1999 Chevrolet Pickup Brakes Problems

“While applying the brake from 50 MPH, the brake pedal would feel soft. Consumer refilled the master brake cylinder. Within a day or two the problem recurred. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from a loose line. Brake line rusted out. Vehicle is less than 5 years old.”

“Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 Chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due to the anti-lock brakes disengaging the brakes which were not allowing the brakes to clean up the routers. The anti-lock brakes still did not work as the new routers started to rust. The anti-lock brakes were disconnected and the vehicle begun to stop properly. The doors were also rusty. …”

“The ebcm module for the anti locking brakes has a circuit that is stuck open, thus rendering my ABS inoperable on my truck. The service director at sir walter chev. In raleigh, nc told me he has seen this problem many times and that the repair will be about $1000.00. The service director at chris leith chev in wake forest nc told me he would not work with me because of high mileage even though time has not expired on my warranty. I understand that my warranty is out. He said he heard rumors about a campaign to fix same but does not know if it will occur. …”

“The contact owns a 1999 3500 Chevrolet pick up. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH he applied the brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home using the emergency brake. The contact notice by looking underneath the vehicle the brake line has corrosion on it and that's what caused the brakes to fail. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer nor called the manufacturer. The contact stated a serious crash could have occurred due to the faulty brakes. …”

“The electronic brake traction control module failed. The part would also run frequently. The fuse had to be pulled in order to keep the module from running when the key was turned off. The dealer suggested that the module was faulty. The consumer was told it would cost 795.00 to replace the ABS module.”