Chevrolet C2500 brakes problems
12 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
131,748 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
12 of 81 complaints match this topic (14.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10206112 · 2007-10-16 (October 16, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS RELATED TO HIS FAILURES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2005 AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED IN APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2007 A…
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 719198 · 2000-02-24 (February 24, 2000)
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING THE PARKING BREAK LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUSE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T TURN OFF. THE HEATER DOESN'T TURN OFF. THE PIN IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE TRUCK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10441102 · 2011-12-23 (December 23, 2011)
WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN MY 1994 CHEVROLET C2500 WITH THE 6.5 L NATURALLY ASPIRATED DIESEL, MY TRUCK SUDDENLY STALLED AND I LOST ALL MY ENGINE POWERED COMPONENTS (POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC.) I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VERY HARD BUT WAS BARELY SLOWING DOWN. I FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN ENOUGH TO GET OFF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. I THEN HAD TO SIT THERE FOR 30 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER TO COOL DOWN BEFORE I COULD TURN AROUND AND GARAGE MY VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL (5-10) TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A 30 MILE TRIP. I…
Owner-reported narrative. 259,856 miles reported. Look up ODI 10441102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 855593 · 2000-01-27 (January 27, 2000)
FRONT BRAKES WARPED. PADS HAD WORN EXCESSIVELY AND ROTORS WOULD OVERHEAT & THEN WARP. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, IT WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY & PULL. BRAKES ROTORS & PADS HAD EITHER BEEN CHANGED OR RESURFACED AT DEALERSHIP. THE BACK BRAKES ARE WORKING FINE. *AK
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Owner report 857250 · 2000-02-18 (February 18, 2000)
DRIVER'S SEAT WAS REPLACED DUE TO BRACKETS ON LEFT FRONT NOT HOLDING. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE & WOULD ROCK BACKWARDS WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING. IF LEANING BACK ON SEAT IT WOULD ROCK. THIS IS HAZARDOUS TO DRIVER. SEAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857250 at NHTSA ↗