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Bryan of Virginia Beach VA (09/16/05)
Purchased my 2001 Silverado 5.3L/V8 extended cab 1500 in 2002 with 19,000 miles on it. Had a few questions about the engine noise when startup occurs but I figured it was just a lifter ticking like most GM motors made. I was driving the other day and my brakes started grinding badly. Now I have never had very good brakes on this truck since the beginning and stopping sometimes seemed to be an issue before. I currently have it in the shop right now getting the rear brake rotors and shoes replaced which is going to cost me almost 1,000.00.

The repair man said Chevrolet has always had a problem with these brakes and it was common to replace them. I have 110,000 miles on this truck and he said he was surprized they have lasted this long considering most he replaces are before the 30,000 mile mark. Another complaint, the fuel level sensor is faulty. Stopped working 2 years ago and dealer cost of repair is over 500.00. Everyone who owns a GM of the same time frame that I have spoken with has had the same problem. CHevy needs to recall the brakes, the fuel sensor, the tailgate cables and also the daytime running lamps.

John of Holland, MI September 10, 2005

John of Holland MI (09/10/05)
Anti-lock brakes engage at slow speed as described in the most recent recall of 804,000 GM trucks and SUV's. They recalled from 1999 to 2002. I have a 1997 GMC Yukon that does the same thing. I have spoken to other 97/98 Yukon and Tahoe owners who have the same problem. Some have already spent the money on the repair.

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