Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Intermittent abs light started one year ago approx. Will require possible rebuild of electronics on abs unit ."
Anonymous, (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.7-L V8)"The ABS system sensors on one of the wheels was sending a signal which cause the vehicle to to touch the brakes at approximately five to six miles per hour before coming to a stop if you are stepping on the brake so I just connected the ABS brakes it's an expensive repair"
Kenneth H., NJ (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"replaced abs controller"
W M., GA (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.3-L V6)"abs sensor, intermittent function trouble light"
John F., CA (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.7-L V8)"This chronic defect,<low speed activation>, periodically rears it's ugly head and is remedied by replacing the sensor assembly. Here in the NE, salty roads destroy this flimsy unit"
Eric G., MA (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 4.3-L V6)"Left-front ABS wheel sensor was replaced."
Robert D., IL (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.3-L V6)"Calipers and pads were replaced due to deterioration caused by corrosion. Brake fluid became corrosive causing calipers to stick."
Anonymous, TN (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"replaced or rebuilt right rear caliper three times and left rear caliper once since vehicle was new, even though brakes serviced every oil change (approx. 3,600 miles)"
Gerald S., WA (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 5.2-L V8)"Went out"
Roger W., IN (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 5.2-L V8)"stuck closeed"
Roger W., IL (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 4.3-L V6)"Master cylinder leaking fluid"
J C., TX (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.7-L V8)"i have owned this truck since 2009 and the only repair has been the front and rear breaks the rear rototor cracked and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"I already did discuss this brake line problem which did not occur until the truck was slightly over 100,000 miles."
Anonymous, TX (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.2-L V8)"Actually I was not surprised due to the age of the truck that I had some brake line corrosion and had to replace the rotors."
Patsy H., IL (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.2-L V8)"brake line failure because of the age of the truck"
James A., ON (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.2-L V8)"replaced brake pads"
Anonymous, TN (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3-L V6)"brake shoes for parking brake worn done to metal to metal. Needed new drums and shoes and brake cable adjustments made. Lasted 20 years"
Anonymous, NJ (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"RUST UNABLE TO REPAIR"
Anonymous, (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"In the past 17 years, I've had to replace the "top-hat" assembly at least three time as it locks up and fails to pass the vehicle inspection"
Eric G., MA (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 4.3-L V6)"The parking break cable seizes up. There is no warning but when this happens when I go to apply the parking break the break pedal be hard to push then suddenly it goes to the floor and I find the cable broken/rusted through."
Richard D., OH (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.2-L V8)"the rotor on the right side cracked and caused vibration"
Anonymous, (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"rear shoes replaced...150,000 miles on em"
Anonymous, TN (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.2-L V8)"Rusted leaking brake line"
Anonymous, NJ (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"brake line leaking had to be replaced"
Anonymous, (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"Brake line major leak while applying brakes hard, causing loss of brake fluid and most of braking ability. Happened ONCE needed to be towed for repairs. $1,400 cost to replace ALL BRAKE LINES ON VEHICLE."
Anonymous, NY (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"Brake line rupture caused by Rust"
Anonymous, NC (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 4.3-L V6)"A brake line formed a leak which made the truck too dangerous to drive. Was able to make it to a repair shop. Now it is fine."
Anonymous, TX (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.2-L V8)"Rotors were replaced due to stuck calipers wearing rotors."
Anonymous, TN (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.2-L V8)"Wore"
Anonymous, MN (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.2-L V8)"The brake line corrosion and rotor wear were due to the age of the vehicle and this is the first issue I had."
Patsy H., IL (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.2-L V8)
"There is a plug -in underneath the drivers side.it is in the middle of the truck. I had to unplug the antilock system , because at certain times my brakes did not work. Due to these certain times I crashed a few times ,but only hit my own wall . Minor damage"
Anonymous, FL (2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base 4.3-L V6)