Chevrolet 1500 owners have reported 19 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline in his carport with the emergency brake activated and the gear shifter positioned properly. The vehicle rolled and crashed into a house without warning. Read details...
Thottle restriction causes air to get into the distrubution/duct and into space to the right of the thottle pedal. Consumer shoe or tie gets caught undereath the air duct. Also, the parking brake released, causing vehicle to travel completely to the off position. Read details...
Severe brake fluid leak on main steel line(s) under drivers side about 1/2 way toward the rear wheels. Unable to drive vehicle. Pedal went to floor as I was trying to put the vehicle in gear. Pumped brakes with no increase in pedal. Looked under vehicle and brake fluid on cement. Read details...