Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems | |
| Brake Abs Warning Light problems |
Brake failure when stepping on brakes on highway. Steel brake line from front to rear brakes ruptured and pedal went to floor with no warning. From reading on web this is a commend problem with corrosion on brake lines due to poor quality materials used in manufacturing. Read details...
Anti-lock sensors develop rust and fail. At slow speeds when you apply the brakes they pulse and take extra time and distance to stop Read details...
On my 2006 silverado 3500, when applying the brakes, as the vehicle slows to about 2-4mph. . . The abs activates and the stopping force of the brakes is reduced causing the vehicle to miss the intended stopping point. Read details...