AND ASKED IF PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, AND HE TOLD HER THAT PROBLEM STILL REMAINED. UNRESOLVED. .

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Aug 10, 2005 - Ray, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4, 60,000 MILES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS (5-0 MPH)WHEN STOPPING. WAS TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM WHEN VEHICLE WAS NEW, WITH UNSATISFACTORY RESULTS,(PROBLEM WAS TEMPORARILY FIXED, BUT ULTIMATELY RETURNED). THE PROBLEM REMAINS TO THIS DAY. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, EVEN A RECALL IN CANADA TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. JEFF PLUNGIS OF THE DETROIT NEWS WROTE AN ARTICLE IN LATE MAY/EARLY JUNE ABOUT THIS ONGOING PROBLEM GM HAS. SO FAR THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE OR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, JUST A FEW CLOSE CALLS. BUT MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE TRUCK. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES GM WILL OWN UP TO THIS FAILURE AND RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO FINALLY MAKE THE CORRECT REPAIRS.

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Aug 08, 2005 - Dayton, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AND FELL APART. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM AUGUST 1, 2005. BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THEN BEGAN TO PULSATE. CONSUMER ARRANGED AN APPOINTMENT ON AUGUST 10, 2005 FOR DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER SAID HE WAS AWARE OF SOMEONE ELSE WITH SAME PROBLEM, AND THE PERSON HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE ROTORS REPLACED.

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Aug 07, 2005 - Beaver Falls, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
I CURRENTLY AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SENSOR ON MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP TRUCK. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN INVESTIGATION THAT IS OPEN ON THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IN THE INVESTIGATION REPORT, AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE PAST MONTH OR SO THE TRUCK HAS HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. I AM TAKING IT IN FOR SERVICE TOMORROW, AS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. I WOULD LIKE ADD MY COMPLAINT TO THE FILE TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF ANOTHER PERSON EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 45,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK. I AM SUBMITTING 15 FAILURES, BUT IT HAS TROUBLE ALMOST EVERY TIME I STOP, AND HAS FOR THE PAST MONTH. UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT UNTIL NOW, SO I ONLY DROVE IT SPARINGLY.

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Aug 02, 2005 - Pittsfield, MA - Hydraulic, Antilock
IN MAY OF 2005 WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT SLOW SPEED, ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE ABS BRAKES, IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO REQUIRE A GREATER THAN NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE INCIDENT SEEMED ISOLATED. THEN IN JUNE, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND BECAME MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SLOW SPEED I WAS JUST BARELY ABLE TO COME TO A STOP WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE PARKING SPACE. ALTHOUGH NO PARTICULAR ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 19,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO HADAD CHEVROLET IN PITTSFIELD, MA WHERE WE WERE TOLD IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $270 AND $920 TO FIX. WE HAVE CALLED CHEVROLET TO SEE IF THE MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAD NOT EVEN HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET BEEN CORRECTED AS WE ARE INVESTIGATED THE MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND THE MOST ECONOMICAL REPAIR FOR OUR PROBLEM.

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Jul 30, 2005 - Sanford, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE KICKING IN AT LOW RATE OF SPEED MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP QUICKLY.

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Jul 29, 2005 - Williamsville, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
AT LOW SPEEDS THE FRONT ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON MY 2002 CHEVERLOT SILVERADO 4WD TRUCK ENGAGE MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. IF NOT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I WOULD HAVE HIT A CAR PULLING INTO THE GAS STATION.

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Jul 28, 2005 - Baltimore, MD - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: CONTACT STATED BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL 4 ROTORS WERE RUSTED AFTER 14,000 MILES. HE NOTICED THIS APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO AFTER TAKING THE TRUCK ON A TRIP. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE DEALER HE WAS TOLD THAT ALL OF THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS BECAUSE HE DID NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK VERY MUCH. A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH ONLY 14,000 MILES ON IT. HAS BEEN ON THE INTERNET AND SAW WHERE HE SAW SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKES FAILING.

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Jul 28, 2005 - Baltimore, MD - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: CONTACT STATED BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL 4 ROTORS WERE RUSTED AFTER 14,000 MILES. HE NOTICED THIS APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO AFTER TAKING THE TRUCK ON A TRIP. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE DEALER HE WAS TOLD THAT ALL OF THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS BECAUSE HE DID NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK VERY MUCH. A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH ONLY 14,000 MILES ON IT. HAS BEEN ON THE INTERNET AND SAW WHERE HE SAW SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKES FAILING.

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Jul 25, 2005 - Mantua, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO ARE SLUGGISH AND MAKING NOISE AND THEY FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GRABBING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES. THEY BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY DO NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY. THE DEALER CHANGED THREE ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS. THE DEALER COULD NOT GET THE ROTOR OFF ON THE BACK AND THE CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. THE DEALERSHIP BROKE THE ABS SENSOR. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR. THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK HAS NEVER CONTACTED GM. THE VEHICLE IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND SERVICED. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERICINED BRAKE PROBLEMS FOR 3 YEARS.

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Jul 21, 2005 - Pataskala, OH - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc
I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD 2500 WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW IN SEPT. 2002. THE VEHICLE REPLACED A 1989 SILVERADO 2500 WHICH HAD 189,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF SALE. NEVER DID I HAVE A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THAT VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER. SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE BRAKES WERE VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE SLOW TO STOP. I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ANTILOCK BREAKS, MY FIRST ON A TRUCK, SEEMED TO ACTIVATE MORE THAN I WOULD EXPECT. I REGULARLY HAVE THE TRUCK SERVICED AT EITHER THE DEALER OR AT A GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT EITHER OF THESE ARE QUICK TO SPOT SOMETHING THAT THEY CAN CHARGE YOU TO REPLACE. THE TRUCK HAS SLIGHTLY OVER 40,000 MILES, ALMOST ALL OF WHICH ARE UNDER HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS. I COMMUTE 25 MILES WHEN I DO DRIVE IT TO WORK AND THAT IS PRIMARILY AT NON-RUSH HOUR TIMES. ALL BUT THE LAST MILE IS ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON COUNTRY ROADS. IN OTHER WORDS, VERY LITTLE BRAKING. AT LEAST HALF OF THE MILES HAVE BEEN RECORDED ON LONG HIGHWAY TRIPS. I RARELY PULL ANYTHING WITH THE TRUCK. RARELY HAS THE TRUCK CARRIED HEAVY LOADS. RECENTLY I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WHEN I APPLIED THE BREAKS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL 4 ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF NEARLY $1,200 DOLLARS. I HAVE NEVER EVEN HAD TO REPLACE A PAD ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM - THE PART THAT SHOULD WEAR OUT. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE JUST SAY THAT IT IS A MAINTENANCE ITEM AND DENY A PROBLEM EXISTS. MY 10 YEAR OLD CAR HAS 85,000 MILESAND JUST RECENTLY HAD THE PADS REPLACED AND THE ROTORS TURNED FOR THE FIRST TIME. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS IS NOT A DRIVING HABIT RELATED PROBLEM. AS I LOOK AT CONSUMER INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET, I FIND THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS SORT OF PROBLEM. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE DEATH AND OR INJURY. I AM CURRENTLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THE TRUCK UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE.

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Jul 21, 2005 - Carnation, WA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONSUME STATES THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT HOLDING ON 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR ABOUT A MONTH. THE OWNER HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY CLASSIFIED IT AS A NORMAL WEAR ITEM. THEY DEALER IS NOT GOING TO REPLACE THIS FOR FREE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS BUT NOT THE AUTOMATIC. BUT THE OWNER SAYS THAT THEY SHARE THE SAME PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM,, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. NHTSA RECALL 05V161000. ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE OWNER WAS GOING TO HAVE THIS FIXED, BUT IT WILL BE AT HIS EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK. THERE IS ABOUT 60% OF THE BRAKE LINING LEFT ON THE BACK BRAKES. THE OWNER IS PUSHING THE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR AND IT IS NOT WORKING.

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Jul 15, 2005 - Kinsman, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.

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Jul 15, 2005 - Jackson, MI - Hydraulic
DT: PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR. THE REAR BRAKE WERE WORE OUT BEFORE FRONT BRAKES AT 4 TIMES THE RATE ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 18 MONTHS. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED. THIS VEHICLE IS ON ITS FIRST SET OF REAR BRAKES. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE ORIGINAL. THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY PERCENT WEAR REMAINING. CONSUMER IS REPLACING THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS. THERE ARE SERVICE BULLETINS #1336875, AND #00-05-23-005B. THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING IN THE REAR AND THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. *M

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Jul 15, 2005 - Colfax, IN - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z71. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, WHEN THE CONSUMER PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE, THE CONSUMER ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE, AND THE MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE, THE TEST CAME OUT NEGATIVE. THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS UP, BUT IT FAILS TO COME ON WHEN THE ABS BRAKES FAIL. THIS IS THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.

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Jul 15, 2005 - Grove City, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH, IT WAS VERY LITTLE SNOW ON THE GROUND AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED THROUGH A GATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A REGULAR INSPECTION AND THE REPAIR SHOP NOTICED A VERY UNUSUAL WEAR PATTERN FOR THE REAR BRAKES. AN INSURANCE CLAIM WAS FILED.

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Jul 10, 2005 - Rixford, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL KICKS UP AND THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS AT LEAST DOUBLED. I FOUND THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SPEED SENSOR QUIT WORKING WITH 37000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I UNPLUGGED THE SENSOR AND THE BRAKES ARE WORKING FINE (WITHOUT ANTI LOCK BRAKES).

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Jul 07, 2005 - Manlius, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
PRIOR TO THE CRASH I'LL DESCRIBE, I NOTICED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WOULD ENGAGE RANDOMLY AT LOW SPEEDS, EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD WAS CLEAR AND DRY. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY INDICATION FROM INDICATOR LIGHTS OR THE TRUCK'S STATUS DISPLAY THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN PROGRESS. UNTIL THE INCIDENT BELOW, BRAKING CONTROL ALWAYS RETURNED WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND SEEMED TO POSE NO SAFETY THREAT. ON THIS PARTICULAR EVENING, THEY HAD PERFORMED WITHOUT INCIDENT ALL THE WAY HOME FROM WORK. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO MY GARAGE. UPON ENTERING THE GARAGE PROPER, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED. THE GARAGE FLOORS (AND DRIVEWAY) WERE BOTH CLEAR OF ANY SNOW, ICE, OR LIQUIDS. WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES TOOK CONTROL, IT RELEASED THE BRAKES AND LOCKED THE BRAKE PEDAL IN SUCH A WAY THAT I COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS TIME, I WAS UNABLE TO PUSH THE PEDAL DOWN. MY VEHICLE SUBSEQUENTLY STUCK THE WORKBENCH ALONG THE BACK WALL OF MY GARAGE. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE ENTIRE GARAGE WALL OUT ALMOST 12 INCHES, INCLUDING THE CEMENT BLOCK FOUNDATION. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE REMAINS. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REMOVED THE FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE ANTILOCK BRAKE FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIALLY DISABLING THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM. DUE TO THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE ANTILOCK SENSORS (IN THE WHEEL BEARINGS), REPAIRS ARE NOT FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE AT THIS TIME. THE TRUCK'S BRAKES FUNCTION NORMALLY WITH THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM DISABLED. I BELIEVE THAT THIS COMPLAINT DIRECTLY RELATES TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05020.

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Jul 07, 2005 - Manlius, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock, Control Unit/Module
PRIOR TO THE CRASH I'LL DESCRIBE, I NOTICED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WOULD ENGAGE RANDOMLY AT LOW SPEEDS, EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD WAS CLEAR AND DRY. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY INDICATION FROM INDICATOR LIGHTS OR THE TRUCK'S STATUS DISPLAY THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN PROGRESS. UNTIL THE INCIDENT BELOW, BRAKING CONTROL ALWAYS RETURNED WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND SEEMED TO POSE NO SAFETY THREAT. ON THIS PARTICULAR EVENING, THEY HAD PERFORMED WITHOUT INCIDENT ALL THE WAY HOME FROM WORK. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO MY GARAGE. UPON ENTERING THE GARAGE PROPER, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED. THE GARAGE FLOORS (AND DRIVEWAY) WERE BOTH CLEAR OF ANY SNOW, ICE, OR LIQUIDS. WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES TOOK CONTROL, IT RELEASED THE BRAKES AND LOCKED THE BRAKE PEDAL IN SUCH A WAY THAT I COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS TIME, I WAS UNABLE TO PUSH THE PEDAL DOWN. MY VEHICLE SUBSEQUENTLY STUCK THE WORKBENCH ALONG THE BACK WALL OF MY GARAGE. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE ENTIRE GARAGE WALL OUT ALMOST 12 INCHES, INCLUDING THE CEMENT BLOCK FOUNDATION. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE REMAINS. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REMOVED THE FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE ANTILOCK BRAKE FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIALLY DISABLING THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM. DUE TO THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE ANTILOCK SENSORS (IN THE WHEEL BEARINGS), REPAIRS ARE NOT FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE AT THIS TIME. THE TRUCK'S BRAKES FUNCTION NORMALLY WITH THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM DISABLED. I BELIEVE THAT THIS COMPLAINT DIRECTLY RELATES TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05020.

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Jul 06, 2005 - Rome, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THERE WERE NO SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. CONSUMER CAN HEAR THE ABS WHEN IT COMES ON. IT RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

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Jun 30, 2005 - Oswego, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT:THE COSUMER OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE PROBLEM IS THE ABS. WHEN GETTING DOWN TO 2-3 MPH THE ABS COMES ON, AND WILL ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS AN OPEN NHTSA INVESTIGATION, PE05020. PARTS IN THE ABS HAVE REPLACED.

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Jun 30, 2005 - Fulton, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS FAILED. THE ABS KICKED IN WHEN IT WAS NOT NEEDED AT LOW SPEEDS. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER YET. THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE INVESTIGATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM.

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Jun 30, 2005 - Superior, WI - Hydraulic, Antilock
PER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05-020, I HAVE EXPERIENCED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCAISION THE FAILURES DESCRIBED IN THE AFOREMENTIONED BULLETIN. FAILURES OCCURRED SUBSEQUENT TO DEALERSHIP'S PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING WORK UNDER WARRANTY: REPLACEMENT OF FAILED FRONT END BEARINGS, SEALS, PINIONS AND RELATED COMPONENTS. DEALERSHIP'S POSITION HAS BEEN ONE OF DENIAL AND DISMISSAL OF THE COMPLAINT. CHEVROLET ONLY OFFERS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS IF THIS BECOMES A RECALL ISSUE. BECAUSE THIS IS A BRAKING ISSUE AND A SAFETY ISSUE NOT ONLY FOR MY FAMILY AND SELF, BUT OTHER MOTORISTS, IT OBVIATES JUSTIFICATION OF RECALL STATUS.

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Jun 29, 2005 - Hartford, CT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, THE VEHICLE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN OUT AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT STOP OR HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE, AND THE CONSUMER HAS ONLY PUT 12,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONSUMER A SERVICE REQUEST ORDER # 1-346253-537. THERE WERE NO OTHER SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME.

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Jun 29, 2005 - Hartford, CT - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, THE VEHICLE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN OUT AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT STOP OR HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE, AND THE CONSUMER HAS ONLY PUT 12,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, THE MANUFACTURER GAVE THE CONSUMER A SERVICE REQUEST ORDER # 1-346253-537. THERE WERE NO OTHER SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME.

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Jun 28, 2005 - Madison Heights, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKS IN AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. USUALLY OCCURS ABOUT 5-10 MPH. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS UNDER ALL WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNING OR GOING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS 4 WHEEL ANTILOCK. THE OWNER HAS NOT CALLED THE DEALER YET. VEHICLE IS REGULARLY SERVICED BUT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED YET. NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A VIBRATION COULD BE FELT AND HEARD IN THE BRAKE PEDAL.

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Jun 27, 2005 - Saginaw, MI - Hydraulic
THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BRAKES WHICH SEEMED TO BE THE ABS. THE PROBLEM WOULD USUALLY OCCUR ABOUT 10 MPH THEN THE BRAKES WOULD START TO SHAKE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THERE WAS A NOISE THAT WAS HEARD AND WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS A 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND DOES IT EVERY TIME WHEN SLOWING DOWN.

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Jun 24, 2005 - Durhamville, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
SAFETY ISSUE: 2002 CHEVY 3500 1 TON DUALLY (53,000 MILES). TRUCK BRAKES STARTING ACTING FUNNY. TAKE TRUCK DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE INSPECTION. DEALER CHARGE $$ FOR INSPECTION AND INFORMED US THAT ALL 4 BRAKE ROTORS WERE ROTTEN (BEYOND REPAIR). NOT WORE BUT ROTTEN. SEEMS THEY USE RE-CYCLED MATERIAL IN THEIR BRAKE ROTORS. SEEM THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ROTORS COULD FAIL COMPLETED DUE TO ROT AND CAUSE VEHICLE TO LOSE BRAKES. COST OF REPLACEMENT IS $2000.

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Jun 24, 2005 - North Grandville, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A MONTH WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN, AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, AND BRAKES SHUDDERED. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY SERVICED. THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. HAPPENED IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. OWNER BELIEVED THEY WERE 4 WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, HAPPENING ABOUT EVERY OTHER TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT SLOW SPEEDS. AT ABOUT 5 MPH. DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SENSORS WERE DIRTY, AND HAD TO BE CLEANED. OWNER REPLACED THE BRAKES AT 30,000 MILES, AND BRAKES BEGAN TO CAUSE PROBLEMS AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF NEW BRAKES. ABS SENSORS FAILED AND WAS NOT COVERED IN WARRANTY. REAR ROTORS REPLACED AT 30,000 MILES WHEN BEING REPLACED CHUNKS OF METAL FELL OFF DEALER SAID CONSUMER WAS LUCKY TO GET 30,000 MILES OUT OF THEM.

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Jun 24, 2005 - North Grandville, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A MONTH WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN, AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, AND BRAKES SHUDDERED. VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY SERVICED. THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. HAPPENED IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. OWNER BELIEVED THEY WERE 4 WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, HAPPENING ABOUT EVERY OTHER TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT SLOW SPEEDS. AT ABOUT 5 MPH. DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SENSORS WERE DIRTY, AND HAD TO BE CLEANED. OWNER REPLACED THE BRAKES AT 30,000 MILES, AND BRAKES BEGAN TO CAUSE PROBLEMS AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF NEW BRAKES. ABS SENSORS FAILED AND WAS NOT COVERED IN WARRANTY. REAR ROTORS REPLACED AT 30,000 MILES WHEN BEING REPLACED CHUNKS OF METAL FELL OFF DEALER SAID CONSUMER WAS LUCKY TO GET 30,000 MILES OUT OF THEM.

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Jun 23, 2005 - Flat Rock, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
ON JUNE 17, 2005, I FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK [XXX] PULSATE WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP FROM I-75. THIS LASTED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AND THE TRUCK TOOK A COUPLE OF EXTRA FEET TO STOP. I HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON MY 1998 CHEVY LUMINA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THAT PROBLEM COST OVER $ 500 TO REPAIR. THE LUMINA HAD 49K MILES, BUT THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 18.5K MILES. THE ONLY THING IN COMMON WITH THESE TWO VEHICLES IS THAT I SWITCH OFF ON DRIVING THEM, SOMETIMES LETTING ONE OR THE OTHER STAY PARKED FOR A WEEK OR TWO, DEPENDING ON WHAT KIND OF WORK I AM DOING. THIS TIME, WITH THE SILVERADO, NO ABS OR BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS EVER CAME ON, SO I ASSUMED THAT THE SYSTEM HAD JUST DETECTED SOME MINOR SLIDING OF ONE OF THE WHEELS AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP, POSSIBLY FROM SOME LOOSE GRAVEL OR ROCKS. LATER THAT DAY, I DECIDED TO STOP AT THE LOCAL HOME DEPOT, ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND COULD HEAR THE ABS PUMP (?) WORKING VERY HARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT SEEM TO BE STOPPING ANY OF THE WHEELS. I ONLY HAD A FRACTION OF A SECOND TO REACT, SO I THREW THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. THIS STOPPED THE FORWARD MOTION OF THE TRUCK, AND I PUT IT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT COULD MOVE ANY MORE. I ENDED UP STOPPED ABOUT A FOOT FROM THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CAR IN THE SPACE AHEAD OF ME. IF A PEDESTRIAN HAD RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME EARLIER, AND I HAD BEEN UNABLE TO STOP, THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN KILLED. THROUGH ALL THIS, NONE OF THE ABS, BRAKE, OR CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS EVER CAME ON. I DO NOT THINK THAT A VEHICLE WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE SHOULD HAVE SUCH A POTENTIALLY FATAL PROBLEM, AND THE ABS COMPONENTS SHOULD NOT CORRODE, AS THEY DID IN THE LUMINA, AND POSSIBLY IN THE SILVERADO, IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN REGULARLY. I AM EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Jun 22, 2005 - West Seneca, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE EXACT PROBLEM YOU DESCRIBE IN INVESTIGATION #PE05-020. I CAME WITHIN INCHES OF HITTING A PARKED CAR. I SPENT $266.30 TO HAVE THE ABS SENSORS CLEANED. THIS SHOULD REQUIRE A RECALL: THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM.

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Jun 20, 2005 - Budd, WV - Hydraulic
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKES ON VEHICLE STARTED PULSATING WHILE BRAKING. A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

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Jun 10, 2005 - Gloucester , MA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: ABS BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HAD A FEW CLOSE CALLS, HIT SOMEONE IN THE REAR END, SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN, BUT DIDN'T STOP IT. ABS BRAKES FEEL SPONGY, THEY ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR THIS TRUCK.

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Jun 06, 2005 - Lockport, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
VEHICLE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AT LOW SPEED. APPARENTLY AN ABS MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY CORROSION OF AN ABS SENSOR. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP CAUSING ME TO RUN OVER A CURB.

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Jun 03, 2005 - Sebring, FL - Hydraulic, Antilock, Abs Warning Light
2002 SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS WITH ABS SENSORS, SQUEEKY BRAKES. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT WHEEL ASSY., BRAKE PADS ON ALL FOUR, BOTH REAR WHEEL ROTARS AND I AM STILL HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS. MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT IN DASH ARE ALWAYS ON. NOW DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY ABS PUMP IS BAD AND ITS ABOUT $1100.00 TO FIX IT. THE PROBLEMS STARTED WHEN MY TRUCK HAD ABOUT 50,000 MI. ON IT.

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Jun 01, 2005 - Hopedale, MA - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT; PROBLEMS WITH ABS BRAKES. WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES KICKED IN AT A LOW SPEED, AND THE TRUCK MADE A LOT OF NOISE AND VIBRATED. SAW A NEWS REPORT ON THE ABS BRAKES. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM GMC ON THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL.

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May 17, 2005 - Twin Lake, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT; WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON DRY PAVEMENT THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT DISCOVERED THERE WERE NO BRAKES. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN, THE CONSUMER NEARLY RAN INTO BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ABS JUST TOOK OVER AT A LOW SPEED, IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE LAST FRIDAY. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AND INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM.

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May 16, 2005 - Buffalo, MO - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONSUMER STATES: THE VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP PROPERLY. CHECKED ROTORS AND FOUND HAS BUILD-UP FROM CORROSION. THE BRAKE PADS ARE NOT CONTACTING THE ROTORS ON THE REAR BRAKES. GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.

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May 13, 2005 - Clintwood, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
DT: THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTING AND FLAKING. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS LESS 10,000 MILES AND HAD THE ROTORS HAD TO TURNED DUE TO RUST AND FLAKING. THIS WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE ROTOR. AT ALMOST 40,000 MILES THE BACK ROTORS HAVE DISINTEGRATED. THE CONSUMER IS GOING TO GET THE ROTORS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT HARDENED ENOUGH. THIS IS THE 3RD SET OF BRAKES IN 40,000 MILES.

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May 12, 2005 - Hilman, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES IN HIS VEHICLE WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM KICKED IN. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP FOR ABOUT 2-3 FEET.

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May 11, 2005 - Metamora, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE CONTACT IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH HER ABS BRAKES SHE SAYS THAT WHEN YOU GO TO STOP AND USE THE BRAKES YOU CAN'T USE THEM BECAUSE THEY EASE UP AND FREEZE. WHEN SHE PUSHED ON THE PEDAL IT LOCKED UP AND MADE A NOISE AND THEY WILL NOT WORK. THE ONLY THING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE IS THE NOISE THAT SHE HEARS. THE VEHICLE IS A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE FAILURE HAS ALMOST CAUSED QUITE A FEW ACCIDENT'S.

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May 11, 2005 - Hornell, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE ABS SYSTEM, THE BEARINGS WENT OUT ON BOTH SIDE IN THE FRONT ON BOTH TIRES. COULD HEAR POPPING ON BRAKES BEFORE THEY FAILED. THEY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPAIRED AND PAID OUT OF POCKET. THEY REPLACED BOTH SIDES OF BRAKES TODAY.

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May 10, 2005 - Flushing, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON ALL FOUR ROTORS. THIS SITUATION IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM ACTIVATES. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO RUN INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME THEN AGAIN WHEN I ENDED UP IN THE INTERSECTION. NO ACCIDENTS, BUT A CLOSE CALL. GM WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AT 52,000 MILES. I REPAIRED THE VEHICLE MYSELF BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF OTHER VEHICLES OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. CUSTOMER SERVICE SINCE ADVISED ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF ANY RECALL.

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May 10, 2005 - Midland, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
I AM EXPERIENCING UNDESIRED APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICK UP TRUCK DUE TO FAULTY WHEEL HUB SPEED SENSORS. IT STARTED OUT AS A ONCE IN A WHILE THING A COUPLE MONTHS AGO AND IS NOW AN ALMOST ROUTINE OCCURANCE ON ALMOST EVERY BRAKING. WHEN THE ABS APPLIES, THE STOPPING DISTANCE IS ALMOST DOUBLED. THIS OCCURS AT SPEEDS BELOW 10MPH, WHICH IS WHEN YOU ARE USUALLY CLOSING THE RANGE ON WHATEVER YOU'RE TRYING TO STOP FOR. ASIDE FROM HAVING IT CHECKED OVER BY A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE COST ESTIMATE HAS RANGED FROM $300.00 UP TO OVER $1,000.00. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS CORROSION RELATED DUE TO BEING KEPT OUTSIDE AND DRIVEN ON DIRT ROADS, ETC. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED FROM MY UNCLE WHO DROVE IT ON PAVED ROADS, KEPT IT IN A HEATED GARAGE, AND IT HAS SEEN ONLY OCCASIONAL EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. IT IS ONLY IN THE LAST YEAR THAT IS HAS BEEN PARKED OUTDOORS ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HAVE NOT DONE THE REPAIRS AS I AM GOING TO PERSUE IT WITH GM TO PAY FOR THEM SINCE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS NO WAY RELATED TO ANYTHING I'VE DONE, AS WELL AS BEING OUT OF MY BUDGET IF THE COST BECOMES EXCESSIVE.

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May 09, 2005 - Washington, IL - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS COMING ON AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 10 MPH) IN DRY CONDITIONS. THIS STARTED IN JAN. 2005 WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND CONTINUED UNTIL APPROX. LATE MARCH. THIS DID NOT CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS BUT THERE WERE SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS. I DIDN'T TAKE TO THE CHEVY DEALER TO GET IT LOOKED AT, BUT I DID NOTICE AFTER I WOULD WASH THE TRUCK THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE MUCH BETTER FOR A TIME THEN START UP AGAIN.

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May 08, 2005 - Carlisle, KY - Hydraulic, Antilock
THIS CONCERNS THE BRAKE PROBLEM ON GM TRUCKS. MY 2002 SILVERADO'S BRAKING NEVER WAS GREAT, WHEN HARD BRAKING IS APPLIED, THE PEDAL WILL BOTTOM OUT AND YOU HAVE TO PUMP PEDAL TO STOP. NOW THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED AND THE PEDAL HAS LOCKED UP ON ME AT LEAST FOUR TIMES, NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS. I HAD TO PULL ABS FUSE JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT AND BE ABLE TO STOP. THE PEDAL WOULD LOCK UP SO HARD THAT I HAD TO STOMPED IT TO BREAK IT FREE.

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May 08, 2005 - Flushing, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
UNWANTED ABS BRAKE ACTIVATION ALMOST CAUSED 4 ACCIDENTS WITH MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO. AFTER THE DEALER TOLD ME I COULDN'T REPLACE JUST THE SENSOR AND THAT I HAD TO REPLACE A PART THAT WAS FINE JUST TO REPLACE THE SENSOR BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT INTO THAT PART AND IT WAS GOING TO COST ALMOST $600 I JUST PULLED THE FUSE ON THE ABS. NOW I HAVE NO ABS AND HAVE TO LOOK AT TWO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH ALL THE TIME. THE TRUCK ONLY HAD AROUND 39000 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS HAPPEND. ALSO THE PARKING BRAKE DIDN'T WORK AND AFTER ADJUSTING, IT STILL BAIRLY WORKS.

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May 06, 2005 - Davenport, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONSUMER STATED: BRAKES LOCKED UP, DOES SO AT SLOW SPEEDS AT 10-15MPH. PUSHED BRAKES TO FLOOR AND THEN LET OFF AND HAVE TO PUSH AGAIN.

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May 05, 2005 - Mayslanding, NJ - Hydraulic
DT: WHEN THE DRIVER STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES (LIGHTLY), THEY FELT LIKE THEY DIDN'T HAVE POWER BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP THE WAY THAT IT NORMALLY DID. THE CONSUMER PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DID NOT STOP. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE AND ACTIVATED FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL.

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May 05, 2005 - Taylor, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
DT: THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHILE. THE DEALER REPALCED THE R AND L SENSOR, THE BRAKES, THE CALIPERS AND STILL THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN.

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May 04, 2005 - Holt, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO. I READ IN THE NEWSPAPER ABOUT AN INVESTIGATION INTO GM PICKUP TRUCK ANTILOCK BRAKES. IT DESCRIBED EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SINCE JAN OF 2005. AT LOW SPEEDS, USUALLY IN PARKING LOTS, MY ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE EVEN THOUGH THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE COMPLETELY DRY. THE RESULT IS THAT MY VEHICLE REQUIRES 2-5 FEET MORE DISTANCE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TOOK MY BRAKES APART TO INSPECT THEM AND CLEAN THEM. I FOUND NOTHING WRONG AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF BRAKE PAD LEFT. THE ROTORS LOOKED FINE ALSO. CLEANING THE BRAKES DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED 100+ TIMES SINCE JANUARY. IT IS ALWAYS AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE JUST FINE. NONE OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON INDICATING A PROBLEM. A FEW MONTHS BACK I DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM WITH A FEW COWORKERS AND FOUND THAT 2 OF THEM WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE GUY HAS A 1999 CHEVY PICKUP AND THE OTHER GUY HAS A CHEVY PICKUP BUT I AM UNSURE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF HIS. HOPE THIS HELPS.

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May 04, 2005 - Lyndhurst, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE DRIVING UNDER 5 MPH ANTI LOCK BRAKES KICK IN AND BRAKES FAIL IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS, ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO WARNING PRIOR TO FAILURE. OCCURS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. 4 WHEEL ANTI LOCK. BRAKE FAILURE IS PROGRESSIVE. VEHICLE IS REGULARLY SERVICED, AND DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS CONDUCTED 12/01/04.

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May 04, 2005 - Rochester, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
ABS INITATES ON DRY PAVEMENT AS I DECELERATE FROM ABOUT 6 MPH TO ABOUT 3MPH. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY 50% OF EVERY STOP. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY INCIDENTS, AS I AM THE ONLY DRIVER, AND ALLOW EXTRA DISTANCE. AFTER TALKING WITH 4 CO-WORKERS WHO HAVE/HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, I PULLED THE ABS FUSE AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED A REPAIR YET. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY PROVIDER CLAIMS IT IS A SERVICE CLAIM, WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. SAYS IT'S RUST BUILD UP UNDER THE SPEED SENSOR, AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED & RESEATED. I READ ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION ON MY COMPANY WEBSITE, AND DECIDED TO REGISTER MY PROBLEM TO HELP THE RESEARCH.

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May 03, 2005 - Doswell, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
CONTACT STATED: TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER YESTERDAY. REAR BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TOTALLY RUSTED AND FELL APART. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS GONE. ROTORS FELL APART/RUSTED. HAD NO REAR BRAKES. 1 YEAR AGO HE HAD THE CAR INSPECTED AND NOTHING WAS WRONG THEN.

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May 03, 2005 - Doswell, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONTACT STATED: TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER YESTERDAY. REAR BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TOTALLY RUSTED AND FELL APART. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS GONE. ROTORS FELL APART/RUSTED. HAD NO REAR BRAKES. 1 YEAR AGO HE HAD THE CAR INSPECTED AND NOTHING WAS WRONG THEN.

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May 03, 2005 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1/2 TON PICKUP...... ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION.... HAD AT LEAST 6 INSTANCES WHERE IT SEEMS THAT THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK AS I ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN OR COME TO A COMPLETE STOP..... I AM NOW IN THE HABIT OF BEGINNING TO STOP AT LEAST 100 FEET SHORTER THAN WHAT I SHOULD NORMALLY EXPECT TO.... MOST TIMES IT HAPPENS, IT SEEMS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK FEATURE TAKES OVER, WHEN THERE SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY NO REASON TO DO SO (DRY PAVEMENT AND LESS THAN 15 MPH)...NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT IS NOT A POSITIVE FEELING TO "HOPE" THAT THE BRAKES ARE INDEED GOING TO WORK..... WHAT I FIND AGGRAVATING IS THAT I CONTACTED 2 SEPARATE GM DEALERSHIPS WITH THIS ISSUE, ONE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE COMPUTER "KNOWS THE NECESSARY STOPPING DISTANCE" (I ASKED IF THE COMPUTER CAN SEE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHICH I AM ABOUT TO REAR-END)......THE OTHER DEALERSHIP SAID "SORRY, THEY ALL DO THAT FROM TIME TO TIME"..... IT IS ONLY AFTER REALIZING THAT NHTSA IS LOOKING INTO COMPLAINTS WITH BRAKING ON THESE VEHICLES THAT I WANT TO MAKE KNOWN THAT IT IS INDEED MORE OF A SAFETY ISSUE THAN WHAT GM'S CORPORATE POSITION IS TAKING.... I FEEL THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE MY VEHICLE IS ONE OF THOSE INVOLVED IN A FENDER BENDER, OR GOD FORBID, I RUN OVER A PEDESTRIAN IN A CROSSWALK.

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May 03, 2005 - Madawaska, ME - Hydraulic, Antilock
TRUCK FAILS TO STOP AT LOW SPEED. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON TWO VEHICLES, A 1998 CHEVROLET SIVERADO AND OUR CURRENT 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO.

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May 03, 2005 - Evanscity, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONTACT STATES: HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON A GM PICKUP TRUCK. ABS SYSTEM KEEPS ACTING UP. DEALER IS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. WHEN HE PRESSES ON BRAKES ABS SENSORS KICK IN, AND TAKES AWAY ALL OF THE POWER FROM THE BRAKES , AND VEHICLE ACCELERATES THROUGHOUT THE INTERSECTIONS.

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Apr 26, 2005 - Lake Ariel, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE IN ROAD WITH ABOUT 500 LBS OF WEIGHT IN BACK OF TRUCKAND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAD STRONG VIBRATIONS AND TENDED TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. WENT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR / ANALYSIS, THEY FOUND THE LEFT FRONT DISK BRAKE ROTOR WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND LACKING CONTACT WITH THE DISK BRAKE PAD IN THE CENTER OF THE ROTOR. THE RIGHT SIDE ROTOR ALSO HAD EXCESSIVE RUSTING AND PITTING. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN THE RUST BY "CUTTING" THE ROTORS ON A MACHINE, BUT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE ROTORS THICKNESS WAS BELOW LEGAL LIMITS AND THE RUST WAS STILL EXCESSIVE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH ROTORS UNDER WARRANTY. VEHICLE NOW DRIVES AND BRAKES AS IT SHOULD

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Apr 13, 2005 - Springfield, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
THE INNER SIDE OF ALL FOUR ROTORS SEPARATED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

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Apr 06, 2005 - Rochester , NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND CHATTER IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH WAS FELT THROUGHOUT THE PEDAL. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER RAN INTO A FENCE. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM LIKELY DUE TO CORROSION.

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Apr 05, 2005 - Corinth, ME - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE GOING FORWARD IN A PARKING LOT MY BRAKES FAILED, IT WAS DRY PAVEMENT BUT THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND I ALMOST HIT A BUILDING. THIS WAS THE SECOND INCIDENT. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 10 MPH AT THE TIME.

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Apr 04, 2005 - Swansboro, NC - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO TURN PROPERLY. DRIVER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT WAS HARD TO TURN. ALSO, DRIVER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ......ALSO, STEERING HARD TO TURN WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.

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Feb 22, 2005 - West Union, WV - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71 TRUCK - BOUGHT NEW FROM MCCLINTON CHEVROLET PARKERSBURG WV. THE TRUCK STARTED WITH A CLICKING NOISE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. TOOK TO MACHANIC WHO STATED THAT ALL 4 ROTORS WERE PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS 54,000 MILES. TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERSHIPS THE SECOND FINALLY DIAGNOSED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE STUCK AND NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO MOVE WHEN NECESSARY. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE ROTORS ARE MADE OF AN INFERIOR METAL. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO DRIVING HABITS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT IF NOT CAUGHT EARLY BY THE OWNER CAUSES ABOUT $800.00 TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO AND CHEVROLET NEEDS TO COVER THIS TYPE OF COST. LOYAL CUSTOMERS DESERVE BETTER TREATMENT FROM MANUFACTURERS. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 2005. I GUESS THAT THIS TELLS US SOMETHING. THEY KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DON'T WANT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

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Feb 22, 2005 - West Union, WV - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71 TRUCK - BOUGHT NEW FROM MCCLINTON CHEVROLET PARKERSBURG WV. THE TRUCK STARTED WITH A CLICKING NOISE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. TOOK TO MACHANIC WHO STATED THAT ALL 4 ROTORS WERE PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS 54,000 MILES. TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERSHIPS THE SECOND FINALLY DIAGNOSED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE STUCK AND NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO MOVE WHEN NECESSARY. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE ROTORS ARE MADE OF AN INFERIOR METAL. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO DRIVING HABITS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT IF NOT CAUGHT EARLY BY THE OWNER CAUSES ABOUT $800.00 TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO AND CHEVROLET NEEDS TO COVER THIS TYPE OF COST. LOYAL CUSTOMERS DESERVE BETTER TREATMENT FROM MANUFACTURERS. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 2005. I GUESS THAT THIS TELLS US SOMETHING. THEY KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DON'T WANT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

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Feb 22, 2005 - West Union, WV - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71 TRUCK - BOUGHT NEW FROM MCCLINTON CHEVROLET PARKERSBURG WV. THE TRUCK STARTED WITH A CLICKING NOISE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. TOOK TO MACHANIC WHO STATED THAT ALL 4 ROTORS WERE PITTED AND RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS 54,000 MILES. TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERSHIPS THE SECOND FINALLY DIAGNOSED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE STUCK AND NOT ALLOWING THE PADS TO MOVE WHEN NECESSARY. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE ROTORS ARE MADE OF AN INFERIOR METAL. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO DRIVING HABITS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT IF NOT CAUGHT EARLY BY THE OWNER CAUSES ABOUT $800.00 TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO AND CHEVROLET NEEDS TO COVER THIS TYPE OF COST. LOYAL CUSTOMERS DESERVE BETTER TREATMENT FROM MANUFACTURERS. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 2005. I GUESS THAT THIS TELLS US SOMETHING. THEY KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DON'T WANT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

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Feb 14, 2005 - Milford, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
UPON BRAKING TO A STOP WHEN 5 MPH IS REACHED THE ABS SYSTEM FALSELY ACTIVATES AND PREVENTS THE TRUCK FROM COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS PROBLEM HAS RESULTED IN ONE LOW SPEED COLLISION (<5 MPH) AND NUMEROUS TIMES I HAVE HIT PARKING BARRIERS. I AM TOLD THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS TO HAVE THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS REMOVED FROM THE HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY AND CLEANED. ALSO, GM HAS A TSB OUT ON THIS PROBLEM AND TRANSPORTATION CANADA HAS ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

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Feb 02, 2005 - West Branch, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE BRAKE PEDAL TENDS TO FALL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE ON THE ROAD. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY OWNER.

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Jan 29, 2005 - Pgh, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Shoes/Linings
REAR DISC BRAKES,ROTORS, PARKING BRAKE SHOES,ALL NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 35,000 MILES. THEY WERE RUSTED ON. TO THE TUNE OF $652.00 DOLLORS AND WAS TOLD THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN IN A YEARS TIME. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION # PE03057.

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Jan 29, 2005 - Pgh, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
REAR DISC BRAKES,ROTORS, PARKING BRAKE SHOES,ALL NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 35,000 MILES. THEY WERE RUSTED ON. TO THE TUNE OF $652.00 DOLLORS AND WAS TOLD THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN IN A YEARS TIME. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION # PE03057.

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Jan 26, 2005 - Suffern, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
WHEN APPLYING BRAKE IN A SUDDEN STOP SITUATION A GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED BOTH REAR ROTORS, AND TURNED BOTH FRONT ROTORS...DEALER INDICATED THAT BRAKE LINE CUT 1/2 INCH SLITS INTO ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL.

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Jan 25, 2005 - Lake Ariel, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND CRACKING TO A POINT WHERE THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED, AS VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE BEYOND REPAIR. THE 2002 SILVERADO HAD 10,500 MILES ON IT AND WAS STILL UNDER CHEVROLETS BASIC 3 YEAR 36000 MILE WARRANTY. LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SILVERADO SINCE 1998 AND THAT CHEVROLET WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY, AS IT IS A RESULT OF FACTORS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. LIKE WATER AND SALT ON THE ROADS.

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Dec 31, 2004 - Toledo, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
1/2) LOW SPEED MANUEVERING IN PARKING LOT OR PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT SITUATIUONS ON VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS; FIRST BECAME AN ISSUE AFTER SNOW/FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH NO EARLIER WARNING SIGNS, BUT CONTINUED TO OCCUR OCCASIONALLY EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT; BRAKE FAILURE / INADVERTANT ABS ACTIVATION UPON EXTEMELY LOW SPEED CAUSING VEHICLE TO COAST FURTHER AND OVERALL INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THIS FAILURE WOULD OCCUR 3) DEALER REPLACED LEFT FRONT HUB AND WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY AS THEY HAD FOUND THE SENSOR WAS PROVIDING ERRATIC READINGS (IN WARRANTY SERVICE--NO CHARGE).

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Dec 27, 2004 - Farmdale, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock, Control Unit/Module
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKE SENSOR PROBLEM. . WHEN THE SENSORS WERE INOPERATIVE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER.

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Dec 08, 2004 - Spencerport, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SENSORS WERE CORRODED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR CLEANED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED.

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Nov 22, 2004 - New Bedford, MA - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD CONTINUOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY HARDEN WHEN APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEED OF 0-70 MPH. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE ABS CALIPER, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.

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Nov 03, 2004 - Charlton, MA - Hydraulic, Antilock
VEHICLE JUST TURNED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND MILES AND NEEDED BRAKES AND ROTORS. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS PULSATION, AND DIFFICULT STOPPING. TOOK VEHILCE TO THE DEALER. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER $800.00 FOR REPAIRS.

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Nov 03, 2004 - Charlton, MA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
VEHICLE JUST TURNED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND MILES AND NEEDED BRAKES AND ROTORS. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS PULSATION, AND DIFFICULT STOPPING. TOOK VEHILCE TO THE DEALER. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE CONSUMER $800.00 FOR REPAIRS.

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Nov 01, 2004 - Grayling, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS WOULD RUST/WEAR PREMATURELY. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. ....BRAKES MAKE ALL KINDS OF WEIRD NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. IT SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. THREE REPLACEMENTS OF REAR DISC BRAKES.

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Oct 19, 2004 - Lake View, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TOWARD A STOP SIGN AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY DID NOT RESPOND . PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

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Oct 18, 2004 - Milford, DE - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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Oct 15, 2004 - Selkirk, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
2002. CHEVROLET SILVERADO, LESS THE 38,000 MILES ON TRUCK. ALL 4 ROTORS WERE DISINTEGRATED REPLACED ALL 4 ALL NEW PADS.STILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKE, BRAKES STILL GO RIGHT TO THE FLOOR.VECHILE SLOW TO COME TO A STOP.WARRENTY RAN OUT BY 1,000 MILES. AFTER INVESTIGATED ON INTER NET AND FOUND AT LEAST 33 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING. AT MY CARSTATS.COM. THOUGHT I SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION. DEAL SEEM UNWILLING TO HELP......DEPAULA CHEVORLET, CENTRAL AVE ALBANY, NEW YORK.

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Oct 15, 2004 - Selkirk, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
2002. CHEVROLET SILVERADO, LESS THE 38,000 MILES ON TRUCK. ALL 4 ROTORS WERE DISINTEGRATED REPLACED ALL 4 ALL NEW PADS.STILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKE, BRAKES STILL GO RIGHT TO THE FLOOR.VECHILE SLOW TO COME TO A STOP.WARRENTY RAN OUT BY 1,000 MILES. AFTER INVESTIGATED ON INTER NET AND FOUND AT LEAST 33 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING. AT MY CARSTATS.COM. THOUGHT I SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION. DEAL SEEM UNWILLING TO HELP......DEPAULA CHEVORLET, CENTRAL AVE ALBANY, NEW YORK.

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Oct 15, 2004 - Selkirk, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
2002. CHEVROLET SILVERADO, LESS THE 38,000 MILES ON TRUCK. ALL 4 ROTORS WERE DISINTEGRATED REPLACED ALL 4 ALL NEW PADS.STILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKE, BRAKES STILL GO RIGHT TO THE FLOOR.VECHILE SLOW TO COME TO A STOP.WARRENTY RAN OUT BY 1,000 MILES. AFTER INVESTIGATED ON INTER NET AND FOUND AT LEAST 33 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING. AT MY CARSTATS.COM. THOUGHT I SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION. DEAL SEEM UNWILLING TO HELP......DEPAULA CHEVORLET, CENTRAL AVE ALBANY, NEW YORK.

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Oct 09, 2004 - Northfield, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock, Abs Warning Light
BRAKE FAILURE 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO. REPLACE ABS SENSORS FRONT WHEELS.

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Sep 28, 2004 - Camillus, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
THE ABS FAILED, AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WON'T RETURN CALLS. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PARKING. GM WOULD NOT COVER THE DAMAGES TO THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE.

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Sep 03, 2004 - Rochester, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Drum
FRONT/REAR BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.

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Sep 03, 2004 - Rochester, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc
FRONT/REAR BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.

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Aug 12, 2004 - Holland, NY - Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. WHEN SLOWING DOWN A SPEEDS OF 0-5 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD TO DEPRESS THEN THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE. IF THERE WAS ENOUGH TIME, THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BE PUMPED THEN THE ABS WOULD STOP, THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP.

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Aug 08, 2004 - Herkimer, NY - Hydraulic, Antilock
MY ABS CHATTERS AND IT PUSHES HARD AND DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. I JUST HAD NEW ROTORS PUT ON IN MAY AND IN OCT I HAD NEW DISCS AND ROTORS TURNED DOWN..IT IS FULL OF BRAKE FLUID. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON IT BUMPER TO BUMPER AND NOT SURE IF IT COVERS IT. I WORK CONSTRUCTION OUT OF TOWN AND NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO MY DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT YET. I HAVEN'T HAD THE TIME DUE TO WORKING OUT OF TOWN. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. WHAT CAN I DO?

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Aug 08, 2004 - Herkimer, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
MY ABS CHATTERS AND IT PUSHES HARD AND DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. I JUST HAD NEW ROTORS PUT ON IN MAY AND IN OCT I HAD NEW DISCS AND ROTORS TURNED DOWN..IT IS FULL OF BRAKE FLUID. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON IT BUMPER TO BUMPER AND NOT SURE IF IT COVERS IT. I WORK CONSTRUCTION OUT OF TOWN AND NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO MY DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT YET. I HAVEN'T HAD THE TIME DUE TO WORKING OUT OF TOWN. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. WHAT CAN I DO?

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Jul 30, 2004 - Duncan, OK - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT PREMATURELY AT 25,000 MILES, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY.

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Jul 27, 2004 - Bosque Farms, NM - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

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Jul 09, 2004 - Norfolk, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDD TO BE TURNED.

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Jul 09, 2004 - Norfolk, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDD TO BE TURNED.

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Jun 15, 2004 - Unknown, DC - Hydraulic
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO BRAKE EQUIPMENT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE EAR ROTORS, SHOES AND HARDWARE. THE REAR AXLE FLUID WAS LOW AND DISCOLORED. WHEN THE REAR AXLE WAS SERVICED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE WAS LEAKING FROM THE ORING. THE AXLE VENT TUBE WAS REPLACED.

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Jun 07, 2004 - Feeding Hills, MA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, IN WHICH THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THEY WERE DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. THE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN 15,000 MILES.

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May 11, 2004 - Grayling, MI - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. REAR BRAKE PADS WORE OUT DUE TO DIRTY SLIDES. OF THE FOUR BRAKE PADS, 3 WHERE GONE.

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Apr 23, 2004 - Whittier, AK - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
VEHICLE WAS GOING THROUGH A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PAD TORE UP THE ROTOR.

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Apr 23, 2004 - Whittier, AK - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
VEHICLE WAS GOING THROUGH A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PAD TORE UP THE ROTOR.

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Apr 22, 2004 - Anchorage, AK - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper
RIGHT REAR CALIPER DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. CONSUMER CLAIMS IT IS LIKE DRIVING WITH BRAKES PRESSED. ALSO, BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

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Apr 08, 2004 - Mountain Iron, MN - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN ON AN INCLINE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED THREE TO FIVE FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, HOWEVER, THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE INCIDENT RECURRED ON 3/14/04, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED 5 OR MORE FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WERE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM GM.

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Mar 14, 2004 - Ferndale, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
I BOUGHT A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO IN OCT 2001. I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER AND DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD THE LEFT REAR DIFFERENTAL AXLES SEALS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE RIGHT REAR SEAL AND BRAKE PADS ONCE. THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 15,682 MILES , SECOND TIME AT 26,252, THIRD TIME AT 32,727 AND THE FOURTH TIME AT 65,624. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THE SEALS WERE FINE AND THAT I PROBABLY NEEDED THE PVC VALUE, FUEL AND AIR FILTERS CHANGED. THEY CHANGED EVERYTHING AND CHARGED ME FOR THE WORK. WITHIN 3 WEEKS I WENT TO ANOTHER CHEVY DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE AXLES DID NEED REPLACING. THEY DID THE WORK THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE 3 WEEKS EARLIER. WHEN I WENT TO THE FIRST DEALER ABOUT BEING REIMBURSED FOR WORK THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE I GOT BLOWN OFF. I NOW HAVE PAID OVER $500 FOR A REOCCIRING PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT. I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE TALKED TO ME I FEEL THAT I AM GETTING NOWHERE. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE? ME HAVING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY BRAKES GET FLUID LEAKED ON THEM . I TRAILER MY HORSE WITH THIS TRUCK AND GOD FORBID ANYTHING HAPPEN WHEN I AM TRAILERING. THEN ARE THEY GOING TO LISTEN AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS?

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Mar 10, 2004 - Chenango Bridge, NY - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
ROTORS ARE DETERIORATING AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS.

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Feb 20, 2004 - Newport, OR - Hydraulic
BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPPED. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL.

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Jan 21, 2004 - Alvin, TX - Hydraulic
WHILE TURNING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. CONSUMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE WHEEL, HUB, BRAKELINE AND BRAKES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

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Jan 15, 2004 - Ridgecrest, CA - Hydraulic
MANY OF THE PROBLEMS TOOK SEVERAL TIMES IN THE SHOP TO FIX. THE CASTROPHIC FAILURES IN THE ENGINE & TRANSMISSION HAVE NEVER BEEN FIXED. THE TRUCK HAS LUNGING, DEAD SPOTS & SURGES & THE TRANSMISSION CLUNKS (SHIFTS HARD, JERKY) THE AUTO MAY OR MAY NOT ACCELERATE ON DEMAND & WILL LATER ACCELERATE WHEN YOU NEED TO APPLY THE BRAKES.

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Jan 15, 2004 - Conyers, GA - Hydraulic
THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE TURN DOWN SEAM OF THE CAB SHEETMETAL. THIS WAS LOCATED JUST BEHIND THE FUEL COOLER. THE RUBBING CAUSED THE LINE TO BURST WHILE STOPPING. THE DEALER SERVICE REP SAID THAT SINCE THE TRUCK WAS 10K OVER THE WARRANTY THAT IT WOULD BE UNLIKELY THAT THE GM WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. SINCE I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIME TO FIGHT WITH THE DEALER AND SINCE I USE THE TRUCK IN THE COURSE OF MY BUSINESS I HAD IT REPAIRED BY LOCAL MECHANIC.

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Jan 15, 2004 - Petoskey, MI - Hydraulic
THE POWER STEERING & POWER BRAKES WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ONLY TOWING THE BOAT TRAILER(2000 LBS) I HAD JUST UNLOADED A 5000 LB BOAT THE DATE WAS 7 JULY. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND NOTHING WAS DAMAGED. HOWEVER UPON CHECKING AROUND THIS APPARENTLY IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS GM PLATFORM. THE DEALERSHIP KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG BEFORE THEY SAW THE VEHICLE AND ADMIT TO SERVICING THIS PROBLEM. MY ISSUE IS HOW MANY PEOPLE NEED TO BE INJURED OR KILLED BEFORE SOMEONE RECALLS THESE. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE SHAFT WHICH IS BREAKING HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A NEW PART BUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE THINGS OUT THERE AND NO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE REPLACED 6 OF THESE IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. THE DEALERSHIP IN CHEBOYGAN HAS REPLACED 5 IN THE RECENT PAST FOR A TOTAL OF 11 IN TWO DEALERSHIPS.

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Jan 11, 2004 - Quakertown, PA - Hydraulic, Antilock
I PURCHASED A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB 4WD (Z71) IN OCTOBER OF 2003. THE TRUCK HAD 23000 (+) MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN PURCHASED. ON DECEMBER 13 OF 2003 WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK AND TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN A 45 MPH ZONE, TRAFFIC BEGAN COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC STOP. WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES THERE WAS A LOUD "GRINDING" NOISE AND I WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS I CONTINUED TO APPLY MANIMUM PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR ACCOMPANIED ONLY BY A LOUD "VACUUM" SOUND. THIS BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN A SIX CAR COLLISION WITH FOUR INJURIES. DESPITE NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS, THE MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVES CONTINUE TO CLAIM THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE "PROBLEM" DOES NOT REQUIRE A RECALL - WHAT A JOKE. ARE THEY WAITING UNTIL SOMEONE IS FATALLY INJURED?

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Dec 29, 2003 - Wellfleet, MA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
THE BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT ENTIRELY TOO QUICKLY. THEY WERE POOR QUALITY, AND THE METAL RUSTED AS IF THEY WERE SUBMERGED IN SALT WATER FOR A YEAR.

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Dec 13, 2003 - Lusby, MD - Hydraulic
SOFT BRAKE PEDAL...GOES TO THE FLOOR. QUESTIONABLE BRAKE RESPONSE. ALSO "CLUNK" HEARD IN FRONT-END AND FELT THROUGH STEERING AROUND TURNS. BOTH SINCE NEW IN MARCH 2002.

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Dec 10, 2003 - Du Quoin, IL - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder
CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. HE HAD TO PUSH DOWN HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN, THEN STOP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER 3 TIMES. ONCE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. HOWEVER, HE WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES AND FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AGAIN.

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Nov 05, 2003 - Stockton, MO - Hydraulic
THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HEAVY DUTY 2002 DIESEL SILVERADO. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP BUT THERE WAS NO BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, CONSUMER LEFT VEHICLE IDLING WHILE CHANGING A TIRE ON THE TRAILER. GOT IN THE VEHICLE, STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND LOST THE BRAKES AND TRAILER LIGHTS. CONSUMER DECIDED TO DRIVE ABOUT A MILE TO EXIT FREEWAY WHEN THE BRAKES STARTED TO WORK AGAIN.

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Oct 13, 2003 - Waitsfield, VT - Hydraulic, Antilock
I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB 4WD IN NOVEMBER 2001. THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 48000 MILES ON IT. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT 3 TIMES DUE TO EXCESS WEAR AND FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PAID FOR THE REPAIRS TWICE AND SPLIT THE COST ONCE BUT HAS ADVISED THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT ANYMORE. THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE STICKING WHICH WEARS THE PADS OUT WHICH IN TURN WEAR OUT THE ROTORS. THE CALIPERS FREEZE UP AND REQUIRE REPLACING. THE PARKING BRAKE IS USED REGULARLY AND WORKS OKAY. AFTER THE LAST REPAIR, THE ABS CHATTERS WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON CLEAR DRY PAVEMENT, LIKE A PARKING LOT OR STOP SIGN.

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Oct 13, 2003 - Waitsfield, VT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB 4WD IN NOVEMBER 2001. THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 48000 MILES ON IT. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT 3 TIMES DUE TO EXCESS WEAR AND FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PAID FOR THE REPAIRS TWICE AND SPLIT THE COST ONCE BUT HAS ADVISED THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT ANYMORE. THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE STICKING WHICH WEARS THE PADS OUT WHICH IN TURN WEAR OUT THE ROTORS. THE CALIPERS FREEZE UP AND REQUIRE REPLACING. THE PARKING BRAKE IS USED REGULARLY AND WORKS OKAY. AFTER THE LAST REPAIR, THE ABS CHATTERS WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON CLEAR DRY PAVEMENT, LIKE A PARKING LOT OR STOP SIGN.

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Oct 13, 2003 - Waitsfield, VT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper
I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB 4WD IN NOVEMBER 2001. THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 48000 MILES ON IT. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT 3 TIMES DUE TO EXCESS WEAR AND FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PAID FOR THE REPAIRS TWICE AND SPLIT THE COST ONCE BUT HAS ADVISED THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT ANYMORE. THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE STICKING WHICH WEARS THE PADS OUT WHICH IN TURN WEAR OUT THE ROTORS. THE CALIPERS FREEZE UP AND REQUIRE REPLACING. THE PARKING BRAKE IS USED REGULARLY AND WORKS OKAY. AFTER THE LAST REPAIR, THE ABS CHATTERS WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON CLEAR DRY PAVEMENT, LIKE A PARKING LOT OR STOP SIGN.

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Oct 13, 2003 - Waitsfield, VT - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Pads
I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB 4WD IN NOVEMBER 2001. THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 48000 MILES ON IT. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT 3 TIMES DUE TO EXCESS WEAR AND FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PAID FOR THE REPAIRS TWICE AND SPLIT THE COST ONCE BUT HAS ADVISED THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT ANYMORE. THE CAUSE APPEARS TO BE STICKING WHICH WEARS THE PADS OUT WHICH IN TURN WEAR OUT THE ROTORS. THE CALIPERS FREEZE UP AND REQUIRE REPLACING. THE PARKING BRAKE IS USED REGULARLY AND WORKS OKAY. AFTER THE LAST REPAIR, THE ABS CHATTERS WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON CLEAR DRY PAVEMENT, LIKE A PARKING LOT OR STOP SIGN.

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Sep 22, 2003 - Holland Patent, NY - Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH BRAKES FAILED. PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP,BUT PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED.

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Aug 18, 2003 - Beverly Hills , FL - Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD SNAP. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

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Aug 06, 2003 - Breesport, NY - Hydraulic
INSIDE REAR BRAKE DISINTEGRATED AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKING SYSTEM.

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Aug 01, 2003 - Jacksonville, FL - Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND LOCKED THE WHEELS. DEALER NOTIFIED.

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Jul 24, 2003 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Rotor
REAR ROTORS SHOT AFTER 10,000 MILES. WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, THEY MACHINED THEM DOWN TO NOTHING. DID NOT REPLACE THE ROTORS. THESE ROTORS FROM THE FACTORY MUST BE DEFECTIVE. MY MECHANIC SAID HES NEVER SEEN ROTORS LIKE THIS IN 30 OF WORKING. SO MUCH FOR THE 3 YR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY.

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Apr 03, 2003 - Adona, AR - Hydraulic
THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED.

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Feb 19, 2003 - North Canton, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
AFTER 3 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP WE STARTED EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND BRAKING OF THIS VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD "CATCH" AND MAKE THUMPING NOISES AS WE TURNED RIGHT OR LEFT SHARP TURNS (SLOWLY). BRAKES ARE GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SOONER OR LATER AS THE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THUMPS LOUDLY BUT DOES NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE WHEN YOU TRY TO MAKE A MODERATELY SUDDEN STOP. WE HAD OUR TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AFTER OWNING IT FOR 3 WEEKS AND THE IDIOTS AT SPITZER CHEVROLET TRIED TO TELL US IT WAS THE TRAILER HITCH MAKING ALL THE NOISE.....WHAT A JOKE

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Jan 16, 2003 - New Castle, DE - Hydraulic, Pedals And Linkages
WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE SUDDEN STOPS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. THIS RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW AND SOFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE FINE. THE BRAKES STILL FELT UNSAFE. SCC

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Sep 30, 2002 - Bloomfield Hill, MI - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR CAUSING A EXTENDED STOPPING.DEALER STATES THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH THE ABS. NLM

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Sep 05, 2002 - Manassas, VA - Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER MODERATE TO LIGHT BRAKING, ONCE THE VEHICLE FALLS BELOW ABOUT 3 MPH (I.E., IN THE LAST FEW FEET BEFORE A COMPLETE STOP), A SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE BRAKE PEDAL LASTING 1 TO 1-1/2 SECONDS. THE SHUDDERING IN THE PEDAL IS ACCOMPANIED BY A STUTTERING SOUND. THE VEHICLE STOPS NORMALLY --SO FAR -- EXCEPT FOR THE VIBRATION AND NOISE. THIS HAPPENS ON 30%-50% OF THE STOPS; THE REST OF THE TIME THERE IS NO NOISE AND NO SHUDDERING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER HAS TRIED TWICE TO FIX PROBLEM, BUT TODAY WAS TOLD BY CHEVROLET TECH REP THAT THIS CONDITION IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THEIR TRACTION CONTROL/ABS SYSTEM AND WILL NOT AUTHORIZE ANY FURTHER WORK BY THE DEALER! I DO NOT CONSIDER THIS A "NORMAL CONDITION" AND AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE CATASTROPHIC PROBLEMS SHOULD THIS CONDITION REMAIN UNCORRECTED.

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Sep 05, 2002 - Manassas, VA - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER MODERATE TO LIGHT BRAKING, ONCE THE VEHICLE FALLS BELOW ABOUT 3 MPH (I.E., IN THE LAST FEW FEET BEFORE A COMPLETE STOP), A SHUDDER IS FELT IN THE BRAKE PEDAL LASTING 1 TO 1-1/2 SECONDS. THE SHUDDERING IN THE PEDAL IS ACCOMPANIED BY A STUTTERING SOUND. THE VEHICLE STOPS NORMALLY --SO FAR -- EXCEPT FOR THE VIBRATION AND NOISE. THIS HAPPENS ON 30%-50% OF THE STOPS; THE REST OF THE TIME THERE IS NO NOISE AND NO SHUDDERING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER HAS TRIED TWICE TO FIX PROBLEM, BUT TODAY WAS TOLD BY CHEVROLET TECH REP THAT THIS CONDITION IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THEIR TRACTION CONTROL/ABS SYSTEM AND WILL NOT AUTHORIZE ANY FURTHER WORK BY THE DEALER! I DO NOT CONSIDER THIS A "NORMAL CONDITION" AND AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE CATASTROPHIC PROBLEMS SHOULD THIS CONDITION REMAIN UNCORRECTED.

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Aug 13, 2002 - Garfield Heights, OH - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKING SUDDENLY. ALSO WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE SLID. ALSO THE ENGINE VIBRATES WHEN THE AIR CONDITION IS ON, THE DEALER REPOSITIONED CLAMP, WHEN IT IS RAINY HARD THE DRIVERS DOOR LEAKS AT THE TOP WEATHERSTRIP, THE EXHAUST VIBRATES WHEN VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE, THE PASSENGER SEAT RATTLES.

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Jul 02, 2002 - San Lorenzo, CA - Hydraulic, Antilock
THERE HAVE BEEN REPAIR ATTEMPTS NONE HAVE BEEN FULLY SUCESSFUL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.

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Feb 25, 2002 - Albuquerque, NM - Hydraulic, Antilock
WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN FLOORBOARD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.

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Jan 28, 2002 - Redlands, CA - Hydraulic, Antilock
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUNG WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START, POSSIBLY DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALSO THE PASSENGER SPEAKER IN THE DOOR WAS BLOWN.

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