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Joe
Joe
Has your mileage decreased since installing the rotors?
Without looking at the truck I'd say there's a good chance your rotors are warped. I'd have a qualified mechanic look it once over. What really doesn't sound good is having to put it into 4wd to get the rotors to turn. Sounds like the calipers are locking up.
With any luck, you'll get yours fixed BEFORE you hit something, unlike MY experience. jp.
PS. It is for a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L v8 LS
As of today, how is your ABS system in your truck doing? When did you first notice this happening when you were braking? How many miles do you have on your 2001 truck?
Michelle P., GM Customer Service (assisting Christina)
I changed the bearings, with bearings that had the abs sensor attached, and it solved my problem, however, a little late, since now i have a bent bumper, and yellow paint.
Funny thing, i had to go to this site to finally figure out what the problem was. Even the mechanics at "SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHEVROLET, in Franklin NC didnt know why the abs kept coming on when the brakes were applied.
(They ALSO said there was nothing wrong with the 4 wheel drive, although i kept getting a "CHECK 4WD" light. They said the sensors needed cleaning, HOWEVER-I came HERE, and found out about the 2 MOTORS, AND after changing BOTH motors, AND the push button control, thats fixed TOO.)
Turns out that the LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP isnt worth much for FIXING CHEVROLET TRUCKS, seems ALL THEY ARE GOOD FOR ARE BUYING DEFECTIVE CHEVROLET TRUCKS!!
Just so you'll know, my NEXT truck, MOST LIKELY WONT BE A CHEVROLET.
yOURS TRULY, HATEFUL JIM !!
PS Update: PS pump rusted at nipple, causing loss of fluid, while towing. Makes it tough to turn and worse, you lose the power for your brakes due to hydroboost. Just need strong arms, legs and grit your teeth. That failure occurred 7/19/2010, 60,312. replaced pump, remaining rusty lines and unfortunately steering box due to seal leaks. Cooler and other lines were replaced prior.
All fluid lines constantly corroding as if there is some type sacrificial anode corrosion going on very odd. Still need to replace fuel lines ( one splice repair so far). Classic tube is making fuel lines in SS also.
Why keep this truck? have so much invested in replacements at this point, hoping to get another 3 yrs. Maybe GM will come clean with the recall.
Thanx
Would you mind emailing me your VIN and involved dealer please? I’d like to look into this further for you.
Thanks,
Laura
GM Customer Service
First off, let me apologize for the lengthy wait for a response to your situation. Since, you had posted your situation on here, have you taken the vehicle back to dealership for further diagnosis? Could you please, provide us with an update?
Michelle P., GM Customer Service (assisting Christina)
They did the second brake job replacing the front rotors & pads & the rear drums & shoes. I have done the brakes myself and Chino Hills Transmission has replaced everything twice. Chino Hills Transmission was the last shop to work on my truck. Last date of service was 4/01/11.
When was the last time you spoke to the dealership regarding the brakes? Have you contacted customer assistance?
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
Please keep us posted on any updates.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
Are you currently experiencing any issues with your vehicle?
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
Thank you for providing us with additional information about your situation. I can understand the quest for more information to assist in saving money with parts and repairs.
Please, don’t hesitate to contact Caron or Christina if you have further questions or concerns.
Michelle P., GM Customer Service
My observation is this, and i'm wondering- A CHEVY SILVERADO, made in 2001, and now, 10 YEARS LATER, I still see posts of fellow Chevy truck owners, with the very same things with their newer trucks. HOWEVER- THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT GM wants "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION",
10 YEARS OF TRUCKS SOLD, AT OUTRAGEOUS PRICES, 'AND' A STIMULUS FROM THE OBAMA BUNCH- SEEMS TO ME, THAT AS MANY GOOD CUSTOMERS, AS GM HAS SEEN IN THE LAST 10 YEARS, You would think that GM would actually give a crap, and reimburse their customers for the trouble, or at least give a RE-CALL on their defective trucks. Guess i dont know much about business, BUT I KNOW WHO I "WONT" BE BUYING MY NEXT TRUCK FROM!! I wont forget, i have that big dent in the front bumper to remind me how well the brakes worked when i needed them, EVERY TIME I GO TO GET IN. HAVE A GREAT DAY- HATEFUL JIM!!
Hard to disagree. At this point, I think I am further ahead keeping what I have vs. risking another $40,000. Though I have new front bumper, I have chosen to leave the original one on, that GM recoated under warranty. The significant rust is such a stark contrast to the rest of the truck, that many people ask what has happened. I show them the corrosion under the hood and it stuns them. Typically, these people are interested in buying new trucks, so it makes them think twice. 2 people this week alone have asked and I have l told them the problems. This has caused at least one person to hesitate with GMC and I keep those I know updated. I Have been a staunch supporter of GM for 30 yrs, so now I'll just continue in hopes GM may listen. After pricing a new 2011 last year, almost ready to pull the trigger, I asked about what has been done to correct these issues. I received a shrug. Then the service department explained that they would not replace my rusted SS muffler ($1100 !!!) under the 8 yr emmisions warranty ( catalytic is welded to it). Said, well it's not all stainless. I had my window sticker , and showed him what it said ' Long Life Stainless'. He then shrugged. The last straw, "well we must reduce your trade in value as the front bumper is rusted!" I asked, but that IS a GM defect, that you did not properly fix under warranty. A third shrug. I left the 2011 sitting on the lot and the contract in the salesman hands. Frankly, with all the hassle and trips to the shop I have been patient with, I will continue to patiently wait for resolution. I had very good dealer, 3 purchase of new GM vehicles in 10 yrs. All future purchases are now on hold. I may pull in to a few more GM dealers though and show off my specimen to more customers. I've met some nice people that truly appreciate the information.
The GM reps ask you to contact them off-list with that verifiable information so they can properly document your complaints. Otherwise, it's just words on a screen... from an otherwise anonymous source.
kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
I'm 49, and since i graduated in 1979, i have bought 5 new chevrolet trucks, over the last 29 years of marriage. Ya'll are just looking for information. Ford Motor REFUSED the stimulus, and they just re-called over a million trucks. I have NEVER OWNED a ford truck, but I SEE A FORD IN MY FUTURE!! KINDA WISH i had totalled this thing when i hit that pole. The clutch is now starting to slip, and the rear end pops too. (AND I STILL OWE 3100.00 ON IT, BY THE TIME I GET IT PAID FOR, IT WONT BE WORTH FIXING!!) YA'LL might want to tell your buddy O'bama, you need another stimulus check to help figure out what your doing wrong up there in motor city!! From some of the posts on this site, it kinda sounds to me like I"M not the only one that regrets buying a Chevrolet. Personally, i dong give a crap if you believe me or not about my truck, I guess the dealership here doesnt keep a record of the service requests, that would probably cost too much for ya'll to keep up with the problems you build into your trucks, huh??
You have a great day, and if this thing will crank in the morning, maybe i will too!! (pardon me if i dont hold my breath!)
1. Does anyone know when I can get stainless preformed lines for a 2001 Sierra extended cab?
2. Has GM had a recall on this as this appears to be a serious safety concern.
3. The brakes have been spongy since I bought this truck used in 2006. The GMC dealership said this is normal???
I am a loyal GM customer and would like to continue to be one.
My '00 never had any issues that were brake related though I did replace the lines on my Silverado and my '02 Denali with the stainless steel version as it does wonders for a spongy feel with stainless you eliminate any flex in the line. When I refer to stainless I'm referring to braided stainless.
Try www.summitracing.com enter your truck make/year and search for stainless steel brake lines. You will have quite a few kits to choose from. Good luck.
My guess is that GM has decided over the years, that they can make more money on replacement parts, and repair service, than they can make on sales. Obviously, they dont NEED your business, in the sales department. They just need another STIMULUS from the government, since they are losing your business, (never mind the fact that their workers are OVER-PAID, AND UNDERWORKED). Its alright, the big city UNION will take care of them.
I called a local transmission shop, 1300.00 to rebuild the transmission, and NO- IT WASNT THE CHEVROLET PLACE. ANYONE THATS INTERESTED IN KNOWING HOW MUCH MORE THEY WOULD CHARGE, JUST LET ME KNOW AND I'LL GET A QUOTE FROM THE LOCAL GM DEALER, JUST SO WE ALL CAN HAVE A LAUGH AT THEIR EXPENSE.
2500.00 + 1300.00 =3800.00, I think i can find a used TOYOTA 4x4 a little cheaper on a lot here in town, and it will probably last about twice as long as this flower pot.
Ya'll have a great day- HATEFUL JIM said that.
I would replace all calipers and brake shoes... and possible the rotors... I have had the same experience with factory calipers on the rear .. not the front. I actually replaced all my brakes with after market ( SSBC) parts and now have 140K miles on a 1500GMC sierra...since i moved to after market ..i never have a brake issue.. ever ...you can search my other posts if you would like i have pics of the brake system I installed... the rotors and brake pads just replaced are probably ... EOL due to the heat and stress caused by the over heating...
srry about the thought for sharing photos of the brakes I install, looks like Carspace.com >> was taken down .. send me an email if you want photos.. and i will send them to you .. :confuse:
I would encourage you to take your vehicle into the dealership to be looked at. Please keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service
2) no recall and they are not interested... otherwise they would have issues a TSB to deal with it...in lue of a recall
3)MY BRAKES WERE SPONGY FROM DAY ONE! and the dealer said thats just the way they are for a 6300# truck... so i started the research and ended up here.....replaced all calipers with SSBC and russel braided lines from hard lines to calipers, now i drive a nascar...brake system .. no spongy there..my wife also drives it and says it great feel for a large vehicle
we cart our two kids around in it and i used to commute into Boston... i needed good brakes.. i have them now.. I also just swapped the mechancal fan for two electric fans from flexlite....save some more HP and fuel milage, i used to have photos in carspace but they took that down.. i can send photos if you want ..
In the woods behind our home someone parked a 1940s dodge years ago. Through the years hunters have used it for target practice- the only rust on that car is around the edges of the bullet holes. If I were able to drag it down and get it running it would be more road worthy than either of our vehicles.
My daughters boyfriend just purchased a new truck, after seeing the issues we had with Ford and Chevy, he bought a brand new Toyota. His reasoning was at least Toyota will do a recall when something goes wrong. Are you listening GM?
Unfortunately we do not have the option of buying a new vehicle. I have called GM customer service, they were usless. The answer was that the vehicle was out of warranty...well duh.
Brake line. All the other lines are rusty and I am just waiting for the others to go. Last Saturday I pressed the brake pedal hard because of a yellow traffic light. I felt something give and know my pedal goes all the way to the floor. I ran the red light! I am lucky that no one was coming and that no one was already stopped! My master cylinder is almost full of fluid.
I see a slight leak from the box under the driver’s seat. What is this box? At first I though it might be the master cylinder but, don't they give you a little notice? I have no Pressure and the small drip. Can the probleb :confuse: be the master cylinder or the box?
The other day I was stopped at a stop sign and all of a sudden my foot went to the floor. I took it to P boys and they wanted to replace all my lines and the caliper (because they couldn't get the bleed valves loose. I checked the vacuum and I have hard pedal (with the vacuum line off) and when I put the line back on the pedal goes to the floor. Their is still about 1/4 inch on the pedal and if I stand on them they do stop the truck.
The brake reservoir was real low and I added fluid, pumped the brakes, but see no fluid on the lines, ABS, calipers or wheels.
Any ideas?
JUST 1 question comes to mind here, Has anyone OTHER than myself thought that THIS just MIGHT be a good time for a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT against general motors????? I mean, 376 posts by different customers, and drivers taking a chance getting KILLED by trucks that have defective BRAKE LINES, SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY VIOLATION TO ME!! If these were COMMERCIAL vehicles, the DOT would be on this like flies on a dead horse!!! Now i'm not a lawyer, but i do believe that this problem with GM meets the requirements for a CLASS ACTION SUIT!! Anyone that knows how to start one, I'm willing to join up, before someone in MY family gets killed.