What kind of brake problem does Chevy Silverado have?
I have a 2003 Silverado 1500 4×4, I have been experiencing a front brake rattle when drive rough spots in the road with my foot off the brake, when I apply slight pedal pressure the rattle is gone. I have taken to the dealer multiple time with no results, they say from temp changes to lubrications of the slides.
Why do my brake calipers not retract?
With new rotors Inever had the problem again. Runout,jouncing,etc. can cause some calipers, more then others, to retract the pistons enough that the brake pedal will depress frieghteningly low before the brakes are applied if at all on the first brake application.
Is it safe to drive a 2003 Chevy Silverado?
I own a 2003 Silverado that has intermittent brake failure problems . The dealer has repaired this time and time again but the problem persists . The dealer and now GM say that this is a normal function for this vehicle , but now the brake pedal goes to the floor and although they are telling me it is safe to drive I am refusing .
Is there a recall on my GMC Sierra?
The kicker is I had a recall service performed on my truck not more than six weeks to clean the front wheel sensors. The recall dealt with a problem where the ABS would turn on during low speed brake applications between 3.7 mph to 10 mph.
I have a 2003 Silverado 1500 4×4, I have been experiencing a front brake rattle when drive rough spots in the road with my foot off the brake, when I apply slight pedal pressure the rattle is gone. I have taken to the dealer multiple time with no results, they say from temp changes to lubrications of the slides.
How to reset the parking brake on a GMC Truck?
Chevy GMC Truck Parking Brake Lever Pedal ResetThis is what you need to do to Reset the automatic ratching pedal that is inside the car. On this one the cabl… Chevy GMC Truck Parking Brake Lever Pedal ResetThis is what you need to do to Reset the automatic ratching pedal that is inside the car.
With new rotors Inever had the problem again. Runout,jouncing,etc. can cause some calipers, more then others, to retract the pistons enough that the brake pedal will depress frieghteningly low before the brakes are applied if at all on the first brake application.
I own a 2003 Silverado that has intermittent brake failure problems . The dealer has repaired this time and time again but the problem persists . The dealer and now GM say that this is a normal function for this vehicle , but now the brake pedal goes to the floor and although they are telling me it is safe to drive I am refusing .
Is it safe to drive a GMC Sierra?
The dealer and now GM say that this is a normal function for this vehicle , but now the brake pedal goes to the floor and although they are telling me it is safe to drive I am refusing . This truck sits in my garage . I found over 100 similar complaints on the NHTSA web site , some involving accidents with injuries and deaths .
Where are the parking brake shoes on a Chevy Silverado?
Yes. The rear rotors have the barking brake on the inside or back side of your rotors. The parking brake shoes operate similar to the old drums whereas they push out on the internal surface of the drum which is actually the inside component of your rotors. here’s a picture of a slotted rear rotor where you can see the internal drum surface.
Why is there a brake warning light on my Chevy Silverado?
The brake warning light indicates that your Silverado has detected that one of its major brake components has failed, typically detected through a loss of pressure. You’ll feel a loss of pressure that manifests itself in the form of a “mushy” brake pedal.
What kind of accident can a Chevy Silverado have?
I just had an accident resulting from a brake failure with my 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck. I was making a left hand turn into a parking stall (was going about 5 mph) and when I pressed on the brake pedal my vehicle did not stop. My truck hopped the curb and went down a slight hill and rammed into a retaining wall.