We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2003)
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At all times during operation, the subject vehicle has a 'service air bag' message on the instrument cluster, along with the red illuminated symbol indicating air bag problem.from what i've found via internet searches, this seems to be common on the chevy trucks.i do not know if the problem would prevent the airbag(s) from operating in the event of an emergency, but i cannot assume that the airbag would actuate if/when needed, potentially resulting in serious injury or loss of life.it certainly seems that this should be a safety recall, with a requirement for gm to correct the defect at no charge to the owners of the vehicles.indications are that this is not an isolated incident.
I have a 1500 chevy, silverado.i was notified by ?? because the dealership i purchased the vehicle from has closed.the recall stated a problem with the instrument panel cluster.but, because we had more than 70,000 miles it was not covered.we had to pay over $300.00.we were not notified in a timely manner and should be reimbursed. In 2006 when the odometer and the temp gauges was sticking we did not have 70,000 miles. The air bag light is still stuck since 2006.
Supplemental restraint systemwarning light oncode b0103multiple reports of same problem on the internet.
Had to remove seat for repairs.when seat replaced red seat belt warning light stays on and message appears that says "service air bag."i can not purchase sensor for the seat which is relatively inexpensive, but have purchase the whole unit which includes the master unit under the dash.
Several times now this last 2 months my truck stops running. At first it would slow down then stop, the last time it completely shut down 3 times from work to home which is only 10 minutes away. The ignition seems to be the problem. I am bringing this to everyones attention just in case someone else has the same type of vehicle. If i were driving 65 or 70 miles per hour it could have killed someone or me or both. My passenger side airbag is also showing a fault. It shows that it needs serviced.
Vehicle was on cruise control prior to accident, i lost consciousness & do not remember anything about the crash early on.was informed the vehicle rolled front to rear 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times, prior to coming to rest on its top.the vehicle was a total loss due to this accident. I spent 3 days in icu and am now recuperating at home. No airbags deployed due to this accident . The vehicle was a total loss due to the accident.
Takata recall, i contacted herndon chevrolet and made an appointment for the takataairbag recall.the service department told me that they could not do anything for me since takatahas not sent them replacement airbags. They further stated that takatawould not be sending replacement airbags sense they were bankrupt. Herndon chevrolet refused to even contact me if replacement parts became available . I then called love chevrolet of columbia and was towed by their service department that's there was no recall on the airbags at this time.
Airbag light, 53,000 mi on vehicle, code b0103.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. In august 2005, while the vehicle was parked, the air bag light illuminated and would not turn off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring at the brake hinge was repaired. In 2010, the air bag light illuminated again. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,283 and the current mileage was 47,292.
Driver seat moved forward and the "check airbag" warning is displayed on the dashboard.moving the seat back the warning goes off.as i understand it, if the "check airbag" is displayed the airbag functionality is essentially disabled.
Hit in rear of driver side corner of bed and sent to oncoming traffic hitting another vehicle with front of truck then rolling several times before halting to a stop.highway patrol report taken.
Email from congressman schneider on behalf of his constituent regarding takata airbag recall. *ld
Service air bag light came on intermittently. Vehicle taken to a dealer where a wiring harness was replaced.subsequent, the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash severe enough to total the vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. A replacement vehicle (same model) was purchased, it too has a "service airbag" light.
The contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a semi truck. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the crash did not fit the qualifications for air bag deployment. The driver sustained neck injuries and fractures in the middle and lower portions of the back, which required medical attention and surgery. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Takata recall frame is breaking airbag lights on dash is messing up
The contact's son owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.on march 9, 2008, the contact's son placed the key in the ignition and started the vehicle.the air bags suddenly deployed.there were no air bag lights illuminated or warning lights prior to the failure.the contact called the dealer, but they would not assist.the dealer advised the contact to call his insurance company and file a claim.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 51,324 and failure mileage was 51,280.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 800 (na). While driving at any speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated off and on. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. Additionally, the contact received a takata settlement notice. The vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.
While driving 35 mph consumer'svehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and both frontal and rear seat belts failed to lock. Driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.
2003 chevy silverado 1500 4-wd, spun in "black ice", then struck concrete highway barrier head-on and "square" at approx 50-mph.front end of truck was crushed back approx 14-inches.driver's side air bag did not deploy, with the result that face struck steering wheel, producing deglovement of nose on left side.left knee struck switch array to lower left of steering wheel.driver was wearing seat belt.driver taken by ambulance to nearest hospital for treatment. Attempts to discuss problem with chevrolet dealership (biddle chevrolet, bothell, washington) have been neither productive or satisfying.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frontal air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located within the air bag sensor. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls related to theair bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 62,000.updated 03/29/11 updatd 03/30/11
-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph the airbag warning light indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the airbag warning light indicator continued to illuminate. The failure mileage was 99,000. The current mileage was 103,340.updated 11/16/10. *lj
Starting to merge onto the interstate near peoria, il, i looked down and the speedometer was reading 95 mph. I looked at my gps and it read 54 mph. Without taking my eyes off the normal viewing scope, i now have no idea how fast i am going. This also seems to be a common issue with silverados.
When i went to open the car door smoke came out. The truck hadn't been driven in two days and nothing was plug in to the charging outlet. The entire dash had melted. The heat was hot enough to crack the windshield and pop open the rear passenger window. The vhelihicle was parked the driveway of the primary residence.
When operating turn signals intermittently turns on both signals, so other drivers can't tell what direction i'm turning or changing lanes nearly causing accidents. Also had this problem corrected approximate year ago at joe panian chev dealership and problem started again about week ago.
Reduce engine power message.2003 chevy silverado.driving down major 3 lane highway, message appears and trucks power goes to 15 mph. Tried to get into slower lane and off highway and was almost in a serious accidentdue to no power.truck will not accelerate any faster than this.has happened 3 times since.major safety feature with chevrolet. Other than dinger going off and immediately after that truck looses all power to accelerate.can happen at any time.codes are reading throttle positioning sensor. After doing some research on this it seems there are several other year and models doing same with people spending $1,000.00 or more and problem not resolved.has happened 3 times since.after unhooking battery for approx. 10 min.it will reset itself and message will be gone until it happens again.
I was driving in normal conditions around 45 mph with the air conditioner on high. Smoke starts pouring out from underneath the dash on the passenger side and once i get stopped the blower motor resistor had caught fire. I was able to put the fire out myself no incident report was filed. It caused damage to my dash but i was able to extinguish it rather quickly to avoid further damage. I just bought this pick up for my 17-year-old son and if he had of been driving things couldā€™ve been a lot worse especially if his reaction time is any slower than mine.
Left turn signal causes the turn signals to act as hazard signals preventing other drivers from knowing the truck is turning left.it is sporadic, but often hear a buzz under steering column when it occurs. See it is an often reported problem with a failed hazard lamp flasher module whose contacts fail due to moisture. Must be replaced with a sealed module. Chevy claims there is no recall on faulty part (called 4/8/10).
I contacted chevy concerning my failed instrument panel and why it wasn't under a safety recall and i was told it was under a courtesy warranty recall up to 7 yrs or 80,000 miles, which i have succeeded when i could afford to get it fixed.chevy said that it wasn't under a total recall because a speedometer not working is not a federal safety issue that is required for a recall. The dealership told me that it should have been under a recall because of so many that have had to be replaced. Please advise.
My son was driving, we were returning from prescott az. We were on a small down hill part of the road when the truck lost all power. I told my son to put the truck in neutral and try to restart it.that failed, it made the same noise as a dead battery would.i told him to pull off the highway.he did so and put the transmit ion in park.i told my son to try and restart it and it started right up.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading of 80 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. The vin was not available.
'takata recall' my air bags were framed unsafe from being a vehicle from a warm climate. Replacement was needed to ensure safe guards.
Vehicle will suddenly decrease power and the message "engine power reduced" shows on message display. First time was 9/8/2012. Last time was feb 24, 2015.has done this at 25 mph on a city street, 35 mph city street twice, and 55 mph on highway. Supposedly repaired three times. Am afraid to use vehicle as usually tow 5th wheel and do not want it to do this while towing.
Tachometer and speedometer needles swept full range and engine lost all power while driving on a highway.if this happens in a intersection during a start or while yielding, i fear an accident.no repair has been done because the power came back.it has not happened again.
This actually doesn't have anything to do with an accident. The instrument panel on our chevrolet silverado 1500 doesn't work except for the speedometer.the mileage on this vehicle is 68,901, hours driven 2,498.6.i can't tell what the amount of gas, oil pressure, temperature, etc. Is.i reallythink with this low mileage this panel should have lasted longer.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the throttle body was faulty. The contact was able to repair the vehicle himself. Recently, the vehicle exhibited hesitation on different occasions when the accelerator pedal was being applied. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the air conditioner circulated warm air whenever activated. The blower motor connector was not replaced; however, the motor resistor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The fuel gauge and the oil temperature gauge a few weeks ago started not working properly. The needles would stick and therefore could not read gauges. At first they would just not work from time to time, but now they do not work at all. I have a letter from chevrolet informing me that a problem like this could happen and if it did to contact my dealer for an appointment to inspect the problem. If the dealer found that the problem was valid then chevrolet would replace the instrument panel.the letter also stated that they would only fix the problem if the pickup fell between the guidelines of no more than 70,000 miles or 7 years from date of purchase, whichever occurred first. Therefore when i spoke to chevrolet and my pickup had 97,000 miles, even though it has not been 7 years since purchase, they told me that there was nothing they could do to help me because i had gone over the mileage restriction. The part can only be bought by the dealer and installed by a certified chevy mechanic, because it has to be programmed. It cost around $350.00 to fix this problem that only occurred because of a defective part.i have been a driver for a major delivery company for 20 years and this problem falls in the category of a safety issue. The gas gage does not work, resulting in never knowing when and where the vehicle could run out of gas. The oil pressure gauge is not working, therefore not allowing the driver of the pickup to know if there is enough oil in it at all times to prevent overheating which could result in burning a motor up.
At random times while driving or turning, no matter the weather our truck randomly dies. Shifting into neutral she always starts back up right away.however due to not knowing when it will happen, it does on city streets at 25mph and had on the highway at 75mph. We are unsure still at the moment the cause or solution. We have had 4 episodes of this dangerous problem starting this year only, 2015 .
Speedometer sticks.
Steering clunks on turns. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty per tsb. Problem resurfaced on 09/29/2006 at 44,045 miles. Dealer repaired under extended warranty . Problem showed up again on 06/17/2007 at 54, 451 miles.dealer wanted $280 for the job. Have not repaired. The problem isnow worse at 84,618 miles. Problem # 2 stop light sockets heat up and loose contact to the bulb. Dealer wants around $75 for each of the two sockets required.problem #3 received notice from gmac stating there may be an instrument cluster problem. Don't come to the dealer unless you are experiencing the problem. Gm extended the warranty to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Naturally, my gauges failed at 79,000 and 7 years and 10 months. Dealer wants over $400 for parts alone. Updated 07/05/11updated 02/03/12
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the passenger side rearview mirror did not adjust and the buttons did not work. The contact called porter chevrolet at 302-722-4822 (located at 414 e cleveland ave, newark, de 19711) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.
Speedometer cluster does not work.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that some of the instrument panel indicators were not illuminated.only the mileage and gear shifter areas were illuminated.the rpm, speedometer, gasoline, and battery gauges were all malfunctioning.all of the lights failed to illuminate when the vehicle was started.the manufacturer stated that there was a recall for this failure; however, the vehicle exceeded the mileage requirement.the manufacturer further stated that they would not be responsible for the repair.the vehicle is currently parked in the driveway and has not been repaired.he believes that the vehicle is unable to be driven because he cannot determine what speed he is traveling.the current and failure mileages were 130,000.
I was driving on a down hill road with a stop sign at the bottom.i began to press the brake and the pedal went to the floor.i could not get the truck stopped and ended up in an empty field to avoid a wreck with impact.there was a huge wet spot on the street where by brakes failed.very scary with my young children in the truck with me.the brake lines were all rusted and had given way.according to the repair shop (and the internet)this is a known issue with these vehicles.i am also now having an issue with my instrument panel going crazy.the speedometer will say i am traveling 110 when i am rolling up to a stop sign.the fan blower will be on 0 and it will blow out at full force and will not turn off, even after the engine has been turned off. This ultimately results in a dead battery.i have had to have several jump starts.this issue according to my mechanic is a "known issue" with this vehicle.however, my vin # produces no results for recalls.so like my silverado break down on the side of the road issues, the search results have left me stranded as well, only this time i am not walking down the road with my small children.
My 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500's gauges on the instrument panel are malfunctioning. While on the interstate the speedometer reading started showing speeds of over 100 mph while cruising at 70 mph. When i turned the truck of the gauge did not drop below 75. Since i first noticed this issue the gauge has continued to read an improper speed. The misreading has fluctuated from 20 to 75 mph off of the correct speed. The rpm gauge has also been doing the same thing.
The tps throttle position sensor check engine code keeps going off while driving. When the tps code goes off the engine loses total power and you are unable to accelerate, which is a safety issue. We have replaced the throttle body but the issue is still remaining even after replacing different wires.
Tl -the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet surburban 1500. He states that while driving the whole instrument panel stop working.pulled over shut the vehicle off and then the instrument worked. The dealer has not been contacted yet there are plenty complaints about this component on the vehicle. The failure mileage 90000 and current was 91000.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 and i want to report the defects i've noticed with my truck.first of all, the seat belt tends to jam for no reason. I was sitting at the intersection when i tried to lean over and the seatbelt was jammed. I could not move at all.this has happened several times to me and some friends. Another problem is the a/c system. My truck has dual control system and the drivers side will blow hot air while the passengers side blows sold air all while the settings are both in cold air. Turning off the ignition and restarting seems to temporarily fix the problem but within 20 minutes i am back to square one. This problem is extremely common as i have heard many other people complain of the exact same problem. Finally, the other issue is the speedometer. The speedometer seems to work only when it wants too. I had this problem about 2 yrs after i bought it and i experience this more often now. Sometimes other gauges will not work either such as the battery and rpm gauge.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the passenger's side electronic controls failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the actuator and window motor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 67,500.
Traveling 25 miles home on interstate van had been cutting outif i pull over stop wait, can re-start and go a while. Cant predict it seemed to stay running if i went faster big mistake moved to pass it quit, at interstate speeds almost had to go into medium after yelling and waving arms and praying i got back into the right lane pulled off onto shoulder and went to pieces.it then stopped more and more finally got home and have not touched it since. I have been reading about similar events and it seems it is the crankcase positioning sensor. I am just happy to be alive. Need to fix it and sell it. Thanks for listening i am senior citizen.
Hvac system suddenly started blowing hot air while on ac position. The only way it could be stopped was to stop the truck, shut off engine & re-start engine.
The left daylight running light burned out.upon removing the bulb the socket was brown and the electrical contacts looked charred.this was the original bulb installed at the factory. Cleaned contacts with sandpaper and installed new 4114 bulb as was removed. I still have the burned out bulb.
2003 chevrolet suburban and the speedometer is stuck on 65 when stopped and will travel upwards as i drive faster.for example in a 35 mph zone, when i guestimate my speed, i am driving according to my speedometer 110 mph!
2003 chevy silverado speedometer reading inaccurately. Ascending to 120mph and staying while doing posted speedlimit.
My speedometer goes in and out. Typically doesn't work in the morning when it is cold. Sometimes will be working fine then stops and stays where it was when it stopped working. I was told it is the gauge cluster that needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and right and the vehicle swerved after driving over a bump. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle and the two control arms were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.updated 12/23/16*ljthe consumer stated the wiring harness for heater number 4 setting blew out. There was an electrical odor. Updated 01/04/17.
We just received class action suit papers regarding the failure of the speedometer today on 8-13-08. The paper work says gm began a special coverage campaign on 9-28-07 so why are we just now hearing of this. My speedometer went out at 78k (may 4th 2008)! had i received this paperwork the speedometer would have been covered under this lawsuit. At the time they (gm) decided to replace the speedometer (september 2007) i only had 68k. This is unfair. The dealer knows they should recall their faulty product, but are willing to settle in a class action law suit. There is just one problem! most people who have a 2003 model have more than 70k on the vehicle. We now have 84k miles, a speedometer that has completely quit working, and a company that does not want to take responsibility for their errors. I don't understand why there is no recall! there are enough people to file a class action suit so therefore, should there not be enough to make them recall this product?
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, smoke and flames were emitted from under of the dashboard into the cab of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he was able merge to the side of the road and disconnect the wiring harness, which stopped the flames. The fire department was not contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the blower motor, blower motor resistor, wiring harness and temperature control switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 137,254 and the current mileage was 138,620.
Reduced engine power.this has been occurring off and on for about 9 months,have taken it to dealer multiple times and replaced everything that was said would fix the problem.the problem still occurs even after replacing: accelerator and receiver on throttle body as well as checking wiring harness for issues.essentially, the vehicle will lose the function of the accelerator without warning at any given time during the use of the vehicle.the dealer has told me that they don't have any idea why it still is having this issue...the other day the vehicle was being driven and reduced engine power mode set in and at the same time the power steering went out.thought the power steering going out at the same time was a one time deal but it happened again the very next day.the vehicle had this issue on the highway the other day and nearly caused an accident.it is shocking that there are not thousands of complaints with this same issue, if you look up forums on this topic there are over 200,000 threads on this very issues.there are thousands of forum complaints about reduced engine power and how people have spent $1000 plus at the dealer and the issue still persists.the drive by wire functionality instead of using a throttle cable seems to be having issues that even gm doesn't have an answer for.would appreciate any looking into on this subject.
Sound coming from transmission when push on gas,no power on right side gear light doesn'twork i service 4 wd it's tell me to service i start up it's picks which gear (stationary) door on right stop working lost all power.
I have a 2003 silverado that has been having rough idling issues. The truck doesn't idle rough everyday,but when it does the voltage fluxuates between 10-14 volts. Before this started happening it stayed at a steady 14 volts. Now the voltage is dropping and the rpm's are dropping to around 200-300 rpms then some times it will die in motion. I have replaced the alternator and had the battery tested they are good. There was low fuel pressure so i replaced the pump,still nothing is helping. I found a internet site (www.topix.com) there is 15 pages of people with the same problem. Nobody can find a definite problem. There is people spending thousands on their vehicle to fix it and the parts don't always help. I have no warning lights coming on,so i don't even know where to start anymore. I'm broke. I feel that gm needs to do something for all the people affected by this.
Takata recall frame is breaking airbag lights on dash is messing up
2003 chevy silverado, 56,8000 miles. Speedometer was tacking at 50 mph. Is now working backwards from 140 mph going only as far as 80 mph. Called dealer, said no recall. Said it would cost $600 to replace "bundle". Just went through many of the same complaints and i believe gm should step up!
When starting up trucki hear a clicking sound then it goes away. Happens all the time.
Speedometer / tachometer intermittent failures - wrong speeds shown.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 30 mph, the speedometer became stuck and then increased to 80 mph.currently, the speedometer is stuck at 78 mph and does not move.the vehicle is parked in the contact's driveway.he had to use his gps to control his miles per hour while driving.the dealer informed him of a class action lawsuit and that they extended the mileage failure regarding the lawsuit.however, the contact would be responsible for the cost to repair his vehicle.the manufacturer is aware of the failure and the contact feels that they should pay for the repair.the failure mileage was 108,000.
Electrical dash board including speedometer and all gauges and etc., intermediately does not work.sometimes the dashboard is not working, you'll never know when it comes back on working. It's getting worse.is there a recall for the electrical dashboard?
Vehicle was on cruise control prior to accident, i lost consciousness & do not remember anything about the crash early on.was informed the vehicle rolled front to rear 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times, prior to coming to rest on its top.the vehicle was a total loss due to this accident. I spent 3 days in icu and am now recuperating at home. No airbags deployed due to this accident . The vehicle was a total loss due to the accident.
The a/c had engaged(turned on) itself following my use earlier this day, the heater had worked well previous this morning. The temp was nineteen degrees outside and the truck was parked outside. I was unable to turn off the air conditioning, by pressing the button nor would any of the controls cause heat to come from the vents. I removed the dash trim and unclipped the radio mounts and removed the right electrical plug from the back of the heater control unit and then reconnected. Then the heater began to work.the dealer said the part is not availablefrom general motors but they offer a rebuild program through the dealer. Depending on in stock replacement and availability. It would take two days to repair and the dealer would reuse the face plate from my unit part. The cost is 135.00 plus shipping.this was the first time this has happened,and it may have been a poor electrical connect due to the age of the vehicle and mileage.
Speedo failed. Needle stuck at various speeds. Contacted gm. Not helpful at all. Guess somebody has to die before they will take any action.
Chevy 2003 silverado odometer error after 70,000 miles it reads odometer error every time you crank it and speedometer does not work.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading of 180 mph while driving at lower speeds. The failure was intermittent and progressed whenever the vehicle was in motion. The contact was able to determine the speed rate with the tachometer and gps navigational system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Erratic speedometer, engine trouble / check abs lights always on.no specific event, just started registering very high speeds or very low speeds that did not match actual speed of vehicle.changes every time vehicle is turned off and turned back on or when stopped.unable to gauge and maintain speed prudent for weather conditions in our area, which is usually snow, sleet, rain, or all three at once.dangerous condition not knowing speed and causes anxiety from worry and possibility of speeding ticket.cannot concentrate on road ahead trying to determine speed from passing objects.trouble lights just came on and stayed on.unable to remedy.
Driving on the freeway thinking that the other drivers were going slow. I then noticed that the engine rpm was more like i was traveling at approximately 95 mph while speedometer registered 65 mph. Eventually during this trip the speedometer dropped to zero mph. After stopping and resuming the trip the speedometer appeared to be working properly, but that only lasted for about 15 miles when i noticed it again losing speed while the engine rpm remained the same. Again it eventually dropped to zero.i have been researching on the internet and have noted at least 300 similar complaints. This is a safety issue. I could have easily caused an accident, or received a citation had i had the misfortune to have been observed by law enforcement before i detected the malfunction myself. This needs to be a recall before someone gets killed.
2003 silverado 1500 instrument cluster panel all gauges went out.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would lose power and stall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The battery keeps being drained when engine stays turned off.i researched and found many complaints regarding this 2003 silverado issue with many other owners.when i researched on a recall i found the recall number (02066) but it states that our truck vin number is not included but then why have i bought 4 batteries just this year alone?please help because it no longer cranks up at all.i have to jump the truck every time i have to turn it on.
When my truck is started for the first time in a day the instrument cluster will be fully operational.if the truck is shut off and restarted the instrument cluster fails to come on, no matter how many times i start and stop the truck.if the truck sits overnight and is restarted the cluster functions normally until the truck is turned off and restarted, at which time the cluster fails to come on.all gauges, tachometer, speedometer, battery, engine temperature, oil pressure odometer, fuel gauge and odometer fail to operate at all.on the rare occasion while driving the truck with a non functional instrument cluster the cluster will suddenly turn on.if i turn the truck off and restart it the cluster fails to come online.several years ago i had a problem with the speedometer not working correctly and the chevy dealership was supposed to have replaced the instrument cluster.now this problem is occurring.even though the truck runs without the cluster coming on i cannot determine necessary information to safely operate my vehicle.and, as the mileage is stored in the instrument cluster, it is probably not registering mileage when it is non-functional.
The truck was parked on the driveway at home and on july 29, 2014 i wanted to drive it to a store and could not turn the key in the ignition.the ignition switch did not work anymore.the truck only has 93000 miles and in the past 8 years and we did not drive it every day.many days and weeks was just parked.therefore, the ignition switch does not have so much usage.
New optima red top keeps draining. Second new battery in a month. Dead over night. I've read there's a recall on other vins. Yet mine is doing the same battery drain thing. Left my wife at mcdonald's today high and dry! wtf! don't make me get a ford!
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact noticed that the instrument panel gauges malfunction and display inaccurate readings.the dealer replaced the oil semi-unit.immediately after the repair, the failure recurred.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced at the cost of over $500.the manufacturer did not assist.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 107,000.
Speedometer started working sporadically. Sometimes sticks below 0, sometimes moves sporadically and does not indicate correct speed. Internet search shows this is a very common problem. Gm is aware of this problem and has issued a service bulletin, but is it only valid for vehicles under 80k miles. This is a safety hazard in that the driver does not accurately know the vehicle speed and does not know if he/she is traveling at a safe speed. When the speedometer reads lower than the actual speed (it may read 5 or 10 mph below the actual speed, or may be much lower, as the indicated speed is unreliable), the driver may be going faster than he/she realizes into a curve or turn, which might lead to a crash, possibly injury or death.chevrolet advertises that they build the longest lasting trucks. Isn't it reasonable to expect something as basic as a speedometer to work properly for more than 80k miles?dealer said a new instrument cluster is needed to repair this defect. Since the vehicle is beyond 80k miles, this would cost the owner approximately $500.
Several times now this last 2 months my truck stops running. At first it would slow down then stop, the last time it completely shut down 3 times from work to home which is only 10 minutes away. The ignition seems to be the problem. I am bringing this to everyones attention just in case someone else has the same type of vehicle. If i were driving 65 or 70 miles per hour it could have killed someone or me or both. My passenger side airbag is also showing a fault. It shows that it needs serviced.
The speedometer on my 03 chevrolet silverado randomly sticks.right now it is stuck at 80 mph and the truck is stationary and is not even started.this causes my speed to display wrong and i must use simple arithmetic to figure out how fast i'm going.however, at this point, i can only use that arithmetic to determine up to 40 mph as my speedometer only measures up to 120.after that, i don't know how fast i'm going.this is the fourth time this has happened -- it seems to eventually fix itself only to happen again.in checking internet chat rooms, this seems to be a common occurrence for chevy/gm vehicles in that production year.why has this been allowed to continue without a recall?my car is due for inspection.i can only hope that i get the speedometer back to 0 to have this inspection done as i don't have time to get the repair done nor do i feel i should have to spend a dime on something that is obviously a manufacturing problem.please do your job and issue a recall.otherwise, it's back to buying foreign vehicles!
Oil pressure gauge pegged out and not working also gear selector light not working can't tell what gear you are in
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the instrument panel ceased to function without warning. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Instrument cluster- the only thing that works is the speedometer if i hit a bump the speedometerstops working my truck sometimes dies on me going down the roads,i recently took it to a shop and they ran a diagnostic test and told me it's a electrical problem but since my instrument cluster wasnt working could not narrow it down..windshield- front makes a whistle sound when your going down the highway it's been like that since i have owned it..battery- bought a new battery about 8 months ago and something keeps draining it sometimes causing it to have hesitation and bogs out.
Speedometer is not working and/or inaccurate.
Ignition will not intermittently start vehicle. Dash lights come on
When the truck is cranked and at idle and in motion the headlights and all panels blink. The light on the panels do not completely go out but it dims. The headlights have went completely out a few times while in motion. When the interior light is on it also blinks and dims. At times the radio goes haywire and starts going through all of the stations. The headlight connectors have been replaced and we noticed that the wiring that goes to the headlights is very brittle and where the connectors plug into the bulb were burnt and the prongs on the bulb were also burnt and melted. This has been going on for some time and we can't seem to find what is causing all of these problems. The driver side window,door, and mirror panel only halfway work. Sometimes the driverside window will go down and sometimes it won't the driver side panel will not control the passenger side mirror, lock, or window either. The passenger side window and lock panel will not work either.
I was driving down the road and started slowing down. While i was slowing down my speedometer wouldn't show my speed it just stuck at 60 mph. When i went to speed up the speedometer would speed up also speedometer would read 65 when really i was only going 5 mph. Pulled the truck over and shut the engine down the restarted it until the speedometer was at 0 mph. Then pulled back on the hwy, while speeding up to the traffic the speedometer would read 0 mph. Took the truck to the dealer i bought it from and they told me that they were having problems whit other trucks like mine. The mechanic hooked up a tester and told me he didn't see any problem. After leaving the dealership the speedometer worked perfectly, for about 3 days now since then it is a guessing game weather or not the speedometer is telling me the right speed or if it is wrong. So i have been using my gps for the past few moths. I have talked to other people about this problem and also to chevy. Chevy has quoted me anywhere from 600-1000 dollars to fix this problem. And others i have talked to have stated that it has cost them about that much also.
We had an electric malfunction in our steering column. The starter had the insulation on the wire was rubbed through enough too short out and cause it to began to smoke. The entire truck system shutdown. The ignition and the key was hot to touch when we touch it to take it out.*la
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle battery no charge lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure but stated that the junction box fed by the positive battery calbe was melted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000.updated 08/31/11 updated 10/31/11
The dash instrument cluster panel onmy 2003 chevy silverado went out. None of my gauges a functional.not even the gas gauge.i'm afraid if i run out of gas in heavy traffic, there could be a serious injury.i got a letter from gm, they say its a known problem, but wont recall the part.they only fix it for you if you are under 70,000.mine went out at 70,000 so they will not recall or repair.if its a known problem, it should be recalled.please help me & probably many others get this recalled.
The climate control fan speed module has shorted out causing the wiring harness to melt.the module overheated to a point that caused smoke and almost ignited will could have resulted in a fire under the dashboard.
I was traveling at approximately 55mph on a smooth paved county road with my a/c on. It was about 78 degrees outside. I had the a/c running about 15 minutes before the air just turned warm. I tried 3 times turning off the a/c and back on, and the air failed to cool. I stopped the truck, turned the a/c on, got out and looked at the a/c compressor. The a/c compressor was not engaging. I took it to a mechanic and the diagnosis was undetermined. 2 other mechanics failed to find the problem as well. The system was charged correctly, not leaking, and even replaced the hvac control module and the problem was not fixed. There are many other cases just like mine and i would like gm to look into the problem. I am proud to be a gm customer and have always liked my gm pickups.
My instrument panel is draining the power causing problems with the lights there is a clicking sound and light dimming when the truck is running.i was told the change the ignition switch which was done but that didn't help with the problem.i don't know what else to do about this problem.
On december 21, 2008, my speedometer began to malfunction. The speedometer can intermittently read anything from "zero" (when i am actually doing more than 50 mph) to 110 (when i am actually doing about 60 mph). When the symptoms began to occur, i called my local gm dealer to see about repairs, and i was told my vehicle was "outside of the repair window" for the courtesy repair, and when i asked how much it would cost to repair it on my own, i was told "about $500". Since the problem is (so far) very intermittent and unpredictable, and since i don't happen to have a spare $500 to spend on a serious safety problem which gm has apparently known about for some time and refuses to address beyond a very limited scope, i elected to "wait and see". But in the meantime, i have no accurate speedometer reading, and must attempt to gauge my speed by that of the other vehicles surrounding me at any given time. This is hardly an acceptable situation. I have owned many vehicles over my lifetime (i am 60 years old), and i have never had any with instrument cluster failures.
I started my 2003 chevy to let it warm up and went back in the house then came back out find the wiring for the heater under the passenger dash was on fire. The damage to the vehicle is still undetermined.
Problem is internal gauge cluster defect. In other words, the speedometer doesn't work.for the last 6 months, the gauge has a mind of its own.mostly much higher than the actual speed.i called puritain of cape cod to fix and they said vehicle has over the 70,000 miles. They since have gone out of business.
Insterment cluster bad speed,volts,etc.
My 2003 silverado speedometer is stuck to the far right. The information center changes from english, french, and spanish by its self. The temperature control for the divers side will go to max heat by its self. The service department said that it would cast $600 dollars to fix the speedometer.
I have a 1500 chevy, silverado.i was notified by ?? because the dealership i purchased the vehicle from has closed.the recall stated a problem with the instrument panel cluster.but, because we had more than 70,000 miles it was not covered.we had to pay over $300.00.we were not notified in a timely manner and should be reimbursed. In 2006 when the odometer and the temp gauges was sticking we did not have 70,000 miles. The air bag light is still stuck since 2006.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 80 mph, the speedometer failed to display the proper speed intermittently and would display zero while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Speedometer failures on 2003 chevrolet silverado pickup.i had dealer replace when it was still under warranty and it has failed again.speedometer is erratic and you cannot tell what speed you are traveling.
My 03 chevy silverado speedometer is acting erratically. It has become stuck at 60 mph when at a full stand still stop.the problem has not gone away and is causing me much concern when traveling on the highway.
Just received a letter in the mail about the problem with the speedometer cluster today, i thought it was strange i've never had an issue with this at all until the letter arrived in the mail 10/24/2007well today my cluster went out !!! speedometer, oil,pressure, gas, amp, temp, mileage as well all quit !kind of makes me wonder if it was shut down via satellite or radio wave... My understanding is that i now have a extended coverage on this 70k miles or 7 years i plan to take mine back to the dealership. Asap it's failed twice it did come back up after 20 min. Of driving then went back out.
The instrument panel gauges fail as well as the speedometer.
2003 chevy silverado 1500 & 2500 trucks both have instrument panel/speedometer that is no longer working.consumer wants the defective parts replace at no charge.*nj
Purchased new in 2003, chevy sivlerado 1500, at 40,000 miles, passenger side heated mirror cracked and both heated mirrors no longer work. At about 88,000 miles speedometer is jumping and sticking, will not return to zero, cannot read true speed. This has been going on for months now.
The speedometer on my 2003 chevrolet silverado freezes up, and does not indicate the true speed of the vehicle.i received a letter of recall/repair from gm addressing this problem, but the letter states that they will only repair the problem if the vehicle is less than 7 years old or has less than 70,000 miles.here is where i have a huge problem with this.when i got the letter from gm, my truck had 66,000 miles on it.at this time, the speedometer was working fine.the letter states in bold lettering " do not take your vehicle to the dealer unless it is showing signs of failure".my truck did not develop this issue until it reached 77,000 miles.gm now refuses to replace the defective speedometer under the recall, but wants $600.00 to replace the speedometer.there is no way to determine the true speed of the truck, and to me is a huge safety issue for my family.
I was driving and after approximately 30 miles my speedometer slowly decreased to 0 miles per hour.now after about 30 miles per hour my speedometer quits.if there is one thing with a guaranteed lifetime warranty it should be the thing that tells me how fast im going.
My 2003, 1500 chevy silverado z71 speedometer is giving me trouble. It gets stuck at one speed as i continue to accelerate. And vise versa, it gets stuck as i decelerate. Some times it will get stuck and not move at all.lots of forums i read have hundreds of others with same problem.why won't they recall this item.
My speedometer on the instrument panel either fails completely, works when it wants to, or reads inaccurately, thereby causing a serious safety situation when driving my vehicle on public roadways; putting me and the other community members where i drive in harms way since i can't tell how fast/slow i am going!
Erratic and inaccurate speedometer readings on 2003 chevroletsilverado 1500.
Speedometer intermittent.most of the time indicates 120 mph.
2003 chevy silverado speedometer not working.
Speedometer is no longer accurate. I have read many posts for people with the similar type of vehicle 2003 chevrolet silverado and 2003 gmc yukons with the exact same problem. The speedometer locks up and displays speeds at least 20-30 mph over, then sometimes registers 0 mph when traveling highway speeds. I have to resort to using a portable gps for my speed detection. This apparently is a widespread problem with gm vehicles, it is a costly fix, and gm refuses to issue a recall. As this is a very dangerous situation to be in, please look at requiring gm to issuea recall. Thank you.
Chevy truck bad speedometer.
I had one incident about 6 months to a year ago when the speedometer in my vehicle failed to read properly.i later received a letter from chevrolet stating there was a defect involving the speedometer.however, the mileage on my vehicle (about 100k at that time) was over the 70k maximum for the company to repair it.i have since had it happen several more times, off and on, during 2008.the speedometer sticks, example: at 30 mph, then you have to subtract 30 mph from whatever it registers to get your actual speed.i contacted the 1-800 number for chevrolet.they offered me a $200 voucher for other "maintenance" at the dealer, but refused to replace the speedometer.i have not had it looked at because i will be charged a diagnostic fee on something that they are not willing to replace.it is obvious that the defect is in the part, and is not due to any neglect on my part.i did tell the 1-800 clerk to send the voucher after she told me that there was no other recourse.she stated that the voucher was for me being a loyal customer.
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado lt z-71 and the speedometer will get stuck in the middle while at stop and while driving about 55 will be pegged out. I took it to the dealer and he told me it was a very common problem and should be on recall. I found an online forum with several hundred disgruntled gm owners having the same problem, most of them say the repairs cost around $700 and the problem sometimes reoccurs. I am a diehard gm fanatic and have owned several and everytime i had a problem it was minor, but this is not a minor problem. In the forum i found there is talk of a class action law suit and i would hate to see this problem go that far, when a recall would take care of the problem. I have seen recalls on alot more minor stuff from gm, so what is the hold up? i cant afford to spend $700 to fix faulty workmanship. The tachometer also doesn't function right, but that doesn't bother me as much as the speedometer. I have also learned that fuel guages may not function properly either and that worries me because my wife uses this truck and has my children with her most of the time and we live in the middle of nowhere and if she runs out of gas she may not have cell service to call someone and the thought of my wife, five year old daughter, and infant son walking down the highway late at night doesn't sit well with me. Please do the responsible thing and recall your faulty equipment.
The speedo slowly quit working. Asked several service agents and dealers and they were unaware of the way to correct the problem other than by restarting the vehicle over and over until it forced the speedo back into zero placement, but now that does not work and the speedo does not work at all.all other gauges work fine.
Speedometer gauge is not reading the correct speed and jumps all over the place. This can cause me to have a accident because i am unable to tell what speed i am traveling.
The speedometer has started acting erratic.it will not show the correct speed, often sticks on a particular speed when i know i'm either going slower or faster. At times it shows i'm going in excess of 120 mph.it sometimes goes back to 0 when it is shutdown. It may, or may function correctly the next time it is started.since this is all i have to rely on to determine if i'm traveling the correct speed, is the manufacturer responsible if i exceed the speed limit while i am relying on this for an indication of my speed?
The speedometer on my 2003 chevy silverado fails to register correct speed.the instrument has been replaced once before under warranty.now it is failing again.it seems the instrument is designed to function for no more than 50-60,000 miles.
The speedometer work sometime,oil cluster needle not working. It was a recall but you had to be under like 70 thousand mile to get the service free and i was over the mileage. This is a defect and i should not have to pay because my truck was over 70 thousand miles.
I have a 2003 chevrolet silverado that the speedometer indicated 120+mph when going 65 mph. When stopped it indicated 60 mph. Dealer replaced cluster unit to resolve problem.
After only 40,000 miles speedometer is erratic at best, if it works at all. Sometimes reads 120 mph while stopped or 0 mph while on the highway. I have read literally hundreds of complaints on various websites of other victims with this very dangerous problem. I was quoted $450-$600 to repair speedometer. Also, there is no option to purchase replacement parts to fix myself. Gm obviously knows about this problem yet continues to ignore it. I can only assume gm is waiting for the death toll to reach an adequate number before they will respond with a recall or satisfactory fix. How many deaths will it take? what's the magic number? i would like to think zero!
Took 2003 silverado in to dealership to have computer updated,ever since then i havebeen experiencing problems withthe speedometer.it iserratic, and displays speeds much higher than actual speed.i am able to turn ignition on and off to get it to reset back to zero,but that is not always easy when traveling down the freeway.
Speedometer on 2003 silverado failed while driving to work.glanced down at the instrument panel and noticed that i was traveling 120 mph in a school zone!!!!....obviously an error.the speedo needle is gittery and the instrument panel flickers.i'm gravely concerned that i no longer know how fast/slow i'm driving.this is a safety issue and must be addressed/resolved.
1 six months after the purchase of my 2003 chevrolet silverado my speedometerstopped working and would get stuck.speedometer was reading 65 i was really going 75 according to the arizona highway patrol i was given a warning since the officer saw that my speedometer had stayed stuck at 65 even when i had already turned off my vehicle.instrument cluster was replaced my vehicle is no longer under warranty anymore and my speedometer has failed again.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).2003 chevrolet silverado, [xxx]sticking speedometer, unable to determine correct speed.outside warranty extension parameters of 7 yr 80,000 miles.i believe this is a safety issue and warrants a recall, not a warranty extension. Contacted customer service and they are unwilling to help. Must repair at own expense.
Speedometer needle sticks and gives inacurate speed. Can cause accident due to wrong speed. I personally find myself lokking in the rear view mirror to try to keep the proper speed. Vey dangerous for my family.
Erratic speedometer does not correctly indicate speed. Can show both lower and higher than actual speeds. No corrective measures at this time. Using tachometer to gauge speed.
I currently own a 2003 chevy silverado and my speedometer and tachometer currently do not work.i contacted the dealer and they mentioned that it is common but the entire instrument panel needs to be replaced. ($500) i asked what caused the problem and was told that a plastic gear wears out.after searching the internet there is a lot of people complaining about this problem.
I own a 2003 chevy silverdo 1500 ex cab truck. I bought it in 2008, i started to have issues with the speedometer when i hit 80,000 miles. There would be times it would work and then quit. Now that i have 120,000 miles my speedometer does not work at all. I found out that there was a lawsuit for this problem back in 2007 and the only remedy it for gm to pay for it was your truck was to be less then 7 years less then 70,000 miles on it to received the special extended thing.i can not get it fixed for i can not afford the 500-700 to fix it. Gm should have recalled this problem there are many that i have found on the net that have the same issues as i have. I can t have my truck down for any mount of time due to iam disabled and need my truck to haul my wheelchair.
Speedometer is stuck at 60 mph while parked and does not go back down to zero.
While driving over 55 mph the speedometer sticks and jumps up and down. Finally stops working and needle points down. No way of judging speed. Had it reprogrammed at cost of 10.00, didn't fix problem. Had a gage cluster order and installed at cost of 300.00. This is clearly a defect in cluster in a lot of trucks and should be repaired at no cost to owner. My truck had 30,650 miles on it when this happened.
Speedometer wither freezes or registers greater or lesser than i am driving reported this to the dealer ship where they gave me the advise to shut the vehicle off and it would reset itself.this worked several times, sometimes taking several restarts to accomplish.now i get the recall notice and because ai have driven my vehicle over 70k/5years, which ever comes first they will not repair this.it will cost approx. $450 to fix it.if this is a recall why are they not taking care of it.it takes several years and many complaints to get something recalled.that means that this has been going on for several years.this is bull, it is a design defect and should be replaced at their cost.gm refuses as does my local dealership.my my vehicle has been maintained by them, i must have spent thousands over the last 5 years in bringing it to them for required servicing.why did they never check this ? their comment was, "well, if you never bought it in to be fixed why should it be fixed now"i didn't bring it in because the service manager said he had the same problem with his vehicle and that shutting it off would reset it. Oh, they would fix it if it were considered a safety problem.well, if i am traveling at an unsafe speed because i am going according to my speedometer, then that is a safety problem.only in this case, they get to determine what is a safety problem and what is not..
Speedometer.may go to 65 mph sitting still. Works periodically and then suddenly will jumped to 90 mph. This is a safety issue - especially when hauling grandchildren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have emailed gm three times with absolutely no response of any kind.
Speedometer is not working at all, will not register which is causing the transmission to slip.it is constant, and we cannot drive the vehiclewe had to take vehicle to have it repaired, it cost $492.50. Gmc/chevy is aware of the problem but no recall has been issued and if your vehicle is 7 years new or has less than 80,000 miles it is being fixed for free. My vehicle is only 7 years old but has 100,000. I also own a 2004 gmc envoy which appeared to be running okay and then on the way home from getting the chevy fixed now the speedometer on the envoy is not working. I have attempted to call gmc customer service and i am just getting the run around. I spoke to john at jba chevrolet (he is the mechanic - 410-766-6305) he said this is a known problem.
2001 chevy z71 truck. All of the gauges quit working on the instrument panel. The speedometer is stuck at 100 mph, the tachometer, oil, temperature and gas gauges register zero.
2003 chevy silverado speedometer not working.sticks.sometimes works.dealer said $500 to fix.know 3 other 03-04 silverado owners with same problem.
I purchased a 2003 chevrolet silverado pickup in december 2006.in the beginning of 2007, many of my instrument panel gauges begin to stick.some days they would work, some days they wouldn't.shortly after this, i received a "courtesy" letter from gm describing the problems happening to my vehicle and advising owners of a special coverage that would extend the warranty for certain customers.my vehicle, having over the number of miles allowed, does not qualify for this coverage.since that time, all the gauges on my instrument panel have gone out.i strongly disagree with gm's claim that this is "not a safety issue".not having a speedometer, or any other gauges on the vehicle is extremely unsafe!i have a five year old vehicle, and i unequivocally believe this issue should be elevated from one of a "courtesy extension" to a recall.this defect has nothing to do with the mileage on my truck, and i should not be penalized for the number of miles on it!i contacted gm customer service, but i was advised that my vehicle was over the allowable mileage for this special coverage and i could not be assisted.this situation is truly an accident waiting to happen.
Speedometer on chevy 1500 silverado 2003 erratic at times.dealers at first did not acknowledge a recall, and now state i am out of policy allowance.never received notice of recall, only heard in news.problem has become much worse in past 2 months, i first reported to dealer at 70k in jan 2010.
Speedometer is reading 20 or 40 or 120 or 70 no matter if you are sitting still, going 50. It does not matter the speedometer is all over the place.
We bought a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 pickup for our daughter to drive to college. The speedometer quit working correctly; it would give random (incorrect) speeds, or none at all. We spoke with different mechanics who said the part costs $500. They said this problem is common to the 2003 chevy silverado pickups. They also said since the part is so expensive, people usually can't afford to repair it, so they go without a speedometer.
Speedometer reading is erratic at best. Problem is getting worse. Needle starts off at between 20-60 mph. Returns to zero sometimes. Sometimes it moves. Sometimes it is just stuck. Have heard from numerous other people experiencing similar problems.
Speedometer not work infect will show that truck (2003 silverado 1500) is traveling at 100 miles an hour while it stop. It fail all of a sudden with no warning and could cause an accident not to mention all the speeding tickets due to the speedometer not working. Dealer sates that i the owner have to pay to repair for a price of 350.00 dollars . No recalls have been sent and have asked other owners if the same problems have occurred and all have said yes. This occurred after an amount of 100,000 miles have been driven on truck.
Speedometer is all messed up it has inaccurate readings most of the time and doesn't work at all the rest of the time. The dealer claims no responsibility and is asking $500.00 to fix. My daughter recently notified me that a local news station had many consumers complaining of the exact same problem and that some of them had received speeding tickets when their speedometer failed. This is a serious issue that gm needs to address.
Speedometer on 2003 chevy silverado began to malfunction and then stopped working.current mileage is 97,000 which is over the mileage for the current warranty repair.common and dangerous problem in gm vehicles and should be recalled and fixed without mileage limitations.owner also not sent notification of problem nor was it on the carfax report when vehicle purchased.
I own a 2003 chevy silverado and the speedometer has been very erratic lately.i have approximately 75,000 miles on my truck.i can be traveling at 65 mph and the speedometer will read 30 mph or even 0 mph.there is really no consistency to how the speedometer measures my speed.
I received tickets for driving over the speed limit. I found out later it was because the instrument cluster in my model truck was defective and registering the speed 10-15 mph over actual. I consider this defective part a safety hazard to myself and to the general public and reported it to gm. Then i found out that gm had a recall of the this same part or instrument cluster in my model of truck. I never received notice of the recall nor was i ever informed at the time of service at a gm dealer that there was a recall. After finding out that there was a recall of this part, i went to the gm dealer for a replacement but was then informed that my vehicle had passed the mileage limit on the recalled part and that they (gm) would no longer honor the defective part. My problem with gm is that if this defective part is a safety hazzard then gm is responsible to repair it. I was informed by an attorney, a law enforcement officer and a judge that gm is required to supply a speed ometer that registers the correct speed within +-5 mph. This defective part is off by 10-15 mph. I have been informed that gm has refused to repair at no charge thousands of similar trucks with the same defective part. This puts not only the driver of these vehicles at risk but also the public at large. A 10-15 mph error in speed could be disasterous in a school or construction zone.
During october of 2008, i received a letter from general motors informing me that my 2003 chevrolet silverado was among a group of vehicles affected by potential instrument gauge problems, and that i should only bring my vehicle to a dealer for evaluation if i was actually experiencing problems with the instrument cluster.the letter went on to state that the vehicle warranty on this issue was being extended to 70,000 miles or 7 years, whichever came first.well, at the time i received the notice, my truck had approximately 110,000 miles on it, so i was basically "out of luck" as far as gm was concerned.at that time, my vehicle was not exhibiting any of the symptoms described in the letter.however, shortly after christmas, 2008, my instrument cluster did begin to malfunction.beginning with the tachometer not reading at all, the symptoms progressed to sporadic tachometer readings, and then the speedometer began to be affected.right now, the speedometer can intermittently read anything from "zero" (when i am actually doing more than 50 mph) to 110 (when i am actually doing about 60 mph).when the symptoms began to occur, i called my local gm dealer to see about repairs, and i was told my vehicle was "outside of the repair window" for the courtesy repair, and when i asked how much it would cost to repair it on my own, i was told "about $500".since the problem is (so far) very intermittent and unpredictable, and since i don't happen to have a spare $500 to spend on a serious safety problem which gm has apparently known about for some time and refuses to address beyonda very limited scope, i elected to "wait and see".but in the meantime, i have no accurate speedometer reading, and must attempt to gauge my speed by that of the other vehicles surrounding me at any given time.this is hardly an acceptable situation.i have owned many vehicles over my lifetime (i am 60 years old), and i have never had any with instrument cluster failures.shame, shame, gm.
My speedometer stop working. I received a letter on 1/9/2008 saying that there is a problem with the dash cluster in 2003 chevrolet trucks and if your vehicle had 70,000 or less miles they would replace it. My truck has 100,000 miles, but the dash had stop working before it reached 70,000 miles. I called gm and was told that they would not fix it.
My speedometer is stuck at 65 mph at a standstill.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the instrument clusters failed and he is unable to read any gauges on the vehicle. The dealer stated that since his warranty is not valid he has to pay $400 to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was calledand a claim was filed. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 174,000.
The entire instrument panel was acting up, then the speedometer was showing 20 when i was stopped, then it would go below 0, and no finally it does not work at all.i received a letter saying chevy knew this was a problem but would only fix it if the truck had less than 70,000 miles and was under7 years old.
Speedometer stopped working at 53000 miles.apparently, all internal parts.many other people with the same situation.this type of part should not fail until 300,000 + miles or 25 years!most people are quoted (and paid) $500 - $1,000 to repair the problem.i've got a call in to gm dealer, but haven't heard back yet.
Erratic speedometer, engine trouble / check abs lights always on.no specific event, just started registering very high speeds or very low speeds that did not match actual speed of vehicle.changes every time vehicle is turned off and turned back on or when stopped.unable to gauge and maintain speed prudent for weather conditions in our area, which is usually snow, sleet, rain, or all three at once.dangerous condition not knowing speed and causes anxiety from worry and possibility of speeding ticket.cannot concentrate on road ahead trying to determine speed from passing objects.trouble lights just came on and stayed on.unable to remedy.
2003 chevrolet silveradospeedometer sticks at speeds over 40 mph.when the vehicle slows down, the speedometer develops an "offset zero."i realized the problem had occurred slowing to a stop light.the most dire consequence was slowing to turn after realizing the problem had occurred and having no reliable gauge as to my turning speed.i never realized how much i refer to my speedometer while slowing until i almost missed my turn entirely because of this failure.i have since had the digital instrument panel cluster repaired at a cost of $200, by a non-gm technician.
Instrument cluster quit working. Everything was working fine going to work then home. Started the truck to go to church and nothing worked on the instrument cluster with exception of thelights.
2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. Consumer states problem with electronic dash *tgwthe speedometer has been inconsistently working since july 2010.the gauge would be fine at first, when suddenly it would register speeds that were not correct and the needle was slow to respond to any change in speed and it would not drop to zero when the consumer came to a complete stop. It would usually correct itself overnight, but not always and it would remain normal until the next intermittent episode. Also, there was an intermittent clicking noise coming from the dash. The consumer also stated the doors would lock and unlock on their own while stopped and while driving. The headlights went out briefly, all of the dash displays and side door light panels worked intermittently.the power heated seats would jerk and make noises.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that she was involved in an accident in december 2009. Since the accident, the speedometer stopped working. The needle on the speedometer no longer moved. She took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced and would have to be done so at her expense. She had not called the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 89,000. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Speedometer sticks at 30mph, will not reset to zero.
Speedometer works improperly.
2003 chevrolet 1500 silverado pick up. Consumer has a defective speedometer *tgwgm informed the consumer they would not assume any responsibility due to the vehicle having a salvaged title.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 50 mph, the oil pressure gauge, voltage gauge, and speedometer failed.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 83,000.
On may 20, 2007 at 41,300 miles, the speedometer, tachometer, temperature, oil and fuel gauges stopped working.these gauges were not digital, theywerea moving dial/stick.the digital odometer and instrument panels still work.all fuses have been checked and nonewere blown.a google search by me gas uncovered numerous complaints like mine and two federal lawsuits being filed recently in wa and or.
My speedometer began malfunctioning.it had the wrong speed displayed and caused to me to exceed the speed limit for several miles and then i going slower than the speed limit.both situations caused me to have close run-ins with other vehicles.
The speedometer on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 began to malfunction with less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. The indicated speed would suddenly increase for no reason and would not recede with braking or with an actual decrease in speed traveled. I could not rely on the speedometer anymore and began to rely on the tachometer to estimate speed of travel. I researched this online and found an abundance of similar complaints about failing speedometers for chevy silverados. A query to a dealer indicates the remedy is a complete replacement of the instrument cluster at an estimated cost of $420.00.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the speedometer sticks, flutters, and becomes inoperable intermittently.the dealer confirmed the failures and was informed that the repair was the contacts responsibility.the current mileage was 86,900 and failure mileage was 71,000.updated 02-19-08 updated 02-19-08
The speedometer sticks, making it impossible for me to tell how fast i am going.
In my 2003 chevy silverado ex cab z71 ls my speedometer doesn't work properly when cold. For example, when i first enter the vehicle and the temperature inside the cab equals the temperature outside the cab which is equal to 40 degrees or less, my speedometer stays at zero until the cab warms up. Once the cab warms up and i come to a stop and then continue moving, the speedometer reads properly. I have video evidence of this.
The displayed speedometer speed is less then actual.initially the displayed speed was only off by 10 to 15 miles resulting in driving in excess of the posted speed limit and approaching vehicles in front of me too quickly before i realized that the displayed speed was incorrect.the problem has advanced and now the speedometer usually displays a speed of 10 miles or less no matter what the actual speed is.dealership has been notified and has quoted a repair price in excess of $400.dealership also indicated that this is a known issue and that there is a technical bulletin about this issue.part has not been replaced yet.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the instrument panel became inoperable and would not illuminate. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
Speedometer needle on my 2003 chevrolet pickup becomes erratic and stops working at interstate speeds.this happened several times while traveling across country.
Speedometer indicator does not go to zero, starts at 65 mph and goes over 120 mph.immediate failure.so far checked to see if a recall, noted that your website had over 35 complaints above instrument cluster.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the speedometer failed. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not under recall. Repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
My instrument panel quit reading actually speed. It only does it every once in while. It always reads slower then what the actual speed is. After the truck is shut off awhile it reads right after the truck is restarted. The price is around 500 to replace. My truck i bought used with 100000 miles on it. It got 114000 now so i will have to replace it unless a total recall is done on it to replace all instrument clusters for all with more then 70000 miles on it.
Speedometer is unstable, and does not fully function at all times. Progressively getting worse.
2003 chevrolet z-71 ext. Cab, 4.8 liter, auto trans. Ls model.just turned 50,000 miles on 11-13-2006 and speedometer is erratic and inaccurate!unacceptable and unsafe.i have read over 200 of the same cases with the same type of vehicle.speedometer reads 100 when traveling at 60 mph.when in park speedometer reads over 35 mph.this safety issue needs to be recalled!
2003 chevrolet silverado speedometer is showing i'm traveling at 70 mph when actually doing about 10 mph, and at other times shows i'm traveling 30 mph when actually going significantly faster.this is causing a safety issue, and it appears that this is a systemic issue with chevrolet.
The speedometer on my 2003 chevy 1500 sticks and does not move back toward zero as i slow down at times.it seems to be more common when i have the heat on which is necessary in wisconsin for most of the year. It started to happen at the end of last winter but there was no recall for it at the time and by the time there was a recall for vehicles w/ less than 70,000 miles, mine had too many miles on it. Now it is happening a lot more frequently.
The speedometer on my 2003 chevrolet silverado malfunctions from time to time. After having been driven for and hour or so it will register the speed at which it would remain at the most, for instance if i had been traveling at 70 mph and came to a dead stop it would still register 70 mph. Also when it does not stick it will act like it is trying to stick and drop five or so miles at a time instead of decreasing at a steady pace. When this failure occurs there is no way for me to determine my speed.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that the gauges failed. The vehicle was taken to two separate private mechanics where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
2003 chevrolet silverado speedometer sometimes does not work and pressure gage sometimes works intermittently along with the speedometer.
(*affected part - it doesn't let me to type ipc - instrument panel cluster)fuel needle is not operating - completely. Battery voltage needle - is not operating - completely. Speedometer is sticking. Lights at dashboard are dim, takes couple minutes to get back to normal.gm is aware of defective product (ipc - instrument panel cluster) that was installed on all 2003 and 2004 chevy silverado, but is refusing to correct a problem. They issued only short term "special coverage", which expired in 04/2010, without even notifying all of owners about defect, so - god forbid - they won't go to dealership and have it replaced at that time. It's a serious safety issue, and gm should be responsible for correcting it. I am driving not knowing how much gasoline is in my tank, is my battery voltage ok or really has problem, what is my speed and if it complies with speed limit, and at night i even don't see dashboard info. Gm says - "it's your problem, not our. Take care of it on your own". I purchased vehicle in good faith that all parts are in good working condition. In reality that was not a case. Gm installed defective parts on their vehicle and should carry full responsibility for replacing them with good ones.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado.i bought the truck last year.from the first day that i bought the truck, i heard a ticking coming from the dashboard.about a month ago, i noticed that my speedometer was very erratic and then completely stopped working.also, the electric mirror has quit working along with the seat belt sensors.
Instrument cluster went dark.can not read the speed of the vehicle at night.
2003 silverado speedometer problem.pins at 120 mph all the time.disconnect battery for 10 minutes.speedometer fine for about 2 days, then same thing.based on research, seems to be a common problem.recall???
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the tachometer displayed inaccurate readings and failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Speedometer quit working. Tachometer jumps to 6k-7k when the dash lights are on for a significant period of time. Oil pressure gauge goes to zero.
Speedometer sticks at various readings and is rarely accurate. I have already received one ticket ($140). I am concerned about the safety factors involved with this problem and think gm should be forced to do a recall. Also today, my windshield wipers would not turn off. (had to pull the fuse) i have researched this on the internet and have found that numerous complaints have been issued about both of these problems. Something should be done about this. I have documented all of this and kept copies of all complaints and emails. Just to have something to fall back on when my wipers go out and i get into an accident. Something must be done. I can assure you that my next truck won't be "made in america" i contacted dealer and they assured me they could repair it for under 1000.00 wow, what a bargain considering it should be a recall. Thanks for letting me vent.
- the contact stated that while drivingthe 2003 chevrolet silveradowith 11830 failure mileage at 65 mph the speedometer read 120 mph.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was an internal failure of the instrument cluster.the vehicle had been repaired.the current mileage was 12,000.update *4/23/07tr
My 2003 silverado speedometeris no longer working properly. This seems to be a common problem with these vehicles. It will sit idle at 20 mph while sitting still and say that i'm going 90 when i'm going 70 mph( or so i think. Just guessing ). The web sites and dealerships are saying that gm will only fix it if your car is under 7 yrs old and under 70,00 miles. This seems to be a problem with many gm cars and is a danger to drivers(we do not know the actual speed we are going!).
Erratic speedometer, reads anywhere from 35 mph to over 120 mph at all times.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph on dirt road and asphalt, the front end of the vehicle shook and pulled to the left.this was accompanied by a clunking sound from under the front end. During this incident, the instrument panel displayed incorrect information on every gauge.the transmission would not shift properly,either.the vehicle became locked in second gear, and was unable to be shifted out.finally, the brakes on the vehicle were spongy, causing an extended stopping distance from any speed.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer where it awaits a diagnosis.
I have a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The speedometer will go all the way to 120 mph and stick there. Sometimes it will fall back to around 80 but it will not read correctly. After starting the vehicle about 10-15 times it will reset to 0 and the do it again.
Speedometer erratic.does not reflect actually speed. Normally jumps or stays at 20 mph. Definite safety issue and i can see by web research a very common problem. How does one maintain proper separation distance ? where's the recall ??
Realized my speedometer was not accurate during a trip on the interstate, became worse and eventually stopped working.
The speedometer on my 2003 chevy silverado has quit working properly.the speedometer needle is stuck on 120 mph.
I have a 03' chevy silverado 1500 z71 with 70,000 miles.just recently i have noticed that the speedometer shows 30mph while not moving.at 60mph it registers over 120mph.i feel this is a very dangerous problem that i would like to see fixed by gm at no change.
At around 124,000 miles while driving on the highway, i noticed my speedometer said i was going 55 mph. I gave it some more gas and the speedometer never rose, only fell down to 0. After my trip where this initially happened my speedometer has done this nearly every trip where the speed reaches 70 mph. Today, 11/13/07, i received a notice from gm that they were aware of the problem. However, being that my truck has more than 70,000 miles they are unable to fix it at their expense. Calls to gm have been no help and the problem will not be covered by them, even though they know it is happening to alot of these model vehicles.
The entire gauge cluster goes blank, no readings. This affects the speedometer as well as engine monitoring gauges. I feel that this is very much a safety issue. Besides the loss of speed information, without the ability to monitor the engine there is no way to know if failure is immanent. Engine failure on the highway could easily lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
2003 chevy silverado with speedometer malfunction. Customer stated that after 15,000 miles the speedometer malfunctioned.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the speedometer displays inaccurate readings, which resulted in a traffic citation.the speedometer could display 100 mph while driving at a normal rate of speed.when the vehicle is stopped, the display will read 60 mph.the speedometer has functioned normally only once.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer because they will charge $600 for a diagnostic.the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
Dt*: the contact stated, on july 14, 2006 the battery failed and leaked sulfuric acid onto the garage floor. To repair the problem, the dealer replaced the battery.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the brake lights and horn worked intermittently.the dealer previously repaired the components under warranty.the warranty has expired and the dealer does not want to repair the failures for free.the manufacturer stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs.the failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 12/22/08. *lj
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn and remove from the ignition.the vehicle also stalled on multiple occasions.the contact had to turn the key back and forth in the ignition switch numerous times in order for the vehicle to start.the contact also had difficulty turning the steering wheel upon making a turn.the steering wheel jerked violently and vibrated.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 162,829.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while the vehicle was parked and with the keys in the ignition, a passenger turned the keys one notch.the vehicle was shifted out of the park position, which caused it to roll forward.the passenger did not have his foot on the brake pedal at any point.the service manager at the dealer stated that the vehicle is able to do that for towing purposes.the current and failure mileages were 126,000.the consumer stated when purchasing the vehicle he was informed you would have to push on the brake in order to transmission out of brake position and was alarmed to find that his vehicle was the only vehicle that has the defect. The consumer stated would like the dangerous defect investigate it as it is unsafe for not only him but also children that could easily get into the vehicle and move the it. Updated 08/24/07
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted after approximately 20minutes. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition module needed replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred numerous times after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
(1) hot humid weather was apparently too much for my vehicle air conditioner. (2) the air conditioner blower motor resistor failed in addition to the associated electrical wiring going to the resistor.(3) the parts that were replaced cost $51.62, and the labor to replace the parts cost $445.00.the failure occurred with just over 31,000 miles on the vehicle. This failure could have just as easily resulted in a fire within the dashboard assembly in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Instrument cluster- the only thing that works is the speedometer if i hit a bump the speedometerstops working my truck sometimes dies on me going down the roads,i recently took it to a shop and they ran a diagnostic test and told me it's a electrical problem but since my instrument cluster wasnt working could not narrow it down..windshield- front makes a whistle sound when your going down the highway it's been like that since i have owned it..battery- bought a new battery about 8 months ago and something keeps draining it sometimes causing it to have hesitation and bogs out.
The tps throttle position sensor check engine code keeps going off while driving. When the tps code goes off the engine loses total power and you are unable to accelerate, which is a safety issue. We have replaced the throttle body but the issue is still remaining even after replacing different wires.
The speedometer stopped working,as well as the rpm indicator at approx. 26,000 miles driven on the pickup..i have learned there was an extended warranty on this defect rather than a recall.i never received the letter advising me of this from gm, although i owned the pickup since 2006. I stopped driving the pickup because it was not safe to be unable to ascertain how fast i wasi driving.i learned about this defect when i called a dealership to discuss the repair last month, as my vehicle was not usable.i then called gm and they said the extended warranty had expired.this is not fair, and has rendered my vehicle unsafe to drive without a high cost to me for their defective part.i request that they cover their defect.
The battery keeps being drained when engine stays turned off.i researched and found many complaints regarding this 2003 silverado issue with many other owners.when i researched on a recall i found the recall number (02066) but it states that our truck vin number is not included but then why have i bought 4 batteries just this year alone?please help because it no longer cranks up at all.i have to jump the truck every time i have to turn it on.
I have a 2003 silverado that has been having rough idling issues. The truck doesn't idle rough everyday,but when it does the voltage fluxuates between 10-14 volts. Before this started happening it stayed at a steady 14 volts. Now the voltage is dropping and the rpm's are dropping to around 200-300 rpms then some times it will die in motion. I have replaced the alternator and had the battery tested they are good. There was low fuel pressure so i replaced the pump,still nothing is helping. I found a internet site (www.topix.com) there is 15 pages of people with the same problem. Nobody can find a definite problem. There is people spending thousands on their vehicle to fix it and the parts don't always help. I have no warning lights coming on,so i don't even know where to start anymore. I'm broke. I feel that gm needs to do something for all the people affected by this.
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado and as i am driving down the road the check engine light comes on as says "reduced engine power" and i am only able to travel between 20 to 30 mph and also as i come to a stop light/sign the truck wants to sputter out and die. Everytime i take it to a mechanic shop they tell me its the throttle body and that it needs to be changed but i have already changed it 4 times in the last two years and is not the problem. The problem is constantly happening sometime 3 to 4 times a day.
The bolts are broken off in the manifold, after checking you-tube i found this is a problem the gm has chosen to ignore.
I was traveling at approximately 55mph on a smooth paved county road with my a/c on. It was about 78 degrees outside. I had the a/c running about 15 minutes before the air just turned warm. I tried 3 times turning off the a/c and back on, and the air failed to cool. I stopped the truck, turned the a/c on, got out and looked at the a/c compressor. The a/c compressor was not engaging. I took it to a mechanic and the diagnosis was undetermined. 2 other mechanics failed to find the problem as well. The system was charged correctly, not leaking, and even replaced the hvac control module and the problem was not fixed. There are many other cases just like mine and i would like gm to look into the problem. I am proud to be a gm customer and have always liked my gm pickups.
On multiple occasions the vehicle has lost power at highway speed and the engine dies.after a few attempts the engine restarts and operates normally for an unpredictable interval.this has happened at least 10 times.the authorized dealer and other mechanic shops have not been able to diagnose the reason for the power failure as they have not been able to cause it to duplicate failure when they have it.this sudden unexpected condition is very dangerous when it occurs and renders the vehicle unusable for anything other than short usage.
Reduced engine power.this has been occurring off and on for about 9 months,have taken it to dealer multiple times and replaced everything that was said would fix the problem.the problem still occurs even after replacing: accelerator and receiver on throttle body as well as checking wiring harness for issues.essentially, the vehicle will lose the function of the accelerator without warning at any given time during the use of the vehicle.the dealer has told me that they don't have any idea why it still is having this issue...the other day the vehicle was being driven and reduced engine power mode set in and at the same time the power steering went out.thought the power steering going out at the same time was a one time deal but it happened again the very next day.the vehicle had this issue on the highway the other day and nearly caused an accident.it is shocking that there are not thousands of complaints with this same issue, if you look up forums on this topic there are over 200,000 threads on this very issues.there are thousands of forum complaints about reduced engine power and how people have spent $1000 plus at the dealer and the issue still persists.the drive by wire functionality instead of using a throttle cable seems to be having issues that even gm doesn't have an answer for.would appreciate any looking into on this subject.
Inspection revealed that the heads on several exhaust manifold bolts had broken off.reportedly, this has been a very common defect in gm p/u trucks and suv's.from what some technicians have said, gm used substandard bolts for this application, and that they simply cannot bear up under the heat from manifolds. Many complaints have been filed by vehicle owners, but gm refuses to acknowledge the problem and institute a safety recall for this potentially serious safety issue.the repair of this problem is very costly and can cause (and has caused) additional problems with other vehicle components.
My engine has been giving me lean condition codes p0171, p0174 and truck is lacking performance really bad and coolant problems too please message me back
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the throttle body was faulty. The contact was able to repair the vehicle himself. Recently, the vehicle exhibited hesitation on different occasions when the accelerator pedal was being applied. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the air conditioner circulated warm air whenever activated. The blower motor connector was not replaced; however, the motor resistor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I purchased this vehicle used on march 1 2013 didn't noticed any problems except a slight engine noise. I thought the engine noise was tapping valves, because i was told the truck was not on the road for about a year. When i changed the oil for the first time i noticed that the rear manifold bolt was missing, looked at the other side, that was missing also. I heard i could e-mail you to report aproblem so i did.
The bolt heads on the exaust manifold are snapping off causing an exaust leak and a possible emission failure.
I received a reduced engine power message in the middle of the highway i was traveling at 70 mph and when it came on i couldn't travel more than 35 mph. I was afraid for my and my passengers life as we was on the verge of being hit. I had the check engine codes checked and received 7 different codes.
While driving down busy road, for no reason engine power was suddenly reduced which could have resulted in a serious accident.this has happened numerous times.called gm.no recalls.this appears to be an inherent problem, not wear and tear.this needs to be addressed asap.
At random times while driving or turning, no matter the weather our truck randomly dies. Shifting into neutral she always starts back up right away.however due to not knowing when it will happen, it does on city streets at 25mph and had on the highway at 75mph. We are unsure still at the moment the cause or solution. We have had 4 episodes of this dangerous problem starting this year only, 2015 .
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph, the check engine and reduce engine power warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that turning the vehicle off and back on resolved the issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or produce a fault code. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 (v6) was apparently designed with the air conditioner evaporator coil situated over the distributor and points.the condensor coil drips moisture onto and into the distributor causing corrosion.this corrosion causes the engine to hesitate and vibrates excessively at acceleration to 45 mph. My new vehicle has already had the distributor and points replaced to "remedy" the situation.the dealership was supposed to wrap the condensor coil with tape which would cause the condensate to drip further into the engine but as it turns out they didn't "get around" to wrapping the coils.as a result, after running the a/c, the engine is hesitating after only 20 miles of driving.they stated the fix is good for as long as the tape holds up.after the warranty runs out, it looks like it will be my problem to pay to replace the distributor every 5 or 10 thousand miles which is unacceptable.so far, i have contacted 4 dealership service departments in the houston area.every service manager has acknowledged the problem exists on all v6 engines for this truck for years 2002 and 2003.the sales staff will not acknowledge they ever heard of such a problem.i am aware of 3 other owners of this vehicle that are having the same problem but their dealers won't acknowledge any problem exists.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle traveled over an uneven road surface and the reduced engine power mode warning message appeared. The check engine warning light was also illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel pedal actuator had to be replaced. The pedal was replaced but to no avail, and the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
The suburban would stall while waiting in drive thru lines.several times.dies while in gear, put in park and would thenstart up.dealer could not find any problems.i knew i had gotten a bad tank of gas, 2 months earlier. So we tried fuel injections, etc...the suburban would die and would be towed back to the dealer.they decided i needed to replace the fuel module. $800 later and it was still happening. The dealer was driving my car more than i. Putting miles on the car and gmc decided i had too many miles on the vehicle to do anything about it. Now, it dies while driving the vehicle. One year later and the problem still exists and no one has figured it out.i am scared to drive the vehicle and mostly dissatisfied that i spent 45k on a vehicle and then when it fails no one knows how to fix it.they just want you to buy a new vehicle.
Reduced engine power generic code p2135.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the second gear was not catching and the check engine warning light on the instrument panel.the failure was noticed while driving 50 mph.the chevrolet dealer stated that the catalytic converter had been cut out, which was illegal.the failure mileage was 120,535 and current mileage was 120,640. Updated 09/10/08.*lj
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silvarado 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed there was an oil leak from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the transfer case. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The check engine light is on and the oil reader is all the way to the right and while driving on the highway the reduced speed warning comes on theengine reduces speed andcannot go over 30 in a 30 mile radius it has done this to me 4 times just this morning to work.
While making a turn the engine cut off. Has done this 5 times now.in heavy traffic was very scary!
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking off leaving studs in the heads (4)my late 2002 chevy z71 developed an exhaust leak and the catalytic converterstarted banging at idle or after parked. Engine has black exhaust on the headwhere we found the main leak. So, carbon monoxide has been coming into the caband the engine compartment seems hotter than normal. When checking into the issue, i found every truck in our company fleet has this same issue and our associates that have personal trucks driving to work checked theirs and they also have the same issue. From 1999 thru 2008 years. When contacting our local chevy dealer, they advised they had never seen or heard of any issues like this.i find that hard to believe. Every person i mention this to, checks their truck and has the same issues with the broken bolts. There is definitely a problem with the exhaust manifold contracting and expanding too much- cheap steel attached to aluminum heads appear on all of the v-8 truck engines. Please look into this as a safety issue with heat and carbon monoxide as well as the costs to repair.
Foul smell from air vents due to no replaceable cabin filter or accumulation of moisture in ducts or a/c coils.
Vehicle was idling poorly, it had a rough idle that would shake the vehicle. This came and went, it was not a constant problem but slowly grew worse. It was diagnosed that 4 of the eight cylinders, one entire bank, was misfiring. The trouble was caused by a faulty oxygen sensor that was dumping 50% more fuel than needed into these cylinders. The sensor was replaced as was the spark plugs which had become fouled.
For some unknown reason i began losing coolant fluid from my silverado truck, but it was not leaking out upon the ground.after a month of this process, and having to continually add coolant to my engine, i took my vehicle to a mechanic i have known for several years.thinking it was most likely a bad head gasket (which i found out were being eroded away from the "coolant "itself), we replaced the head gasket. Less than one week later, i again had to add more coolant.again we removed the heads and investigated the problem.when we searched online mechanical data bases, we discovered that my truck had been fitted with defective heads, produced from a plant in mexico. We even discovered a general motors memo regarding the problem. This plant produced over 1.5 million heads for various vehicles.it seems that inferior metal products were the reason the heads themselves were allowing coolant to be sucked into the crankcase, compromising the oil, and damaging or seizing up the engine. I have talked with several service shops,(grease monkey, jiffy lube), and have discovered that this is an ever growing problem, the only remedy of which is to totally replace the heads. The expense to the consumer,who didn't intend to purchase a defective vehicle, ranges from $1,800 to $9,000 in repairs, and may well effect some six to 800,000 vehicles on the road.i spoke to one woman who was driving down the freeway when her engine seized up.it was a miracle she did not lose control while driving. I have contacted general motors regarding some form of compensation for my expenses, and as you would expect, they just blew me off and told me no recall was being considered. I have no idea if this plant in mexico is part of the nafta program, but it sure seems strange that gm wants to keep something of this magnitude so quiet, and remain so unconcerned of public safety and expense.i would think a recall to curb these failures would be the very least gm should offer.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving, the vehicle shuts off and loses power.the mechanic stated that nothing could be done and informed the contact that he should have purchased the extended warranty.the contact plans to call the chevrolet dealer.the current and failure mileages were 40,000.
2003 chevrolet silverado goes into "reduced engine power" mode. The truck hasdone this 3 times in the last week. If it happens while trying to pull into traffica serious accident could result. I have an appointment to fix the problem butthe real concern is to have a computer able to control the engine speed is dangerous. At any time it could reduce engine power without the driverhaving any control.
The vehicle experienced a problem with the throttle, and not starting at times.
The truck was purchased the 17th of june and two wks later the service engine light came on and its was real hard to get in 2nd gear. We took it to the chevy dealership and they checked it out for us. The problems are there is no cat converter,two seals and a sensor that needs to be replaced. Not to mention 2nd gear is messed .the service manager told us and gave us the list of things wrong and they are the 2ndgear ,the synchroni,3nd gear,synchroni and the ring in first. All this is to do with the transmission and the cat converter. A and z autos got mad that we took it to the chevy dealer. They keep giving us the run around and have not fixed the truck yet and they still have it at their shop. They will notreturn our calls .
My complaint is the braking system on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab, 4x4 truck. The brakes have always felt spongy. After complaining about the "low" brake pedal, my dealer advised that i needed to have my rear rotors repaired & the rear brake shoes replaced., so i had the work done. One week later, i again complained that now when i'm stopped at a traffic light, the brake pedal would go even lower. The braking system was checked out, the master cylinder was checked, & i was told everything was ok, there were no leaks. I was also told that this was the biggest complaint about this truck.i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. In the first few months of owning the vehicle, the wiper blade was defective, thus scratching the windshield. I had to complain to get the windshield replaced & the wiper repaired. Also withing the first few months after purchasing, the 4x4 switch had to be replaced. The truck would not shift out of 4 wheel drive low. Another complaint that the dealer was notified within the first year of ownership was the wind noise due to a faulty door gasket on the driver's side. This was not replaced, only temporarily fixed, which only corrected the problem for a short while. Recently, the engine light came on, the o2 oxygen sensor had to be replaced. Within a month, the engine light came on again, this time it is a stuck open valve solonoid dealing with the emmission system of which i was given an estimate of 364.00 to reapair, this would not be covered under the extended warranty of the vehicle. This vehicle is only 2 years old, & i'm tired of having to take the time to get it to the dealer's for repairs.
Vehicle stalls while driving at highway speeds.dealer has replaced the intake manifold and the air flow control sensor, but the problem still exists.
Just 100 miles after pcm was replaced , out of warranty, engine warning light came on.since unable to get to dealership fast enough i did some research in my manual, which stated that if i shut down vehicle and light goes off then probably nothing major to worry about.intermittently the light has came on, then gone off for the past 4000 miles.so with my oil change, had dealership run test on diagnostics, found bad catalytic converter.cost of repair, $ 862. Well,i don't have that kind ofmoney just floating around.therefore,i couldn't get it done this time around.so i don't have that fixed.i was told gm gives up to 80,000 warranty on the pcm module and the catalytic converter.strange how the light came on just 100miles over the last work done. Why is this happening to me and my truck?
Major repairs first the axle seal started leaking 24000 miles,also notified manufacturer didn't get repair until , return for check at 36000 ,i fixed the truck myself because wasn't getting service from dealership where i purchased my truck,flow chevrolet,of winston salem. Now i had noticed ticking when i would start the engine coldand have been left to settle with having the truck repaired with it costing me the consumer, even if ,the dealership i working with me. But at 51000 or better i shouldn't behaving these type of repairs.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 45-55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed a tire in the road.he pulled over and discovered that the spare tire bracket assembly had sheared off.the dealer stated that the 2005 model brackets were defective.the manufacturer would not reimburse him for the spare tire nor for the replacement of the failed bracket.the current mileage was 100,500 and failure mileage was 100,000.updated 01/03/08 . *ljupdated 12/31/07
Complete speedometer failure after off and on problems on my 2003 chevrolet silverado pickup. Cannot be inspected now and it costs too much for out of pocket -825.00 to fix it.
2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 (v6) was apparently designed with the air conditioner evaporator coil situated over the distributor and points.the condensor coil drips moisture onto and into the distributor causing corrosion.this corrosion causes the engine to hesitate and vibrates excessively at acceleration to 45 mph. My new vehicle has already had the distributor and points replaced to "remedy" the situation.the dealership was supposed to wrap the condensor coil with tape which would cause the condensate to drip further into the engine but as it turns out they didn't "get around" to wrapping the coils.as a result, after running the a/c, the engine is hesitating after only 20 miles of driving.they stated the fix is good for as long as the tape holds up.after the warranty runs out, it looks like it will be my problem to pay to replace the distributor every 5 or 10 thousand miles which is unacceptable.so far, i have contacted 4 dealership service departments in the houston area.every service manager has acknowledged the problem exists on all v6 engines for this truck for years 2002 and 2003.the sales staff will not acknowledge they ever heard of such a problem.i am aware of 3 other owners of this vehicle that are having the same problem but their dealers won't acknowledge any problem exists.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the throttle body was faulty. The contact was able to repair the vehicle himself. Recently, the vehicle exhibited hesitation on different occasions when the accelerator pedal was being applied. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the air conditioner circulated warm air whenever activated. The blower motor connector was not replaced; however, the motor resistor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Five times truck (17 months old and 21000 miles) has been to dealerships for "service 4 wheel drive" message center indicator, abs light, parking brake light, alarms, and inoperable. Also problems with clanking felt through the steering wheel. Every time truck was "fixed" by replacing/reprogramming the transfer case module, and lubing of steering column (which manufacture indicates was a poor lube job at construction).problem recurred. Now dealership informs that the manufacture issued a tsb that instructs dealerships to not replace modules anymore, as gm is aware of problem and new modules will be not fix the problem. Were told that gm engineers are "investigating" it. Now, if module fails again, our 4-whhel drive truck will be without4-wheel drive. Date is of first incident. Numerous tsbs have been posted concerning these problems, gm does not respond. Date indicated is date of first problem at 8000 miles.
When changing a flat tire on a pick up truck the o e m bottle jack collapsed nearly injuring an employee.the base of jack came apart at the four crimped places whichre used in place of welds, rivets or bolts. These jacks need to be recalled beforesomeone is killed or seriously injured!we replaced the jack with a hydraulic jack.we still have the failed jack and will take digital pictures of it.
Brake lights fail.replaced brake light and a few weeks later it stops working. If i remove the tail light assembly and tap the bulb that's not working,it works fine for a day or two and then stops working again.this has been going on for the past year.replacing with a new bulb works ok for a few weeks again.
Just leaving home to go look at some parts for a pole barn and left driveway went to stop sigh ,i proceeding to go down mitchell hill rd and on the second turn no brakes , luckily i have some experience in this area and instantly applied my emergency brake and put truck into lower gear . This was enough to slow me down so i didn't go over the guard rail but did hit it roughly . I made it to the bottom and coasted to a stop . Got out and looked under hood and truck to findbrake fluid was pouring on to the ground. I had it towed home . Upon further inspection i located the cause of brake failure was due to brake lines broke due to heavy rust all over them .. Now i do a little research online for replacement parts and find out that this is a serious issue with many owners of chevrolet silverado's . Why hasn't their been a recall . Why is because of the amount of money involved and gm doesn't want to pay .so someone else will be paid , but not the owners . Or a fatality will have to occur for someone to make a decision . That's the world we live in now !sad but true .
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the brake lights and horn worked intermittently.the dealer previously repaired the components under warranty.the warranty has expired and the dealer does not want to repair the failures for free.the manufacturer stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs.the failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 12/22/08. *lj
Steering clunks on turns. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty per tsb. Problem resurfaced on 09/29/2006 at 44,045 miles. Dealer repaired under extended warranty . Problem showed up again on 06/17/2007 at 54, 451 miles.dealer wanted $280 for the job. Have not repaired. The problem isnow worse at 84,618 miles. Problem # 2 stop light sockets heat up and loose contact to the bulb. Dealer wants around $75 for each of the two sockets required.problem #3 received notice from gmac stating there may be an instrument cluster problem. Don't come to the dealer unless you are experiencing the problem. Gm extended the warranty to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Naturally, my gauges failed at 79,000 and 7 years and 10 months. Dealer wants over $400 for parts alone. Updated 07/05/11updated 02/03/12
Left turn signal causes the turn signals to act as hazard signals preventing other drivers from knowing the truck is turning left.it is sporadic, but often hear a buzz under steering column when it occurs. See it is an often reported problem with a failed hazard lamp flasher module whose contacts fail due to moisture. Must be replaced with a sealed module. Chevy claims there is no recall on faulty part (called 4/8/10).
2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. Consumer states problem with electronic dash *tgwthe speedometer has been inconsistently working since july 2010.the gauge would be fine at first, when suddenly it would register speeds that were not correct and the needle was slow to respond to any change in speed and it would not drop to zero when the consumer came to a complete stop. It would usually correct itself overnight, but not always and it would remain normal until the next intermittent episode. Also, there was an intermittent clicking noise coming from the dash. The consumer also stated the doors would lock and unlock on their own while stopped and while driving. The headlights went out briefly, all of the dash displays and side door light panels worked intermittently.the power heated seats would jerk and make noises.
During commute to work on 22 april 2014, as i was approaching a stoplight and pressed the brakes to slow down, the main console chimed, showed a message to check brakes, and i was able to press the brake lever to the floor.i was still able to stop prior to reaching the stoplight.i slowly returned home (about a mile) and was able to stop the truck nearby, though the brakes were no longer able to stop the vehicle while in drive.when placed on the flatbed tow truck, the driver noticed that the brake fluid was leaking onto the bed.at the dealership, the mechanics stated the brake lines were corroded and the entire system needed to be replaced behind the master cylinder.additionally, i had asked them to inspect why i sometimes had difficulty starting the vehicle which was diagnosed as a faulty fuel pump.this could not be removed from the fuel tank (due to corrosion), and i was forced to replace the entire tank system to replace the pump.
Well about mid 2012 the brake lines just rust out in the middle of thetruck and the rear. My girl friend was driving it to work and lost all the pedal pressure. Thank god she was going up in the parking garage. Right now i'm trying to replace line fuel lines. It just started pouring gas out after i just got to work. I nursed it home and made it. The return line is just all rusted out. Then i noticed all three lines where all rusted out. It's to bad nothing has been done yet i can't afford this! it is well known and understood by many that this is a big problem. Also to top that the frame looks more rusted than the 1989 dodge i just got ride of. I wash under the truck through out winter and don't understand why it's so bad already.
My wife was driving our 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup onsecondary state route. While descending an approximate 6% grade into a right hand turn at bottom she depressed the brake pedal to slow for the grade and turn and it went to the floor, the service brake message came up in the dic and the door chime sounded.she pulled over as soon as possible as she was shaken from riding out that hill and turn with minimal brakes and called me.i went out and drove the truck back to our home and put inthe garage to inspect the problem. Once under the truck i found brake fluid dripping from the side of the fuel tank and frame area under the cab and bed of the truck. The service brake line from the abs blockto the rear frame point where the brake hose to the rear axle mounts was corroded through and leaking.further inspection showed all brake hard line plumbing to be in poor condition and also the fuel lines showing high corrosion.a call to a local gm parts counter revealed that gm does not make a replacement set for these lines and that a technician would need to field bend and make up each line. Later research proved this to be wrong as gm offers a deeply discounted unadvertised line set from ac delco.in researching finding parts to repair, i have found this to be a common problem with chevrolet/gmc trucks from about 1999 up according to the various truck owner forums online.driving the vehicle home at slow speed, braking was very minimal with the rear brake circuit out,and the knowledge of poor brake operation, so therefore it is my opinion that this is a safety issue with these vehicles with the potential of injury or even death when all the factors combine poorly, and at the least, gm should be required to notify owners of this potential problem with their vehicle, if not recall and repair those effected vehicles.
Chevy silverado 5.3 l engine.reduced engine power message is displayed.vehicle will not run above 20 mph.must pull over and turn off engine and restart.this is a known problem by gm.dealer tried twice to repair the problem but could not.i replaced the accelerator sensor and the throttle body but the problem still exists.this is very dangerous when it happens on the highway.this has been going on with my truck for about 18 months.again, no support from gm.many people are having this problem.there should be a recall.
I approached an intersection where my traffic light signal was red and i had sudden loss of braking in my 2003 silverado c1500, with no prior indication or warning lights. The brake pedal went very low and i could not stop my vehicle before entering the intersection. I steered to the right of two waiting cars in front of me and came to a stop in the intersection beyond the light. Fortunately there were no vehicles coming at that moment on the 4 lane highway crossroad so a crash was avoided. All of the brake and fuel lines were inspected after the incident and found to be heavily corroded (rusted), with the rear brake line leaking about 2 inches from where it exits the abs unit under the cab.the master cylinder fluid level was normal and there were never any previous leaks, warning lights, or problems like this and i am the original vehicle owner. The visible level of corrosion seems extreme on the brake and fuel lines on this vehicle. Had i been in an accident, i would be concerned that fuel lines could also leak and increase the likelihood of a fire due to their likewise poor condition due to extreme rust.
Was attempting to back vehicle and camper trailer down inclined driveway when suddenly the brake pedal went completely to the floor and i had absolute minimum braking force.was able to stop vehicle before it and trailer went over the hill, (an approximate 15 - 20 foot drop if it had occurred).upon inspection i found brake fluid on the driveway.upon further inspection i discovered that a brake line leading from the master cylinder to the abs controller was leaking.upon further inspection i found that all the brake lines were severely corroded and ready to fail.i cannot believe how much rust is present on the brake lines and the fuel lines. This appears to be a major accident waiting to happen.
Just bought a 2003 chevy silverado 4x4 with a 5.3lt engine . Problems with the fuel gauge, it worked when test drove at dealer and after buying the truck it stopped on the way home!!!! been told it will cost hundreds to fix !!!! after researching on the net i have found that this is a common problem with gm trucks,and not only with 2003 trucks but many of other years!!!!!!!! and also some car models now with all the problems people are having this cannot be a coincidence!!if you want proof just read the gm forums it's amazing how many people are having gas gauge problems !!!!!!!!! i do not understand why there is not a recall on this, as well as all the people on a number of gm chat forums, everyone is wondering why gm (government motors)have not sent out a recall either !!!!!!!!i did not buy a truck for thousands so i could turn around and spend hundreds to get it fixed, when it's actually a design problem !!!!!!!! they do a recall for the gm tailgates but not for something as important as a fuel gauge ?!?!?!?!?! do some research and you will understand what i am talking about !!!thanks for your time and i hope something can be done about this expensive problem soon.*tw
Had hooked truck to a car trailer and stepped on brakes to put truck in drive and brake pedal went to floor, there was no brakes at all. Upon examining i found that three brake lines had failed. The truck was towed to a local garage and they found that all brake lines and also the fuel lines were badly rusted and had to be replaced.
Had hooked truck to a car trailer and stepped on brakes to put truck in drive and brake pedal went to floor, there was no brakes at all. Upon examining i found that three brake lines had failed. The truck was towed to a local garage and they found that all brake lines and also the fuel lines were badly rusted and had to be replaced.
Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. Upon inspection from a mechanic, it was noted that both brake lines were rotted (one was rotted all the way through causing the fluid to leak from the line). We were also told that the gas line and caliper had severe rotting. Upon my research, this seems to be a very common problem with chevrolet trucks. I hope this will be resolved so additional chevrolet owners do not have severe accidents due to these issues. My husband and 4 year old son had to walk quite a few miles in 95 degree weather! this is a safety issue and i hope my complaint will help further the investigation.
Just bought a 2003 chevy silverado 4x4 with a 5.3lt engine . Problems with the fuel gauge, it worked when test drove at dealer and after buying the truck it stopped on the way home!!!! been told it will cost hundreds to fix !!!! after researching on the net i have found that this is a common problem with gm trucks,and not only with 2003 trucks but many of other years!!!!!!!! and also some car models now with all the problems people are having this cannot be a coincidence!!if you want proof just read the gm forums it's amazing how many people are having gas gauge problems !!!!!!!!! i do not understand why there is not a recall on this, as well as all the people on a number of gm chat forums, everyone is wondering why gm (government motors)have not sent out a recall either !!!!!!!!i did not buy a truck for thousands so i could turn around and spend hundreds to get it fixed, when it's actually a design problem !!!!!!!! they do a recall for the gm tailgates but not for something as important as a fuel gauge ?!?!?!?!?! do some research and you will understand what i am talking about !!!thanks for your time and i hope something can be done about this expensive problem soon.*tw
At around 124,000 miles while driving on the highway, i noticed my speedometer said i was going 55 mph. I gave it some more gas and the speedometer never rose, only fell down to 0. After my trip where this initially happened my speedometer has done this nearly every trip where the speed reaches 70 mph. Today, 11/13/07, i received a notice from gm that they were aware of the problem. However, being that my truck has more than 70,000 miles they are unable to fix it at their expense. Calls to gm have been no help and the problem will not be covered by them, even though they know it is happening to alot of these model vehicles.
The bolts are broken off in the manifold, after checking you-tube i found this is a problem the gm has chosen to ignore.
On 09/10/13, 1:45 pm, i was driving east on s.r. 73 near i-75 intersection.as i approached the intersection traveling approximately 35 mph, the light changed to yellow.i braked somewhat hard and the brake pedal went to the floor board.there was no braking control at all and i proceeded through the red signal.approximately 500 feet after going through the intersection i managed to stop in the median. Fortunately, although traffic was heavy, no contact occurred. Immediate inspection revealed a brake line rusted through. I trailered the truck to a chevrolet dealer who found not only "all" the brake lines were dangerously rusted, but the gas lines also were dangerously rusted. The dealer stated this was a common occurrence with chevrolet silverado.replacement of these items required removing the truck bed which revealed the brake rotor backing plates rusted "away." severe frame and component rust was also found.only repaired brake and gas lines.cost, $1,765.11oh, by the way, the "service brake system" warning light came on after brake failure.
While looking at my truck after getting it back from the shop getting all 4 of the brake lines replaced, i noticed the fuel lines are leaking and extremely corroded. I have always been a chevy lover, and this is my first nice vehicle i have ever owned. Bought used in september of 2014. So far we have noticed that just about every recall from the past was never fixed on our truck, so we had to shell out almost $900 to replace the brake lines front to back. Now the fuel lines, the windshield seems loose, these are all recalls from the past. It doesn't make sense to put a time frame on recalls considering some people may never find out til it's too late, and others may not find out til someone gets hurt.
Vehicle will suddenly decrease power and the message "engine power reduced" shows on message display. First time was 9/8/2012. Last time was feb 24, 2015.has done this at 25 mph on a city street, 35 mph city street twice, and 55 mph on highway. Supposedly repaired three times. Am afraid to use vehicle as usually tow 5th wheel and do not want it to do this while towing.
The under side of truck is rusting out. All the calipers, brake lines, and fuel lines are rusted badly. I have had to replace two brake lines already. Also the frame is rusted.
An odor of gasoline was emanating from the vehicle. The servicing dealer diagnosed rusted through fuel lines, all of which had to be replaced.
Sound coming from transmission when push on gas,no power on right side gear light doesn'twork i service 4 wd it's tell me to service i start up it's picks which gear (stationary) door on right stop working lost all power.
Brake line rusted out. Started the truck and when i pushed on the pedal it went to the floor. I lived in indiana for 8 years of owning the truck. I have lived in florida for the last two years. All lines from the front of the truck to the abs modulator are rusted. The rear line is ok. The problem is exacerbated by running the lines where they are. The fuel lines appear to have a similar problem but have not yet failed.
Fuel pump went out while driving on the highway (very dangerous).truck just die while driving.have it check to learn the fuel pump is needs to replace.i did a little research and find out this is a common problem to this truck ... Recall?
My son [xxx] wanted a 4x4 truck so this guy [xxx] said his was for sale he could test drive it,well the 4x4 did not work on the truck the minute my son shifted it in to 4 wheel drive the tire rod and something else,so my daughters father [xxx] works on vehicles and sales them too. Well i asked [xxx] to help get my sons truck back from [xxx] and fix nicks truck so we could have a vehicle because we were sharing one vehicle. Nick wanted and [xxx] wanted finally [xxx] fixed [xxx] truck and when we got my son truck back it was making a noise,so [xxx] said he thinks its the fuel pump no big deal,i said ok. He gave me and estimate to fix nicks truck of 2000.00, well someone at [xxx]"s was ripping me off it was only 600.00 r around that amount. Well me and my husband were going through a bad divorce he had just sign over the title and registration to me,and it was left in glove box my fault,but he forged the documents plus cash a 500.00 check that i stopped payment on. I made to police reports plus there's 2 911 calls where we r chasing him but the speed was getting out of hand i told my son to back off,we paid 1500.00 for the truck our life is worth more. I got the complaint numbers cops did nothing. Went to dmv he tried twice there to switch it they turned him down,so he went to a title company in lafayette,la on johnston street and got it done. Plus i paid my insurance for six months ahead, i reported it to progressive they were mailing my refund check,he stole that and applied it back i think he r someone got in a wreck and tried to claim a insurance claim.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My engine has been giving me lean condition codes p0171, p0174 and truck is lacking performance really bad and coolant problems too please message me back
My brake line rusted out causing brake failure and my fuel line rusted out causeing fuel leak. The brakes went out in motion fuel line also.
On multiple occasions the vehicle has lost power at highway speed and the engine dies.after a few attempts the engine restarts and operates normally for an unpredictable interval.this has happened at least 10 times.the authorized dealer and other mechanic shops have not been able to diagnose the reason for the power failure as they have not been able to cause it to duplicate failure when they have it.this sudden unexpected condition is very dangerous when it occurs and renders the vehicle unusable for anything other than short usage.
The rear fuel tank strap holding the fuel tank to the frame of the vehicle has rusted/corroded and failed.the result was the tank strap separating from the portion near where the strap bolts to the frame.the vehicle was in motion on primary city roads during this issue.the separated fuel tank strap then rubbed against the rear portion of the drive shaft near the rear axle housing.this caused it to separate from the vehicle and enter the roadway.after the retaining strap failed, the rear portion of the fuel tank was thenhanging dangerously low towards the roadway.
Fuel leaking from fuel line near front of gas tank. Upon inspection, fuel line was rotted through. Further inspection by mechanic found fuel and vapor return lines were all corroded and needed to be replaced. A leaking fuel line could cause a fire.all brake lines were replaced two years ago due to corrosion and failure of a brake line while driving due to the corrosion. Chevy dealer refused to repair the broken line, insisting that all brake lines must be replaced due to the corrosion. Rear brake shields have also rotted away, and the differential cover is also rotting. These will also require replacement. None of the corroded parts described here have any kind of coatings to prevent corrosion. Brake and fuel line corrosion are common problems on this model and year, and chevrolet or nhtsa do not appear to be able or willing to do anything about it.
Takata recall. While driving on a city street, truck suddenly lost power and shut off in the middle of an intersection, while i was turning.i tried several times to start it but nothing. I believed it to be the catalytic converter, and had it towed to a muffler shop. After fixing the problem truck still would not crank. I had to have it towed once again to my residence. Before this i would have to make 2-3 attempts to crank the truck before it would start. Also prior to this i noticed i have not been getting as good of gas mileage as i should and the truck would not accelerate as it should. I have done research and seen a number of people with my same model truck have several issues with their fuel pump.
Brake lines completely rusted thru, had to replace all lines, fuel lines recently leaked and upon inspection are found to be completely rust as well, bad material used in these lines, big safety issue with leaking fuel and inability to stop when brakes go out
2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. Consumer states problem with electronic dash *tgwthe speedometer has been inconsistently working since july 2010.the gauge would be fine at first, when suddenly it would register speeds that were not correct and the needle was slow to respond to any change in speed and it would not drop to zero when the consumer came to a complete stop. It would usually correct itself overnight, but not always and it would remain normal until the next intermittent episode. Also, there was an intermittent clicking noise coming from the dash. The consumer also stated the doors would lock and unlock on their own while stopped and while driving. The headlights went out briefly, all of the dash displays and side door light panels worked intermittently.the power heated seats would jerk and make noises.
Parking brake is not holding. I have an automatic silverado ss 6.0 v8 2003 model. I started to roll down a hill because my brakes didn't hold. The only thing that held was my automatic transmission gears and that is putting a strain on them and makes it hard to take in and out of gear.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet k1500.the contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline in his carport with the emergency brake activated and the gear shifter positioned properly.the vehicle rolled and crashed into a house without warning.there were no personal injuries and the vehicle sustained moderate damages.in addition, there was damage to the property's foundation, siding, and gutters.the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence.two years prior to the failure, the dealer performed a free remedy repair on the emergency service brake.the vehicle has not been repaired and the cause of the failure has not been determined.the current and failure mileages were 250,000. Updated 3/16/09 */cnthe consumer stated the parking failure was the cause of the vehicle rolling down a hill and crashing into a neighbor's house. Updated 03/19/09.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the emergency/parking brake failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the backing plate for the emergency brake was completely rusted. As a result, the backing plate, brake pads and rotors were replaced but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that there was a loss of brake fluid and that the brake lines had rusted and fractured causing an extensive leak. As a result, the entire brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and nhtsa campaign id number:05v161000 (parking brake). The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed increasing the stopping distance of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that, the front and the rear brake lines was corroded and rusted. In addition, the mechanic discovered that the emergency brake actuator was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Five times truck (17 months old and 21000 miles) has been to dealerships for "service 4 wheel drive" message center indicator, abs light, parking brake light, alarms, and inoperable. Also problems with clanking felt through the steering wheel. Every time truck was "fixed" by replacing/reprogramming the transfer case module, and lubing of steering column (which manufacture indicates was a poor lube job at construction).problem recurred. Now dealership informs that the manufacture issued a tsb that instructs dealerships to not replace modules anymore, as gm is aware of problem and new modules will be not fix the problem. Were told that gm engineers are "investigating" it. Now, if module fails again, our 4-whhel drive truck will be without4-wheel drive. Date is of first incident. Numerous tsbs have been posted concerning these problems, gm does not respond. Date indicated is date of first problem at 8000 miles.
The brake lines on this vehicle have rusted through causing the brake fluid to drain out and make the brakes inoperative. The brake lines are constructed of steel tubing, they should have been stainless steel to avoid rusting. The manufacturer claims normal wear and tear. I totally disagree. These lines should have lasted much longer. I have owned many cars which have been many years older and have had more than twice the number of miles on them. I have never heard of such a thing before.
Purchased a used 2003 silverado, 120,000km. Encoder motor on transfer case (4x4) failed. Was towed and part replaced. Cost $900.00.encoder off my truck was corroded and seized. Very poorly built. This is apparently a part common to most 4x4 gm trucks. This must be a major problem for the industry and consumers.
Noticed on my 2003 chevy silverado that when i put the key in the accessory position that i can slip the gear shaft into drive, reverse, whatever, without depressing the brake pedal. Also have noticed this on multiple 2006-2007 chevy express vans. When the key is in the start position or engine is started that the brake needs to be depressed to place into gear.
Vehicle was on cruise control prior to accident, i lost consciousness & do not remember anything about the crash early on.was informed the vehicle rolled front to rear 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times, prior to coming to rest on its top.the vehicle was a total loss due to this accident. I spent 3 days in icu and am now recuperating at home. No airbags deployed due to this accident . The vehicle was a total loss due to the accident.
Reduce engine power message.2003 chevy silverado.driving down major 3 lane highway, message appears and trucks power goes to 15 mph. Tried to get into slower lane and off highway and was almost in a serious accidentdue to no power.truck will not accelerate any faster than this.has happened 3 times since.major safety feature with chevrolet. Other than dinger going off and immediately after that truck looses all power to accelerate.can happen at any time.codes are reading throttle positioning sensor. After doing some research on this it seems there are several other year and models doing same with people spending $1,000.00 or more and problem not resolved.has happened 3 times since.after unhooking battery for approx. 10 min.it will reset itself and message will be gone until it happens again.
My 2003 chevrolet c/k 1500 silverado is having a message on the instrument panel showing reduced engine power. Then, the engine immediately dropped power. The speed will dramatically slow to around 15 mph. This happened 3 previous times. There have been several near misses as a result of the power reduction. The vehicle has been in the dealership on five separate occasions due to the engine power failure - at times the engine will not restart. The dealer stated that they replacedthe throttle position sensor, throttle body, power train control module, throttle actuator, control module, also, the ignition switch was replaced and the engine was still losing power. The dealership and the customer service department was contacted and i have been unable to get any help with this problem.
Sound coming from transmission when push on gas,no power on right side gear light doesn'twork i service 4 wd it's tell me to service i start up it's picks which gear (stationary) door on right stop working lost all power.
My 16 year old son was driving the vehicle when it went into "reduced engine power" mode and would not accelerate beyond idle speed.it took several restarts before it cleared and would run correctly.about the time i made it home it went back into this mode again.this is a very dangerous problem as it occurs without warning at any speed.
I was driving at normal speeds when all of a sudden i lost power to the tranny, i took the truck to a diagnostic center and found nothing wrong with the motor, my engine light went on as well but i cant accelerate more than 35 miles an hour it accelerates slowly gaining speed.
I have a 2003 silverado that has been having rough idling issues. The truck doesn't idle rough everyday,but when it does the voltage fluxuates between 10-14 volts. Before this started happening it stayed at a steady 14 volts. Now the voltage is dropping and the rpm's are dropping to around 200-300 rpms then some times it will die in motion. I have replaced the alternator and had the battery tested they are good. There was low fuel pressure so i replaced the pump,still nothing is helping. I found a internet site (www.topix.com) there is 15 pages of people with the same problem. Nobody can find a definite problem. There is people spending thousands on their vehicle to fix it and the parts don't always help. I have no warning lights coming on,so i don't even know where to start anymore. I'm broke. I feel that gm needs to do something for all the people affected by this.
I have a 2003 k1500 chevrolet silverado with an automatic transmission that has a severe clunking noise when shifting between 2 and 3 gear.chevrolet acknowledges the clunking sound and gave me a document id#1828818 which states they have a problem but no solution.i have contacted the dealer i purchased the truck from and another local dealersince with my first visit on 12/17/04 at 14444 miles with the clunking noise progressively getting worse.i have been told by both dealers on every visit that chevrolet will not repair nor replace the transmission.please help.
The transmission/drive line shifts hard and seems to be in a bind during shifting operations. There are loud banging noises coming from the driveline/axles. There also now seems to be fluid leakage from the passenger side front axle housing. I checked the fluid level and had to add one pint of axle oil to the axle unit.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph on dirt road and asphalt, the front end of the vehicle shook and pulled to the left.this was accompanied by a clunking sound from under the front end. During this incident, the instrument panel displayed incorrect information on every gauge.the transmission would not shift properly,either.the vehicle became locked in second gear, and was unable to be shifted out.finally, the brakes on the vehicle were spongy, causing an extended stopping distance from any speed.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer where it awaits a diagnosis.
I have a 2003 chevrolet pickup with approx. 26,000 miles on it and the transmission clunks loudly when upshifting and downshifting and gets worse by the week. It is now slamming into gear and i am afrfaid to drive it because it might fail at speed or in traffic and i am afraid it may cause an accident. The dealer and manufacturer both say it is a normal condition and they have not had any complaints of this type but there is a bulletin out about it. I am concerned that they may be trying to cover up an apparent defect on the affected vehicles. This was my husbands truck, who passed away in april and i need it to haul various things to the farm which is a 6 hr. Drive but now i am afraid to make the trips in this vehicle. It has never been abused or overloaded and i would appreciate any help you could affrod me on this matter. Thank you in advance for your attentuion to this matter. [xxx]('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The transmission failed at only 45,000 miles.had truck towed to dealer.they diagnosed the problem to be a broken forward clutch.vehicle was out of warranty (6 yrs old), so we contacted gm directly for assistance.they refused assistance, due to age of the vehicle, ignoring the fact that it only had 45,000 miles on it.the repairs cost nearly $2,000.gm also refused to warranty the labor costs of the job.the warranty after the repair job only covers parts for 12 mths / 12,000 miles.
2003 thru 2007 gm full size trucks and vans.the automatic transmission shift lock control (formerly known as the brake transmission interlock (bsti)) does not operate with the key in the accessories position. Called gm and was told to take it in and have it diagnosed.gm dealer checked it out and gave me a gm bulletin that says"the shift lock mechanism is onlyactive when the ignition is in the run or on position." i know that the years prior to 2003andyears after 2007 that is not possible to shift the transmission out of park with out the brake pedal applied with the key turned to the accessories position. If it was not a problem from 2003 to 2007 why did they change it and why wasn't it that way before? i think that this is a safety issue that could create serious injuries or worse.
While shifting gears driver heard a loud clankingnoise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the computer needed to be reprogrammed,and reprogrammed it three times. However, the problem recurred.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while the vehicle was parked and with the keys in the ignition, a passenger turned the keys one notch.the vehicle was shifted out of the park position, which caused it to roll forward.the passenger did not have his foot on the brake pedal at any point.the service manager at the dealer stated that the vehicle is able to do that for towing purposes.the current and failure mileages were 126,000.the consumer stated when purchasing the vehicle he was informed you would have to push on the brake in order to transmission out of brake position and was alarmed to find that his vehicle was the only vehicle that has the defect. The consumer stated would like the dangerous defect investigate it as it is unsafe for not only him but also children that could easily get into the vehicle and move the it. Updated 08/24/07
I was heading down interstate running around 70 mph. Next thing i knew i was red line on my rpm and was slowing down. Had to call a tow truck cause transmission was tore slap out. I mostly drive about 70 miles round trip 5 days a week to my job other thanit sets in the drive way. After a big tow bill to home i have to pay again to have it towed to the shop and find out it will be a $1800 repair. I have been a chevy owner all my life. Had a 98 model truck just like it went till i rolled 250,000 on it with only minor problems. And this one doesn't even make 85,000.
Just 100 miles after pcm was replaced , out of warranty, engine warning light came on.since unable to get to dealership fast enough i did some research in my manual, which stated that if i shut down vehicle and light goes off then probably nothing major to worry about.intermittently the light has came on, then gone off for the past 4000 miles.so with my oil change, had dealership run test on diagnostics, found bad catalytic converter.cost of repair, $ 862. Well,i don't have that kind ofmoney just floating around.therefore,i couldn't get it done this time around.so i don't have that fixed.i was told gm gives up to 80,000 warranty on the pcm module and the catalytic converter.strange how the light came on just 100miles over the last work done. Why is this happening to me and my truck?
Truck died.lost dashboard functions, no engine crank, pcm failure.had to have towed from side of expressway to dealership for diagnostic testing.found out pcm was bad ,and had to replaced.rarity, but coincidental when it happened just 217 miles over the 80,000 mile gm warranty time frame.it was almost a $800 bill that i had to fork out since there was no more warranty.
The transmission/drive line shifts hard and seems to be in a bind during shifting operations. There are loud banging noises coming from the driveline/axles. There also now seems to be fluid leakage from the passenger side front axle housing. I checked the fluid level and had to add one pint of axle oil to the axle unit.
Drivetrain noise; ranging from clunk to metallic clank; problem has existed since new. 1-2 upshift causes clunk at driver side front. (4 wheel drive model) and clank iat differential. Situations with very light throttle (1-2 shift) result at times with impact/clank (w/ very audible metallic sound);sufficient to "shudder" vehicle. Shifting in 4w low (manufcturer instructions) also results in clank/shudder; not unlike being struck by a hammer. Slowing down/relasing throttle to negotiate 90 deg. Turns;throttle goes "dead" - no response - then responds abruply. On 2 occasions now-wet conditions-rear end (3.73 limited slip), this has resulted in rear end drifting. My concern is snow/ice conditions. I view this as a legitimate saftey issue. Dealer has looked at this 3 times and found nothing wrong; claiming all functions are normal. The last time i had it serviced, their report noted that the symptoms could not duplicated; yet the odometer reading indicated less than .2 miles driven. Rockenbach chevrolet in grayslake illinois. They suggested that i get a lawyer.
The truck was purchased the 17th of june and two wks later the service engine light came on and its was real hard to get in 2nd gear. We took it to the chevy dealership and they checked it out for us. The problems are there is no cat converter,two seals and a sensor that needs to be replaced. Not to mention 2nd gear is messed .the service manager told us and gave us the list of things wrong and they are the 2ndgear ,the synchroni,3nd gear,synchroni and the ring in first. All this is to do with the transmission and the cat converter. A and z autos got mad that we took it to the chevy dealer. They keep giving us the run around and have not fixed the truck yet and they still have it at their shop. They will notreturn our calls .
At approximately 50000 miles i noticed an oil leak from the transfer case inthe2003 silverado z71. I tookvehicle to the dealer in my area,who diagnosed it asa faulty top seal on the transfer case, and charged me $500 for the repair as the vehicle was no longer underwarranty. Two weekslater and less than 1000 milesi noticed the same area was leaking. I took it back to the dealer, and the technician told me you have pin holes in the side of your case. It' waslike a flaw in the casting. They told me they would clean it off and apply a layer of jb weld epoxy to it to seal it up. However,3000 miles laterwasstillwas leaking. After a week of waiting and missingphone calls gm customer care and the dealer told me i neededa new transfer case and they would gladly pay half of the repair,$875 would be my half as the truck wasno longer under warranty.
Five times truck (17 months old and 21000 miles) has been to dealerships for "service 4 wheel drive" message center indicator, abs light, parking brake light, alarms, and inoperable. Also problems with clanking felt through the steering wheel. Every time truck was "fixed" by replacing/reprogramming the transfer case module, and lubing of steering column (which manufacture indicates was a poor lube job at construction).problem recurred. Now dealership informs that the manufacture issued a tsb that instructs dealerships to not replace modules anymore, as gm is aware of problem and new modules will be not fix the problem. Were told that gm engineers are "investigating" it. Now, if module fails again, our 4-whhel drive truck will be without4-wheel drive. Date is of first incident. Numerous tsbs have been posted concerning these problems, gm does not respond. Date indicated is date of first problem at 8000 miles.
Service 4wd message comes on, loose all 4wd capability. This happened while driving to work in snow, thus causing a safety concern.
I bought this truck brand new. I am 77 and a retired former mechanic. The truck has 4 wheel disk brakes and a separate inner drum on the rear brakes for the emergency brake.it is useless!the shoes are very expensive a pain to replace and don't work very well or last very long. A poor engineering design.i am widowed a don't have anyone in my passenger seat very often. The front passenger seat belt tightens on the passenger as i am driving doing normal stop and go traffic. It will not release until the belt is unlatched and rolled all the way back in and then we start over again. When the truck was under warranty i took it to a dealer but they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I have tried to find a clip i could use to hold slack in it but have not been successful.
After my truck received a reduced engine power message a decelerated the rear passenger seat belt locked up.
While driving 35 mph consumer'svehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and both frontal and rear seat belts failed to lock. Driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver side seatbelt buckle unlatched while traveling at 45 mph . The buckle had unlatched on two other occasions. The service dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted.
While driving 35 mph consumer'svehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and both frontal and rear seat belts failed to lock. Driver and two passengers sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.
The van i purchased has unacceptable seat belts on the rear bench. The lap belt portion of the seat belt rides too high. It rides up under the arm pits of a smaller person, rather than across the hip bones. I believe this is a safety hazard if we were ever involved in an accident with this vehicle. The dealer replaced the portion of the belt bolted to the floor with a shorter belt, but this did not alleviate the problem.
Driver seat moved forward and the "check airbag" warning is displayed on the dashboard.moving the seat back the warning goes off.as i understand it, if the "check airbag" is displayed the airbag functionality is essentially disabled.
2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. Consumer states problem with electronic dash *tgwthe speedometer has been inconsistently working since july 2010.the gauge would be fine at first, when suddenly it would register speeds that were not correct and the needle was slow to respond to any change in speed and it would not drop to zero when the consumer came to a complete stop. It would usually correct itself overnight, but not always and it would remain normal until the next intermittent episode. Also, there was an intermittent clicking noise coming from the dash. The consumer also stated the doors would lock and unlock on their own while stopped and while driving. The headlights went out briefly, all of the dash displays and side door light panels worked intermittently.the power heated seats would jerk and make noises.
I was pulling out of a convenience store parking lot when my brake pedal depressed straight to the floor.the truck immediately started showing brake failure warnings.i coasted to a local mechanics and my brake lines had rusted out.i had to have the entire brake line system rewired with non-corrosive material.he told me this is a very common issue on these vehicles.
I was driving my 2003 chevy silverado on a rural but residential road with a steep decline at about 35 mph. I attempted to slow down but when i stepped on the brake pedal it went to the floor and the service brakes light came on. It felt like there was air in the brake lines so i attempted pumping the brakes hoping to prevent any more acceleration down the hill and that is about all i got. I could not stop and had no choice but to ride it out until i crossed the bridge at the bottom of the hill and started up the other side.when my truck finaly came to a stop i quikly put it in park to prevent it from rolling backwards down the hill. I popped the hood and got out. I checked the brake fluid and it was almost full so i didn't know how air could get in the brake lines.unfortunately it was snowing out so i couldn't tell if i had a leak. I was only a mile from my house so i decided i would drive it home on a different "flat" road at very low speed, about 10mph. Once home i was able to have my wife press on the brakes while lying under the truck and i found that the brake line supplying the rear brakes was rusted out and had a severe leak. If this had happened a few minutes later i would have been on a state highway doing 45 to 50 mph with other vehicles. Why isn't chevy/gm being made to fix these problems ?
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while attempting to stop, the brake pedal sank to the floorboard and the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake and fuel lines were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and current mileage was 78,000. Updated 10/07/14*ljthe consumer stated the manufacturer was notified on 6/23/2014. Updated 3/16/15
When brakes are applied at temperatures <32 degrees and pavement is wet or snowcovered, ice build-up stops the brakes from working. I have had too many close calls going through red lights or almost rear-ending other vehicles.
Brake line rusted out. Started the truck and when i pushed on the pedal it went to the floor. I lived in indiana for 8 years of owning the truck. I have lived in florida for the last two years. All lines from the front of the truck to the abs modulator are rusted. The rear line is ok. The problem is exacerbated by running the lines where they are. The fuel lines appear to have a similar problem but have not yet failed.
On 09/18/2014 while driving in my driveway i applied the brakes and the peddle went nearly to the floor. I was only going 5-10 mph and was able to stop without hitting anything. I looked under the vehicle and observed a trail of fluid and a puddle of fluid under the vehicle at the leading edge of the drives door. Inspection revealed the brake lines were rusted through.
I was driving 45 mph coming up to a stop light i applied the brakes and they felt fine then all the sudden the pedal went to the floor and i didn't have any brakes what's so ever. I tried applying the brakes again and they went to there floor again and was not stopping. I was able to get the vehicle stopped by down shifting the truck and applied the emergency brake. Once i was able to see what the problem was there was a hole in the brake line on the drivers side back brakes where the main line coming from the abs go to the connections on the back brake. The hole was two inches above the connection. The brake line rusted out and a hole started. After looking at the brake lines they all appear to be rusting. This could of caused a bad accident or even someone's life. This is a major problem and chevy will not do anything about it.
Brakes failed coming home from a routine errand. Applied brakes and brakes failed due to rusted brake lines. Lost brake fluid and use of front brakes. Advised by automotive repair shop all brake lines rusted and need to be replaced. Truck is well maintained and serviced quarterly for oil and/or fluid changes. Truck also serviced annually for a check up. No issues reported by dealer (07/2012).from doing my own research there have been an overwhelming amount of complaints regarding the failure of these brake lines in gm trucks built from 2000-2003.
Was coasting down a hill and went to step on the brakes. The pedal then felt very soft. The truck proceeded to stop after several feet longer than normally. The next time i stepped in the brakes the pedal went to the floor with very, very little resistance. The truck had to be manually downshifted to come to a stop. Had to limp the truck home and only lightly use the brakes.
I was starting up my 2003 chevy silverado this morning to go to work when the brake pedal quickly went to the floor board.after rolling backwards for a little i was able to stop the truck.after this happened i received the "service brake system" message on the control cluster.looking outside the vehicle, i could tell a brake line had broken or had a significant leak as there was a puddle by the front passenger axle.i am waiting for a tow truck and have missed at least a half day of work.reading through the website reports, i am expecting a large bill from the rusted brake line repairs that seem to be common in this chevy vehicle.being in the military my truck has been driven in a number of states, but not in any northern states or on salted roads.i understand that no recall has been issued to date by chevy.
Had been duck hunting with my grandsons pulled into my driveway and started backing my truck into garage with boat attached and brake pedal went to floor. At that point i had no brakes at all. Had to push parking brake to stop truck. When i got out i saw puddle of liquid on driveway ( brake fluid) . I looked under truck and saw that the brake line under the drivers floor area is rusted and blew out. I just thank god that it happened when it did and not as my grandsons and i was going down highway.i got on internet and i see that there is many other people having same issue with brake lines on chevy trucks. I just must ask how many people have to get hurt or die before gm fixes this problem???? i think it is time for them to step up and take care of this ...
Girlfriend was driving vehicle with a 700 lb load in the back on rt. 44.she was slowing down to make a left turn when the brake pedal went to the floor.she pumped the brake several times and was able to turn off rt. 44 onto a side street.while proceeding down street there were limited brakes.when she came upon our street she used the emergency brake to slow down to make a right turn.she again applied this method totake a right turn into our driveway.once in the driveway she told me there are no brakes in the truck.i got in the truck and applied the brakes and heard a spraying sound coming from the left front.i got out and saw brake fluid around the wheel well and dripping on the ground from the brake line.
My husband was driving his 2003 chevrolet silverado pulling a trailer when a dog jump out in front of us. He put on his brake but he didn't have any. There was a car in the other lane, a drop off on our side of the road and a dog in front of us. With god's help my husband missed all of that. My husband started checking and found a ruptured brake line probably due to the rust issue. Now we are looking at the cost of towing the vehicle and replacing the brake lines - which won't be cheap. Gm needs to address this problem before people get killed!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was backing out of my driveway and noticed a fluid puddle in the spot where it was parked. Upon investigating,it has been determined that one of the front brake lines has ruptured. After further inspection,all brake lines are severely corroded and soon to accompany the ruptured line. I'm displeased that such a valuable safety aspect of my vehicle has been compromised by general motors. I feel that general motors should be responsible for such a dangerous situation. I have owned many vehicles in my 18 years of driving that were older and had more miles that had shown no signs of such failure. This is not normal.
Just left home and was driving about 1/2 mile from home. Came to a traffic light and went to brake for a red light. The truck started to brake and then my foot went down to the floor while pressing the brake. My pickup did not stop and had to go through the red light. Luckily, i was able to honk and warn the other cars going through the intersection, that i couldn't stop. I had to downshift and use the emergency brake to stop and pull over. I found that the brakes ruptured in two different spots. Both front and back brake lines ruptured at the same time.
I left my home and drove approximately 10 miles before pulling into a parking lot. I was away from the vehicle for about 45 minutes.upon starting the vehicle i depressed the brake pedal and engaged the transmission.at this point the pedal seemed to travel further than usual. I left the parking lot anddrove about 200' before having to stop; this time the pedal went to the floorboard but slowed the vehicle somewhat.(at this point the dash showed a check brake system).by driving under 30 mph i was able to get the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership. The lines were rusted as were the calipers. Parts and labor=$1700the truck is 12 years old with only 26,910 miles on it.
I was putting truck in reverse when brake pedal went to floor, had to put on parking brake to stop. The check brake system came on. Brake line busted. Has lines looked at and they found all the lines were rusted. Had repairs done for 410.68. The truck was on steep driveway.
Brake lines completely rotted beyond repair, so bad that they cannot be removed from the abs unit, which should not be underneath the truck, so vulnerable to corrosion from salt.they should have been stainless lines, or routed differently.same with the fuel lines.i was a die hard chevy guy, but this is ridiculous.sooo many people have issues with this, gm needs to step up.i can't wait to sell this truck and buy an antique.
Brake lines failed due to rusting out. Brake fluid leaked out all over the ground. Fortunately i was in my driveway at the time. I lost brakes without warning.
Brake line broke under driver side door.
Rusted brake lines caused brake line to burst and no longer function.
Driving on i271 northbound, heading to 77n, left lane of highway. The weather was clear, the road was dry. I was doing 70 -72 mph. Speed limit on 271 is 70. Driver in right lane suddenly decided to switch to left lane, cutting immediately in front of car in front of me. Driver in front of me slammed on her brakes very hard. I also had to hit brakes, but not quite as hard, as i had some space. As i hit the brakes, they immediately went to the floor. The only choice i had to avoid slamming into her, was swerve left into the median, all the while pumping the brakes hoping for something. But there was nothing. I managed to keep the truck from fishtailing in the grass, straightened out, passed the woman who i almost rear ended, and thankfully was able to get back on the highway, but still no brakes. I eventually got to the side of the road, and coasted to a stop.i was very lucky---there was road construction coming up with signs in the median,and traffic barrels in the road, and this all happened within a mile of that area. Had my truck towed to firestone, and they told me both brake lines going to the abs unit blew out. If gm wants to save money by using cheap material, it should be on non safety related parts, not something as serious as brake components. As the average age of most vehicles on the road today is 10 yrs., car manufacturers should be forced to manufacture or use parts, esp., parts as brakes, that will last a lot longer than that.
I was getting ready to stop at a red light when the brakes on the truck failed. The pedal went straight to the floor when pressed. After parking the truck and looking at the brake line (metal line) above the rear-end had rusted causing the tube to weaken and crack.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away from the drive while the gear was in park position and crashed into a tree. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 05v161000 parking brake. The dealer advised that the parking brake failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. Li
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and it dropped to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front and rear brakes would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
I had just got work and started to drive home, when i approached the first stop light my brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to stop my truck in time because i was driving at a low rate of speed and there were no cars in front of me. I pull off the road into a nearby parking lot and got out to see if there was fluid anywhere around the truck. It was leaking from under the truck near the driver door. I got down to look under it and noticed 4 long brake lines next to the frame that were rusted very badly. I didn't take notice to witch was leaking due to the amount of corrosion on them. I then began to look at all the lines and they all appeared to be rusted very badly. I had the truck towed and have not yet had it fixed. Im pricing out complete kits and do have the money to get it yet. I hope that gm can come up with a resolution so that other owners do not have accidents or fatalities do to this ongoing problem. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving back home from charleston sc on hwy 526 going to issle of palms sc when i put on brakes to slow down for another car in front of me,and the brakes didn't feel right by the pedal went to floor. I stopped and saw the brake reservoir was out of fluid. I refilled the tank and continued on my way. The brakes were still spongie, and when i got home by driving a lot slower. I made it home and found out,the brake line going to the passenger wheel was coroded and ruptured,making it to leak and affect the stopping ability of the vechile. It was good that i didn't have to stop suddenly or i would have been in anaccident.
Going out of drive brake pedal went to floor.later turned out to be a brake line ruptured from being corroded.truck rolled backwards and struck a tree causing minor damage to the bumper.not reported to insurance because deductible higher than damage.this failure of the break line happened once before in 10/2009.luckily no injuries but the number of these incidents point to a hazardous flaw that gm should address.
While approaching a left turn and applying the brakes to slow from 45 mph the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floor with little force in the middle of the braking process. The vehicle was rolling at approximately 15 mph when this occurred. The vehicle was able to slow down and stop using the emergency brake and shifting into park. After inspection of the underside of the vehicle there was a small hole in the rear drivers brake line approximately 3 inches ahead of the union joint joining the flexible brake line t to the steel brake line running from the abs unit. The remaining portion of the line as well as the remaining brake lines appeared to be severely corroded and in need of replacement.
We are replacing all metal brake lines after a second brake line failure on the truck. These vehicles need to be recalled and gm forced to replace the metal tubing. While going 10 miles per hour on a road the brake pedal went completely to the ground and failed one month after a brake repair- this year when in for safety inspections and second line is leaking and we will be getting another failure soon! recall before more families die. We are thankful this didn't happen on a highway while towing!first failure 5/20/2015
I experienced loss of braking and parked vehicle and noticed fluid under left rear axle area. Brake line was leaking. I do not think a ten year old truck should have this problem.
My brake lines ruptured. Vehicle has 133000 miles on it. Their is also excessive rusting underbody.
Stepped hard on brakes to avoid deer and then lost all brakes accept emergency found out chevy silverados have line problems.
To prepare for a routine oil change, i was looking over engine compartment when i notice severely rusted brake lines. At the repair facility we put car on rack and saw significant (90%) rusted brake lines. I am having all brake lines replaced to know i am operating a vehicle that i will stop when i need it to. I see no viable alternative action. I've been driving 20 years with suburbans and never have seen such poor quality material for an important system.
I was traveling east on a roadway in the township where i live, at approximately 45 mph. When i went to apply my brakes on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 pick-up truck and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and " i had no brakes!" i nearly crashed into another vehicle that was traveling thru the intersection. I was near my home and was able to travel slowly home and discovered that the driver's side brake line, near the rear (bed area) of the truck had exploded due to a high volume of rust in which i discovered that entire brake line was completely rusted. Brake fluid had spewed everywhere. I feel that this definitely is a major safety issue and that people could be injured or killed due to the issue. I have been doing some research and have learned that this is becoming a huge issue with gm trucks and light duty trucks. This should not be a "normal wear issue" for a 2003 model.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 45 mph, the service brake system warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Was attempting to back vehicle and camper trailer down inclined driveway when suddenly the brake pedal went completely to the floor and i had absolute minimum braking force.was able to stop vehicle before it and trailer went over the hill, (an approximate 15 - 20 foot drop if it had occurred).upon inspection i found brake fluid on the driveway.upon further inspection i discovered that a brake line leading from the master cylinder to the abs controller was leaking.upon further inspection i found that all the brake lines were severely corroded and ready to fail.i cannot believe how much rust is present on the brake lines and the fuel lines. This appears to be a major accident waiting to happen.
Had a total brake failure while pulling into may driveway stopped vehicle with parking brake. Metal brake lines had failed all brakes lines were rusted/corroded and the entire system had to be replaced (all metal lines)at a substantial cost.
Aug. 1,2012 right front lines burst. Nov.15,2012 left front brake lines burst. Shop recommended that all brake lines corroded and needed replaced. Estimated $1600 to 1800 per racetrack auto berlin maryland. I have already paid $200 for the right brake line and expect approx the same bill for the left corroded line.please help, this is a safety issue!
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado c1500. The contact stated that he tried to stop the vehicle and the brake went all the way to floor. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and stated that the entire brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 69,974. Updated 05/10/13*lj the consumer stated the brake lines rusted causing brake fluids to leak out. Updated 05/28/2013
Within the last year 3 brake lines have broke. The first time 2 broke, and due to its age i did not think anymore about it, then the third just broke, the mechanic said he has never seen so many broken brake lines, another customer was having the same problem. Today i was talking to my neighbor and he just broke a brake line on his 2002 ford truck. Its like both gm and ford bought the same low grade brake lines in the early 2000`s and now they are failing.
Hoppedinto my vehicle friday morning and the brake pedal went to the floor. Rear brake line rusted away. Fortunately it happened in my driveway. The day before i was pulling my boat on the interstate at 70 mph. There's a scary thought. Btw, vehicle has not been operated during the winter months the past three years.
As luck would have it, i had just left a very busy highway and pulled into a parking lot when my brakes failed completely.the brake petal went down to the floor and rather than risking a collision with any cars or people, i drove into a snow bank.when i got out of the truck to look for the problem, the metal brake line had split and was leaking fluid.when the brakes fail on your car, it always happens when you need them leaving you to make split second decisions, and in my case that consisted entirely of navigation as there was no time to think about using the emergency brake.i can only imagine the possible outcomes if this had happened an hour before or after while driving on the highway or freeway.my truck is well maintained, and is frequently serviced by a chevrolet dealer where i always have anything repaired that they suggest fixing.as this truck carries both family and employees, safety is of the utmost importance and this is a frightening problem that should result in a recall.i am having all of the brake lines replaced today...it is going to cost me almost $2000 and that is because my chevrolet dealer is not charging me for the tow, or labor.
Came to a stop but the pedal felt soft, went two more miles to my destination and brakes felt even softer. When i went to leave i noticed a puddle under the drivers door, i put some on my finger to smell it and knew it was brake fluid. I took it to my mechanic who said it was a blown brake line caused by rust, he said he has seen this on alot of silverados. I called my chevy dealer and they didn't offer any recalls or discounts so i had my mechanic replaces all the brake lines because they were rusted as bad as the blown line , also had to replace two calipers because the bleeders were so rusted they couldn't be removed. Total cost 850.00i've had alot of trucks with alot more miles and never had problems withthe brake lines. I think g.m. Should reimburse at least 50 % of the cost.
We where driving along a state route with our 21 foot boat in tow heading to the lke.we went to slow down to enter a gas station.pedal went to mush, and i knew i had lost the rear brake line on my truck.got it stopped with out incident, and got it towed back home.the stream of brake fluid would tell me i could only stopped it one or two more times.the corrison is right where the bed and the cab meet onto of the frame rail.you can ad mine to the ever growing list of people having this issue.thank you.
I was driving my 2003 chevy silverado 1500 pulling a 27 foot camper to a weekend camping destination along with my family including two young children. Upon our arrival at the campground, i applied the brakes, the brake light came on, and my foot and brake pedal went entirely to the floor! i had total brake failure with no warning! i believe the brakes on my travel trailer somewhat aided in slowly bringing my truck to a stop as i pulled into our weekend camping destination. Upon a visual inspection of the brake lines, the steel brake lines are entirely coated with rust throughout the entire truck. The steel brake line had ruptured due to rust which caused immediate total loss of my trucks braking system. Fortunately, we were not driving in the hills at higher speeds while pulling my 6000 lb camper during our route to our family camping destination. I had young children in the car, and one strapped in a car seat. Thank god the total brake failure did not happen while going downhill with pulling the camper through some of the very steep hills of southern indiana! when will g.m. Issue a recall on these dangerous steel brake lines that are entirely rusting through? children and my family could have seriously been injured or died during a weekend camping trip due to this total brake line failure! at current time, i have contacted chevy dealerships, they estimate a cost of $1500 - $2000 to replace all the rusty brake lines and to make this truck safe again! i can not afford to repair this truck and put it back into a working safe driving condition at this time. I can only express my concerns and hope people do not get injured or die from a total brake failure caused by g.m.s rusty brake lines on automobiles similar to mine. Why can we not get g.m. To recall these faulty brake lines or provide some assistance to aid with replacement cost to make these automobiles safe again?
Luckily, i was on my street near my house when my brakes completely failed.the brake peddle went right to the floor...i had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck.i found the problem to be rusted out brake lines and when i used the internet i see that this is a common problem with this truck.
My wife and newborn child were in the truck, when all of the sudden the brakes stopped working.further inspection indicates that the metal brake line rusted through and burst.luckily they were turning and going around 10 mph or this could have been catastrophic.
I approached an intersection where my traffic light signal was red and i had sudden loss of braking in my 2003 silverado c1500, with no prior indication or warning lights. The brake pedal went very low and i could not stop my vehicle before entering the intersection. I steered to the right of two waiting cars in front of me and came to a stop in the intersection beyond the light. Fortunately there were no vehicles coming at that moment on the 4 lane highway crossroad so a crash was avoided. All of the brake and fuel lines were inspected after the incident and found to be heavily corroded (rusted), with the rear brake line leaking about 2 inches from where it exits the abs unit under the cab.the master cylinder fluid level was normal and there were never any previous leaks, warning lights, or problems like this and i am the original vehicle owner. The visible level of corrosion seems extreme on the brake and fuel lines on this vehicle. Had i been in an accident, i would be concerned that fuel lines could also leak and increase the likelihood of a fire due to their likewise poor condition due to extreme rust.
Went to park my truck and the brake pedal went to the floor, tried to pump the pedal but it still went to the floor. Shut the truck off and looked at the under side and seen brake fluid running out of a brake line. And i looked a little closer and seen that most of the brake line under the truckwere rusted very bad. Had to have my truck towed to the shop to be fixed. They said that all my brake line must be replaced or i could have a bad wreck. And the price. Not good.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while decelerating and descending a hill at an unknown speed, the brake pedal went to the floor and stopping distance was increased. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated all of the brake lines had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
This is a 2003 chevrolet silverado, regular cab, 5.3l v-8.it has about 164500 highway miles.the vehicle has been well cared for.the brake lines rotted out, and almost caused me to hit other vehicles...without warning.gm will not offer any help, although this is a huge problem based on research and just hearing others tell of the exact same problem.they should recall all of the vehicles that have this problem; and reimburse those who have suffered financial hardship repairing an obvious flaw that is a huge safety hazard.
Approaching a 3 way stop intersection, upon depressing the brake pedal in order to stop at the intersection, the brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lamps of any sort were illuminated prior to the brake pedal going to the floor. Pumping of the pedal did not produce any resistance. After couple minutes the "service brakes" warning came on. I was able to bring the truck to a stop by slowing down. Had to have the truck towed to a firestone service centerthe technician, the service consultant, and i all observed the rusted brake lines, they were all badly corroded, one of the lines had developed a pin hole lead resulting in the brake failure. I have owned many vehicles far older and with far more mileage and have never had to replace the steel brake lines. I believe the design is flawed (the routing and placement of lines and module) or the brake line material (steel, instead of stainless steel) is insufficient.
2003 chevy silverado, purchased new with 92k miles on the clock now.while starting out from my driveway, i stopped for oncoming traffic and the brake pedal went to the floor with no pressure resistance.i returned to the garage and saw brake fluid dripping from the left front.a quick examination showed that a steel brake line burst obviously due to massive rust.this is a serious, unexpected and a critical design failure.this truck has never seen snow/salt and the steel brake lines along the underbody are like-new (even though this would be the area that corrosion would be expected!).i am no longer young and have driven many vehicles with over a hundred thousand miles on most of them.i have never had a steel brake line burst.to see hundreds of similar complaints just on this database is clear evidence of a safety issue that has --- to date --- been ignored.if not a recall, at least provide notice to owners that there exists a potentially fatal flaw in the materials used in the brake systems of these vehicles.since i'm still on the original front brake pads, i think it's safe to say i am a gentle driver and have not abused the brakes.thanks.
I was getting ready to leave work and as i rolled towards the stop sign i attempted to brake but the pedal went straight to the floor. I rolled through the stop sign and into the next lane, fortunately there were no other vehicles at the time. When i exited the vehicle i immediately saw the trail of brake fluid and under closer inspection i could see where not one but two lines had ruptured at once. I was leaving to pick up my son from daycare and it is terrible to think that he could have been there and it may have been a busier intersection. Gm claims brake lines fall under routine maintenance but i don't understand which routine they mean. No gm tech or inspector has ever mentioned rusty brake lines. If they want to make the consumer responsible maybe they should train responsible technicians.
While driving into work this morning the vehicle in front of me hit there brakes suddenly and i hit my brakes and the truck brakes acted like there was an abs event and then the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily i had enough space between us and swerved to the right to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me and barely got stopped. Tried the brakes again and pedal went to the floor and brake warning light came on then a pop-up in the instrument cluster read "service brake system". Completely pulled off the road and began looking under the truck and you can see brake fluid is dripping under the drivers floor panel.
Slowing down for a yellow light turning red soon, my brake pedal went to the floor and i had no braking at all.i pulled back the e-brake lever and pushed the e brake. Able to pull into an empty parking lot of a bank (8:15am) and get it stopped. Fluid leaking fr l/rr pipe at l/rr tire area and from l/f tire area. Half hour later i could of hurt a lot of people. Feathered it home and fluid leaking from hole in l/rr pipe and l/f from somewhere i can't tell yet. Never heard of this brake problem happening before then had 3 people tell me at work that it happened to them in chevy trucks. C'mon man, is there a recall?someone gonna get into something real serious here.
Went out to leave in my truck and as i was backing out of the driveway the brake line broke. Thankfully no one was coming down the road.
Right front brake hard line failed due to corrosion.complete loss of brakes.$590 repair bill.
When driving on a city street, brake pedal went to floor - had no brakes, had to rely on parking brake. One brake line, from proportioning valve to abs unit had blown. All brakes failed. Upon looking, the brake lines running on top of the frame rail near the driver's side front tire were deteriorating from rust.
I was pulling a trailer full of firewood out of a pasture and the brake pedal went to the floor and the service brake system light came on the dash.the vehicle stopped after going about another 10 feet and i got out and found a large amount of brake fluid on the ground under the driver's door.looked under the truck and found a pin hole in the brake line and brake fluid would spray out when i pushed on the brakes.the brake lines were severely rusted and i was able to snap the brake line in half with little pressure when i repaired it there in the field to get home.
Applied the brakes and the brake pedal went all the way down and vehicle wouldn't stop, it leaked all the brake fluid, brake lines rusted.
While driving on my way home my brakes went to the floor and i almost hit another car. I was almost home and was able to get into the driveway. Under the truck there was brake fluid spraying out and the lines are rusted out. I am going to have to replace all my brake lines because they are rusted every where. The frame also has rust every where. I am taking pictures of under the truck.
While driving at 45 mph i applied pressure to brake pedal in order to stop for slowing traffic. The pedal went all the way to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop as it normally would.i was able to steer toward the shoulder of the roadway to avoid a rear end collision with the vehicle in front of me.inspection of the truck revealed severely corroded brake lines where a failure of the brake line resulted in complete brake failure and loss of brake system pressure. Corrosion of the brake lines and associated hardware far surpasses the level of corrosion of other parts on the underside of the truck.
Applied the brakes to stop at signal light. Brake line to right front brake broke with partial loss of braking ability.
Noticed that brakes were "spongy" the night before.in the morning i started the car, and started to drive out the driveway when i applied the brakes , the pedal went to the floor. The dash board information center indicated "service brakes".i got out and lifted the hoodto detect the issue.i saw fluid leaking from a rusted brake line.upon closer inspection i noted that it ruptured.the real issue is that this could have happened while in traffic or when exiting my driveway which is 100 feet elevation from the road.either way it could have been a very dangerous situation.after this happened i researched similar incidenceswith the silverado.this seems to be a design default that should have a safety recall.i have owned many vehicles, some years older than this 2003 and this is the first time a brake line ruptured.
Noticed brake fluid on the floor of my garage as a result of brake line rust thru. Upon inspection i found that all of the steel lines in the brake system were corroded and required replacing. Even though the brake fluid level has leaked down significantly and the brake pedal is nearly on the floor, no brake warning light has activated indicating a brake system failure. Because i have prior experience working on vehicles, i knew enough not to continue driving the truck. I am in the process of replacing all of the brake lines on the truck because the defective steel brake line material has failed or is near failure throughout the brake system.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. Updated 03/16/17*ljthe consumer stated the master cylinder was replaced, but the failure persisted. Updated 08/30/2017
Leak under drivers door just had oil changed so thought it was oil filter not tightened , took it back to oil change place and they said it was the brake line and that he was surprised it hasn't busted already. Husband drove it home and and got half mile from home and they burst and he had to down shift to get the truck to slow down to turn and park it. This should of been recalled long time ago .might of killed my husband or someone else. Who thinks to have the brake lines looked at .
I filed complaint 10650327 yesterday after loosing braking ability because of a brake line rupture in the severely rusted brake lines of my truck.my truck was towed to the dealership and today they told me the hydraulic module the brake lines connect to is crumbling apart when they try to unscrew the line connections.they told me the module is aluminum and that the brake lines are steel which is an apparent design failure.what appears to be happening is accelerated deterioration between the two metals caused by galvanic corrosion.surely this condition should have been discovered during es testing in the prototype stages of product development and is a design flaw.it is a known fact that steel connected to aluminum especially in the presence of water or especially salt water will experience rapid and accelerated corrosion and potential failure.
Had to make quick stop and required me to step on brakes fairly hard. Blew a brake line and lost all brakes. Was able to serve to avoid accident, and then use emergency brake to stop myself. Had truck taken to shop, all brake lines were extremely rusted and required replacing. $1000+ job.
Brake line ruptured when coming to stop at bottom of hill. Was able to stop without hitting anything, using parking brake and reverse. Could of been serious accident if had to make a quick or emergency stop on busy highway.
Brake performance was poor, but brakes did work before servicing the system.replaced rotors, pads, calipers on all four wheels.brakes bled successfully.was beginning a test drive of the vehicle and when putting in reverse brake pedal went to the floor with dash warning of brake system failure.brake fluid was leaking from under the vehicle.inspected and found abs unit to rear brake line failed due to corrosion and line from abs unit toright front failed due to corrosion.inspected lines more carefully and found multiple areas of corrosion on all lines that appeared to bein imminent danger of failing.corrosion seemed to be primarily where lines were placed in plastic clips to hold them in place.the complete system failure was not preceded by any warning and resulted in total loss of front and rear brakes simultaneously.fortunately vehicle was in the repair bay and not moving at the time of failure.
I was traveling down the road, was approaching a red light, applied brakes, they did not work. Went through a red light, applied emergency brakes, came to a stop. Immediately returned home applying emergencybrake, thank god i was only around the block. Upon examining the brakes under the car, all of the lines were rusted out, causing a loss of all brake fluid. I consider myself lucky, that i did not have my family with me and i did not hit another car. This is a problem, does some one have to be killed first before this is considered a recall?
The abs brakes on my 4wd 1500 failed, without any warning, the brake pedal went to the floor.fortunately, i was on a 4 lane undivided road with light traffic and was able to get to the shoulder, play contortionist and apply the emergency brake to stop.upon inspection i found brake fluid leaking below the driver door. The recovery vehicle operator told me i was his 3rd truck towed this year for the same problem.i wonder how many brakes lines have failed and have not been reported.with all the news about gm recalls this year, i wonder if this an item ishould bring to media attention? having no brakes is definitely not safe.
Brake lines rusted severely. No fluid leaks or failures yet, but i went ahead and bought new brake lines from gm dealership to replace before the lines fail. Severe rust, approximately half of the thickness of the lines is gone due to rust.
A brake line ruptured, seriously impairing the braking. This happened on a day that ice was on the road, increasing the possibility of an accident. The brake line was replaced, and others inspected and deemed safe.on october 3, 2014, another brake line ruptured. This happened while at low speed. No accident or damage occurred. I will have this ruptured line replaced along with all other original brake lines.last gm product i will buy in my lifetime.
While driving home from work brake pedal went to the floor after left rear brake line failed. Brake line fail do to rust. Truck's stopping distance had increased significantly and i was lucky wasn't in traffic. No accident occur, timing was a factor for that.outcome would have been different if i was towing my boat and in traffic.note: i have been driving chevrolet trucks for over 39 years, and never had brake line fail, especially for rusting.truck's left rear brake line was replaced by goodyear barry road tire & service, cost of $181.20.
While driving 35-40 mph, depressed brake pedal to slow at a traffic light. Brake pedal went to the floor with no warning sounds or lights. Made it home with no further issues. The next morning a puddle of brake fluid was discovered on the driveway. (driver side rear) after further investigation, a large leak cause by corrosion on a brake line connection was discovered. All brakes lines are severely corroded. This could have been a serious accident and caused loss of life or serious injury. Suspect material defect. Request a gm recall to replace defected parts/materials.
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While driving, my brakes suddenly started going soft.i started pumping the brakes without any improvement.i was in a panic because as i entered my driveway, i wasn't sure i would be able to stop, and hit my home.as i entered the driveway, my pedal was against the floor, and my truck was able to stop just shy of my closed garage door.once i put the truck in park, the brake fail indicator alarms sounded, which would have been nice to have when the brakes actually started to fail.i opened my hood, and noted the brake fluid reservoir to be completely empty.i took my truck to the shop, and they noted my brake lines to be rusted.i live in florida, and we don't use road salt, so i cannot explain why the lines are all completely rusted.
Traveling on expressway at 65 mph. Cut off by another driver shifting into my traffic lane. Had to hit my brakes hard. Rear brake line failed. Brake pedal went to the floor. Had to drive off the road and into the grass median to avoid accident. Upon inspection, all brake lines are severely corroded.
Was pulling into a parking lot towing a trailer when the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to avoid other vehicles and go in circles till vehicle finally was able to be stopped. I had no brakes at all and upon inspection found that a brake line had ruptured. I also noticed that all the brake lines under the vehicle were extremely corroded. This would have been drastic had it happened on the road at a stop light or intersection, i or someone else would certainly had been killed or seriously injured. I understand that nhtsa and chevy are aware of the brake line rusting out problem with these trucks and refuse to do anything about it ?
Cleaning & maintenance, including underbody cleaning, has been performed religiously on my truck regardless of mileage.took it in for an oil change & when it was put up on the rack, the mechanic saw that the brake lines were rusted out.i was shocked since it has been well maintained and was even more so when told it would be anywhere from $900-$1,700 to replace the lines.he said the lines could fail without any prior warning while driving.researching, i found this is an issue gm has been aware of, however instead of their addressing the manufacturing problem, they put the responsibility onto the owners. Like myself, i'm sure others are driving totally unaware of the brake line failure issue since there has been no recall.
On 09/10/13, 1:45 pm, i was driving east on s.r. 73 near i-75 intersection.as i approached the intersection traveling approximately 35 mph, the light changed to yellow.i braked somewhat hard and the brake pedal went to the floor board.there was no braking control at all and i proceeded through the red signal.approximately 500 feet after going through the intersection i managed to stop in the median. Fortunately, although traffic was heavy, no contact occurred. Immediate inspection revealed a brake line rusted through. I trailered the truck to a chevrolet dealer who found not only "all" the brake lines were dangerously rusted, but the gas lines also were dangerously rusted. The dealer stated this was a common occurrence with chevrolet silverado.replacement of these items required removing the truck bed which revealed the brake rotor backing plates rusted "away." severe frame and component rust was also found.only repaired brake and gas lines.cost, $1,765.11oh, by the way, the "service brake system" warning light came on after brake failure.
I was driving my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 late at night when a deer entered my lane of travel.i depressed the brake pedal but nothing happened.i luckily avoided the deer by swerving.i was able to get the vehicle back to my residence by driving in first gear and using the emergency brake.when home i looked under the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from one of the corroded brake lines on the outside of the frame (driver's side) where it bends to go into the abs module.further inspection revealed that the lines are completely corroded clear up along the frame and where they enter into the brake reservoir.noticing this, i am now going to have to replace all of the lines so that i don't have this happen again.these lines are a danger and should be replaced by gm.if this would have happened in traffic, especially slowing down for a light or stop sign, an accident would have most likely happened.i would recommend to anyone that is reading this to visually inspect your brake lines.a large portion of the lines can be seen by simply laying down in the area of the driver's side door to the front wheel, and looking at the frame to where they are attached.
Luckily we were pulling out of the driveway when the brakes went out on the truck. Went all the way to the floor. If this had happened a week earlier while we (my family of 4) were traveling on rt 70 hauling a golf cart we and/or another family may have suffered severely or possibly died because of rusty, corroded brake lines. We live in maryland, have service at local chevy dealer and maintain our vehicles which includes washing/cleaning the vehicle, so there is no reason that at 107000 miles the brake lines should have corroded. Our estimate for repair of brakes/brake lines is 1681.00. We will get the vehicle fixed but after reading other reports about chevy trucks and brakes i thought it would be a good idea to send in my complaint. Luckily no lives were lost but gm should consider a recall before they get slapped with law suits.
The brakes went out without warningall brake lines were rusted and had to be replaced.
At less than 18000 odometer miles, the dtc co265-ebcm motor relay circuit had a fault.the three: abs, brake and service brake now lights came on. On 1/12/2015 the rusted ebcm ground had been removed and cleaned as per the 2003 chevrolet k silverado - 4wd service manual document id:2245394.this procedure didn't solve the brake light problem.the system is apparently the same in 1999 to 2007 silverado yet gm only recalled and replaced components through the 2002 model.it appears to me to be another gm manufacturing cover up and nhtsa should be pressing gm to cover this situation.brakes are good to have in minnesota abs brakes even better,i paid for them, but they were not provided by gm!
Hit brakes as attempted to stop after turning into driveway. Brakes felt soft as being applied. Apply pressure to stop, pedal went to the floor. Did mange to stop by shifting into reverse. After stopping large oil pool under car. Both brakes lines to front ant rear brakes were rusted and had ruptured.
I was slowing in traffic to stop at a red traffic light. The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. I passed the red light and my truck came to a stop in the intersection when i through it into park and applied emergency brake.i narrowly missed a motorcyclist that was legally passing through the intersection. The brake lines are corroded. This requires a recall. This is the second time this has happened.
During commute to work on 22 april 2014, as i was approaching a stoplight and pressed the brakes to slow down, the main console chimed, showed a message to check brakes, and i was able to press the brake lever to the floor.i was still able to stop prior to reaching the stoplight.i slowly returned home (about a mile) and was able to stop the truck nearby, though the brakes were no longer able to stop the vehicle while in drive.when placed on the flatbed tow truck, the driver noticed that the brake fluid was leaking onto the bed.at the dealership, the mechanics stated the brake lines were corroded and the entire system needed to be replaced behind the master cylinder.additionally, i had asked them to inspect why i sometimes had difficulty starting the vehicle which was diagnosed as a faulty fuel pump.this could not be removed from the fuel tank (due to corrosion), and i was forced to replace the entire tank system to replace the pump.
I was driving around 45mph and when coming to a stop the brake pedal went to the floor.i did not have total loss of brakes, however,if this was an emergency braking condition, i would not have been able to stop safely.the front right brake line rusted and fluid came out.this is an obvious engineering failure.brake lines should not be made out of material that can rust.
Had just driven 30 miles on backroads to my parents house to pickup an enclosed race trailer (fully loaded) and was backing up to hookup, had gotten out to check lineup and when i got back in to backup further the brake pedal went to the floor and got a "service brake system" warning on the gauges. Upon investigation i found one of the front brake lines that run on top of the frame rail in the engine bay that runs on the drivers side next to the engine had burst and the lines were rusted. I would hate to wonder what would of happened if this happened while i was pulling trailer on country backroads as i was getting ready to do......gm really needs to address this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the brake line fractured due to rust corrosion causing the brake fluid to leak. The mechanic declared the vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Traveling down busy four lane boulevard at 55 mph in heavy traffic. Traffic slowed in front of me, brakes went to floor, pumping brakes failed to slow the vehicle. Had to cross four lanes of oncoming traffic to avoid rear end collision. Was able to slow vehicle by putting in a lower gear and then rolled to a stop in about 200 yards down a service road. Mobile mechanic stated all brake lines are severely rusted and one of the rusted brake lines blew out. Lucky to have avoided death or injury.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed increasing the stopping distance of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that, the front and the rear brake lines was corroded and rusted. In addition, the mechanic discovered that the emergency brake actuator was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
I was leaving my parents house sunday night august 24, 2014 and when i applied the brakes for the stop sign my brake pedal went clean to the floor before i felt any braking action.my brake light/alarm went off inside the cab of my truck at this time saying i need to service my brakes.thank goodness it was late at night and they wasn't any traffic.after inspecting the brake lines, the rear steel brake line burst on the drive side and spewed all of my rear brake fluid onto the pavement.
Upon leaving my house in said truck yesterday, 12/14/2014, fortunately i was still within my subdivision, i experienced total brake failure, with the pedal going all the way to the floor. The only thing that stopped the truck was a snow bank. The service brake system message displayed at the same time. There was no prior indication or warning that my brakes were getting ready to fail. I was able to get the truck back into my drive way using the emergency brake and called aaa. There was brake fluid everywhere under the truck. They towed my truck to aaa carein fredericksburg, va where they discovered the hole in the line due to rust. They replaced the line from the lf wheel to the abs pump with total repairs coming to $415.they also advised me that all the brake lines are rusting and could fail at any time. I understand the truck is 11 years old however i am the original owner and always washed and maintained vehicle including undercarriage cleaning.
This is the second brake line that has failed on my 2003 silverado 1500. This time my 8month pregnant wife was driving. She nearly drove right through a red light at a busy intersection. There is no warning when these lines blow brake pedal goes to floor and doesn't even slow you down! luckily she thought fast and kicked down the emergency brake. When is something going to get done about this problem. How many close calls and or deaths need to happen before something gets done ?
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that he discovered that the brake lines were corroded.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 124,000...updated 08-28-14updated09/16/2014
I was driving my 2003 silverado 1500 down a 3 lane wide road in congested traffic up to a stoplight at speeds ranging from 15-45 mph. I noticed that my breaks felt different than they normally did, requiring me to depress the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get "modest" breaking, not nearly the normal emergency/quick breaking action i'm used to. After slowly coming to a stop, i noticed that if i held the brake pedal at the same place/same pressure, the truck started rolling again! i eventually had to put the truck in neutral to avoid a collision with the vehicle in front of me. After 2 stoplights with these similar slow braking conditions, the red "brake" light on the dash light lit up and a message of "service brake system" popped up on the dash panel. With several close calls of nearing running into the vehicle in front of me, i pulled off the main highway to a local midas location, and their technicians examined the truck in the parking lot. The hood started smoking from underneath and my front drivers side wheel. My frame near the front drivers side was completely soaked in break fluid, and when we pressed down on the breaks, we could visually see the leak coming from the rusted through break lines. The smoke was from the leaking brake fluid, and could have started a fire. I have never seen rust do so much damage and create such a safety habit in my 13 years of driving and maintaining my vehicles. The steel brake lines were completely caked in rust, and had clearly burst while driving the vehicle. The manager told he would not recommend me to continue to drive the vehicle, with fear to my safety. If i was traveling at a higher speed, towing a greater weight, or had to make a quicker stop...i have no doubt in my mind i would have caused an accident, injury or death due to this serious safety defect. I have never felt this afraid to drive a motor vehicle.
Was traveling east on hwy 158 and pushed on brake pedal at the intersection of zoo road at a red light with cars coming and the pedal when to the floor and the truck brakes grab a couple of short times but did not stop the truck, went thru the intersection just missing a car , smoke was coming from the driversside of the truckhad to push on emergency brake to get the truck stop. Got out and look and a rusted brake line had busted , was traveling about 45 miles an hour when this occurred..
Brake lines rust out completely
Break line rusted out.couldnt stop.
Brake line failure.
2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup. Service brake system warning appeared on dash display. Brakes almost went to the floor. Checked the undercarriage and found a major brake fluid leak from the rear driver side brake line. Also discovered that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. An online websearch revealed too many incidents regarding the same topic. Any malfunction of a vehicles braking system is a major defect and there should be a recall.
I was backing out of a parking space when i found i had absolutely no brakes. Repair mechanic said both front and rear brakes are rusted out. I had to be towed to a repair shop.
I started drivin when my brake warning came on.i went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor.i took my truck to a mechanic shop and he advised me the brake line rusted through and he couldn't order a replacement because there was other problems like mine.
My brake line rusted out causing brake failure and my fuel line rusted out causeing fuel leak. The brakes went out in motion fuel line also.
No warning!!!(soft brakes or dashboard lights), truck brakes completely failed in traffic! after stop light, in slow moving traffic. Silverado crashed into small car and then, that car into another. No injuries, minor damage. I loved this truck. I have a folder an inch thick on this vehicle's maintenance! never has it's service been ignored! chevy should be accountable for this catastrophic failure of brake system.i would never buy another. Extremely disappointed with the ridiculously cheap parts used. Made in usa, chevy tough!!!! what a bad joke!
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floor without warning. The contact called a local dealer (graham chevrolet cadillac, 1515 w 4th st mansfield, oh 44906) and was informed of the repair cost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Abs light came on at start up did not go out, got back home noticed spongy pedal parked noticed brake fluidleak on ground appears to be leaking from line around abs unit under truck, almost all brake lines are suffering from severe corrosion and need replaced, safety sensitive items such as brake lines need to be better protected from corrosion.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and caused the brakes to fail. The brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was not available.updated 10/13/16*lj
2003 chevrolet silverado pickup truck. Complete 100% brake failure, no brakes whatsoever. Due to brake line corrosion. Crash occurred. Luckily, no one was injured.truck had recently been in for routine maintenance and inspection 3 months prior. Dealer service dept. Did not report presence of corroded brake lines however other things were reported and i authorized fixing. Since this is known incident i think that this should be a notification to owners. I am lucky no one was hurt and i can't imagine if i was on a freeway or other area where worse things would have occurred.after the collision damage i am having all brake lines replaced at my cost. Vehicle was traveling on a city street, traveling about 35mph, i stepped on the brakes for a routine stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. No brake pressure at all. I could not change lanes due to other traffic. Not enough time to react to get to emergency brake. I rear ended the car in front of me.
Earlier this year had monroe muffler and brakes repair a brake line.last week a second line rusted through.pep boys stated three lines needed replacement.
I was driving along almost home and when applying my brake pedal it went to the floor.i still had a little stopping power so i slowly drove it on home.i found that the brake line on the left front had ruptured.i have since replaced it but all of the other brake lines look severely corroded and look like they could rupture at anytime.i haven't ever had a brake line rust and rupture before.i got online and found that there are many cases of this happening to this particular vehicle and it's not an isolated incident.this could cause a severe accident and if the timing is bad it could cause a death.i'm sure that the number of cases reported are only a fraction of the incidents.i looked at the brake lines on my 2004 freestar and they're in great condition.
I stopped at a fast food establishment and when i came out, i saw brake fluid puddled by the front of my vehicle. I looked under the truck and saw the fluid leaking out of very corroded lines. I called a tow truck as i was far from home. I had to have all the brake lines replaced due to corrosion. I recently found out this is a very common occurrence.
Brake lines completely rusted thru, had to replace all lines, fuel lines recently leaked and upon inspection are found to be completely rust as well, bad material used in these lines, big safety issue with leaking fuel and inability to stop when brakes go out
The under side of truck is rusting out. All the calipers, brake lines, and fuel lines are rusted badly. I have had to replace two brake lines already. Also the frame is rusted.
Was driving about 35mph, and went to stop at a stop sign. Brake pedal went to the floor.i had no warning that the brakes were malfunctioning.the brake warning light went on after the brakes failed.went under the truck, and noticed all brake lines are corroded.in the process of calling a mechanic to fix the lines.but went online to see if there is a recall, noticed many complaints about this problem.very lucky only person on road, and did not injure myself or others.
The brakes failed because the brake lines to the front wheels rotted and burst.all the brake lines are rotted.
While applying the brakes in an attempt to stop at a red light, the truck started to slowdown in a normal fashion.just before coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal proceeded to the floorboard.at that moment, and not before, a warning light came on and a system message was displayed saying to service the brake system.the vehicle rolled to a stop without further incident. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop to repair a hole found in a rusted brake line.
Came out of store ,started vehicle brake warning lite and chimes came on .brake pedal was all the way to the floor with very little stopping power. Drove vehicle to the repair shop (a short distance) was told the steel brake lines had rusted through contaminating the systemthe complete brake system was replaced. The total repair bill was $1823.86.
On august 7, 2013, i was heading into richmond, ky and was approaching a stop light.i began to lightly apply pressure on the brake and began to slow down.as i continued to apply more pressure, the brake pedal went to the floor and i had no brake pressure.i had no warning lights or messages on the dash board at this time.i continued to pump the brakes in an attempt to regain brake pressure but was not successful.while still pressing the brake pedal near the floor, i noticed the vehicle was beginning to slow down, but not enough to stop at the light.fortunately no one was in front of me or at the intersection as i approached it.i used the upcoming hill to continue to slow down and eventually made it to a vacant parking lot.once i came to a stop the vehicle dash board lights appeared about the brake system issues.after contacting the local gm service station, i was able to put the vehicle in 1st gear and slowly make my way to the service location on side access roads.the dealership determined that all the brake lines were rusted and several had failed.this caused the brake failure and they all needed replaced.the repair cost was over $2300.my truck had 185,591 miles at the time of the incident.i had recently moved to ky but was living in ohio for most of the ownership of the truck.
As i approached a dangerous intersection between two heavily traveled roads, i applied my foot to the brake as usual. Suddenly the brakes failed completely, thepedal went all the way to the floor with no braking action. Fortunately the other car approaching the intersection was able to slow down in time to avoid a collision as i applied my emergency brake. But it was a very close call.i had the vehicle towed to the nearest gm dealer where the service department determined the brake linings were corroded and rusted through.when i searched the internet to see if similar incidents had occurred, i found many dozens of examples. (see link below) the use of an inferior alloy instead of stainless steel for the brake lines has resulted in corrosion and total brake failure with no warning signs, especially in states like nj subject to winter conditions.this brake failure problem has been the subject of an investigation by the nhtsa., but no recalls were issued.owners of millions of gm vehicles are at serious risk of injury and death from this potentially fatal design flaw. Recall notices should be sent to owners and gm should pay for repairs in the interest of the safety of its customers. Http://trucks.about.com/b/2011/09/23/nhtsas-ongoing-investigation-of-gm-truck-brake-line-corrosion.htm.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes were engaged but the brake pedal sunk into the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the service brake system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure and current mileage was 68,000.
Driving along coming to a curve, i applied brakes and pedal went to the floor and abs light came on.i slowed down by downshifting and stopped on side of road using parking brake.i looked under vehicle and saw fluid dripping down the frame by drivers door.i had to pay to have truck towed home.front brake line was compromised from the master cylinder to abs pump.i replaced both lines from master cylinder to abs pump.the rest of brake lines had some rust but looked like surface only.second incident: on 18 november 2013, i was carrying around 800 pounds of stone for my living room wall when the brake pedal went to the floor at around 45 mph, as i was stopping for a red light.i ran the light and turned right and got the truck stopped.looked underneath and saw fluid dripping off frame by the fuel tank.nursed the truck home the last mile with a friend driving his truck in front of me.the rear brake line from the abs pump to the rear end rusted through behind the fuel tank. No way of seeing this failure coming.mileage on truck around 91,500.
My wife was driving our 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup onsecondary state route. While descending an approximate 6% grade into a right hand turn at bottom she depressed the brake pedal to slow for the grade and turn and it went to the floor, the service brake message came up in the dic and the door chime sounded.she pulled over as soon as possible as she was shaken from riding out that hill and turn with minimal brakes and called me.i went out and drove the truck back to our home and put inthe garage to inspect the problem. Once under the truck i found brake fluid dripping from the side of the fuel tank and frame area under the cab and bed of the truck. The service brake line from the abs blockto the rear frame point where the brake hose to the rear axle mounts was corroded through and leaking.further inspection showed all brake hard line plumbing to be in poor condition and also the fuel lines showing high corrosion.a call to a local gm parts counter revealed that gm does not make a replacement set for these lines and that a technician would need to field bend and make up each line. Later research proved this to be wrong as gm offers a deeply discounted unadvertised line set from ac delco.in researching finding parts to repair, i have found this to be a common problem with chevrolet/gmc trucks from about 1999 up according to the various truck owner forums online.driving the vehicle home at slow speed, braking was very minimal with the rear brake circuit out,and the knowledge of poor brake operation, so therefore it is my opinion that this is a safety issue with these vehicles with the potential of injury or even death when all the factors combine poorly, and at the least, gm should be required to notify owners of this potential problem with their vehicle, if not recall and repair those effected vehicles.
Driving aprox. 45 mph ,came to a red light and brake pedalwent to floor. Did have enough brakes to driveto a safe spot ,on a side road.looked under truck and brake fluid was dripping on the ground . Crawled under the truck to find brake line had rusted thru. Took vehicle to my mechanic for repairs.this is a very dangerous situation .
Driving my '03 chevy silverado 1500 (108,850 miles on the vehicle) on my way to get my oil changed, my brakes seemed to all of a sudden loose most of their stopping ability. I first noticed it approaching a stop light after traveling on a stretch of highway at 45 mph. I had to press the brake pedal in much further than normal. No warning lights were on indicating a problem. The next set of lights, maybe a 1.5 miles down the road, same thing, putting the pedal to the floor to stop. This time a "service brake system" light flashed for a second then went away. I have now traveled about 6 miles from the first indication of problems to where i was getting my oil changed. As i pulled into there parking lot, very slowly (less than 5 mph), i once again had to put the brake pedal to the floor to come to a stop. I looked under my truck to notice fluid dripping from the brake line under the driver side door. The mechanics there said the line was shot and recommended not driving it til it was fixed. They were not setup to work on brake lines at this shop, so i had to have it towed to another mechanic. My brake lines were severally rusted. The thing that concerned me the most was how quickly this all happened without any warning, and by the time the warning lights did come on i already had no stopping ability if i was traveling at normal speeds. Gm really needs to consider this poor design in the material they use for their brake lines, before something like this leads to some ones death. Very dangerous!!! spend the time and money to put a quality braking system on your vehicles, it should be the first thing you do.
Oct 29, 2016, 120,000miles. Total brake failure from rusted brake lines while driving on rural highway slowing down from driving 55mph. I was able to avoid crashing. There are hundreds of similar complaints here. These vehicles are not safe to drive, if you know of anyone with similar vehicles, warn them.
Went to back up and brake pedal went to the floor. Brake was corroded through and all the fluid leaked out.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines and fuel lines were rusted, and needed to be replaced. The front passenger side brake line was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.ma 10/14
On 12/15/13 i was pulling into my driveway when i suddenly lost all brakes.i was helpless to stop the truck with my power brakes, the brake peddle went to the floor.the only way i could stop my vehicle was to use the parking brake.on 12/17/13 i took the truck to my mechanic.he informed me that two brake lines had ruptured and the others were leaking badly.this, according to the mechanic, was due to the chemicals used to treat the road surface in the winter.the chemicals had corroded each brake line to the point of catastrophic failure.at a cost of $834.21 all of my brake lines were replaced.
Application of brakes upon slow down of getting off of exit ramp was soft and farther then normal.3 or 4 applications for turns seemed ok.final application to turn into property had brake fail appear and brake go to floor and vehicle not slow quickly enough and truck running into my fence scrapping the side of my truck down fence.upon inspection found reservoir empty and fluid leaking from ruptured rusted line on left side of vehicle atdrivers door.inspection found many areas of the lines badly rusted.
While parked i attempted to put vehicle into gear, but foot went to floor while engaging brakes.checked under car and didn't note fluid leak so i check reservoir which was full.had vehicle towed to dealership that said that lines corroded and failed.they described how they wouldn't only replace corroded line since other lines would break off.failed to mention that this is common occurrence for 1999-2003 trucks in northeast.quoted $150.00 for kit and $850 for labor to install.vehicle has been inspected by bob fisher (reading, pa) dealership each yr. Since 2015 so i'm concerned that they never indicated that this was an accident waiting to happen.
Was driving home and i had complete sudden brake failure as i pulled into driveway.
Going down driveway and brakes felt weak.pushed harder on brake pedal and it went to the floor with little residual braking capability left.stopped vehicle with parking brake.upon inspection, noted that the brake line had ruptured along the drivers front wheel well from excessive corrosion.further inspection of the brake lines elsewhere on the vehicle showed corrosion on all brake lines that will necessitate replacement of all the hard formed brake lines for safety reasons.also noted that the brake fluid sprayed directly onto the left catalytic converter.if the vehicle had been fully warmed up, there would probably have been a fire.if this had occurred in traffic, the vehicle could not have been stopped quickly enough to prevent an accident.
The brake lines rusted and failed while driving in traffic.all the brake lines had to be replaced due to rust damage from inferior component.
The brakes began failing as we were driving to work. My wife carefully drove the truck straight to the repair shop and barely managed to stop it. Mechanic reported that several brake lines were leaking due to corrosion. That's not surprising considering everything underneath the chassis is corroding rapidly. Most corrosion prone vehicle i've owned in 25 years. This vehicle should have been recalled for corrosion and electrical problems which i'm constantly dealing with.
I was approaching md highway 97 on nicodemus road when i depressed the brake pedal, which went to the floor with no braking effect.fortunately no vehicle was coming as i could not stop.the parking brake was insufficent for stopping the truck.i finally had to put the transmission in reverse to stop.one of the brake lines near the abs unit had burst due to rust.all of the lines at that location were rusty.i replaced all lines with stainless steel lines from an after-market supplier.i see that the fuel lines near that location are also rusty and will need to be replaced.
While driving the vehicle the brake pedal was pushed and went to the floor in rush hour traffic. Apparently the brake lines ruptured due to being rusted through.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the brake was depressed, the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake fluid was leaking due to corroded and broken brake lines. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 103,823.
Came out of a store at a shopping mall and noticed a massive amount of brake fluid on the ground.a brake line between the fuel tank and truck bed has ruptured causing an almost complete loss of fluid.
Driving along and we approached a round about circle,another vehicle was coming extremely fast which forced me to brake hard, my truck started to brake and then all braking was lost. I slammed the truck into 1st gear and pulled offthe road. I looked under the truck and brake fluid was leaking from brake line. I did not have enough brakes to stop the truck. It was extremely dangerous, i'm just glad i was driving and not my son or wife.the truck is stored in a garage and i feel there is no excuse for these brake lines to rust.
Vehicle resides in "salt belt" state but rarely driven in the winter months; mainly to leave for a 2-month trip south. Thanks to god that my wife, others and i escaped serious injury.just prior to this incident, vehicle was at dealer for regular service/check.previous brake work at 47k miles in 02/2010pads on one wheel completely gone and pads on other were worn to 1/16? thick.front pads at 85% at that time.technician blamed ?road salt?.filed a complaint with gm but only got a reminder that vehicle was no longer under warranty.current incident occurred 01/11/13 approx. 11 mi from nashville, tn.while on the freeway, traffic ahead began slowing down fast.i began applying the brakes and when i pushed down harder to stop as traffic stopped, i heard a "sound" like a low thump and the brake pedal went straight to the floor.i managed to whip the truck around the back of the car in front of me onto the shoulder and avoid collision, and finally came to a stop.i was able to determine that i had some braking power remaining, and we slowly continued in to nashville. Located a dealer who inspected the brakes and said front brakes were completely gone/brake line was shot.it was friday afternoon, so in addition to the $2100 in repairs, we incurred meal and lodging expenses for 3 days/nights (approx. $600), before the repair could be completed on monday.again was told that brake deterioration was due to road salt.i disagree with this first, vehicle is rarely driven in the winter and second, i've never had a similar problem with any other vehicle in all the years i've lived in "salt belt" states.i believe there is an inherent design deficiency with the brakes in this vehicle.i have the parts if needed for inspection. I can be reached by phone at # listed in complaintthru 03/15/13.after that at permanent home address (listed).
While attempting to stop in front of a store my brake pedal went to the floor i shifted into park to avoid hitting the person in the crosswalk. My truck was towed to the dealer and i was told all brake lines were completely rusted the gm rep told me it was an old truck with many miles as a retired gm employee and a licensed mechanic i have driven many older cars and never seen this kind of rusted out brake lines . Will it take a few deaths and lawsuits before owners of these trucks are warned?
Coasting to a stop sign.pressed brakes and pedal went to floor.engaged emergency brake just before rear end collision with vehicle at stop.a puddle of brake fluid remained after a tow home.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lindsay chevrolet (5605 jefferson davis hwy, woodbridge, va 22191, (571) 200-4754) where it was diagnosed that there was a fractured brake line and the brake lines were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact repaired a portion of the brake line. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not assist. The failure mileage was 102,799.
I was towing a new ranger bass boat home from fishing. I was coming down hill toward a stop sign at a intersection and when i hit the brakes. The check brakes came up on info center. The pedal went to the floor. I had to jam it down in to first gear and use parking break to get it slowed enough to turn. It was also a 55mph speed limit road. Thank god no one was coming. I got pulled off the road and checked what was going on. The hard break line going to the driver side rear was blown apart. It had rusted completely in half. After further investigation of the lines they are all in extremely bad shape. They are all rusted and now starting to leak in places. Along with that my gas line is now rusted in half and now leaking. Something needs to be done before someone is killed.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal sank into the floorboard. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side rear brake line corroded and leaked brake fluid. The failure occurred twice before. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 27,000.
While driving, my brakes suddenly started going soft. I started pumping the brakes without any improvement. I was in a panic because i was about to pull into traffic with my bass boat. I wasn't sure i would be able to stop, i hit my park brake, then brake fail indicator alarms sounded, i used my gear shift jerking it into reverse but hit another car. I had no prior notice or problem. After getting out of emergency care. I opened my hood, and noted the brake fluid reservoir to be completely empty. I took my truck to the shop, and they noted my brake lines to be rusted. To replace it cost me $1270.43. Now i see where you investigated this and failed to order recall. Why have the nhtsa if you are not going to protect us, the public.
I was approaching the intersection and the light turned yellow i tried to slow down and my brakes went directly to the floor not able to a stop, i speed up little to make it thru the light and pulled over in to a vacant lot to i came to a stop. Then the abs light came on and service brakes system popped up. I got out my truck was leaking brake fluid from driver side under the driver seat. Brake lines busted.
I was in the right lane on the highway going approximately 50 mph several car lengths behind 2 cars in front of me. Cars in front of me stopped suddenly. I applied the brakes but they immediately failed. Swerved hard into the left lane to avoid collision. Checked the brake lines and they are corroded and burst at the point of corrosion.
Since day 1 with this vehicle the brakes have been noticeably weak.in emergency stop situations or near emergency stop situations requiring a quick stop when i am standing with full pressure on the brake pedal, this vehicle fails to respond as expected.it's as if only half the brakes are working as the vehicle eases to a stop only slightly better than normal braking.
Well about mid 2012 the brake lines just rust out in the middle of thetruck and the rear. My girl friend was driving it to work and lost all the pedal pressure. Thank god she was going up in the parking garage. Right now i'm trying to replace line fuel lines. It just started pouring gas out after i just got to work. I nursed it home and made it. The return line is just all rusted out. Then i noticed all three lines where all rusted out. It's to bad nothing has been done yet i can't afford this! it is well known and understood by many that this is a big problem. Also to top that the frame looks more rusted than the 1989 dodge i just got ride of. I wash under the truck through out winter and don't understand why it's so bad already.
I experienced complete loss of brakes without notice. Fortunately i was driving in a neighborhood with speed limits <20 mph. Brakes started feeling strange when i attempted to brake. After several attempts the brake pedal went to the floor, i tried the emergency brake and it went to the floor with no slowing of the vehicle.i was going slow enough that i could rub up against the curb to slow the vehicle to a stop.vehicle towed to garage. Mechanic stated that complete braking system failed due to corrosion. This is the second time a mechanic has commented about extensive corrosion in the under carriage. Last time was when the complete fuel lines needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
Severe corrosion on all steel brake lines - very close to rusting through at left rear caliper to axle mount and along side rail of frame.
Brake line rupture and loss of brakes. Severely rusted brake lines, driver side along frame and leading to abs module are severely rusted to the point of delamination causing abrupt loss of hydraulic fluid and any ability to stop.fortunately this rupture happened while maneuvering the truck in my driveway and not while on the road as there would have been no way to stop the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while parked, brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 39,882 and the current mileage was 39,892.
On 2/20/2017 my 2003 silverado had a total brake failure. Both front and rear brake systems failed at the same time, due to premature brake line failure, caused by brake lines that were not designed to withstand road salt used in michigan, where the vehicle was sold and driven.
I was driving my 2003 silverado on the local highway pulling my 7 x 14 trailer in traffic and went to apply the foot brake pedal and it went to the floor with no signs of anything wrong, tried to pump the pedal and nothing went straight to the floor with no help of stopping, the only thing that kept me from a crash was the trailer brakes and the e-brake of the truck. I got off the highway and checked the brake fluid and both front and rear were empty, i started to look under the truck and saw were the fluid was dripping from the rusted thru brake lines and down the frame rails, now with no brakes and pulling a trailer i had to call a wrecker and have the truck and trailer towed 35 mile to my mechanic and replace 4 rusted brake lines that run under the truck, mine rusted thru almost right under the drivers door..
I was driving home from work, luckily i live 4 miles from my job. I had brakes at the stop light i drove for about 1/4 mile and went to apply brakes my peddle went all the way to the floor, i had absolutely no brakes. Somehow i made it home, i opened the hood my wife applied the brake and i had pin hole cracks everywhere and brake fluid was coming out of them. I had the truck towed to a mechanic he said the lines were all totally rusted out. I have read that gm has used sub-par metals on the undercarriage of some vehicles.
The brake lines are corroded and brakes gave out.i narrowly missed hitting my neighbor's car.there was no warning, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor.i put on the ebrake.it was towed to the local dealer and they confirmed it needs all new brake lines.estimate is $1215 plus tax.this truck has had all ofits service done at the local dealer and is in very good condition.i bought it certified used with the extended warranty.i called gm and they told me, "too bad, it's out of warranty, nothing we can do".i am very disappointed since this is a safety issue!! this is not some pos truck.this is a good truck and gm knows there is a problem, even the dealer told me the problem is known, but no recall.very upsetting since my 2 year old daughter was in the truck with me.no brakes!! come on gm, this is not a good way to fix your reputation.
Brake lines failed in 2 places on the drivers side due to corrosion. Rusted through under the drivers door and at the drivers side rear caliper. Traveling 40mph applied brake to make turn, initial brake resistance, then pedal went to floor. Removed foot and reapplied pedal. Able to make turn, tested upon stopping with two additional hard stops when going less that 5mph. Both instances pedal had resistance. Backed into driveway to attached trailer, pressed pedal to test trailer lights, pedal went to floor and brake light warning illuminated. Loss of fluid was observed on the street where 2 additional tests took place, main loss of fluid appeared in driveway during light test.
When slowing down to make left turn, i had to stop to let traffic clear. Stepped on the brakes the peddle went to the floor. Drove in low gear with boat in tow to nearest parking lot. Checked tosee what was wrong. Found a hole brake line, line all rusted.
I have a 2003 silverado and upon arriving home i felt my brake peddle go to the floor and i couldn't stop and backed into my trailer, i got out of the truck and noticed a huge puddle under my driver side wheel. After investigating i found that the steel hydraulic line had rusted & broke. I am disabled with 4 auto immune diseases and cannot afford to put it in the shop so i ordered the part, replaced it and proceeded to bleed the line and found that 3 other steel lines had holes in them or had rusted all the way through. I also have rust all under the truck. I will have to replace the two front support braces as they have rusted all through. At $120 each. So from front to back all the steel lines have rusted. I was blessed to have had this happen in my drive. Had i driven another mile or so i could have been killed. I now have a fear of driving. Being disabled it is taking me several days to repair my vehicle, and still have one line to replace. I purchased my silverado brand new and i live in kentucky so i don't have a great deal of road salt or sea salt. I have owned chevrolet products my hole life. Prior to this truck i had a 1989 silverado purchased new and prior to that i owned a 1971 monte carlo handed down to me and none of these vehicle had any problems with rust like that. This should not be happening to vehicle with this few of years.
I just bought my truck about a month ago. I was under it changing the oil and i noticed an alarming amount of rust on the frame members and the brake lines. Some of it looks so bad that i am concerned of having either frame breakage or a brake line failing. I have read many other stories of the same thing happening to other trucks. I have not had a failure yet but i believe it is just a matter of time. After reading all of the horror stories from other owners on various web sites, i am terrified every time i drive it that the brakes are going to fail. I cannot afford to spend $3000 to $4000 to have the truck fixed. Especially when i consider it a manufacturer defect of a safety item. Please issue a recall for these problems before people are injured or killed because the frame has broken or the brakes have failed.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal sunk abnormally into the floorboard. The contact then attempted to engage the emergency brake but it also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the brake lines were completely corroded. As a result, the brake lines and the calipers would need replacing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47,305. Updated 12/20/13
While driving through subdivision approx. 20 mph i applied brakes. Pedal dropped to floor, sudden loss of brakes with no warning. Brake fluid is leaking from driver side lines rear of module. This is a known problem due to galvanic corrosion. Why has there not been a recall ??
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while decelerating, the abs erroneously activated. The contact stated that the failure was also present on dry pavement and caused an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the emergency/parking brake failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the backing plate for the emergency brake was completely rusted. As a result, the backing plate, brake pads and rotors were replaced but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that there was a loss of brake fluid and that the brake lines had rusted and fractured causing an extensive leak. As a result, the entire brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and nhtsa campaign id number:05v161000 (parking brake). The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
Pulling into my driveway the brakes went to the floor and almost hit my other car. Steered around it and went into the yard. After checking my truck i found a metal brake line under the driver door rusted and leaking fluid. Very lucky it happened at home i guess.
Brakes failed due to corrosive failure of brake line. $1500 repair bill.
Driving south on garden state parkway new jersey, stopped to get nj numbers, truck stopped fine.upon getting back into truck placed in reverse stepped on brake, right to the floor, no warning, no lights, nothing.went back into store bought some brake fluid filled reservoir pumped brakes back up and did get some pedal.upon starting truck applied brakes, right to the floor.checked under truck, fluid leaking from rear, appeared to be from above the pumpkin.upon having the truck towed home approx 30 miles, next day checked under vehicle, brake line rusted right through, leaking all of extra fluid out onto pumpkin.i do believe if i had been traveling north on the parkway at speeds of 65mph and had to hit the brakes in any emergency situation, the aftermath could have been fatal for someone.i have been driving for 50 years and have never had a brake line rust through and pop with out any warning, very dangerous problem.the brake lines are majorily flawed, such a high pressure system should be stainless steel, not some cheap steel that could have proven fatal.thank u for listening.
My wife and i were commuting to work the morning of 4/6/2012.a car in front of us put their blinker on to turn left...i applied the brake and to my surprise the brakes failed!!there was absolutely no warning that there was a problem and with the low miles of the truck and being the original owner i knew that proper maintenance of this vehicle has been done.by the grace of god i was able to barely miss hitting this vehicle at a speed of 45mph.if the car had to have come to a complete stop i would have no doubt plowed into the rear of the car with more than likely resulting in very serious injuries.after the incident and taking the truck to the garage i have learned that this is somewhat becoming a common occurrence with certain gm vehicles produced between 1999 and 2003.this must be made public before more incidents happen resulting in injuries and fatalities taking place!!
My wife and i were driving home a few nights ago. When approaching and intersection the light turned red. I pressed on the brakes to stop and the brake went to the floor. We were out in the middle of the intersection before i could get stopped. Thank god it was late at night and there was not much traffic. If it was in the middle of the day we could have been seriously injured or even killed. I am glad it happened at a slow speed an not on the interstate and no one was in front of us. I pulled over as soon as i could and i could see brake fluid running out from under the drivers side door. I have now going to have pay for a very expensive repair to have all of the brake lines replaced. I beg you for god's sake issue a recall on the trucks before someone is killed.
Rear wheel brakes,excessive wear
Tried to use my brakes to exit the highway.pedal went straight to the floor.pulled over to find my brake line rusted out and leaking.
Trying to stop rusted brake line blew avoided accident by using parking brake
Brake lines on truck are extremely corroded,areas affected are crossing the rear end along the chassis and under the hood where no moisture is present.all lines on truck will need to be replaced as this is an extreme safety hazard.
I parked my truck at a restaurant parking lot no problem.we finished eating, started truck, pushed on brake to put in reverse and pedal went to the floor, no brakes or resistance.inspection revealed no signs of leaks.lines were extremely rusted and eventually a small leak was found in the front driver wheel well area.upon research this is an extremely known issue.as a chevy owner i was never contacted about this issue.luckily no accident occurred but it easily could have as we were on our way home about 30 miles on a 65 mph highway.please advise as to what remedies are being offered.this could be a deadly problem.thanks.
Driving down 2 lane road at approximately 40 in a 45 mph zone.traffic light turned yellow at the worst possible moment.decided to panic stop, pressed the pedal hard, immediately the pedal went to the floor and the brake warning came on.truck did not have sufficient braking to stop and i had to plow through the intersection, thank god i made it through safely.from this point until i reached home, very little braking was possible, very unsafe.upon inspection, the rear line had burst, requiring $200 in repairs.a few months earlier the gas line rusted through also, costing another $200.
On april 11, 2015 i was driving my 2003 silverado 1500 to work. While driving across town i approached a stop light. My breaks felt very soft and had almost no resistance. While at the stop light my vehicle continued to creep forward very slowly into the intersection. Luckily, the light turned green shortly thereafter. I continued approximately 1 mile with no need for slowing down and arrived at my next turn. I went to depress my breaks and again they were very soft. Just as i was almost slow enough to turn my foot went completely to the floor. At this time the service break system light came on all of the alert tones began. Luckily i was going slow enough to be able to coast into a parking lot and come to a stop using what minimal braking power i had left. Upon inspection i found that my reservoir was very low. I knew something was wrong because i just had all of my fluids topped off within the last 15 days when i took itbecause i had 3 broken header bolts. After work, i checked the reservoir and it was totally empty i inspected the visible portion of the lines to find that one of them had corroded to the point of breaking (leaking all the brake fluid) and the rest were extremely corroded also. Overall, i am very disappointed with the performance of the vehicle. This will be the 4th time this year it has been in the repair shop for a costly repair. Since i purchased the truck i have taken very good care of it including cleaning all of the salt off in the winters after every storm and avoiding driving near the beach. I have taken all actions to keep the vehicle running good. I am glad that i did not find a need to stop short this time because i feel very confident i would have crashed and been injured.
Attempted to stop vehicle, brakes failed (later found to be due to corrosion) crashed into garage.
This is the 2nd time i have lost my brakes.thank god both times were at low speeds.this 2nd time occurred in a drive thru restaurant. As i applied my brakes the car in front of me had just left with there order otherwise i would have rear ended them. I then drove very short distance using my emergency brake. Please recall an fix this problem. ..its the right thing for gm to do.
While parked, i put the vehicle into gear and pressed the brake. There was very little brake pressure and my service brake system message activated as well as the brake light. Brake fluid is squirting out of a metal brake line in the rear of the truck, just above the driver rear tire.
This truck has mostly highway miles so the brakes are not overused. While pulling into a parking lot the brake line broke and my peddle went to the floor. When looking online to see if this is normal i found that many people have had their brake line break in the same spot. A truck should be built to last more then 10 years since they will be sold and resold many times in it's lifespan. I do live in salt belt, however i always spray the salt off my truck after i drive on salty roads. And there is very little rust under my truck except the brake lines. This is crazy that a 5000 lb work truck has cheap brake lines on it, just so chevy can save $5 per vehicle. There should be a min requirement on parts that affect the safety of others. And as to having the lines inspected? how can someone inspect a line and visually see that it is about to break. You can see that your brake pads are getting low and they need changed. Can i see that the metal is getting pretty thin on my brake lines and they need changed?? no.all brake lines get a degree of rust on them, how can someone tell if they need changed, till they burst.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. When parking the vehicle, the brake pedal stuck to the floorboard. The contact was able to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 53,000.*dt
I was lucky to see a spot of fluid on my driveway.figured it was brake fluid so i had my wife pump the brakes while i looked for the leak.when she pushed down hard the line busted and i lost about all my brake fluid.i've inspected my lines and they are all rusted.i have the truck in the shop now to replace all brake lines. Only 127000 miles on the truck.
As i was driving and using the brakes i noticed that the brake pedal was going further and further to the floor. When i got home i noticed that fluid was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The leak was from a rear brake line that had completely rusted through. I looked at the other brake lines and noticed that they were all severely corroded. Took the truck to chevrolet dealership and was told that all the brake lines needed to be replaced due to the corrosion. They were concerned that the other brake lines could leak at any time. I had the lines replaced at the dealership at a cost of $2600.00. This is a very serious defect that could have been catastrophic.
Backed into my driveway and pressed brake to stop and pedal was suddenly extremely soft and went very far down. I had no brakes at all at this point. I had to use my emergency brake to stop while only going a few miles an hour.i was running errands earlier and had absolutely no warning brakes were about to completely fail, no audible or visual warning from instrumentation at all, and no prior soft pedal or poor stopping capability. I want gm to pay for all new brake lines for this truck now!upon inspection, all the brake lines are in an advanced state of corrosion.
Excessive corrosion all brake lines rotted out and replaced, rocker panels totally rotted, and excessive rust on frame very common with this year g mframe ,g m says they only cover for one year. So i am filing a complaint to see if this can rectified before some one is injured due to brake failure. Please help.
In bumper to bumper traffic for aprox 4 mins and stopping and starting hit the brakes , peddle goes to floor hitting car in front of me because no brakes. After accident police officers noticed fluid coming from under truck, called for a tow truck because no brakes at all, when on tow truck{ flat bed} they saw that brakes lines that run along frame were totally rotted out and popped causing this accident. Truck at the shop as we speak getting all new lines installed at the cost of 1000.00. Always bought a american vehicle all my life 55yrs but when i get this back it will be for sale....never again will i buy a chevy or any other american made vehicle.....i been a union pipefitter 40 yrs3rd generation,,,,,and will be spreading the word.....................
As i got to a bottom of a hill and applied brake, brake pedal went to floor, was able to get stopped without hitting anything using parking brake and reverse. Found brake line had ruptured below drivers side. Lucky not going down highway and having to make an emergency or quick stop, could have been serious injuries if not deaths.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. An unknown injury was sustained to the driver of the other vehicle, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to approved auto (17 danville rd, plaistow, nh 03865) where a diagnostic test was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Brake lines corrosion and leaking
While driving at a speed of approximately 20 miles and hour i had a complete failure of the brake system, whit the brake pedal going completely to the floor.this caused me to have an accident and i rear ended another pickup truck and was only able to stop the car by applying thew emergency rakeake.inspection by the insurance adjuster and the body shop showed the brake lines completely rusted out.the truck passed state inspection the day before.an internet search show that this was a safety problem (rusting) which gm convinced the nhsta was not a defect and did not need a recall.the least that should have been done was that owners sdhould have been informed.also contrary toi what gm says it resulted in complete brake loss...not partial.
A friend and i were driving on a very busy street in fort myers, florida at the 45 mph limit. When traffic slowed for a red light i applied the brakes only to have the pedal go all the way to the floor. Fortunately the street has a wide berm and i was able to steer around traffic and roll to a stop after about 75 yards, crossing 2 business driveways and taking out 1 reflector.the cause was a brake line rupture due to rust. An on-line search for parts revealed this to be a rather common problem that your office is well aware of. I understand such rust happening in the northern states but my truck is a florida vehicle that has made only one winter trip north and i don't recall any snow even then. Though the owner's manual does instruct the owner to inspect (or have inspected) the brake system, no mention is made of rust or that the left front inner fender may need to be removed to see the critical area (for rust).worse in my opinion, is the dual system which did little to slow my truck when the line failed. While it does stop the truck in normal slow driving, the pedal has to be held all the way to the floor and in no way does it seem like a safe "backup".i understand that recalls or even notices to owners can be expensive and that there may have been no injuries due to the rust problem. But had the street i was driving on not had a berm to escape to or had there been a pedestrian on that berm, or another vehicle in one of the business entrances, my incident could have been very tragic. As is i am still facing a costly and very difficult replacement of all the brake lines. And i'll be looking at every chevy in the affected group as a "time bomb".
The brake lines on my 2003 silverado 1500 are rusting completely out. Two years ago i had to replace a portion of the passengers front brake line because of corrosion. Last year i had to replace the line that goes from the abs to the rear flexible hose fitting. Today i discovered thata line from the master cylinder is leaking, i haven't gotten underneath to see if it is the front or rear supply line. This is outrageous and is a safety issue. I had a 1968 camaro for 19 years, sold it in 2004 and it's brake lines were in perfect condition never a problem. That's 36 year old and never a problem. I also have a 2006 colbalt ss, it's lines are okay because they have a coating on them that protects the metal. Why doesn't the truck have the same coating? is someone going to have to die or be seriously injured before a recall is issued. By the way all the failures happen when i was driving down the street,applying the brakes, not when i was standing still.
Brake line rusted through and sprung leak which resulted in no brakes (to the floor) even with pumping brakes there was little braking.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the brake warning lamp and the check brake system warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.updated 08/11/14*ljupdated 08/18/2014
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The brake and abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was stopped with the emergency brake and the contact was able to coast over to an emergency lane.the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were corroded and the vehicle had only front brakes.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnosed and the stated that all the brake lines and possibly the abs module needed to be replaced.the vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,038.
Brakes failed without warning while the vehicle was at highway speed, the pedal went to the floor with no warning when attempting to slow down. I was able to run off the road to avoid a collision and stop the vehicle slowly using the emergency brake. After stopping the vehicle, i could see brake fluid pouring out of the brake lines under the drivers side door. There appeared to be significant corrosion on the brake lines where the fluid was now pouring out.
Stopped to get gas. As i was pulling out the lot, brakes went to the floor. Tried to pump brakes to pressurize. I decided to pull over. As i was turning off road to investigate i heard a loud pop. Check brake light and audible came on. Pulled over immediately only to discover brake line had ruptured. Further investigation revealed all brake line tubings were severely corroded. Chevy had finally made wise decision to go stainless steel for exhaust system. Puzzling why they did not make same decision for the brake lines. Brake system is critical safety item that should mandate highest safety measures. Not the exhaust system! i was fortunate failure did not occur on the highway. I was able to tow the vehicle to dealer for repair. While pulling into parking stall at the dealer, i heard another loud pop. And even though my foot was on brakes, the truck began to accelerate. I had to put the truck in park to stop. It appear there was just enough stopping power to get off the road. Must advise anyone who experience this not to attempt to drive home! no matter how close. I was considering this option. Good thing my good sense prevailed.
Second failure of brake lines due to road salt. First time back brake lines. This time front brake line. Mechanic said brake lines he uses nickel and will not rot. How come the truck is not made with nickel brake lines? this will cost me close to one thousand dollars! every mechanic i talked to repairs several of these problems a month. Some just a few years old. My wife was driving this time with my kids after sled ridding and coming down a hill to a busy intersection ready to stop then no brakes. When you uses the brakes you should have confidence that are going to work. Not go to the floor and not work. Why cut corners on brake lines. In cases gm does not know you need brake lines to stop. Something needs to be done.
Slowly losing brakes soft brake pedal no warning light. Drove to dealer, told me rusty leaking brake lines ' would cost me $991.00 to replace all brake lines. I told them i could not pay that, i ask about a recall with no avail, they let me drive it home, by the time i got there i had no brakes at all, the light finally came.i am the orginal owner. I can not drive this truck, it will have to be towed to dealer service dept. Now.
I was attempting to stop at a traffic light and ruptured a brake line,when i inspected the brake lines they were completely rusted. I've owned several chevrolets and have had brake line problems with the last three i've owned ,all rusted prematurely in my opinion. I think with a safety issue such as this gm should recall and replace with stainless brake lines all vehicles of less than ten years old.
My wife and daughter was with me and i was towing my brother in laws small tractor on my dad's tandem axle trailer. We had already drove about 20 miles and coming up to their house turn off. I turned into there driveway and started to turn so we could then back up the trailer to his barn to unload his tractor. The truck stopped perfectly but the brakes felt weird at that point so when completely stopped i put into park then we got out of the truck and unloaded the tractor and when we was unloading the tractor i went up to the cab of the truck and opened the door because i was going to step on the brake pedal so the front brakes would help hold my truck in place when the weight of the tractor hit the back of the trailer which in turn would make the rear of my truck really light. When i hit the pedal it went all the way to the floor absolutely no pedal at all. Then i noticed the smell of brake fluid then looked under the truck and sure enough brake fluid everywhere right underneath the driver side door.i crawled under the edge of the truck just a bit and notice all the brake lines right there in one area but the one had busted/split.so i kind of notice all the other ones all in that area were really rusted up some as well. It almost in that area only looked as if the truck had 200,000 miles on it but just on the brake lines nothing else. Needless to say i only have two vehicles and i worked in two days so i went to my local autoparts store and bought what i thought would be enough to fix the truck. Got home and started in on it. And realized i didn't have one fitting i needed so luckily for me my dad was already out and he picked up what he thought was the part. Needless to say when he got to my place the parts they gave him wasn't the correct parts.
My dog and i hopped into my 2003 silverado ss to visit my mother who lives only about 15 minutes away. As i was approaching a stop light "a busy route" that was turning yellow and i went to apply the brakes and it went to the floor! luckily we had enough time to make it through. My mothers house is just on the other side and i used the e brake to make it into her driveway! i got out crawled under the truck to see the main hard brake line was severely rusted and found it leaking. I thought to my self [xxx] what if i 20 seconds later? what if the light was already red? my dog myself and my beloved truck could have all been in a horrible accident and could of also injured another innocent driver! so i decided to google it to find that there is [xxx] ton of other people who have the same issue and that there is no recall what a load of bs!!! and this is what brought me to here. A truck down and a very unhappy camper.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Traveling 25 miles home on interstate van had been cutting outif i pull over stop wait, can re-start and go a while. Cant predict it seemed to stay running if i went faster big mistake moved to pass it quit, at interstate speeds almost had to go into medium after yelling and waving arms and praying i got back into the right lane pulled off onto shoulder and went to pieces.it then stopped more and more finally got home and have not touched it since. I have been reading about similar events and it seems it is the crankcase positioning sensor. I am just happy to be alive. Need to fix it and sell it. Thanks for listening i am senior citizen.
I stepped on the brakes. Made a complete stop. The brake pedal then went to the floor, the warning display stated service brakes. When i looked under my truck, all my brake lines were seriously bubbling with rust and one of the lines ruptured. I plan on replacing them with aftermarket stainless lines. I feel this is a serious problem and may cost lives in the future. Please make gm recall and repair these brake lines!
Just leaving home to go look at some parts for a pole barn and left driveway went to stop sigh ,i proceeding to go down mitchell hill rd and on the second turn no brakes , luckily i have some experience in this area and instantly applied my emergency brake and put truck into lower gear . This was enough to slow me down so i didn't go over the guard rail but did hit it roughly . I made it to the bottom and coasted to a stop . Got out and looked under hood and truck to findbrake fluid was pouring on to the ground. I had it towed home . Upon further inspection i located the cause of brake failure was due to brake lines broke due to heavy rust all over them .. Now i do a little research online for replacement parts and find out that this is a serious issue with many owners of chevrolet silverado's . Why hasn't their been a recall . Why is because of the amount of money involved and gm doesn't want to pay .so someone else will be paid , but not the owners . Or a fatality will have to occur for someone to make a decision . That's the world we live in now !sad but true .
Driving up to red light. Began to brake. Pedal went all the way to the floor. Ended up going through the red light. Luckily oncoming traffic saw me and stopped. Under further inspection the brake lines were rusted through and brake fluid was leaking out. Same thing happened to my fathers 2003 silverado 3 weeks earlier.
I had just pulled of the interstate and was traveling down a small road . I pressed the brake pedal to slow down to make a left turn. The pedal went all the way to the floor.thankfull there was no traffic in front of me. Once emergency brakes eventually brought me to a stop,i got out the truck and noticed a pool of brake fluid on the road. To my surprise the metal brake lines had completely rusted through . Thank god i wasn't on the highway when this happened.
I was driving my 2003 chevy silverado down the road and when i went to slow down my brake pedal went to the floor after getting pulled over into a parking lot i inspected the lines and saw that they all had busted and were all very rusty i took it to the mechanic and he stated it wasn't worth fixing due to the excessive rust on the frame and gas lines it would cost more than the truck was worth.
I applied the brakes to stop at a stop sign in a parking lot. The brake pedal went to the floor. I went through the stop sign. Another vehicle had to slam on its brakes to avoid hitting me. The emergency brake is useless for stopping the vehicle in this type of situation because its foot pedal is positioned so high you cannot step on it in time. The problem was caused by failure of a rusted through steel brake line that ran from the abs module to the rear of the vehicle. It provided the hydraulic pressure for both rear brakes.the point where it rusted through is above the gas tank cover and not visible for inspection.i realize that the truck is 11 years old and has been used in the northeast but it does not have any serious body rust and has received reasonable care. It also has relatively low mileage. The "dual diagonal brake system" did not function to provide adequate braking action. It provided no noticeable braking action. This is about as serious a safety defect as i can imagine. I am lucky it happened at low speed and i was not involved in a collision.
My brakes failed coming back from a 356 mile trip. I was backing up my boat into the garage when the brakes failed. Luckily i stepped on the parking brake and was able to stop without hitting something. I think i am really lucky the failure did not happen on the expressway or when my wife was driving.there looks like 4 brake lines running from the master cylinder down under the driver side to the antilock brake unit. One of the brake lines in this bunch below the driver seat failed. I was suppressed to see how coroded all the brake line are. This seems to me to be a real safety issue. Looking on the web this looks like an issue the many people have encountered. It also appears that gm is aware of the issue and has done nothing.
I took my truck in for a routine oil change and tire rotation. I parked it in the parking lot outside of the shop and went in and sat down to wait. All of a sudden an employee from the shop came in and asked me if i had been having trouble with my brakes, i replied no as they had been working just fine. He told me when he went to push the brakes to take the car into their garage that the brake pedal went straight to the floor. He looked underneath the truck and he noticed that there was brake fluid spewing out one of the lines which had busted. There was no indication of any issues with the brake system prior to them completely giving out. They took me back to show me the lines and i was able to see that all of the brake lines had been completely eroded and rusted.
Without warning, leaving my driveway, my husband was on his way to pick our 2 year old up from the babysitter and the brake pedal went to the floor.a warning alarm simultaneously alerted me of the brake failure.thankfully, this happened in our driveway on the way to pick up our child!i can't imagine the potential tragedy had it happened on the road.upon inspection of the brake lines, they were seriously rusted and practically crumbled in my husband's hands.
I bought this truck brand new. I am 77 and a retired former mechanic. The truck has 4 wheel disk brakes and a separate inner drum on the rear brakes for the emergency brake.it is useless!the shoes are very expensive a pain to replace and don't work very well or last very long. A poor engineering design.i am widowed a don't have anyone in my passenger seat very often. The front passenger seat belt tightens on the passenger as i am driving doing normal stop and go traffic. It will not release until the belt is unlatched and rolled all the way back in and then we start over again. When the truck was under warranty i took it to a dealer but they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I have tried to find a clip i could use to hold slack in it but have not been successful.
Brake lines rusted and blew out just as i pulled in to driveway,(thank goodness ) as we were just driving down a major downhill grade in a very busy shopping district where we would not have been able to avoid an accident.
Driving along and came to red light,applied brake pedal and it went to floor, i applied emergency brake pedal to stop truck, no warning of a brake system problem, my ase certified technician informed me that a metal brake line failure due to corrosion caused the line to rupture, he also stated that this has been an ongoing problem and also that gm and the nhtsa is aware of this problem but have not issued a recall or any type of notice to the consumer warning them of a potentially fatal brake system failure that can happen at any time.
When changing oil found very corroded brake lines, started dousing with used, oil hasn't helped.under truck today 2013 everything is coroded 70,000 miles.
While driving lost brakes , pedal went right to the floor . Had to apply emergency brakes to stop. Brake line blew .
Total brake failure all brake lines rusted 2,000.00 repair.
Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. Upon inspection from a mechanic, it was noted that both brake lines were rotted (one was rotted all the way through causing the fluid to leak from the line). We were also told that the gas line and caliper had severe rotting. Upon my research, this seems to be a very common problem with chevrolet trucks. I hope this will be resolved so additional chevrolet owners do not have severe accidents due to these issues. My husband and 4 year old son had to walk quite a few miles in 95 degree weather! this is a safety issue and i hope my complaint will help further the investigation.
Upon trying to stop for traffic light turning red a rigid brake line under driver seat burst open and brake pedal immediately went to the floor pan and truck would not stop, it was rush hour and others trying to avoid me running the red light got in an accident.my truck continued to roll as i steered to the shoulder engine running the entire time.once i was safely in shoulder of 4 lane road i used e-brake to bring truck to a halt, as my brake pedal was in effective at stopping my truck, gm says my brake system is independent and if (a) line is lost the other will offer half the braking of the auto, this is not true, i lost a brake line, not more than 1 and my truck has no brakes at all. Either i have a unique truck, i'm 2nd owner n bought in 05 with 30k on it , or gm is mistaken in the brake design cause 1 line failure yeilds no brakes at all. I think if our corporations can't or won't for the sake of almighty dollar do the right thing and put or use better materials, then you folks need to require it or that they the company responsible pays for repairs and losses.since when is it except able to build such a critical component to only last 5-10 yrs. And you folks allow them get away with it.so the consumer is screwed, so now when ford, dodge, nissan, toyota, mazda, n others do the same we know we can't look to nhtsa to safeguard our kids or our investment or our safety.
Slowing at a traffic light i noticed the pedal depressing more than normal.at light the pedal depressed to the floor of the car, brake light came on.unsafe ride home with almost zero braking.left front brake line was rusted out.
Coming to a stopat the bottom of a hill and the brake pedal went to the floor, was able to roll to stop before i went through the intersection. Made it to a repair shop barely,this could have been a lot worse. Mechanicfix the one that broke but said the others are about to go any time . Now i'm drivingwith the fear of my brakes going at any time because of$900.00 repair that is needed.
Traveling north on 95 just outside of wilmington delaware in middle travel lanes when stopping for traffic and brake pedal went completely to floor.had to veer to the left and travel onto medium to avoid accident. I checked under truck and observed brake line leaking fluid under drivers side.
I was towing my boat down a 4 lane highway, approximately 100 miles from home.as i approached a traffic light, it turned yellow and i pressed on the brake pedal.the brake pedal suddenly went all the way to the floor with no braking power and i rolled through a red light.as i coasted i tried the parking brake, which also had no braking power.as this occurred, i had to roll through another red light, thankfully i was able to avoid collisions.shortly after i was able to ease the truck and boat up a hill and onto the shoulder.after being towed to a dealer, it was determined i had a complete brake line failure due to excessive corrosion on all the brake lines.
Brake lining &frame.
Total brake failure as a result of corroded and rusted brake lines on a ten year old silverado that has been well maintained and taken through car washes including undercarriage washes at least six times a year here in new jersey. As i slowed for a light the brake pedal traveled further than normal and as i the pressed the pedal it went to the floor. Only quick reflexes and jumping a curb into a empty parking lot prevented an accident, the check brake service light was now on. I checked the brake fluid and not a drop remained. I broke down near a brake repair business and got the truck to them the next day. One week later 36 feet of new stainless steel brake line was added at a cost of $1113.87.i retained the old rusted out lines in case needed down the road. Apparently no sensor to indicate brake fluid was low. Research after incident reveals this to be a common problem with that model year. At the very least warnings should have been issued on these defective brake lines.
Got in truck to return home, pressed brake pedal,pedal went to floor. Absolutely no brakes at all. Luckily wasn't going but 5 mph. Had truck towed to dealer next day.was informed by dealer that brake lines were completely rusted out, cost of replacement to be 900.00. Truck has only 53000 miles. Have had 15 to 20 cars in my life and never had this problem with brake lines on any other cars or trucks. Gm should be ashamed to put out this kind of product. Very, very disappointed.
Brake pedal went to floor in parking lot and "check brake system " warning light came on. Was able to stop using parking brake. Found all brake lines severely rusted and brake fluid leak under drivers side door.
The brake lines have rusted through and caused a failure while driving
Backing out of my driveway, my brake pedal wheat to the floor and stopped slower than usual.i opened the hood and found the front left brake line had burst.all the other bake lines are in terrible rusty condition.
Was making a 3-point turn on a local residential street, and suddenly, my brake pedal went to the floor. Slowed the truck down enough to avoid hitting anything. Vehicle was towed to repair shop, and needed a rusted-out brake line replaced. I was also advised that all the brake lines were extremely rusty, and needed to be replaced asap.
Rear driver side brake in ruptured while pulling a loaded trailer. Luckily it was at a slow speed. This could have been tragic or possible deadly for me and my children if i had been on winding back roads on had a fully loaded trailed behind me.
8/21/14- left work at 5pm, approaching an intersection to make a right turn, traveling approximately 20 mph, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Safely turned, pulled off the road and stopped vehicle.found brake fluid pooling on the road under bed of pickup. Found a badly rusted and blown out rear brake line. Had truck towed home, replaced all of the brake lines with aftermarket stainless steel pre bent lines as every single one of them was rusted. I also had to replace both front calipers as they too were so rusted that the bleeder screws broke off as i tried to open them. Total cost for me doing all of the repairs was over $500.00how can gm consider this problem "normal routine maintenance" ?belt's ,hoses, lights, brake pads, they are normal routine maintenance items, not brake lines.
I started to leave my home and the rear brake line failed. No slow leak, brake pedal went to the floor. No sign of leakage. It completely failed and the line is very corroded. Dealer told me 2200.00 to repair.
Was leaving store near my home and brake pedal went completely to floor no brakes what so ever drove home using emergency brake on inspection found leaking brake line in rear of truck then inspected all other lines and found them very rusted as wellthey need to be replaced before they leak.
I was driving on the highway and my brakes went out and almost rear ended the vehicle in front of me.i pulled over and noticed something leaking from my vehicle.i had the vehicle inspected and mechanic said all brake lines were corroded and that they thought that seemed odd with this year of vehicle.
When attempting to stop on dry pavement at slow speeds, five miles per hour or below the anti lock braking system activates which prevents the vehicle from stopping correctly. This is a safety issue which can lead to rear end collision. They have recalled many other vehicles for this same exact problem (speed sensors and bearing assembly failures) and it is obvious my vehicle has the same exact problem and should be recalled for correction for safety reasons.
On wed, june 25th approximately 11:30 pm i had to stop quickly due a stop light changing on me and i felt my brake pedal get "squishy" when trying to stop.i verified this when i tried stopping at the next light and the pedal sunk even further and it took even longer to stop.by the time i got home my brakes were about useless for any speed over an idle as the pedal went all the way to the floorboards when pressed.luckily it was late at night and there were very few cars on the road, so i did not need to stop quickly.i then looked under my truck and found both of the brake lines heavily corroded/rusted in a spot just behind my front driver's side wheel.i had my wife press on the brake pedal while i was watching the lines and at least one of them had blown open and was squirting fluid.i subsequently had to get my truck towed to my mechanic as it was not drive-able.and to top it all off, the required parts had to be ordered directly from the dealer increasing my repair bill.and after talking with my mechanic, he stated that when he called the dealer for the parts, they knew exactly what was needed as they have had to do these same repairs numerous times.luckily this did not happen while my daughter was using my truck to haul her horses around as i do not think she would have been able to stop at all with that extra weight behind her trailer brakes or not.
After making a panic stop, the dashboard brake warning light came on alerting me to have brakes serviced. Pulled in to parking lot (after the light) and found brake fluid dripping from under the truck from the brake lines leading into the abs controller and from a sharp bend in the line that operates the rear axle. Lines had rusted and leaked brake fluid.
On a down hill road , a car pulled out in front of my truck and i went to apply brake and pedal went all the way to floor. No pressure felt and iimmediately pushed emergency brake and avoided collision. I had 50% of brake fluid in master cyl. And fluid dripping on ground under truck at brake distribution . Antilock controller w/flash lite on. Rear line dripping also. Had car towed to mechanic. Had all newbrake lines installed. This is a major problem.
Brake lines rusted out. Had to drive 60 miles and chose early morning due to having almost braking power.we have a ford truck of the same year and the brake lines are still very good. There is no excuse for this other than a good company going on the cheap. !!!!
While driving down the road and coming to a traffic light, i pressed on the brake and they failed. Thank god there was a shoulder to avoid a serious accident. This near accident was due to the rusted brake lines blowing out.
My son was driving my truck to college and pulled into the parking garage and when looking for a space to park the brake pedal went all the way to the floor.he was able to keep going long enough for the vehicle to coast into a parking spot but the brakes were completely out.g.m. States that the salt that they treat the roads with along with the weather caused the lines to rust out.if that was the case that would be happening to alot more vehicles.i think there is definitely a problem with the brake lines that were installed on these vehicles.
Just had work done on the truck and in the parking lot of the autoshop my brake line burst causing me to have no brakes. Limped the truck down the street to my work until i could tow it home. There is no reason even with living in a snow state that my brake lines should have failed.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The contact had to coast to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that all of the brake lines from the front of the vehicle to the rear were replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 34,925.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While attempting to make a sudden stop, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. After depressing the pedal a second time, the brakes malfunctioned again and the pedal extended to the floorboard. A crash almost occurred due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines located under the driver side rail had ruptured due to rust and corrosion. The brake lines were replaced and the failure was remedied. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 210,000.
Made a semi-hard stop, due to a car pulling in front, brake line failed. There were no brakes at all the rest of the way home. My 15 year old son was driving, this could have very easily been a horrible accident.
I applied brakes coming up to a red light. Vehicle did not stop and pedal pushed to the floor. Applied e-brake to stop and resumed to repair shop on other side of lights. Found brake line had pin holes.
Approaching a traffic light when it turned yellow, pressed on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Truck slowed a little, and i ended up coasting through the red light. Luckily the cross traffic had not moved yet when i went through. Got the truck stopped on the side of the road and walked around to inspect, found brake fluid on left rear tire and inside wheel well. Fluid was dripping from frame and i could feel the hole in brake line. Made it home by using the emergency brake to slow and stop.
Traveling at about 20 mph into a congested intersection applied the brakes and the pedal gave normal resistance, the about a second later went right to the floor. I was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Thinking my brake fluid was low, i added 12 oz of dot 3 fluid, pumped the brakes several times and discovered that all the fluid was pouring out of the rear brake lines. Had to have the vehicle towed to get it home. Upon daylight inspection found that all of the rear lines on the truck were in a rusted condition.
All six brake lines rotted away, lost 2 lines while driving home at night, no warning, thank god i was close to home, 2 front calipers rotted so bad, i could not bleed the lines... All this after the heads leaked antifreeze into the oil at 40,000 miles. I was told chevy new about the defective heads, but did nothing about it. Instrument cluster bulbs blew, gas gauge cluster failed, passenger door will not unlock when shifted back into park. Serious frame rust showing.....and the hits just keep on coming!!!!!!
I have already replaced my brake lines once on the truck. At a stoplight i had my brakes give out again. Local mechanic states my rear brake line has rusted through again. This is a known serious safety issues and gm continues to deny that it's a safety issue. Brakes are too important to have constant rusting issues.
My chevy truck is a 2003 with 52000 miles on it, one owner,the abs sensors in the front wheels have failed 3 times now, what's scary is unlike other vehicles, the brakes fail when this happens, other vehicles the abs just shut off, still have brakes, also i am about to put on my 3rd set of back brakes in 52000 miles, still on the first set of front brakes, shortly after putting disc brakes like this on the rear they went back to drums, i also noticed that all the brake lines look pretty bad with corrosion, and the fuel lines, they mounted them right up against the frame so there is no where for water androad crud to drain, being an engineer myself, i can't believe what they have done, the truck looks vary nice until you look under it,all looks like 200000mi 20 yr old junker.the attempts they made to protect the back discs are a joke, the inferior material used for something as important as brake lines and fuel lines is criminal, and then mounting them to something they knew was going to rot prematurely like the frame is unconscionable.......and no recalls on none of these issues is a sure sign nobody cares. One more note my friend had a 2002, and he had his brake lines recalled, 2003 are identical, no recall ??one more thing, in the first 1000mi my brake booster unit had to be replaced..i will keep this silverado until it turns to dust , which probably won't be long , i will not buy another.i have always been a gm fan, and have three other gm vehicles, my trust in them and the system to protect consumers has failed miserably.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact was traveling between 5 and 10 mph when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times. The dealer stated that the antilock brake system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.
When coming to a stop at slow speeds abs comes on and feels like truck will not stop. It happens quite often. Abs lite does not come on.
Rusted out and leaking brake lines and fuel lines under the driverside door where they are attached to the frame.
Coming to a red light at a major intersection and applying the brakes the pedal suddenly went to the floor. The truck went thru a red light. I was able to stop it w/ the emergency brake. I can't believe i didn't hit another vehicle.inspection reveled the brake lines were completely rusted out.
The brake pedal was depressed and the pedal went to the floor. I was able to get the truck back to my house. Looking under the drivers side rear wheel, brake fluid could be seen dripping from a brake line.
While driving my wife's 2003 chevy silverado 1500 through the state inspection lanes total failure of the brakes.upon inspection of the area where fluid was dripping all the brake lines to the abs were severely corroded.at least one of these lines failed while doing the brake check dumping the whole system on the floor. Thank god it was in the inspection lane and not while my wife was driving with my grandson in the vehicle or my pregnant daughter in law!the vehicle inspector said this is not the first chevy truck that has happened in his lane and i should check for any recalls. This is going to be a very expensive repair as all the lines front to back will need to be replaced and system flushed and filled.
While driving home on 5/1/2014 traffic stopped short. I hit the brakes to stop. The truck stopped ok. Traveled about another 2 blocks and when i hit the brake pedel to stop. It went to the floor and i ad no brakes. I hit the back of another car due to not being able to stop, after the truck was towed to repair shop it was found to have rusted, broken brake line. This caused the truck not to stop. The insurance company wound up totaling the truck due to the damage.
I was driving on a down hill road with a stop sign at the bottom.i began to press the brake and the pedal went to the floor.i could not get the truck stopped and ended up in an empty field to avoid a wreck with impact.there was a huge wet spot on the street where by brakes failed.very scary with my young children in the truck with me.the brake lines were all rusted and had given way.according to the repair shop (and the internet)this is a known issue with these vehicles.i am also now having an issue with my instrument panel going crazy.the speedometer will say i am traveling 110 when i am rolling up to a stop sign.the fan blower will be on 0 and it will blow out at full force and will not turn off, even after the engine has been turned off. This ultimately results in a dead battery.i have had to have several jump starts.this issue according to my mechanic is a "known issue" with this vehicle.however, my vin # produces no results for recalls.so like my silverado break down on the side of the road issues, the search results have left me stranded as well, only this time i am not walking down the road with my small children.
Driving truck out of parking area at house entering street and both brake lines supply to abs broke.this left me with no brakes to front or back.just enough brake fluid to slow down to make the turn back into parking area behind my house.had to use parking brake to fully stop truck.called for a flat bed truck to haul my truck to local auto shop to have brakes repaired.the whole brake system lines had to be replaced ,corrosion problem !. $1000 brake line repair. Could have been a very dangerous time if i was on the busy street one more block farther in my travel.second time brake line broke on this truck. ^ months ago replaced one line on back brake, same problem.now lines under drivers cab both broke under pedal stress.this should never happen on both lines. Had many other trucks and cars and never saw such poor quality brake lines. If this happened on highway i may not be able to tell about it.wife was in truck also and pulling a 14ft boat.any damages or bodily injury would be put on gmand their faulty product selection of brake lines. Should be a recall years ago.thousands of gmtruck owners have problems.members of my family have had same brake line problems. Only 70,000 miles on truck.
Hit brakes and a line blew almost hit car infront of me. Like all gm trucks in snow country my brake lines rusted thru along with my rear backing plates rusting off. Gm dealers all know about this but nothing is ever done. I don't know how many people have to be killed from blown brake lines for them to do anything. I guess alot since they held off ten years on there current problem. I can't understand why when acouple of people get hurt or die and you know you have a problem it isn't delt with. Maybe because all of you are in bed together and it will cost some one some money.thank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Brakes are soft and brake pedal travels almost to the floor when is pushed requiring a substantial amount of foot pressure to get the vehicle to stop in a timely manner and distance. Vehicle has a new brake master cylinder, new brake pads, new rotors, and new brake fluid.chevrolet customer service was called and they stated the vin has not been recalled for service brake failures for the hydro-boost relief valve recall (id # 04v045000) or faulty corroded brake lines.
Five times truck (17 months old and 21000 miles) has been to dealerships for "service 4 wheel drive" message center indicator, abs light, parking brake light, alarms, and inoperable. Also problems with clanking felt through the steering wheel. Every time truck was "fixed" by replacing/reprogramming the transfer case module, and lubing of steering column (which manufacture indicates was a poor lube job at construction).problem recurred. Now dealership informs that the manufacture issued a tsb that instructs dealerships to not replace modules anymore, as gm is aware of problem and new modules will be not fix the problem. Were told that gm engineers are "investigating" it. Now, if module fails again, our 4-whhel drive truck will be without4-wheel drive. Date is of first incident. Numerous tsbs have been posted concerning these problems, gm does not respond. Date indicated is date of first problem at 8000 miles.
My complaint is the braking system on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab, 4x4 truck. The brakes have always felt spongy. After complaining about the "low" brake pedal, my dealer advised that i needed to have my rear rotors repaired & the rear brake shoes replaced., so i had the work done. One week later, i again complained that now when i'm stopped at a traffic light, the brake pedal would go even lower. The braking system was checked out, the master cylinder was checked, & i was told everything was ok, there were no leaks. I was also told that this was the biggest complaint about this truck.i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. In the first few months of owning the vehicle, the wiper blade was defective, thus scratching the windshield. I had to complain to get the windshield replaced & the wiper repaired. Also withing the first few months after purchasing, the 4x4 switch had to be replaced. The truck would not shift out of 4 wheel drive low. Another complaint that the dealer was notified within the first year of ownership was the wind noise due to a faulty door gasket on the driver's side. This was not replaced, only temporarily fixed, which only corrected the problem for a short while. Recently, the engine light came on, the o2 oxygen sensor had to be replaced. Within a month, the engine light came on again, this time it is a stuck open valve solonoid dealing with the emmission system of which i was given an estimate of 364.00 to reapair, this would not be covered under the extended warranty of the vehicle. This vehicle is only 2 years old, & i'm tired of having to take the time to get it to the dealer's for repairs.
Low speed abs activation on 2003 chevrolet silverado.gm - wake - up.there is a nonconforming item in the abs system.fix your problem.i have put in a new unit on the drivers side, however, this has not solved the problem.i will try the passengar side next.i will submit my cost to gm to get my money back.
We had brake lining failures which result in total loss of brakes. Luckyfor us we just got off of a main road into a parking lot. Advised by an independent repair shop that this is a common problem with this vehicle make model and year. We had two breaks and lost all brake fluid instantly. Repair shop said the entire system of brake linings needed to be replaced in our truck at a cost of $827.00!
Was informed during a state inspection that all of my metal brake lines need to be replaced due to heavy corrosion. The inspection was done at the dealer where truck was purchased and i was told the corrosion was probably from not putting many miles on it.
Upon normal braking. A brake line ruptured, all brake fluid was lost, and the braking system failed.
The rear backing plates on my 2003 silverado completely rotted away and exposed the brakes and disc rotors and calipers to extreme dirt and winter salt. This caused one brake caliper to freeze and both disc rotors to get very badly pitted. I had to replace all the components for both rear brakes at a very expensive cost. I have never experienced something like this in all the years of owning a motor vehicle.
The abs sensors were replaced on my 2003 silverado, under the recall.however this did not fix the problem, the truck continues to not stop when the brakes are applied.
While driving the truck down the street, i attempted to stop for a red light, and the brake pedal went almost to the floor. In order to correct the failure, i had to replace all of the brake lines, front and rear, because they were corroded and posed a safety threat. The total for the repairs was $1810.50.
Corroded front brake lines. Also front brake calipers.
Had to replace rear brake pads with only 35000 miles on truck after talking to other people with o3 silverado trucks they had to replace rear pads at 26000 miles and another at 32000 miles the dealer ship said caliper was sticking this should have been cover under warrant but was not it must a problem since other people had to change rear pads with less than 36,000 miles on them thanks.
Brake line's completely rusted out resulting in no brakes while driving,luckilywas able to coast to a stop without any accident or injury,2003 chevy silverado. I have since learned this is very common. Gm needs to be held accountable.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 mph and applying the brakes, the brake pedal went into the floorboard and the brakes would not respond. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where a diagnostic test was performed and located the failure as a corroded brake line clip.the failure was causing the brake lines to deteriorate and leak brake fluid. The mechanic partially repaired the brake line clips but advised that eventually, the remaining clips would also fail. The failure and current mileage was 44,050. Updated 12/14/2011 updated 05/20/11
2003 chevrolet silverado.consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure.the consumer stated the brake failure happened with no warning. There were no signs of leak and no other visible or physical evidence of a brake system problem. The vehicle was take to a repair facility. The consumer was informed the brake line system needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
Loss of braking ability. Brakelines rusted out.
Poor braking on chevy silverado k1500. Soft pedal since new. Garage kept with only 23,000 miles and rear rotors rusted out. When new, chevy mechanics said soft pedal was normal. Rarely driven and must be extra careful if pulling a light trailer. Just had rear rotors replaced (over $300) and still poor brakes. These should have been recalled...
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake lines failed. The contact did not hear any noises nor did any warning lights illuminate on the instrumental panel prior to the failure.the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his destination without further incident. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 24,800.
Rear brakes drag wearing out rotors35,000 miles.
Brake failure, 2003 chevrolet siverado 1500 ls z71. I was traveling approximately 45 mph, went to stop at intersection,brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I was able to steer off the roadway in to a grassy area to stop the vehicle. No prior brake problems. Vehilce only has approx, 55000 miles. Once stopped observed leaking brake fluid. Brake line found to be rusted through and had burst, other brake lines also have heavy rust and appear to be ready to break. Vehicle not repaired yet,since failure just occured this date 8/8/11. Checked on line for possible recalls and tsb for brake line failure / similar complaints. Found other complaints. Felt it was important to report my incident also.
I was pulling into a restaurant today 01/15/12 and hit the brakes and the abs system engaged and wouldn't stop the vehicle. I had to use the emergency brake to avoid a collision. I had hit a bump previously and heard the door chime then less than 10mins later this failure. Previously i have had no problems with brakes until then
Brake line rust-through causing long stopping distances and requiring rapid pedal pumping. Loss of fluid required refills to allow the vehicle to be driven to a shop. No collision occurred.cab-back replacement of steel lines took place at a cost of $475. *ln
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the brake line failed as he depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. A significant amount of fluid was underneath the driver's door. The red brake warning light illuminated stating to service brakes soon. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and found rust on the brake line. The dealer replaced four brake lines on the front and one in the rear which was not under warranty. The total repair cost was $1,100. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 67,477.
The brake lines on this vehicle have rusted through causing the brake fluid to drain out and make the brakes inoperative. The brake lines are constructed of steel tubing, they should have been stainless steel to avoid rusting. The manufacturer claims normal wear and tear. I totally disagree. These lines should have lasted much longer. I have owned many cars which have been many years older and have had more than twice the number of miles on them. I have never heard of such a thing before.
Applied brakes and the brake pedal almost went to the floor,i was able to safely pullto the curb with the assistance of the emergency brake.upon inspection of the problem i found that all the steel brake lines under the vehicle were rusted. One brake line had burst due to the corrosion. There should be no reason that these brake lines should rust and fail ever, nevermind at 36000 miles. This could have been alot worse, someone could have been killed.
My 2003 chevrolet silverado has now had two brake line failures (one in 2010 and one in 2013) resulting in no braking ability.in both cases the emergency brake was quickly used to avoid a possible accident.both incidents occurred while driving within city driving conditions.both brake line failure were due to corrosion according to the auto repair shop. I have also had to replace a brake caliper and a front wheel hub assembly (due to abs sensor failure).
Brakes have been spongy from the time i purchased and was told this is normal. I have replaced brake pads and rotors front and rear about 3 times since buying truck. Truck has always has slow response time to stop again told this is normal. Truck has about 65,000 miles and underside looks like a rust bucket. The problem i am having now is abs light comes on and off,pulsating brake petal and abs does not work plus there is a longer stopping distance .told abs sensors are bad and need to be replaced at a cost of about $800 - $1000 dollars again normal?. I believe this is a safety issue for the consumer and general motors say they don't have enough complaints to warrant a recall. How many people have to die or be injured before something is done. It is time for these car manufactures to be accountable and make these vehicles safe.
Chevrolet silverado 1500 2003 76,000 miles.brakes failed while pulling a 6000lb trailer on an interstate.rusty brake lines burst when brakes were applied while entering a construction zone.had no brakes.if car in front hadn't seen me coming and pulled over, this may have been a fatality report.
2003 chevrolet silverado, 1500 lt with zr1 off road suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, 5.3 engine.brake pedal travels to the floor.no stopping power.dealer says its normal, no vehicle ever should have pedal travel to the floor, except the clutch.
My 2003 chevrolet silverado truck started making a loud grinding noise from the rearwheel. The vehicle only has 28,000 miles on it and has only been used for transportation of passengers and light hauling on occasion.i pulled the rear wheels and noticed the brake rotors and calibers excessively rusted to the point that the shoes where not contacting the rotor.the local gm dealer told me it was not under warranty( len stoler chevrolet in westminster md.) i replaced the rear pads and had the rotors turned down and also replaced both rear calibers with new ones and still the noise is there. Also the brake pedal is very soft and almost goes completely to the floor even after numerous beedings of the calibers . There is no air coming out of the bleeders. The anti lock brakes apparently don't work because the wheels lock up and slide when you press hard on the brake pedal. This truck has been a nightmare when it comes to these brake problems. The brakes still don't function properly and nobody can tell me how it can be fixed properly since it clearly is a engineering design fault by general motors corporation many people have to get hurt or even killed with these faulty brakes before gm is held accountable for their faulty product?this vehicle was taken to lenstoler chevrolet under warranty for the brake pedal going to the floor on 10jun2005, where they replaced both rear rotors because they where rust pitted and out of round with just 20,136 miles on the vehicle.
Experience low speed unwanted anti-lock brake system (abs) activation, multiple times, daily. Chevy silverado 1500 4x4, yr 2003.
Dt: the vehicle went through ny state inspection on march 28, 2005 and passed although the front end of the vehicle was shaking.four months later the vehicle was taken to the dealer.they determined that the rear rotors were rusted and pitted.gm will only reduce the price from $225 to $79, although it was covered under the warranty. They saidit was a wearorrust issue.but the front brake rotors and caliperswere fine. Gm was not honoring the warranty.the intermediate shaft was replaced due to noise.
The steel brake lines are badly rusted, they are not leaking yet but i am concerned.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the brake lines were rusted and caused the contact to create a hole in the brake line whenever the brakes were depressed. The dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
Driving at highway speeds, i hit the brakes to stop for traffic light. Brake pedal went to the floor.the "rusted" brake line had cracked open and allowed fluid to escape. No brakes. Had to have vehicle towed to my house.this happened today,10/16/2010. It is a 2003 chevy silverado p/uall of the steel lines are rusted.
I am writing in regards to my anti lock baking system (abs) and my steering column.i was nearly involved in an auto accident on dry pavement when my abs system engaged and then dis-engaged at a speed of less than 10 mph. When steering to the right to avoid the accident, my steering column had a strange vibration/loud humming noise.my antilock brakes engaged while i was slowing to swerve to miss theoncoming vehicle and then my abs stopped working and my abs warning light along with my parking brake (p) warning light came on.now, since that day (2 days ago), my steering column still makes noises when i turn to the right and my abs system continues to engage at slow speeds when stopping even on dry pavement.i have been told by a gm dealership that the two issues that i am experiencing are not on a recall list but are common problems with my vehicle.they further advised thatsince my vehicle is no longer under warranty, i would have to pay for these malfunctions.i was told by an independent mechanic that the above issues are safety issues and gm is aware of the problems.with the above being said, i feel that my issues with the abs system and the steering column are safety issues and gm should be addressing these issues before someone is seriously injured or killed.i need to get these issues corrected on my vehicle, however, i do not feel that i should be liable for these repairs when gm is aware of the issues and nothing has been done to remedy the problem.
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My 2003 chevy silverado pick up truck brakes failed three (3) different times in 2010.this happened on a highway and residential streets. The brake line tubing ruptured because of rust and corrosion, leaving me in a very dangerous situation with no brakes.my truck is in an auto repair shop now and all the brake line tubing is being replaced leaving me with no transportation for work and a very large auto repair bill.
Brake failure,rusted corroded linein brake line above gas tank led to a leak,causing brakes to fail while driving. No warning light. Steered away to avoid crash. Brake pedal went all the way to floor. Repaired at gm dealership all brake lines replaced.
2003 chevy silverado lt 1500 4wd ext.cab.brakes changed x2 with 35,000 miles on now.lines rusted causing complete brake failure.abs caused the vehicle total failure to stop.this allhappened in approx. One month.i feel very fortunate that i did not kill myself or someone else.cost approx.$600. 35,000 miles.this is a travesty.what are you doing about it????
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While attempting to brake from any speed, the brake pedal would begin to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
All the brake lines are rusted, from the prop valve to each rubber line on all four calipers.it appears that gm used steel lines instead of a material that doesn,t rust(ss).is there a recall for this problem as it is a saftey concern? i was lucky no one or any property was damaged.
When i got home today i noticed a clear puddle under the drivers side rear axle. Upon investigating the underside of the truck i spotted a hole in the brake line. I followed the line toward the front of the truck and found several places where the line was severally corroded. This is plainly the result of inferior materials used by gm in their vehicles.
I replaced my brake pads and rotors on all four wheels of my 2003 chevy silverado a year ago. I had to do it again this spring 2008 and now it is ready for it again. I have driven maybe 15,000 miles on this last set and they are warped again. I'm now going to replace them with an aftermarket set. I will not use gm parts.
We had complete loss of hydraulic brake system. Luckily my wife was in a parking lot when the brake line let go.hydraulic fluid was running out from under the truck. The petal easily went right to the floor, no resistance at all. The dealer asked if we could drive the truck about 10 miles to the shop. We had it flat bedded in. All brake lines were very rusty and all had to be replaced. We do not have old brake lines.
Full brake failure. Pedal to floor when trying to stop. Luckily no accident, was able to control and stop vehicle due to low speed. Corrosion on hydraulic brake line.
My brake pedal went to the floor as i was backing my truck up to hook up my boat.when i got out of my truck there was a puddle of brake fluid under the truck on the drivers side. When i inspected where the leak was coming from it was from severely rusted brake line that burst. The other brake lines are rusted as well. I have no brakes what so ever. I would not have been able to stop if this had happened while driving especially towing my boat.
I was braking to get off an exit ramp, and the brake pedal went to the floor, brake warning light came on, and warning bell was ringing. I was able to stop vehicle without hitting anything because i stayed on the main road. If i had turned down the exit ramp, i would have rear-ended stopped traffic ahead of me. The cause was a broken brake line - brake fluid was dripping from vehicle under the driver's door. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that all of the brake lines on the truck had to be replaced due to corrosion. Total cost estimate was $1800.00.
I bought a used chevrolet, silverado, 2003, with 55,000 miles from this dealer. Within one week, it suffered a brake failure. It was towed back, replaced the leaking tubing, and returned to service. About 4 weeks later, another brake failure, towed back, and this time every steel brake line was replaced. This truck had been garaged by the original owner and was in excellent condition, except for the steel brake lines.(vin-[xxx]this issue is not only very dangerous, but because it is beneath the vehicle, it is very hard to detect before hand. This issue needs visibility and safety alerts so mechanics and automotive and truck dealerships can perform more thorough inspections to preclude fatal accidents.in conversations with other mechanics, they are seeing an increased frequency of corroded steel brake lines.i can get corroded brake lines, if needed for examination. But we need more attention focused on the immediate safety concern & then we need to stop using the de-icers or require vehicle builders to use corrosion resistant steel tubing (such as stainless steel tubing).i know it is more expensive!i hope you can get the ?ball? rolling. Let me know what more you need / want.kind regards,[xxx]office:[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard; the service brakes light also illuminated. The vehicle coasted to a stop and was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the brake lines fractured due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,300 and the current mileage was approximately 55,000.
2003 chevroletsilverado brakes. The abs kick in at low speeds on dry roads. A very soft pedal and sometimes the pedal will go to the floor before stopping.the brought to my dealership many times and they keep saying they can't find the problem. My truck has 42,000 miles and i'm afraid to drive it so it sits in my driveway.
Brake line running to the rear ruptured under the driver's side door and all braking was immediately lost to the vehicle.only way to stop the vehicle was by use of the emergency brake.
Rusted brake line ruptured while braking and caused immediate loss of braking control. The ruptured brake line is grouped tightly with two other lines, thus it is capturing salt & water causing corrosion. Luckily, i was able to actuate parking brake to avoid crash and injuries to others.
I am writing in regards to my anti lock baking system (abs) and my steering column.i was nearly involved in an auto accident on dry pavement when my abs system engaged and then dis-engaged at a speed of less than 10 mph. When steering to the right to avoid the accident, my steering column had a strange vibration/loud humming noise.my antilock brakes engaged while i was slowing to swerve to miss theoncoming vehicle and then my abs stopped working and my abs warning light along with my parking brake (p) warning light came on.now, since that day (2 days ago), my steering column still makes noises when i turn to the right and my abs system continues to engage at slow speeds when stopping even on dry pavement.i have been told by a gm dealership that the two issues that i am experiencing are not on a recall list but are common problems with my vehicle.they further advised thatsince my vehicle is no longer under warranty, i would have to pay for these malfunctions.i was told by an independent mechanic that the above issues are safety issues and gm is aware of the problems.with the above being said, i feel that my issues with the abs system and the steering column are safety issues and gm should be addressing these issues before someone is seriously injured or killed.i need to get these issues corrected on my vehicle, however, i do not feel that i should be liable for these repairs when gm is aware of the issues and nothing has been done to remedy the problem.
Was driving on my country back road around 35 mph and the brakes went right to the floor when i entered a 4 way intersection luckily no one was going thru at the time couldnt stop.brake line blew fluid under truck couldnt believe the lines are totally rotted out,gm could not use stainless lines this could of been tragic this is a huge issue with these trucks someone has to protect the puplic here we need help.hey we were there for them during the bailout now they can help us out we need a recall and give us what we paid for.i no they are looking into this issues with the rusted brake lines we just need someone to act upon these issues i can no longer drive this vehicle for saftey reasons.
Failure of the brake lines due to being rusted out.
Brakes failed wile driving, had to use mechanical emergency brake to stop. Completed stop across two traffic lanes, on coming traffic stopped in time to avoid accident.brake lines "rusted" through and blow out letting all brake fluid sprayed out onto street.
Brake line on my 2003 chevy truck rusted and burst while my child and wife where in the car.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.whenever the vehicle comes to a stop, the contact can feel the brakes pulsating.while driving 15 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed.he took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that it was due to rust and normal wear and tear.the brakes were not repaired because the contact believes that the brakes should not be in those conditions after only four years.the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 43,950.
2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake line failure.the consumer stated the hydraulic brake lines, failed twice on the vehicle.the last bill was $1200 for the hydraulic brake lines and $600 for the emergency brake.
The brakes (rotors and pads) need to be replaced because of delaminated and corroded. I bought the truck new and only have 22,352 miles on it, and this will be the fourth time this truck needs brakes. I did not keep old parts, because the work was performed by a chevrolet dealer.
Total brake failure on 2003 chevrolet silverado with just under 59,000 miles.it coasted to a stop and then i had it towed to the chevy dealer.it has now been there three times in a week.bill says front brake pads thin, front brake rotors badly rusted, replaces front brake pads and both front brake rotors.rear brake pads thin, rear brake rotors badly rusted, replaced rear brake pads and read brake rotors.i picked the truck up and when i got home smelled something very hot.i could not touch the back tires and took it back to the dealer.picked it up again today and drove it and took it back to the dealer with the front wheels hot. They tell me that they have never heard of this happening.i don't know what they will do next to it.
While riding on merrick road,i stepped on the brakes to stop for a red light.the brake pad went to the floor and i went thru the red light with no brakes.no cars were in front of me and the cars on the side streets saw me coming and did not go.i was able to put the car in neutral and coast to a stop further down the road.i had the car towed and the mechanic informed me that 2 to3 feet of my brakeline was corroded and blew open wend i hit the brakes,the rest of my brake lines were good.
Brake lines rusted and broke while my wife was braking going down a hill.pedal went clear to the floor and she was unable to stop the vehicle without running into a curb.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately between 5-10 mph approaching a complete stop when suddenly, the abs activated suddenly. The contact was able to continue with an increase in stopping distance. Also, the contact disabled the abs fuse. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Driving down the highway and slowed for an upcoming red light and lost brakes.fortunately the light turned green and nobody was in front of me.my braked line corroded by my driver front tire.contacted chevrolet and had another mechanic company replace the line.
Applied brakes hard to miss a stray dog that ran out in the road and brake pedal went to the floor. Noticed fluid was leaking from under the truck and found that metal brake lines were rusted through and leaking brake fluid. I am in the process of replacing all 4 of the lines myself and this is proving to be a major undertaking. Iam the original owner and my vehicle only has 34,00 miles. I do the general maintenance myself. I went to a chevy dealership to purchase the formed lines and was told that they did not sell the indvidual lines and i would have to make them from a 16 ft. Roll of metal lines. They had not heard of a problem or recall.
Abs brake system engages at slow speeds on dry surfaces causing extended stopping distance. This problem and the fix is the same as described in the nhtsa defect recall of 05v379000. My chevrolet silveradois a 2003 so outside the recall and dealer refuses to take responsibility.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contactstated he could smell smoke from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic made unknown repairs to the brakes and antilock braking systems. The failure recurred within 20,000 miles. The contact stated the brakes had been repaired three times by his mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where he was advised that the brake line had rusted. The dealer was contacted and advised the failure was due to excessive amounts of road salts and muddy road conditions. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.updated 06/29/10. *ljthe consumer stated the vehicle needs new brakes again.the power booster and proportioning valve needs to be replaced. The wheel hub failed along with the abs sensor.updated 09/13/10
When attempting to slow my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 to enter an off ramp, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes no longer worked.i barely missed hitting someone and was able to use the parking brake to slow and stop the truck.luckily, i was going up an incline and had room to pull off the main road.i had to tow the truck to my mechanic.upon initial inspection, it was deemed that the brake lines corroded to the point that they blew out.it was also determined that all of the brake lines were corroded.including the tow, the cost of repairs was over $1100. The truck barely had over 20,000 miles at the time.i live in maryland and have owned other vehicles for much longer and with a lot more miles.this type of failure could have certainly resulted in a major accident with multiple injuries or even deaths.i hope this complaint aids in the federal investigation i read about here:http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/silverado-2500hd/feds-investigating-6-2-million-gm-vehicles-for-possible-brake-problem.htmlthank you.
2003 ext cab silverado 1500 4wd anti-lock brakes activate at low speeds almost causing me to rear end vehicle in front of me.
Recently i went to start up my 2003 chevrolet silverado and the brake pedal went straight to the floor. Thinking it was air in the break line i pumped the brakes several times and the brake pedal continued to go straight to the floor. I realized that after inspecting the vehicle break fluid was leaking near the front left wheel. Ultimately, i had to have my truck towed to the dealership where theproblem was diagnosed as brake line rust/corrosion, and another brake line was also on the verge of failure. I ended up having two brake lines replaced which added up to about $1200, but fortunately i'm a loyal customer at that dealership, so the price was reduced to about $850. Currently i only have 44,000 mi on my truck.
2003 chevy silverado brake lines had to be replaced. 4 lines broke due to corrosion. I total lost all brakes lucky no damage or injuries happen.had over $1200 in repair bills in order to drive the truck again.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado with approximately 25,000 miles that the brake lines have rusted prematurely and the dealer is recommending replacement. Prior to this i have had numerous brake issues and extended stopping distances, rotors were also previously replaced due to sever rust and spawling.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the brake pads and rotors in his vehicle caused it to jerk.the failure occurred at any speed, but most recently at 55 mph.the dealer removed all of the wheels and discovered uneven pad wear.the contact was advised to replace all the pads and rotors at the approximate cost of $800.the manufacturer offered no assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty.the dealer stated that they would offer a slight discount because the contact was a loyal customer.the current mileage was 27,995 and failure mileage was approximately 27,400.
Driving my vehicle to work and applied brakes to stop and pedal went to floor..vehicle did come to a stop and did not hit anything but had no brake pressure...found line under l/s along frame rail rotted and leaking...after a full inspection at the dealer.found all brake lines to be rotted or rusted prematurely...this vehicle is not a work truck isvery well kept..
03 chev. Silverado 57,000 miles, purchased new by myself.brought to dealer due to brake wear indicator noise @ 32,000 miles. Had to have all four rotors and eight pads replaced due to extreme rust . Too bad to turn down . I was told that was not unusual for that truck .$900.00 repair. At 52,000 miles abs sensors started malfunctioning at low speeds , again rust causing sensors to lift from hub and misread indicator, $600.00 repair. 57,000 miles rust again strikes , all brake lines on vehicle are rusted so badly they are flaking away material and produced a major brake line leak where the lines cross the frame above the fuel filter. Can't wait to get the bill on this as all the fittings are badly rusted as well. Amazing that there is no carryover in parts from 02 to 03 yet the same problems exist repeatedly. Gm employee and buyer since 1965, no more for me. Quality materials throughout i'm sure.
Traveling on main road, had to stop quick to avoid vehicle in front making sudden stop, brake pedal went to floor. Was able to swerve to right of stated vehicle to avoid contact. Pulled over to side of road, observed fluid dripping from beneath truck by driver's door. Brake line cluster attached to frame rusted through.
I have had 2 brake lines on my 2003 chevy silverado 1500 (66k miles) corrode and leak causing brake failure over the last 3 months.fortunately this happened when i was traveling slowly, so no accident occurredafter the 2nd failure i took it to a mechanic to review the entire brake line system and all the lines coming from the abs unit to the front of the truck are terribly rusted and corroded.they are bunched so tightly together running along the frame of the truck that moisture can't escape and causes corrosion.this is a poor design, and the brake lines should have been stainless steel for this design to have been used.so far i have spent $300 dollars on the two lines that did fail, and i am now forced to replace all the lines at a cost of over $1000 dollars.please investigate and recall this due to poor design/choice of materials.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at various speeds, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. Updated 09/27/16*lj **updated 01/04/17*ljthe consumer stated the brake line rusted to the point where it ruptured. Updated 01/05/17.
Just taking the truck out of my garage and my front brake line broke. Checked to see what happened and saw that the lines were all rusted.
Truck experienced catastrophic brake failure when a corroded right front brake line ruptured during an attempted hard stop at a traffic light.the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the truck continued through the intersection.pumping the brake pedal had no effect.shifting the transmission down and applying the emergency brake eventually stopped the truck.fluid leaking from the rupture drained the master cylinder reservoir within five minutes.subsequent inspection of all the brake lines revealed severe corrosion and pitting at many locations along the length of the truck.despite having the front and rear brakes on separate hydraulic circuits, there was not enough braking capability remaining to safely drive the truck, even at low speeds.this was a very close call and it is evident that the corrosion resistance of the brake lines is substandard, posing a huge safety concern.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 pickup with 37,000 miles and i believe chevy is using inferior components in the braking system . I had to replace the rotors at 35,000 miles because they started to rust and crumble. Once the rotors started to rust large portions would "flake" off. Recently one of my brake lines failed and i rolled thru a stop sign, luckily no one was coming the other way and it was close to my house so i "limped" it home. Upon further inspection i discovered all of the brakes lines were rusted and ready to fail. The entire brake plumbing system on the truck had to be replaced. In addition while replacing the brake lines i also noticed the fuel lines appear to be in pretty bad shape and will probably need to be replaced in the near future. I have the rusted brake lines, i do not have the rotors.
The contact was operating a state of maryland fleet 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500 vehicle .while driving approximately 10 to 20 mph, the brake were applied and the brake pedal initially had braking and the depressed to the floorboard with zero braking. The vehicle rolled through a red light and a hard right turn was made to avoid a collision and drifted to a stop using low gear. After stopping the brake reservoir was checked and found to be full. Brake fluid was observed dripping under the drivers seat. The truck was towed to a local repair shop. The contact was informed the brake lines were severely corroded and fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 145,000. Updated03/23/11updated 07/11/11
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at a low speed in the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test that confirmed that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 18,200.
Every time when coming to a stop the brake pedal goes soft have to press real hard to get truck to stop.this has been going on from when brand new, i thought that was the way gm brakes felt. I am the original owner,truck has 27,000 miles,and brakes were replaced at12,000 miles. I am an ase mechanic and its not the brake pads or rotors. I have driven a 03 3500 truck with same problem.
Abs brake system engages at slow speeds on dry surfaces causing extended stopping distance. This problem and the fix is the same as described in the nhtsa defect recall of 05v379000. My chevrolet silverado is a 2003 so outside the recall and dealer refuses to take responsibility also have replaced the rear rotors withworst rust i have ever seen on rotor. Nearly falling apart.
Had hooked truck to a car trailer and stepped on brakes to put truck in drive and brake pedal went to floor, there was no brakes at all. Upon examining i found that three brake lines had failed. The truck was towed to a local garage and they found that all brake lines and also the fuel lines were badly rusted and had to be replaced.
Anti-lock brake malfunction causing increased stopping distances.the vehicle will require a longer than normal stopping distance.initially the problem will be intermittent and increase to every time the vehicle is stopped at slow speeds (0-10mph).the sensor on the wheel bearing needs to be removed and cleaned and the mounting surface also needs to be cleaned.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was going through state inspection, the inspector advised that all of the brake lines were severally corroded. There was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) that could have been related to the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
I'm having trouble with my anti-lock brakes activating when coming to a stop at a low speed of 5 to 10 miles an hour. It increases your stopping distance. I've noticed they have recalls for this problem on silverado trucks up to 2002, but i own a 2003.
Slowing for a red light in 2003 chevy silverado 1500, applied brakes and foot went down to the floor. No brakes!at a repair shop, truck was put on a lift and the mechanic showed me how all the brake lines were corroded and leaking.truck is well taken care of and not used off-road or in any way that would cause this condition.apparently it is a defect and come to find out after researching the problem online, that there are many complaints concerning this brake corrosian on chevy trucks and drivers have had numerous accidents because of it. No recalls on it yet.how many people have to be killed before chevy fesses up and there is a recall on these trucks?
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup and have had to spend $750 to replace brake lines that failed due to corrosion.i read that you are considering a recall and am hopeful that you do to rectify this situation.
I started my2003 chevrolet silverado put my foot on the brake pedal and put it into gear then the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily my e-brake worked. The truck only had 57000 miles on it. I had it towed to the dealer that i purchased it from and they replaced all the front brake lines. I am glad no one was hurt. Why did the rust out with low miles? i am reading i am not the only one and some people have been in accidents. The repair cost me $617.00.
Brake line failure in a 2003 chevrolet silverado with approximately 24,000 miles. Rear brake line corrosion led to leak and failure of rear brakes. Had the truck towed to the shop, where heavy corrosion was found on all three other brake lines. All had to be replaced with specially manufactured stainless steel lines because gm doesn't manufacture them. Previously had trouble with the abs system. Both speed sensors were faulty; had to be disassembled and replaced.
I was coming to a very slow stop when the brake pedal went almost to the floor.i tested the brake several times while moving very slowly, and the pedal continued to go to the floor with a swooshing sound.i had someone check underneath the vehicle while i depressed the brake pedal, and he confirmed that brake fluid was shooting all over.my truck is 9 years old but it has only 50,000 miles, the original tires and has had only 2 brakes replaced just recentlyi believe that it is premature for the brake lines to have suffered a complete blowout.my former chevy truck which i had for 13 years had no problem with brake lines.
Wheel speed sensor causing abs to falsely activate at 8 mph. Same problem that gm has recalled for 1999-2002 model year of silverado.
Brake lines on rear rusted in half leaking out fluid.
Brake line corrosion / failure.brake rotor corrosion / failure.
2000 to 2005 gm trucks extra cabs rocker panels rusting away rear bumper rust away an brake lines rusting. This is a safety issue it fails state inspection an the dealers no about it have contacted a few dealers an have been told off the record that it a design fault from gm. Their are many junk yards who don't have bumpers for these trucks because of them rusting away have checked just to make sure it wasn't just me but its a problem with all these trucksthat are extra cabs. 90 percent are the 1500 pickups but you don't see this problem with regular cabs. Please look into this as for i have talked to many body shops an they see these trucks all the time here in maine. Plus i have gone in to the chevy dealers to see about trading in the truck an the first thing they go to is the rocker panels an brake lines an bumper an their comments typical gm truck they all do it. So they know their is a problem why aint they fixing their defects or design faults??
I bought a 2003 silverado pickup from alden chevy in fairhaven mass. It had 37,000 miles on it and it has 45000 on it now and i,m having trouble with the abs system because of corrosion gets into the drum and the brakes go down to the floor at low speeds causing scraping sounds comingfrom the brakes, gmc has 2 recalls on this but refuses to take care of this problem, any help you can give me will be very grateful, thank you so much, arlene dickens
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was traveling 35 mph when the brakes failed. The contact had a problem with the anti- brake system while driving under 5 mph. When the vehicle was inspected he was informed that the brake lines were completely covered with rust. The failure and current mileages were 90000.
Total brake failure due to rusted out brake lines under driver side of truck.
One of the brake lines from the master cylinder to the equalizer rusted through and i had no brakes. The next month another line going from the equalizer to the left rear rusted through, then in august a line going to the front of the truck rusted through. Luckily in all 3 cases i was able to safely control the truck to have repairs made. Why for the sake of a few dollars aren't the brake lines made of stainless or a better grade of material.
Rusted out brake lines failedfuel lines and power steering look bad also.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop, where mechanic found brake lines had ruptured from corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado 4x4 ext. Cab 4.8l eng. While driving the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and brake fluid was leaking underneath the front of the vehicle. The brake lines were rusted and corroded on the outside.i will be replacing them. I have only 70,000 miles on it. I have owned numerous vehicles and this is the first timei have experienced rusted brake lines.about 5 months ago i had the same problem but on a different brake line on the rear, thank heaven for secondary backup lines.
Anti-lock braking system engages during low speed stops-even on dry roads. Stopping distance is unpredictable. This is a recall item on silverado's and yukon's of different model years.i have the same problem.we live in a salt road environment.
Brakes fail when vehicle slows down to 5-10 mph due to defective antilock brake sensors.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle reached ten feet of its stopping distance, the anti-lock brake system activated and started to pulsate. The vehicle also began vibrating excessively. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who could not determine the cause of failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but did not have it diagnosed. The failure mileage was 33000 and the current mileage was 35000. Updated 2/28/11 updated 04/29/11
The speed sensors failed on my 2003 chevrolet silverado, nearly causing a crash because the abs system came on unexpectedly. The recall only extends to the 2002 model year, and gm will not fix my vehicle, even though this caused a dangerous situation for me and my family. Gm does not stand behind their products or care about the safety of their customers. Over 200 actual crashes have been reported. Do not buy a gm vehicle unless you enjoy car crashes and poor customer service. Now i am paying $500 on a leased truck to fix something that was defective.
Anti-lock brakes on my 2003 chevrolet silverado pickup vin # [xxx] do not work at low speed. I have had this truck back to the dealer in somerset pa where i bough it and they have failed to repair it. The first time they said that was the nature of anti-lock brakes and did nothing. The second time after i almost wrecked the truck they cleaned the abs sensors and said that was all they could do. The problem is still there. I wanted them to unhook the anti-lock brakes but they would not do that. This all took place over the last two years. Now gm is recalling 1998-2002 silverado pickup for anti-lock brake problems but not my 2003 truck. My truck was built in 2002 and i bought it in 2002 but it is a 2003 model. I believe this truck should be recalled and repaired before i get hurt. If gm can't repair this truck they should give me a new one. I only have 8,700 miles on this truck and i bought it for bad winter roads and i am afraid to drive it because you can't stop at slow speed on snow or ice roads. Updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
- the contact stated that while drivingthe 2003 chevrolet silveradowith 25000 failure mileage at 5 mph, and slowing down to stop the anti- lock brakes started to pulsate/jerk.the contact pressed hard on the brake pedal, then the vehicle finally stopped.the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer, and the vehicle had not been repaired as of 3/8/07.the failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 25,700.the consumer had the vehicle abs repaired by a gm garage. Updated 11/05/07.
At around 13,000 miles i had to replace the front pads and rotors because the metal on the rotors flaked off and ruined the pads.at around 16,000, i replaced the rear pads and rotors for the same reason.at around 4,000 miles the dealer replaced the front rotors and pads, same reason.i also complained to the dealer about the mushiness of the brake pedal.there is no firm stop and i am glad i have not had to stop fast.
I'm having trouble with my anti-lock brakes activating when coming to a stop at a low speed of 5 to 10 miles an hour. It increases your stopping distance. I've noticed they have recalls for this problem on silverado trucks up to 2002, but i own a 2003.
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced on 2003 chevrolet silverado.rotors were corroded and the dealership said that gm put on "junk" parts and will not admit it.tried to work out the situation with gm but they refused to cooperate.had to pay for the work myself.
When attempting to stop brake pedal proceeded to the floor and vehicle continued to roll. As a result, consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.
Dt*: the contact stated while braking, the abs engaged when the vehicle past 10 mph.accompanied by a sound like air escaping from the brake, this caused the brake pedal to pulsate, and extended the stopping distance of the vehicle.a service dealer was notified and an appointment was made.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 5 mph, the vehicle experienced unwanted antilock brake activation.the dealer stated that his model year was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock).the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the failure and current mileages were 32,000. Updated 10/03/08 updated 10/06/08.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the anti lock system engaged and the brakes failed. He stated that the brake pedal almost extended to the floor. He applied excessive force to the brakes in order to stop the failure from occurring. He called the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls associated with his vin. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred daily. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 70,120.updated 12/21/10updated 12/23/10
Dt: consumer states: vehiclehad terrible stopping distance. Had to apply hard pressure to get the vehicle to stop, took it to brake specialist, who said vehicleneededa new booster.*sb
The abs modulefailed, leading to the abs pump running all the time.
Own a 2003chevrolet silverado 1500 4wd - the anti lock brake system repeatedly engaged at slow speeds, less than 10 mph when coming to a stop, makingit difficult to stop.truck was unsafe to drive ,and had to have repaired. This was the same problem that initiated a recall05v37900 on 2002 and earlier models.this same problem was now occurring on my 2003 model , but this was not covered by any recall. My truck only has 13,000 miles.last summer when the vehicle only had 11,000 miles the entire brake assembly area rusted ,leading to replacement of all the brake assemblies and rotors.the truck was only a few months out of warranty.this vehicle has a serious rust problem,and it was making the brakes very dangerous.
2003 cheverolet silverado has serious brake problems.stopping quickly is nearly impossible.this has been a problem since day 1.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the antilock brakes function when the vehicle decelerated between 4-15 mph.when he approached a stop sign, the antilock system activated and the vehicle pulsated forward approximately 5-10 feet.the failure occurred on a regular basis.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the abs recall for the vehicle did not include his vin.the current mileage was approximately 46,600 and failure mileage was approximately 38,000.update 04-02-08
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph and under normal braking conditions, there was a grinding noise in the left front brake.at the last second, the brakes pulsated and the pedal became hard to depress.the vehicle was not taken in for service.
Dt*: the contact stated that the abs activated at low speeds of 3-10 mph.there is an nhtsa recall, # 05v379000 regarding the service brakes; hydraulic: antilock.the vehicle's vin was not included in the recall. Updated 6/20/2006 -
2003 ext cab silverado 1500 4wd anti-lock brakes activate at low speeds almost causing me to rear end vehicle in front of me.
Slowly (10 mph) pulled into street, traffic had already stopped.i stepped on brake pedal and it went to the floor.vehicle barely stopped, i thought i was going to hit the already stopped vehicle in front of me.if this had been an attempt to stop from the speed limit i would have hit the other vehicle in the rear.i would hate to think what could happen if it had been an expressway or interstate instead of a light traffic situation in a small town at very low speed.dealer has checked the 2003 chevy silverado 1500 truck computer for codes and said they found no codes and the brake fluid is full, could not duplicate; thus, the brakes need no further examination or repair.this event, although the first to occur, occurred at an optimum time when low speed was involved.this leaves me faithless in the ability of the truck to stop when i apply the brakes.will the event occur again and when?????????
Abs brake system engages at slow speeds on dry surfaces causing extended stopping distance. This problem and the fix is the same as described in the nhtsa defect recall of 05v379000. My chevrolet silveradois a 2003 so outside the recall and dealer refuses to take responsibility.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving at 5 mph in a parking lot, with his foot on the brake the anti lock brake system activated, increasing the stopping distance. The failure occurs every time the brakes are engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, no repairs had been made at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 48000. The current mileage was 52154.
2003 chevy silverado anti-lock brakes repeated cause failure to stop, especially on slippery surfaces.the algorithm does not work.while driving / coasting at 25 mph, a car made a sudden lane change in front of me.i applied the brakes on a snow covered road and the anti-lock brakes activated, causing me to roll much more rapidly toward the back of the car.i swerved into a parking lot opening, but the rear driver side scraped a small roadside tree.the anti-lock brakes also activate when i apply the brakes while driving over rough roads.i have frequently rolled into intersections when this occurs.it's the worst on slippery roads.i conducted several tests by driving a fixed speed and attempting to stop in as short a distance as possible on a snow covered slippery road.if i apply brakes up to the point where the wheels want to lock, but i don't press hard enough to activate the anti-lock pulsation, i can stop in the shortest distance.if the anti-lock brakes pulse, i roll much further.if i let off the brakes a little during the pulsation, the truck still stops in a shorter distance.this flaw is not as noticeable on dry pavement.when i notified the dealer, they told me that's the way they are, and there was no recall, etc.i hope someone issues a recall before serious injury or death occurs.there's a good chance i will disable the anti-lock functionality, at least during winter driving.the anti-lock brakes on other similar vehicles suffer the same conditions from my investigation.the truck would be safer without this malfunctioning system.
Potential brake failure on new vehicle. 2003 chevy silverado information center indicated "reduced brake power."chevy dealership in new mexico indicated the intake manifold needed to be replaced to provide adequate vacuum for brake assist. New mexico chevy dealer did not have the parts to fix and i was traveling, so they flashed the ipc card to eliminate the message. I returned to houston, tx and westside chevrolet flashed the ipc in an attempt to mask the problems and told me it was fixed.
My husband owns a 03 silverado c1500. I drive it to save on gas. I have tried coming to a stop before, and had the pedal all the way to the floor, i almost missed my turn. I scared me because i know you do not need that much pressure on brakes to stop. The biggest problem i have is everytime i make a left turn, there is a knocking noise in the front end. We thought is was the shroud cover, but was not. It is now getting louder, and i would like to find out if this is being investigated for a recall for both the brakes and the knocking noise? thanks in advance for the help!
Dt:the contact stated after starting the engine, the anti-lock brake warning light illuminated.the dealer and manufacturer were alerted.the dealer discovered a mouse had stripped through the insulation and chewed through the wires under the fuse box. Updated 01/10/07.
We purchased our 2003 silverado in sept. 2003 . From november 2003 we have been complaining to the dealer and manufacturer about the brake failures and the abs warning lights coming on . The dealer had the truck in may for almost a month and the truck was returned to us with the brake pedal going to the floor when depressed . The truck currently sits in our garage and we refuse to drive it.the manufacturer says this problem is normal and that the truck is safe.
Antilock brakes activate every time i step on the brakes. This resulted in several near misses for collisions.
My 2003 chevrolet silverado has a braking issue where the brakes fail to work. The general motors corp had a recall on this issue identifying model years 1999-2002. I called the general motors corp for help with the issue. I was told by their representative, i needed to have the vehicle evaluated by a chevrolet dealer, if the problem were found, they would repair it at no cost to me. I brought the vehicle to my local dealer, they found and documented the issue on a service report (i have a copy). When i called general motors back, i was told that they were not going to fix the problem, it was my problem to fix. I explained numerous times that this is not a wear item, they had a recall previously, their dealer documented my vehicle as having the problem. Still, to no avail, i was told it is my problem and they won't cover it because it wasn't identified under the recall. Therefore, why was i told to bring it to the dealer for no reason and a cost to me of $42, and more importantly why are they not concerned that my vehicle has an issue where the brakes fail to work. General motors service bulletin # 05068b, nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000. The evaluation was performed by keigan chevrolet in franklin ma, service report invoice # 82978a. The vehicle was manufactured in 11/02 although it is called a 2003 model. I only seek to have the braking issue repaired. As noted by the service report, the front wheel hubs need to be replaced.i also have a second issue following the same chain of events, the intermediate steering column rattles. There was also a service bulletin for this issue, also found to be a problem at the dealer, also documented on the service report, told same thing, my problem. I would like them to replace the intermediate steering column at their cost.
At 3,002 miles, i complained to the dealership of the weak, mushy brake pedal and was told (off the record) that there were a lot of people complaining.nothing was done.i replaced the front & rear pads and rotors in 2006 with ?ultra premium? rotors and ?ceramic safety stop? pads for all the wheels from napa.i now have 22,000+ miles and took the truck to another dealership in case there was something that gm knows about the brake system.i complained about the abs kicking in at low speed and was told the front wheel speed sensors were dirty and needed cleaned.that cost me $420.93 and my brakes are still the same.i was told that i needed ?severe duty metallic? pads, so i spent another $388.36 and the pedal is still mushy and the stopping power is still not there.the gvwr for myton 4wd extended cab with 8 foot bed is 6,700 lbs.the diameter of the front rotors is 12 inches.a comparable dodge ram could weigh as much as 6,500 lbs, but the diameter of their front rotors is 13.23 inches.ford uses a front rotor with a diameter of 12.120 inches.why are there so many general motors vehicles with brake problems and not ford or dodge?i would think that should raise some eyebrows.this truck and many other gm vehicles are a danger.what is going to happen?
Poor stopping/braking distance on 2003 chevy silverado. Truck will not stop in a reasonable distance and has forced me to either stop in the middle of an intersection or proceed thru the intersection because i cannot stop. Stopping at highway speeds is even more terrifying. Truck was taken to dealer in 2005 for poor brakes and brakes were no better after visit. I have just replacedthe rear rotors and pads on 8/1/07 with 28,000 miles on vehicle. The rotors/pads had wore severely with only contact at the center portion of the rotor. Braking has not noticeably improved.
2003 silverado 1500 z71 pickup rear brake problem at 43,000 miles. Rusting brake rotors cause excessive uneven wear of rear brake pads. Condition limited to inside side of rear rotors. Only one-half inch surface of rotor was shiny and rest of rotor had severe rust that under load resulted in pad damage.complained to dealer twice after purchase july '03, spongy, braking and sometimes hard to stop. They looked at it said it was normal. Almost all my driving is highway, with minimal braking. And the few times driven in town have had several near collisions.
Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. Upon inspection from a mechanic, it was noted that both brake lines were rotted (one was rotted all the way through causing the fluid to leak from the line). We were also told that the gas line and caliper had severe rotting. Upon my research, this seems to be a very common problem with chevrolet trucks. I hope this will be resolved so additional chevrolet owners do not have severe accidents due to these issues. My husband and 4 year old son had to walk quite a few miles in 95 degree weather! this is a safety issue and i hope my complaint will help further the investigation.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear brake lines fractured. The contact discovered extensive rust on all six brake lines, calipers, and the undercarriage. An independent mechanic repaired all six brake lines and replaced the calipers. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The brake rotors needed to be replaced before they wore out.the service dept at the chev dealer said that rust had penetrated into the rotor and had caused the brakes to pulse.this is a common problem on pickups like my 2003 silverado k1500.it seems to be a design problem since chevrolet switched from rear drum brakes to rear disc brakes.chevrolet started the problem by switching from drum brakes to disc brakes.owners shouldn't have to pay for bad rotors when it is a chev design fault.
Own a 2003chevrolet silverado 1500 4wd - the anti lock brake system repeatedly engaged at slow speeds, less than 10 mph when coming to a stop, makingit difficult to stop.truck was unsafe to drive ,and had to have repaired. This was the same problem that initiated a recall05v37900 on 2002 and earlier models.this same problem was now occurring on my 2003 model , but this was not covered by any recall. My truck only has 13,000 miles.last summer when the vehicle only had 11,000 miles the entire brake assembly area rusted ,leading to replacement of all the brake assemblies and rotors.the truck was only a few months out of warranty.this vehicle has a serious rust problem,and it was making the brakes very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.in 2007, a professional technician inferred that the rotors may potentially fail.one year later, the contact noticed that when trying to stop the vehicle, the brake system performed horribly.after carefully inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that there was excessive rust on the brake rotors.he is in the process of replacing the rotors himself.the dealer stated that they were aware of the failure, but have not concluded that the component was defective.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 75,000.
2003 silverado 1500 z71 pickup rear brake problem at 43,000 miles. Rusting brake rotors cause excessive uneven wear of rear brake pads. Condition limited to inside side of rear rotors. Only one-half inch surface of rotor was shiny and rest of rotor had severe rust that under load resulted in pad damage.complained to dealer twice after purchase july '03, spongy, braking and sometimes hard to stop. They looked at it said it was normal. Almost all my driving is highway, with minimal braking. And the few times driven in town have had several near collisions.
1-rusting & flaking of rear brake rotors at 13,482 miles ny state and gm inspection done at13,460 miles 2-rear brake failure 3-two gm dealers refused to repair under warranty third gm rep states this is normal wear (not covered) rotors have large pits and crevices up to 2"long and 1/2"wide in multiple locations on both rear rotors/ had too be replaced gm refused too cover cost i have old parts and pictures of rotors on vehicle.
The contact owns 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake line was severely rusted. The contact stated the vehicle was mostly parked inside a residential garage and away from the elements and believed the brake lines should not have rusted.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that he had not experienced a brake failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
While driving at approximately 15 mph i applied the brakes to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. I immediately used the emergency brake to stop. I was right around the corner from my residence so i drove the truck back home using the emergency brake to stop. When i got home i checked the brake master cylinder and the fluid was low. I refilled the master cylinder and had my son pump the brakes as i was under the truck looking for any visible fluid leaks. All of the brake lines were severely corroded and the drivers side rear brake line had ruptured near the frame rail.after repairing the brake line at the point of rupture we re-filled the master cylinder and began to bleed the brakes and the brake line ruptured again at a point under the drivers front seat.
The contact was operating a state of maryland fleet 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500 vehicle .while driving approximately 10 to 20 mph, the brake were applied and the brake pedal initially had braking and the depressed to the floorboard with zero braking. The vehicle rolled through a red light and a hard right turn was made to avoid a collision and drifted to a stop using low gear. After stopping the brake reservoir was checked and found to be full. Brake fluid was observed dripping under the drivers seat. The truck was towed to a local repair shop. The contact was informed the brake lines were severely corroded and fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 145,000. Updated03/23/11updated 07/11/11
Truck experienced catastrophic brake failure when a corroded right front brake line ruptured during an attempted hard stop at a traffic light.the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the truck continued through the intersection.pumping the brake pedal had no effect.shifting the transmission down and applying the emergency brake eventually stopped the truck.fluid leaking from the rupture drained the master cylinder reservoir within five minutes.subsequent inspection of all the brake lines revealed severe corrosion and pitting at many locations along the length of the truck.despite having the front and rear brakes on separate hydraulic circuits, there was not enough braking capability remaining to safely drive the truck, even at low speeds.this was a very close call and it is evident that the corrosion resistance of the brake lines is substandard, posing a huge safety concern.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The brake pedal failed to engage when he attempted to shift into drive gear out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ruptured front brake lines were replaced. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 57,840 and the current mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact was braking from approximately 55 mph when the brake pedal abnormally depressed all the way into the floor.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake lines and cylinders were corroded.the vehicle was in the process of being repaired.the failure and current mileages were 40,000.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle and depressed the brakes to shift to park, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and after inspection, they advised that all of the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was repaired.the failure and current mileage was 42,000.updated 05/04/11updated 11/04/11
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was braking from approximately 55 mph when the brake pedal fell into the floorboard. The dealer advised that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000 and the current mileage was approximately 78,300.
While looking at my truck after getting it back from the shop getting all 4 of the brake lines replaced, i noticed the fuel lines are leaking and extremely corroded. I have always been a chevy lover, and this is my first nice vehicle i have ever owned. Bought used in september of 2014. So far we have noticed that just about every recall from the past was never fixed on our truck, so we had to shell out almost $900 to replace the brake lines front to back. Now the fuel lines, the windshield seems loose, these are all recalls from the past. It doesn't make sense to put a time frame on recalls considering some people may never find out til it's too late, and others may not find out til someone gets hurt.
Noticed that brakes were "spongy" the night before.in the morning i started the car, and started to drive out the driveway when i applied the brakes , the pedal went to the floor. The dash board information center indicated "service brakes".i got out and lifted the hoodto detect the issue.i saw fluid leaking from a rusted brake line.upon closer inspection i noted that it ruptured.the real issue is that this could have happened while in traffic or when exiting my driveway which is 100 feet elevation from the road.either way it could have been a very dangerous situation.after this happened i researched similar incidenceswith the silverado.this seems to be a design default that should have a safety recall.i have owned many vehicles, some years older than this 2003 and this is the first time a brake line ruptured.
Had hooked truck to a car trailer and stepped on brakes to put truck in drive and brake pedal went to floor, there was no brakes at all. Upon examining i found that three brake lines had failed. The truck was towed to a local garage and they found that all brake lines and also the fuel lines were badly rusted and had to be replaced.
2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake line failure.the consumer stated the hydraulic brake lines, failed twice on the vehicle.the last bill was $1200 for the hydraulic brake lines and $600 for the emergency brake.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was reversing from a residential garage on an incline at 2 mph and depressing the brakes. The brake pedal fell much farther into the floorboard than usual and the vehicle would not stop. The contact attempted to utilize the emergency brake but to no avail. The contact drove into a ditch to avoid a crash. The contact found that the brake line was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure and current mileages were 170,863.
2003 chevrolet silverado.consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure.the consumer stated the brake failure happened with no warning. There were no signs of leak and no other visible or physical evidence of a brake system problem. The vehicle was take to a repair facility. The consumer was informed the brake line system needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado.the contact stated that while trying to stop for a stop light the brake pedal went all the way to the floor.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the brake lines in the rear were replaced.the remedy was successful until 8/9/2010, when the front brakes failed again under similar circumstances.the vehicle has been repaired by replacing the front brake lines.the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.the current mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while backing out of the driveway between 3-4 mph, the brakes did not respond when the pedal was depressed.the driver experienced extreme difficulty slowing down the vehicle.immediately, the gear shifter was placed into park and the parking brake was engaged.the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop.there were no prior warnings or injuries.the vehicle is currently inoperative and is in the process of being towed to an authorized dealer for inspection.the failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 07/14/09the consumer stated the left front brake line had ruptured. Updated 07/16/09.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear brake lines fractured. The contact discovered extensive rust on all six brake lines, calipers, and the undercarriage. An independent mechanic repaired all six brake lines and replaced the calipers. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contactstated he could smell smoke from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic made unknown repairs to the brakes and antilock braking systems. The failure recurred within 20,000 miles. The contact stated the brakes had been repaired three times by his mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where he was advised that the brake line had rusted. The dealer was contacted and advised the failure was due to excessive amounts of road salts and muddy road conditions. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.updated 06/29/10. *ljthe consumer stated the vehicle needs new brakes again.the power booster and proportioning valve needs to be replaced. The wheel hub failed along with the abs sensor.updated 09/13/10
My 2003 chevrolet silverado has now had two brake line failures (one in 2010 and one in 2013) resulting in no braking ability.in both cases the emergency brake was quickly used to avoid a possible accident.both incidents occurred while driving within city driving conditions.both brake line failure were due to corrosion according to the auto repair shop. I have also had to replace a brake caliper and a front wheel hub assembly (due to abs sensor failure).
While pressing on the brake pedal, the driver would also press on the accelerator pedal causing the vehicle to surge foward.the owner has made contact with the dealership.*ph *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal sank into the floorboard. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side rear brake line corroded and leaked brake fluid. The failure occurred twice before. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 27,000.
I have had clunking, stiffness, and metal to metal sounds in the steering column and felt in the steering wheel in which they repaired the intermediate shaft on the steering column. They have repaired it twice. It is now needing another repair. The clunking and noise is more prevalent when turning to the right. Very noisy and can feel it better on slow turns to the right on normal pavement.
Intermediate steering shaft clunking while driving. This has been replaced before and the clunking stopped for a while, but it needs to be replaced again.
I am writing in regards to my anti lock baking system (abs) and my steering column.i was nearly involved in an auto accident on dry pavement when my abs system engaged and then dis-engaged at a speed of less than 10 mph. When steering to the right to avoid the accident, my steering column had a strange vibration/loud humming noise.my antilock brakes engaged while i was slowing to swerve to miss theoncoming vehicle and then my abs stopped working and my abs warning light along with my parking brake (p) warning light came on.now, since that day (2 days ago), my steering column still makes noises when i turn to the right and my abs system continues to engage at slow speeds when stopping even on dry pavement.i have been told by a gm dealership that the two issues that i am experiencing are not on a recall list but are common problems with my vehicle.they further advised thatsince my vehicle is no longer under warranty, i would have to pay for these malfunctions.i was told by an independent mechanic that the above issues are safety issues and gm is aware of the problems.with the above being said, i feel that my issues with the abs system and the steering column are safety issues and gm should be addressing these issues before someone is seriously injured or killed.i need to get these issues corrected on my vehicle, however, i do not feel that i should be liable for these repairs when gm is aware of the issues and nothing has been done to remedy the problem.
There is a thunking sound that originates somewhere in the steering mechanism. I took it to the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty and was told that it was not a safety issue and that the steering box just needed to be repacked with grease.it feels as if it is a safety issue. It feels as if the whole steering mechanism is going to come apart.i originally noticed the problem at 25000 miles and took it to the dealer. The noise came back in about 12-15000 miles.it appears from the message boards and to people that i have talked to that own the same or similar vehicle have the same problems.
2003 chevy 1500hd truck,this truck is equipped with 4 wheel steering. The truck began to steer incorrectly. It was taken to gm dealer. Work was done to fix problem only to find out later that the rear wheels were now turned to the leftmaking the truck go down the roadsome what sideways about 6 to10 inches..this means the front end in your lane and the back end in someone else's. This could not be stopped by turning the system offa safety feature. Gm would not fix or admit it had a problem, so i had the truck repaired again at my cost. This a safety hazard and should be fix immediately before some one die.
- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado with 53,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving the steering column made aclunking noise. The failureoccurred at any speed, but happened more while driving on rough roads. The contacttookthe vehicle to the dealer, who lubricated the vehicle, but the failure continued.the failure had been observed three times. The noise had not effected the maneuverability of the vehicle.the current and failure mileage were both 53,000.the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Update *4/23/07
2003 chevrolet silverado pickup steering defect.intermediate steering becomes loose. Possible loss of control.current repair is to grease shaft to deaden sound of loose sliding parts. Steering parts in question are crucial to safe operation. Multiple occurrences with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and right and the vehicle swerved after driving over a bump. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle and the two control arms were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.updated 12/23/16*ljthe consumer stated the wiring harness for heater number 4 setting blew out. There was an electrical odor. Updated 01/04/17.
I am writing in regards to my anti lock baking system (abs) and my steering column.i was nearly involved in an auto accident on dry pavement when my abs system engaged and then dis-engaged at a speed of less than 10 mph. When steering to the right to avoid the accident, my steering column had a strange vibration/loud humming noise.my antilock brakes engaged while i was slowing to swerve to miss theoncoming vehicle and then my abs stopped working and my abs warning light along with my parking brake (p) warning light came on.now, since that day (2 days ago), my steering column still makes noises when i turn to the right and my abs system continues to engage at slow speeds when stopping even on dry pavement.i have been told by a gm dealership that the two issues that i am experiencing are not on a recall list but are common problems with my vehicle.they further advised thatsince my vehicle is no longer under warranty, i would have to pay for these malfunctions.i was told by an independent mechanic that the above issues are safety issues and gm is aware of the problems.with the above being said, i feel that my issues with the abs system and the steering column are safety issues and gm should be addressing these issues before someone is seriously injured or killed.i need to get these issues corrected on my vehicle, however, i do not feel that i should be liable for these repairs when gm is aware of the issues and nothing has been done to remedy the problem.
Consumer experiencing problems getting recalled tailgate repairscompleted on 2003 chevrolet ld 1500.*mrin gm's computer the tailgate recall appeard to have already been done.the consumer believes that a mixup occured since he also owns a 2002 pickup.the tailgate was replaced on the 2002 truck but the consumer believes they marked that the tailgate on the 2003 truck was replaced instead.the steering shaft was also replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 3-4 mph, the power steering failed; the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,190.
Reduced engine power.this has been occurring off and on for about 9 months,have taken it to dealer multiple times and replaced everything that was said would fix the problem.the problem still occurs even after replacing: accelerator and receiver on throttle body as well as checking wiring harness for issues.essentially, the vehicle will lose the function of the accelerator without warning at any given time during the use of the vehicle.the dealer has told me that they don't have any idea why it still is having this issue...the other day the vehicle was being driven and reduced engine power mode set in and at the same time the power steering went out.thought the power steering going out at the same time was a one time deal but it happened again the very next day.the vehicle had this issue on the highway the other day and nearly caused an accident.it is shocking that there are not thousands of complaints with this same issue, if you look up forums on this topic there are over 200,000 threads on this very issues.there are thousands of forum complaints about reduced engine power and how people have spent $1000 plus at the dealer and the issue still persists.the drive by wire functionality instead of using a throttle cable seems to be having issues that even gm doesn't have an answer for.would appreciate any looking into on this subject.
Traveling 25 miles home on interstate van had been cutting outif i pull over stop wait, can re-start and go a while. Cant predict it seemed to stay running if i went faster big mistake moved to pass it quit, at interstate speeds almost had to go into medium after yelling and waving arms and praying i got back into the right lane pulled off onto shoulder and went to pieces.it then stopped more and more finally got home and have not touched it since. I have been reading about similar events and it seems it is the crankcase positioning sensor. I am just happy to be alive. Need to fix it and sell it. Thanks for listening i am senior citizen.
Intermediate steering shaft noise caused by wear or bad part design by g.m.in my opinion i think this wear could lead to a steering failure which is not g.m.'s opinion.
I was trying to parallel park when it became very difficult to turn steering wheel to the right.ever since making right hand turns are difficult unless engine rpms are over 2000mechanic says steering box needs replaced don't know why this isn't a recall i've heard of others having the same problem.
There is a rubbing and thumping noise coming from the steering column.it only does it at low speeds of 5 to 25 mph, or when i travel over a rough road, or in or out of a driveway.it's been doing this for several years.chevy or gm won't repair it without me forking up the money first.it is my understanding that this is an ongoing problem with 1999 through about 2007 chevy and gm trucks.gm should take the responsibly for this and figure out a way to permanently fix the problem at no cost to the vehicle owner.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado which sound like the steering shaft is about to fall out. I took it to the dealer under warranty and they used a grinder on the steering shaft. It wasn't too long and the problem recurred, i went back to the dealer this time not under warranty and the dealer said i would have to pay to replace the steering shaft. I did not have it replaced at this time. This is a manufactures defect which should be recalled. So far this hasn't created an accident.
My engine has been giving me lean condition codes p0171, p0174 and truck is lacking performance really bad and coolant problems too please message me back
I was driving home after moritz chevrolet in fort worth, texas replaced a passengers door module. While driving 5-10 mph, the steering wheel locked during left and right turns and the engine shut down. After i restarted the truck, the steering wheel went back to normal. I almost hit a curb after making a right turn. I'm afraid to drive my truck, because i could have been in an accident if i were going any faster.
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 and have had to replace the steering rod once already at about 65,000 miles due to a loud clunking noise and looseness in the steering. This set me back about $300.00 parts and labor.the mechanic told me they have a lot of trouble with this part.i am still having trouble with this as it seems like you are "wandering" when traveling down the road.i now have 108,000 miles on the truck and plan on keeping it for while longer but this is a safety concern of mine.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that there was a loose, knocking feeling as he turned his steering wheel multiple times.the contact took the vehicle to a dealer twice and was informed that it was an ongoing failure and all they could do was to grease the steering shaft.the dealer also stated that it was just a temporary repair and would have to take the vehicle back periodically for relubrication.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
2003 chevy tahoe and silverado excessive vibration, rattling and pulling in steering. Dealer lubes the shaft which only temporarily fixes the problem as the problem always comes back.
Vehiclewas equipped with quadra steer (4 wheel steering).when this system was engaged and when vehicle was slidingrear wheels went in the opposite direction. This resulted in consumer losing control ofvehicle and went off the road.owners manual indicated that this system could be used in any weather.
Power steering is lost at low speeds.
2003 chevy silverado 1500 series. Steering problems every year or two since we have had it. I think almost the whole steering system has been worked on or replaced since we have had this truck, but never a recall on it for this problem.dates of work: 9-23-04,10-18-04, 9-29-06,10-23-0811-10-08 and also sometime around august of 2009. I am already have more problems with the same thing again. Why hasn't there been any recall on this matter.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn and remove from the ignition.the vehicle also stalled on multiple occasions.the contact had to turn the key back and forth in the ignition switch numerous times in order for the vehicle to start.the contact also had difficulty turning the steering wheel upon making a turn.the steering wheel jerked violently and vibrated.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 162,829.
Rattling in steering when making left or right turns or hitting rough road going straight.
Steering box went out in my 2003 chevy 1500 silverado all of a sudden and i couldn't turn to the left while pulling out or at slow speeds. Didn't notice any problems in steering up to it going out. Johnson chevy garage had to replace steering box to fix. The truck has only 41,000 miles on it and they also said gm know there is a problem and had a tbs out on it but it wasn't covered under a recall. I bought a box from advance auto for 350.00 and paid johnson chevy garage 157.00 for labor.
When turning to the left or right vehicle produceda loudnoise.it was determined that the intermediate shaft in the steering needed to be repalced, however the part was on backorder.
Power assist to the steering when turning left cuts out intermittently. This started occurring when the vehicle was almost new and still under warranty, but didn't happen very often and the dealer could not find anything wrong when brought in for warranty repairs. Now that the warranty has expired, it has gotten much worse. At lower speeds, especially under 25 mph, there is often little or no power assist to the steering. This makes it especially difficult to go around corners and maneuver in parking lots. Internet search shows that this is a common problem with 2000-2006 silverado and sierra pickups, as well as tahoes, suburbans and yukons. This is a serious safety defect in that the power assist can suddenly cut out when going around a curve or corner, making it very difficult to keep the vehicle on course and avoiding striking stationary objects or pedestrians.as the warranty has expired, the dealer said it would cost about $1000 to replace the power steering rack to correct this problem. Truck is parked and not being used now, as it is unsafe to operate until this issue is resolved.
Steering clunks on turns. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty per tsb. Problem resurfaced on 09/29/2006 at 44,045 miles. Dealer repaired under extended warranty . Problem showed up again on 06/17/2007 at 54, 451 miles.dealer wanted $280 for the job. Have not repaired. The problem isnow worse at 84,618 miles. Problem # 2 stop light sockets heat up and loose contact to the bulb. Dealer wants around $75 for each of the two sockets required.problem #3 received notice from gmac stating there may be an instrument cluster problem. Don't come to the dealer unless you are experiencing the problem. Gm extended the warranty to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Naturally, my gauges failed at 79,000 and 7 years and 10 months. Dealer wants over $400 for parts alone. Updated 07/05/11updated 02/03/12
Steering continues to knock.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving various speeds, upon attempting a left turn there was a clunking noise from the steering wheel and steering shaft pitman area.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the intermediate steering shaft kit.after the repair, the steering noise ceased without further incident.
Steering gear box fails to work at slow speeds/low rpm.
Tl-the consumer stated steering began feeling loose and making noise on rough roads. The consumer stated dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft at the consumer's cost. The consumer stated the part had to be replaced yet again at 82,867 miles on a good faith gesture by the dealer. Updated 09/18/07
Clunking noise in steering, sounds like dry shaft.
Steering column - the column makes a knocking noise. I can also feel the knocking within the steering wheel. The bushing was replaced while still under warranty. Now this same problem has come up again. It went away for 6 months or so and has been back every since.
My 2003 chevrolet silverado has a braking issue where the brakes fail to work. The general motors corp had a recall on this issue identifying model years 1999-2002. I called the general motors corp for help with the issue. I was told by their representative, i needed to have the vehicle evaluated by a chevrolet dealer, if the problem were found, they would repair it at no cost to me. I brought the vehicle to my local dealer, they found and documented the issue on a service report (i have a copy). When i called general motors back, i was told that they were not going to fix the problem, it was my problem to fix. I explained numerous times that this is not a wear item, they had a recall previously, their dealer documented my vehicle as having the problem. Still, to no avail, i was told it is my problem and they won't cover it because it wasn't identified under the recall. Therefore, why was i told to bring it to the dealer for no reason and a cost to me of $42, and more importantly why are they not concerned that my vehicle has an issue where the brakes fail to work. General motors service bulletin # 05068b, nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000. The evaluation was performed by keigan chevrolet in franklin ma, service report invoice # 82978a. The vehicle was manufactured in 11/02 although it is called a 2003 model. I only seek to have the braking issue repaired. As noted by the service report, the front wheel hubs need to be replaced.i also have a second issue following the same chain of events, the intermediate steering column rattles. There was also a service bulletin for this issue, also found to be a problem at the dealer, also documented on the service report, told same thing, my problem. I would like them to replace the intermediate steering column at their cost.
Potential safety problem with steering shaft on 2000-2005 chevy trucks.i have had my steering worked on twice to solve a knocking in the column.gm dealerships say if it goes unrepaired there could be a potential failure in the steering shaft.there are many complaints on the internet about this all you have to do is google "chevy steering problems".dealer repair service says there is no fix and you have to bring it in every 20,000 to 30,000 miles and have it repaired at a cost of 100 dollars to 500 dollars.something needs done about this before someone gets hurt from this.there should be a recall just for the fact that it is costing everyone that has purchased a chevy truck to fix the problem over and over again.
I have a constant problem with the steering column on my 2003 chevy silverado 1500 z71.it is alway vibrating and cluncking. I bring it into for service and after about 4-6 months i am in there again for the same problem. The service dept. Stated they are aware of problem but have no fix but to grease part. Unacceptable. How can you know of a bad part and charge customer to temporarily fix problem. Wonder what else all that rattling around messed up under there.
Five times truck (17 months old and 21000 miles) has been to dealerships for "service 4 wheel drive" message center indicator, abs light, parking brake light, alarms, and inoperable. Also problems with clanking felt through the steering wheel. Every time truck was "fixed" by replacing/reprogramming the transfer case module, and lubing of steering column (which manufacture indicates was a poor lube job at construction).problem recurred. Now dealership informs that the manufacture issued a tsb that instructs dealerships to not replace modules anymore, as gm is aware of problem and new modules will be not fix the problem. Were told that gm engineers are "investigating" it. Now, if module fails again, our 4-whhel drive truck will be without4-wheel drive. Date is of first incident. Numerous tsbs have been posted concerning these problems, gm does not respond. Date indicated is date of first problem at 8000 miles.
There is a clunking noise in the steering shaft.the dealer would grease the shaft and the noise would go away for awhile.now that the vehicle is out of warranty, they said there is nothing they can do.this part is defective and should be replaced on all affected vehicles.
Steering column shaft is poorly designed, and degrades quickly. Maintenance must be done frequently by an experienced technician, thus making it very expensive. Lubricating the shaft only works temporarily. The shaft required replacement before 70,000 miles.
Noise in steering components. Had serviced by dealership twice under warrantee they did a grease pack on the steering column and it worked for about 6 months each time.my nephew worked for columbus ohio dealer as mechanic he told me to contact my dealer for service.he also stated there were several service bulletins out on this repair.when i spoke to the dealer where purchesed the service department stated i would have to pay for repairs.this is a gm problem and should be recalled by them.truck now has 50,000 miles on it and the problem first started around 10,000 miles.i had truck to an alignment shop where they state truck can not be aligned without repairs being made therefore this is definitely a safety hazard.
Dt: the contact stateda popping and cracking noise from the steering when turning the steering wheel at low speeds.the contacted took the vehicleto the dealer.although the dealer did not inspect the vehicle hesuggested replacing the mid shaft of the steering.
- the contact stated that the upper intermediate steering shaft was replaced on the2003 chevrolet silverado at 27638 miles.the upper intermediate steering shaft failed again at 54000 miles.at tom banning chevrolet the mechanic stated that each upper intermediate steering shaft would only last approximately 20,000 miles.
Steering gear box is going out, part has to be replaced. Me & 4 others that bought this pickup are all having the same problem.
Ihave been driving my 2003 silverado for four years now and have had thefollowing problem: with 53000 miles at 10,000 miles: started dealing with intermediate steering shaft clunk. Somewhat relieved to find out that the front end isn't falling apart; dismayed to hear that i may be obliged to pay and pay to have this chronically-defective part serviced over and over again. Lubing the part is now going to fix a design problem. Now gm will not cover the lubing because it is not under any warranty.the steering shaft has a design problem that is why gm has sent out bulletins and redesigned shafts for replacements, so why is this part not on recall??? to many bulletins on one part for it not to be defective.thanks you for your time and i wait on your response.
Steering column-i have been driving my 2003 z71 for about 15 months and there is a terrible clunk from the steering shaft. I went to the dealer and was told this is a common defect on the 2003 z71 silverado. The mechanic stated there isn't much that can be done to fix the problem other then regrease the shaft; which will only quite the clunk for a short period of time. With so many complaints for this failure this should be replaced completely by the manufacturer at no cost to the owner of the vehicle. Gm/chevrolet needs to make this a recall item and fix their mistake rather then charge the customer for this repair.
Steering the vehicle especially low speeds and turning left (silverado 1500) thud is felt as something feels loose in front end.
The intermediate steering shaft on my 2003 chevrolet silverado pick-up truch is making a klunking noise.the dealer told me there was nothing that they could but lubricate it and that the noise would return within a month. I would like to see a recall on this part of the vehicle before it causes any more trouble.thank you.
I was extremely lucky because i had just gotten off the freeway and was pulling into the parking lot of the auction that i was attending. When i heard a noise i parked the truck and looked back to see a woman rolling a tire towards me. She said you lost your tire. Sure enough the tire along with the mechanism that drops and raises the tire came off the frame. I`m so glad it happened in the parking lot and not on the free way.
Truck died.lost dashboard functions, no engine crank, pcm failure.had to have towed from side of expressway to dealership for diagnostic testing.found out pcm was bad ,and had to replaced.rarity, but coincidental when it happened just 217 miles over the 80,000 mile gm warranty time frame.it was almost a $800 bill that i had to fork out since there was no more warranty.
The tires were purchased 3 years ago.after the first month of purchase i returned the vehicle to the retailer with peeling on all four sidewalls.i choose to have these tires mounted with the white lettering to the outside and the peeling was on the black part of the tires all over even between the lettering.the manager informed me i had ran against some curbing-now how does one run up against curbing with all four tires at one time and not even scar up the tire or the lettering?in my estimation this could not happen.he informed me it was a cosmetic defect and would do nothing about it.the situation became increasingly worse throughout the remainder of time with numerous flats, uneven wear and extreme vibration.this is a company vehicle and due to liability reasons and lack of support from the retailer, the vehicle was driven only 10,000 miles per year on these tires.my employee called and informed me of a flat on the vehicle and the other 3 tires were at the point where the steel belts were showing through.at this point i contacted the manager at the retailer only to be told i would be given credit of $49.00 per tire even though i had trouble from the very beginning.i personally feel like these tires should have been on the recall list from the very beginning but now i will be forced to pay full price at another distributor for another set of tires.the tires on our vehicles are our livelihood since this is a salesmen vehicle and many more dollars in sales could have been made had i not been afraid from a liability standpoint.right now i can't afford to make a decision on this since new tires have not been budgeted for this vehicle and we have no extra ones at this time.for discount tires sake i hope there are no accidents that take place in this vehicle.
The paint is peeling off in big spots. The truck is always clean and waxed. The paint is not sticking to the primer. Have heard of other gm truck owners saying the same thing. Just wanted to know if there are other people having the same trouble. Love my truck but it looks ragged out.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that there was severe rust on the frame and rear shackles. The independent mechanic stated that both the frame and the rear shackles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
'takata recall' my air bags were framed unsafe from being a vehicle from a warm climate. Replacement was needed to ensure safe guards.
Excessive corrosion all brake lines rotted out and replaced, rocker panels totally rotted, and excessive rust on frame very common with this year g mframe ,g m says they only cover for one year. So i am filing a complaint to see if this can rectified before some one is injured due to brake failure. Please help.
My son [xxx] wanted a 4x4 truck so this guy [xxx] said his was for sale he could test drive it,well the 4x4 did not work on the truck the minute my son shifted it in to 4 wheel drive the tire rod and something else,so my daughters father [xxx] works on vehicles and sales them too. Well i asked [xxx] to help get my sons truck back from [xxx] and fix nicks truck so we could have a vehicle because we were sharing one vehicle. Nick wanted and [xxx] wanted finally [xxx] fixed [xxx] truck and when we got my son truck back it was making a noise,so [xxx] said he thinks its the fuel pump no big deal,i said ok. He gave me and estimate to fix nicks truck of 2000.00, well someone at [xxx]"s was ripping me off it was only 600.00 r around that amount. Well me and my husband were going through a bad divorce he had just sign over the title and registration to me,and it was left in glove box my fault,but he forged the documents plus cash a 500.00 check that i stopped payment on. I made to police reports plus there's 2 911 calls where we r chasing him but the speed was getting out of hand i told my son to back off,we paid 1500.00 for the truck our life is worth more. I got the complaint numbers cops did nothing. Went to dmv he tried twice there to switch it they turned him down,so he went to a title company in lafayette,la on johnston street and got it done. Plus i paid my insurance for six months ahead, i reported it to progressive they were mailing my refund check,he stole that and applied it back i think he r someone got in a wreck and tried to claim a insurance claim.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2003 silverado and upon arriving home i felt my brake peddle go to the floor and i couldn't stop and backed into my trailer, i got out of the truck and noticed a huge puddle under my driver side wheel. After investigating i found that the steel hydraulic line had rusted & broke. I am disabled with 4 auto immune diseases and cannot afford to put it in the shop so i ordered the part, replaced it and proceeded to bleed the line and found that 3 other steel lines had holes in them or had rusted all the way through. I also have rust all under the truck. I will have to replace the two front support braces as they have rusted all through. At $120 each. So from front to back all the steel lines have rusted. I was blessed to have had this happen in my drive. Had i driven another mile or so i could have been killed. I now have a fear of driving. Being disabled it is taking me several days to repair my vehicle, and still have one line to replace. I purchased my silverado brand new and i live in kentucky so i don't have a great deal of road salt or sea salt. I have owned chevrolet products my hole life. Prior to this truck i had a 1989 silverado purchased new and prior to that i owned a 1971 monte carlo handed down to me and none of these vehicle had any problems with rust like that. This should not be happening to vehicle with this few of years.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that he could not remove the spare tire from the cradle underneath the truck and the contact was unable to release the safety latch in order to drop it down. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2000 to 2005 gm trucks extra cabs rocker panels rusting away rear bumper rust away an brake lines rusting. This is a safety issue it fails state inspection an the dealers no about it have contacted a few dealers an have been told off the record that it a design fault from gm. Their are many junk yards who don't have bumpers for these trucks because of them rusting away have checked just to make sure it wasn't just me but its a problem with all these trucksthat are extra cabs. 90 percent are the 1500 pickups but you don't see this problem with regular cabs. Please look into this as for i have talked to many body shops an they see these trucks all the time here in maine. Plus i have gone in to the chevy dealers to see about trading in the truck an the first thing they go to is the rocker panels an brake lines an bumper an their comments typical gm truck they all do it. So they know their is a problem why aint they fixing their defects or design faults??
At 60 to 75mph there is a bad vibration of the truck it gets so bad the freeway interchanges are scary...
My wife and i own a 2003 chevrolet silverado z-71. The car is 8 years old with only 17,714 miles on the odometer. It has been parked outside on my asphalt drive way. The vehicle looks to be in perfect condition. I took the vehicle to a non-general motors repair shop to have the brakes looked at. After the vehicle had been hoisted up and inspected, i was asked to look at the amount of rust on the frame, differential housing, brakes, calipers, etc. The rust was so bad that it was literally flaking off the frame and differential housing. The mechanic was concerned about the safety of driving the vehicle. On july 22, 2011, i took the vehicle to the dealership (sullivans o'neill's chevrolet and buick, inc. In avon, ct) that i had purchased the truck from. I was advised not to drive the truck a lot as it was, in the service manager's opinion, unsafe. The service manager gave me a customer service phone number for gm.i called the number, set up a case file number and waited to hear a response to my complaint. None of the 3people who were put on the case would even give me their last names. After about a week and a half, on august 2, i received a call from "maria" who informed me that there was nothing that gm would do for me. It was beyond the warranty, etc. I asked for a written response of their position and was refused. We are now left with an otherwise perfectly good truck that is unsafe to drive. There was enough prior work performed on the truck by the dealer that the severe rusting should have been brought to my attention.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected by a private mechanic, it was found that the body was severely rusted, compromising the structural integrity of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 136,000. The vin was not available.
Just leaving home to go look at some parts for a pole barn and left driveway went to stop sigh ,i proceeding to go down mitchell hill rd and on the second turn no brakes , luckily i have some experience in this area and instantly applied my emergency brake and put truck into lower gear . This was enough to slow me down so i didn't go over the guard rail but did hit it roughly . I made it to the bottom and coasted to a stop . Got out and looked under hood and truck to findbrake fluid was pouring on to the ground. I had it towed home . Upon further inspection i located the cause of brake failure was due to brake lines broke due to heavy rust all over them .. Now i do a little research online for replacement parts and find out that this is a serious issue with many owners of chevrolet silverado's . Why hasn't their been a recall . Why is because of the amount of money involved and gm doesn't want to pay .so someone else will be paid , but not the owners . Or a fatality will have to occur for someone to make a decision . That's the world we live in now !sad but true .
I just bought my truck about a month ago. I was under it changing the oil and i noticed an alarming amount of rust on the frame members and the brake lines. Some of it looks so bad that i am concerned of having either frame breakage or a brake line failing. I have read many other stories of the same thing happening to other trucks. I have not had a failure yet but i believe it is just a matter of time. After reading all of the horror stories from other owners on various web sites, i am terrified every time i drive it that the brakes are going to fail. I cannot afford to spend $3000 to $4000 to have the truck fixed. Especially when i consider it a manufacturer defect of a safety item. Please issue a recall for these problems before people are injured or killed because the frame has broken or the brakes have failed.
Hit brakes and a line blew almost hit car infront of me. Like all gm trucks in snow country my brake lines rusted thru along with my rear backing plates rusting off. Gm dealers all know about this but nothing is ever done. I don't know how many people have to be killed from blown brake lines for them to do anything. I guess alot since they held off ten years on there current problem. I can't understand why when acouple of people get hurt or die and you know you have a problem it isn't delt with. Maybe because all of you are in bed together and it will cost some one some money.thank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving home on 5/1/2014 traffic stopped short. I hit the brakes to stop. The truck stopped ok. Traveled about another 2 blocks and when i hit the brake pedel to stop. It went to the floor and i ad no brakes. I hit the back of another car due to not being able to stop, after the truck was towed to repair shop it was found to have rusted, broken brake line. This caused the truck not to stop. The insurance company wound up totaling the truck due to the damage.
Well about mid 2012 the brake lines just rust out in the middle of thetruck and the rear. My girl friend was driving it to work and lost all the pedal pressure. Thank god she was going up in the parking garage. Right now i'm trying to replace line fuel lines. It just started pouring gas out after i just got to work. I nursed it home and made it. The return line is just all rusted out. Then i noticed all three lines where all rusted out. It's to bad nothing has been done yet i can't afford this! it is well known and understood by many that this is a big problem. Also to top that the frame looks more rusted than the 1989 dodge i just got ride of. I wash under the truck through out winter and don't understand why it's so bad already.
In bumper to bumper traffic for aprox 4 mins and stopping and starting hit the brakes , peddle goes to floor hitting car in front of me because no brakes. After accident police officers noticed fluid coming from under truck, called for a tow truck because no brakes at all, when on tow truck{ flat bed} they saw that brakes lines that run along frame were totally rotted out and popped causing this accident. Truck at the shop as we speak getting all new lines installed at the cost of 1000.00. Always bought a american vehicle all my life 55yrs but when i get this back it will be for sale....never again will i buy a chevy or any other american made vehicle.....i been a union pipefitter 40 yrs3rd generation,,,,,and will be spreading the word.....................
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 65 mph, the bracket detached from the hood, causing the hood to partially loosen.the hood almost slammed into the windshield.the vehicle sustained minor dents.the current and failure mileages were 96,000.
Consumer experiencing problems getting recalled tailgate repairscompleted on 2003 chevrolet ld 1500.*mrin gm's computer the tailgate recall appeard to have already been done.the consumer believes that a mixup occured since he also owns a 2002 pickup.the tailgate was replaced on the 2002 truck but the consumer believes they marked that the tailgate on the 2003 truck was replaced instead.the steering shaft was also replaced.
The cable mechanism that is fastened to the frame of the underside of my pick-up truck along with the spare tire fell from my truck onto the highway.this mechanism is what holds spare tire under my truck bed and has a winch with cable that raises and lowers the tire.the mechanism slides under steel support on side and is secured with a bolt on other side.the steel base around the bolt cracked and broke loose.fortunately i lost my spare tire during daytime conditions and on lightly traveled road or a vehicle behind me could sustained damaged and passengers could be hurt.my truck is a chevrolet 2003 silverado 1500 2wd work truck model.i bought this truck new and have had few problems with it.i have just over 80,000 actual mile on the odometer of my truck.*cw
On friday, june 21, 2014 while on a friends property in placerville, ca, my spare tire fell off the underside of the bed of my truck. I'd bought the truck new in 2003 and don't recall ever having used the tire since i bought it new. I was able to find a couple of the parts that secured the spare under the bed of the truck. In one sense, i was glad it didn't happen while on a freeway doing 65 mph. What a catastrophe that would have been for other drivers behind me. The vehicle is not used for off-road purposes.
Brake lining &frame.
Was attempting to back vehicle and camper trailer down inclined driveway when suddenly the brake pedal went completely to the floor and i had absolute minimum braking force.was able to stop vehicle before it and trailer went over the hill, (an approximate 15 - 20 foot drop if it had occurred).upon inspection i found brake fluid on the driveway.upon further inspection i discovered that a brake line leading from the master cylinder to the abs controller was leaking.upon further inspection i found that all the brake lines were severely corroded and ready to fail.i cannot believe how much rust is present on the brake lines and the fuel lines. This appears to be a major accident waiting to happen.
Excessive corrosion all brake lines rotted out and replaced, rocker panels totally rotted, and excessive rust on frame very common with this year g mframe ,g m says they only cover for one year. So i am filing a complaint to see if this can rectified before some one is injured due to brake failure. Please help.
My 2003 z71 has about 58000 miles on it and for about the last 20000 miles there has been a "clunk" noise that sounds like it is coming from the front end when i hit small bumps or rough roads. I am bringing it to a mechanic soon. It sounds like this is a very common problem.
The under side of truck is rusting out. All the calipers, brake lines, and fuel lines are rusted badly. I have had to replace two brake lines already. Also the frame is rusted.
- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado with 53,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving the steering column made aclunking noise. The failureoccurred at any speed, but happened more while driving on rough roads. The contacttookthe vehicle to the dealer, who lubricated the vehicle, but the failure continued.the failure had been observed three times. The noise had not effected the maneuverability of the vehicle.the current and failure mileage were both 53,000.the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Update *4/23/07
Takata recall frame is breaking airbag lights on dash is messing up
My husband owns a 03 silverado c1500. I drive it to save on gas. I have tried coming to a stop before, and had the pedal all the way to the floor, i almost missed my turn. I scared me because i know you do not need that much pressure on brakes to stop. The biggest problem i have is everytime i make a left turn, there is a knocking noise in the front end. We thought is was the shroud cover, but was not. It is now getting louder, and i would like to find out if this is being investigated for a recall for both the brakes and the knocking noise? thanks in advance for the help!
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and right and the vehicle swerved after driving over a bump. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle and the two control arms were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.updated 12/23/16*ljthe consumer stated the wiring harness for heater number 4 setting blew out. There was an electrical odor. Updated 01/04/17.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph on dirt road and asphalt, the front end of the vehicle shook and pulled to the left.this was accompanied by a clunking sound from under the front end. During this incident, the instrument panel displayed incorrect information on every gauge.the transmission would not shift properly,either.the vehicle became locked in second gear, and was unable to be shifted out.finally, the brakes on the vehicle were spongy, causing an extended stopping distance from any speed.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer where it awaits a diagnosis.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 65 to 70 mph on normal road conditions; a clunking noise came from outside of the vehicle. There was also excessive vibration in the steering wheel. The contact was able to drive normally. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the front passenger side hub. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure. The front driver side hub was replaced.the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 30,142.the current mileage was34,000.
The front springs on 2003 chevrolet 1500 silvered quad cab trucks are collapsing and gmc/chevrolet knows about problem and says it the owners responsible to fix their mistake in designing and engineering the truck. They sent out a technical service bulletin to all dealers about problem and says it the owners need to pay $18.00 dollars for rubber bushing to push up spring and 380.00 in labor .it not the company's fault. I think they need a recall and replace the springs with heavy duty springs at their cost not the owners cost.
Oct 2005, had to replace the left front wheel bearing hub assembly on my 2003 chevy silverado. September 2006, the right front wheel bearing/hub assembly is going bad and needs to be replaced. I do no off roading and have only used 4wd about 3 times during the winter.
Front wheel bearings on chevy silverado 2 wheel drive premature wear out. Cost $700 to replace. Voss chevy diagnosed problem. I was informed at a tire store before voss confirmed it. I was told at tire store it was a common problem on 2003 &2004 trucks chevy denied help. I went to another garage to have it done for $500. This works with abs brakes is why so expensive.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 70 mph, the front end vibrated violently.the dealer stated that the wheel bearings were worn out.the wheel bearings were replaced.the failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 124,446.
I was extremely lucky because i had just gotten off the freeway and was pulling into the parking lot of the auction that i was attending. When i heard a noise i parked the truck and looked back to see a woman rolling a tire towards me. She said you lost your tire. Sure enough the tire along with the mechanism that drops and raises the tire came off the frame. I`m so glad it happened in the parking lot and not on the free way.
Complaint withdrawal of odi number 10018466. *mr the consumer didn't understand the tire rating on the vehicle. *scc
On friday, june 21, 2014 while on a friends property in placerville, ca, my spare tire fell off the underside of the bed of my truck. I'd bought the truck new in 2003 and don't recall ever having used the tire since i bought it new. I was able to find a couple of the parts that secured the spare under the bed of the truck. In one sense, i was glad it didn't happen while on a freeway doing 65 mph. What a catastrophe that would have been for other drivers behind me. The vehicle is not used for off-road purposes.
Insterment cluster bad speed,volts,etc.
The frame is cracked on both sides behind the rear springs.
Product defect.
On 09/10/13, 1:45 pm, i was driving east on s.r. 73 near i-75 intersection.as i approached the intersection traveling approximately 35 mph, the light changed to yellow.i braked somewhat hard and the brake pedal went to the floor board.there was no braking control at all and i proceeded through the red signal.approximately 500 feet after going through the intersection i managed to stop in the median. Fortunately, although traffic was heavy, no contact occurred. Immediate inspection revealed a brake line rusted through. I trailered the truck to a chevrolet dealer who found not only "all" the brake lines were dangerously rusted, but the gas lines also were dangerously rusted. The dealer stated this was a common occurrence with chevrolet silverado.replacement of these items required removing the truck bed which revealed the brake rotor backing plates rusted "away." severe frame and component rust was also found.only repaired brake and gas lines.cost, $1,765.11oh, by the way, the "service brake system" warning light came on after brake failure.
The check engine light is on and the oil reader is all the way to the right and while driving on the highway the reduced speed warning comes on theengine reduces speed andcannot go over 30 in a 30 mile radius it has done this to me 4 times just this morning to work.
2003 chevy silverado - i have been having trouble with the speedometer fluctuating and oil pressure gauge going all the way up and all the way down. I did some research and found that chevy had a "special policy" which intels "this special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership". I have done lots of research and there is a problem with the "instrument panel cluster gauge needle function" in a lot of chevy's. That being stated why would there not be a recall on all?? i have only had this truck for around 2 years and never had a problem until now. The "special policy" stated "customers are being instructed to contact the dealership to arrange an appointment if they believe their vehicle has this condition". So the people that are now having the problem after this "special policy' runs out are having to pay around $385.00 on there own to fix chevy's problem which i think is unfair. From what i was told by one of the chevy dealerships this is an ongoing problem they are having. Please help!!!!!!!!
'takata recall' my air bags were framed unsafe from being a vehicle from a warm climate. Replacement was needed to ensure safe guards.
When brakes are applied at temperatures <32 degrees and pavement is wet or snowcovered, ice build-up stops the brakes from working. I have had too many close calls going through red lights or almost rear-ending other vehicles.
The frame is cracked behind the rear springs in the exact same spot on both sides not rusted cracked.
Dt:the contact stated after starting the engine, the anti-lock brake warning light illuminated.the dealer and manufacturer were alerted.the dealer discovered a mouse had stripped through the insulation and chewed through the wires under the fuse box. Updated 01/10/07.
The cluster the gages stop working the tac, oil pressure, battery they had a problem with them.one by one gage stop working.
My 16 year old son was driving the vehicle when it went into "reduced engine power" mode and would not accelerate beyond idle speed.it took several restarts before it cleared and would run correctly.about the time i made it home it went back into this mode again.this is a very dangerous problem as it occurs without warning at any speed.
The speedometer in 2003 chevroletsilveradowas not working. It makes excessive amounts of noise, and got stuck in various positions during acceleration/ deceleration. Movedboth directions in a ratchet motion.
2003 chevrolet silverado speedometer began acting erratic in january of 2007 with speeds at a stop ranging from 50-120 miles per hour.i do not know what the actual speed of the vehicle is because the speedometer is usually incorrect and in varying degrees of inaccuracy.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and surged forward. The vehicle crashed into a pile of brick boulders. The driver suffered injuries to the back shoulders, and neck. The three year old passenger in the rear passenger seat suffered an injured back. Medical attention was not received and a police report was filed. An investigator was sent to the home to examine the vehicle, but could not locate a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000. ..updated 11/21/16 updated 03/07/17*ljupdated 9/27/2017
I was driving at normal speeds when all of a sudden i lost power to the tranny, i took the truck to a diagnostic center and found nothing wrong with the motor, my engine light went on as well but i cant accelerate more than 35 miles an hour it accelerates slowly gaining speed.
Iowna 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 truck that has a problem with the speedometer.the speedometer is way off from the correct speed and sometimes dosn't move at all. I can't ever tell how fast i'm going.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500.while driving 25 mph the speedometer automatically increased to 120 mph.however, the contact was still driving at 25 mph.the contact stated that this failure occurred on two other occasions while driving 55 mph.he disconnected the negative battery cable and parked the vehicle for twenty minutes.he then rehooked the cable and the speedometer reset itself.the contacthad to perform this routine each time the speedometer gotstuck at 120 mph.from the nhtsa website he discovered that thiswas an ongoing failure with this type of vehicle.the current mileage is 28,144, and failure mileage was 27,800.
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado and as i am driving down the road the check engine light comes on as says "reduced engine power" and i am only able to travel between 20 to 30 mph and also as i come to a stop light/sign the truck wants to sputter out and die. Everytime i take it to a mechanic shop they tell me its the throttle body and that it needs to be changed but i have already changed it 4 times in the last two years and is not the problem. The problem is constantly happening sometime 3 to 4 times a day.
Gm sent out a letter telling its customers that if you had a silverado (mine is a 2003) that has speedometer problems it could nbe replaced free of charge if it has less than 70,000 mile or 7 years. My truck started having speedometer problems when it hit 81,000, so even though its 5 years old i have to pay to have it replaced? itsnot like its a speedometer cable, its the whole cluster which is pretty expensive. I think gm needs to make good on this before someone gets hurt.
The tps throttle position sensor check engine code keeps going off while driving. When the tps code goes off the engine loses total power and you are unable to accelerate, which is a safety issue. We have replaced the throttle body but the issue is still remaining even after replacing different wires.
I left my home and drove approximately 10 miles before pulling into a parking lot. I was away from the vehicle for about 45 minutes.upon starting the vehicle i depressed the brake pedal and engaged the transmission.at this point the pedal seemed to travel further than usual. I left the parking lot anddrove about 200' before having to stop; this time the pedal went to the floorboard but slowed the vehicle somewhat.(at this point the dash showed a check brake system).by driving under 30 mph i was able to get the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership. The lines were rusted as were the calipers. Parts and labor=$1700the truck is 12 years old with only 26,910 miles on it.
As i was driving home from downtown suddenly my truck lost power and i had tolimp home ,friend checked truck and found trouble code p2135reduced engine power and also said for me to check if there was a recall for this throttle body problem .
I own a 2003 c1500 chevrolet silverado which has approximately 57,000 miles on it. On three occasions in the last six weeks while driving on the interstate at posted speedsthe speedometer has gone from approximate 65 mph, correct readout,to anywhere between 90-120 mph.after sitting for 12 to 36 hours the speedometer will read correctly.this wasa serious safety issue which should be corrected by gm.this problem was so common that i have seen it discussed on the national news shows twice in the last week.
Vehicle will suddenly decrease power and the message "engine power reduced" shows on message display. First time was 9/8/2012. Last time was feb 24, 2015.has done this at 25 mph on a city street, 35 mph city street twice, and 55 mph on highway. Supposedly repaired three times. Am afraid to use vehicle as usually tow 5th wheel and do not want it to do this while towing.
Insterment cluster bad speed,volts,etc.
My wife was driving our 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup onsecondary state route. While descending an approximate 6% grade into a right hand turn at bottom she depressed the brake pedal to slow for the grade and turn and it went to the floor, the service brake message came up in the dic and the door chime sounded.she pulled over as soon as possible as she was shaken from riding out that hill and turn with minimal brakes and called me.i went out and drove the truck back to our home and put inthe garage to inspect the problem. Once under the truck i found brake fluid dripping from the side of the fuel tank and frame area under the cab and bed of the truck. The service brake line from the abs blockto the rear frame point where the brake hose to the rear axle mounts was corroded through and leaking.further inspection showed all brake hard line plumbing to be in poor condition and also the fuel lines showing high corrosion.a call to a local gm parts counter revealed that gm does not make a replacement set for these lines and that a technician would need to field bend and make up each line. Later research proved this to be wrong as gm offers a deeply discounted unadvertised line set from ac delco.in researching finding parts to repair, i have found this to be a common problem with chevrolet/gmc trucks from about 1999 up according to the various truck owner forums online.driving the vehicle home at slow speed, braking was very minimal with the rear brake circuit out,and the knowledge of poor brake operation, so therefore it is my opinion that this is a safety issue with these vehicles with the potential of injury or even death when all the factors combine poorly, and at the least, gm should be required to notify owners of this potential problem with their vehicle, if not recall and repair those effected vehicles.
- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado.the speedometer does not record the correct speed.the vehicle was purchased two weeks ago knowing that the speedometer was not working.the mechanic, where the vehicle was purchased,did not know how to repair the speedometer.the failure mileage was 115,000.the contact had not taken the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer for diagnosis.the current and failure mileage were both 115,000.
Speedometer gauge is not reading the correct speed and jumps all over the place. This can cause me to have a accident because i am unable to tell what speed i am traveling.
2003 chevrolet silverado z71 speedometer indicating 120 mph with with engine off. Speedometer will function between 90 mph & pegged out"when driving.gm will not recognize this as a recall item, and looking at some online forums thiswas a common problem for 2002 -2006 silverados.
Speedometer quit working on my 2003 chevy silverado 1500
The speedometer stopped working,as well as the rpm indicator at approx. 26,000 miles driven on the pickup..i have learned there was an extended warranty on this defect rather than a recall.i never received the letter advising me of this from gm, although i owned the pickup since 2006. I stopped driving the pickup because it was not safe to be unable to ascertain how fast i wasi driving.i learned about this defect when i called a dealership to discuss the repair last month, as my vehicle was not usable.i then called gm and they said the extended warranty had expired.this is not fair, and has rendered my vehicle unsafe to drive without a high cost to me for their defective part.i request that they cover their defect.
Speedometer was jumping around speeds not indicated the proper speed if it worked at all.i feel it is a big safety issue not knowing the speed your going for the road conditions and when searching internet found that it is a continual problem that general motors still does nothing to fix for several years now and charges the owner a check out fee and several hundred dollors to put a new dash in vehicle.
Well about mid 2012 the brake lines just rust out in the middle of thetruck and the rear. My girl friend was driving it to work and lost all the pedal pressure. Thank god she was going up in the parking garage. Right now i'm trying to replace line fuel lines. It just started pouring gas out after i just got to work. I nursed it home and made it. The return line is just all rusted out. Then i noticed all three lines where all rusted out. It's to bad nothing has been done yet i can't afford this! it is well known and understood by many that this is a big problem. Also to top that the frame looks more rusted than the 1989 dodge i just got ride of. I wash under the truck through out winter and don't understand why it's so bad already.
The vehicle experienced a problem with the throttle, and not starting at times.
I was driving on a down hill road with a stop sign at the bottom.i began to press the brake and the pedal went to the floor.i could not get the truck stopped and ended up in an empty field to avoid a wreck with impact.there was a huge wet spot on the street where by brakes failed.very scary with my young children in the truck with me.the brake lines were all rusted and had given way.according to the repair shop (and the internet)this is a known issue with these vehicles.i am also now having an issue with my instrument panel going crazy.the speedometer will say i am traveling 110 when i am rolling up to a stop sign.the fan blower will be on 0 and it will blow out at full force and will not turn off, even after the engine has been turned off. This ultimately results in a dead battery.i have had to have several jump starts.this issue according to my mechanic is a "known issue" with this vehicle.however, my vin # produces no results for recalls.so like my silverado break down on the side of the road issues, the search results have left me stranded as well, only this time i am not walking down the road with my small children.
Speedometer failure.know several people with this problem.chevy dealer acknowledged the problem on several vehicles.was informed that it was not a safety issue.if there are so many failures why not recall and replace.
Class action complaintsspeedometer problems chevy silverado 1500 owner alan goold.
Sometimes the speedometer works and sometimes it doesn't.at approximately 38,000 miles this first occurred and i called a nearby dealer to see if they could reset the computer thinking that was the problem.at the time they couldn't fit me in and asked that i schedule an appointment.i discussed the problem with a co-worker and his 2004 had the same problem and was in the shop.apparently it has occurred many times because the dealership told him it was 4-7 weeks to get new parts or they could send out his existing parts to be reworked.the delaer has said that a bullitin has been issued but no recall has been ordered.i would think that vehicles a year or two old should have a working speedometer.the way i have found to fix it is to stop and remove the battery cables and let the computer reset.sometimes the speedometer goes to 120 mph and just stays there, even when the truck is not running.i am wondering if this effects my anti-lock brakes or my mileage readings.
I own a 2003 silverado ls half ton pick up truck.this past weekend, i was returning from ft. Worth, tx and had my cruise control set on 67mph.i was stopped and told that i was clocked at 85mph.after much argument, the officer allowed me to leave, and the speedometer would not work at all.apparently, while the cruise control was set at 67, the speed had crept upto 85mph.i did not drive my truck sunday or monday, but when i left to take it to the shop tuesday morning, the speedometer was working fine.my mechanic checked for any codes and it turned up an ip code whatever that may be.considering it would cost about $600.00 dollars to have something replaced that is now working, i elected to keep an eye on it.my question is, how can i trust this now?this can be quite expensive if i am issued a citation, but more than anything else, it is a safety problem.someone can unknowingly be going that fast is a very big liability to your company and to my life.if this is a recurring problem, these ip modules need to be recalled, they are a hazard.
Wipers started malfunctioning and would not change speed. Soon after, they would not turn off at all. I had to pull the fuse to stop them, and have had to stop and replace the fuse in the rain. This is very dangerous.
Windshield wipers stay on and won't turn off, you can turn them on high, but not off or intermittent. Fuse had to be pulled to get them to cut off, but when fuse was replaced, wipers stayed on still. This is a potential safety hazard due to the fact that driving with fuse pulled any rainfall could hinder driving. Until vehicle is stopped and fuse is replaced.
Instrument cluster- the only thing that works is the speedometer if i hit a bump the speedometerstops working my truck sometimes dies on me going down the roads,i recently took it to a shop and they ran a diagnostic test and told me it's a electrical problem but since my instrument cluster wasnt working could not narrow it down..windshield- front makes a whistle sound when your going down the highway it's been like that since i have owned it..battery- bought a new battery about 8 months ago and something keeps draining it sometimes causing it to have hesitation and bogs out.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the passenger side rearview mirror did not adjust and the buttons did not work. The contact called porter chevrolet at 302-722-4822 (located at 414 e cleveland ave, newark, de 19711) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the passenger's side electronic controls failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the actuator and window motor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 67,500.
Hvac system suddenly started blowing hot air while on ac position. The only way it could be stopped was to stop the truck, shut off engine & re-start engine.
I was traveling at approximately 55mph on a smooth paved county road with my a/c on. It was about 78 degrees outside. I had the a/c running about 15 minutes before the air just turned warm. I tried 3 times turning off the a/c and back on, and the air failed to cool. I stopped the truck, turned the a/c on, got out and looked at the a/c compressor. The a/c compressor was not engaging. I took it to a mechanic and the diagnosis was undetermined. 2 other mechanics failed to find the problem as well. The system was charged correctly, not leaking, and even replaced the hvac control module and the problem was not fixed. There are many other cases just like mine and i would like gm to look into the problem. I am proud to be a gm customer and have always liked my gm pickups.
Blower heater motor stuck on high drains battery. My brother in law steve starr and i both bought same model of trucks 2003 chevy silverado at the same time and both vehicles failed with in two weeks of each other.
(1) hot humid weather was apparently too much for my vehicle air conditioner. (2) the air conditioner blower motor resistor failed in addition to the associated electrical wiring going to the resistor.(3) the parts that were replaced cost $51.62, and the labor to replace the parts cost $445.00.the failure occurred with just over 31,000 miles on the vehicle. This failure could have just as easily resulted in a fire within the dashboard assembly in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Malfunction of heater core in 03' c-1500 chevrolet silverado.
Purchased new in 2003, chevy sivlerado 1500, at 40,000 miles, passenger side heated mirror cracked and both heated mirrors no longer work. At about 88,000 miles speedometer is jumping and sticking, will not return to zero, cannot read true speed. This has been going on for months now.
My complaint is the braking system on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab, 4x4 truck. The brakes have always felt spongy. After complaining about the "low" brake pedal, my dealer advised that i needed to have my rear rotors repaired & the rear brake shoes replaced., so i had the work done. One week later, i again complained that now when i'm stopped at a traffic light, the brake pedal would go even lower. The braking system was checked out, the master cylinder was checked, & i was told everything was ok, there were no leaks. I was also told that this was the biggest complaint about this truck.i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. In the first few months of owning the vehicle, the wiper blade was defective, thus scratching the windshield. I had to complain to get the windshield replaced & the wiper repaired. Also withing the first few months after purchasing, the 4x4 switch had to be replaced. The truck would not shift out of 4 wheel drive low. Another complaint that the dealer was notified within the first year of ownership was the wind noise due to a faulty door gasket on the driver's side. This was not replaced, only temporarily fixed, which only corrected the problem for a short while. Recently, the engine light came on, the o2 oxygen sensor had to be replaced. Within a month, the engine light came on again, this time it is a stuck open valve solonoid dealing with the emmission system of which i was given an estimate of 364.00 to reapair, this would not be covered under the extended warranty of the vehicle. This vehicle is only 2 years old, & i'm tired of having to take the time to get it to the dealer's for repairs.
Windshield wipers won't turn off or change speed once turned on.only operate in normal or high speed.had to pull fuse to turn them off.will be checking with dealer to investigate solution.
Wipers won't shut off.motor cover with controller module only available at dealer for $100+.definitely a manufacturer defect.truck has 55000 miles.
While driving home during a rain storm my windshield wipers started to malfunction. I had them on an intermittent speed and they all of sudden went to high. Once i was home. I attempted to turn my wipers off and they only went to low. I am unable to turn my wipers off i had to remove the fuse. If i need my wipers i must put the fuse back in. I am working now to determine if it is the multiple function switch that has gone bad. Upon looking up data about my vehicle on line i found trucks dating back to the mid 90's with the same issue.
Wipers blades will not turn off after i turned them on. They did turn off one time after the vehicle sat for 2 days but the next time it rained and i turned them on, they would not turn off.
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, an abnormal clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle and it vibrated violently. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 07e106000 (wheels). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
When brakes are applied at temperatures <32 degrees and pavement is wet or snowcovered, ice build-up stops the brakes from working. I have had too many close calls going through red lights or almost rear-ending other vehicles.
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