Table 1 shows ten common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (13 problems).
Driving down the road, applied brakes to stop at red light, brake paddle went to the floor. Had to use the emergency brake to stop truck. No warning, no lights. Brake line had rusted and broke. Had my wife and grand children in truck. Read details...
Was trying to stop at red light & brake went to floor with no warning & had no brakes so unable to stop. Had to keep going through light & had to use emergency brake & finally managed to stop on side of road. Brake fluid was all over ground under the truck. Read details...
Complete loss of braking ability without warning and fluid leakage due to corroded brake lines. Fortunately the incident occurred while parked at home, but necessitated towing the vehicle to the dealership and a costly repair. Read details...