Table 1 shows eleven common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (66 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (25 problems).
I was lucky to see a spot of fluid on my driveway. Figured it was brake fluid so I had my wife pump the brakes while I looked for the leak. When she pushed down hard the line busted and I lost about all my brake fluid. I've inspected my lines and they are all rusted. Read details...
Slowing down for a yellow light turning red soon, my brake pedal went to the floor and I had no braking at all. I pulled back the e-brake lever and pushed the e brake. Able to pull into an empty parking lot of a bank (8:15am) and get it stopped. Read details...
I experienced complete loss of brakes without notice. Fortunately I was driving in a neighborhood with speed limits <20 mph. Brakes started feeling strange when I attempted to brake. After several attempts the brake pedal went to the floor, I tried the emergency brake and it went to the floor Read details...