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Kathryn of Newton, WV April 15, 2009

Kathryn of Newton WV (04/15/09)
My brakes went out on my truck. My rotors and calipers all had to be replaced. and the dust covers are rusted away. Still my brakes makes noises and they some times do not want to stop.

Randy of Waldo, OH March 23, 2009

Randy of Waldo OH (03/23/09)
2003 Chevy Silverado, 4x4, Extended Cab, original owner, 45000 miles. Brake pad/rotor failure/disintegration. Two of the four rotors (drivers side front and rear) have completely failed. Rust, scaling, delamination of the surface of the rotors. Huge chunks of the rotor were coming off. This vehicle is babied and not a daily driver. It is very well maintained in every way. It is ridiculous to think this failure should occur at 45k miles. The passenger side rotors were not as bad as the drivers side, but were on their way to failure also.

Luckily, I have the skill and facilities to do this type of repair myself. After a frustrating conversation with our local Chevy dealer, where the vehicle was purchased, I did the repairs myself. Four new rotors, new pads all the way around and 250 later, my vehicle is safe again. Latest item in a long list for this vehicle. This is the last GM vehicle I will own. Also, on a side not, I got rid of a 2003 Tahoe with the dreaded piston slap issue 18 months ago. Took a HUGE financial hit getting rid of that one. Way to go GM, alienate a customer who has spent over 100,000 with you (Grand Am, Gran Prix, Silverado, Tahoe, etc...) Also, since I am still relatively young (34), you just lost a lifetime of purchases because of your arrogance.

Valerie of Stillwater, MN March 1, 2009

Valerie of Stillwater MN (03/01/09)
my 2004 silverado has rust and erosion on all the brake sysytem. 81,000. miles needed to replace all 4 rotors and pads but was told calipers are all rusted.. pistions leaking they all need to be replaced

Dan of Vancouver, WA February 18, 2009

Dan of Vancouver WA (02/18/09)
I have a 2005 GMC Sierra with only 26500 miles, extremely well maintained. Just had this vehicle into the local dealer to inspect the brakes after I noticed a potential problem after rotating the tires. The dealer said I needed all rotors, brake pads and calipers replaced due to excessive rust. I firmly believe this is due to sub-standard parts installed in this vehicle from the manufacturer. I grew up in the 'rust belt' and never heard of anything this horrible. Dealer says this is a 1600 repair. Never again will I purchase another GM product!

Lawrence of Portland, ME February 9, 2009

Lawrence of Portland ME (02/09/09)
I have a 1999 Siverado with over 85,000 miles on it. My first problem was brake linings - had to replace all the rusted lines last year at a cost of over 2,000. I am now experiencing unrelibale brakes for the first time - they decide to go to the floor whenever they chose. I am considering getting a new truck, but not sure if I will have the same problems in the future. I have not yet reported the soft brake problem to the dealer.

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