Service Brakes Problems of Chevrolet C3500

Chevrolet C3500 owners have reported 75 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Chevrolet C3500

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Anti lock brakes engaging at slow speed.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer was approaching a intersection he applied brakes and brake pedal went straight to the floor. This was not the first incident. Dealership is aware of problem.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

1996 crewcab duley 3500 problems with early ware of brake. Rotors turned at 12000 and now replacing brake pads every few thousand miles due to excesive ware. Dealers have had truck in at least 10 times for breaking issues since purchase in 1996.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The brakse on my 2001 silverado 3500 have been intermittent the past few years. Most of the time they work fine but today was the worst experience of all the rest. I pulled up to a stop light, pedestrians stepped into the cross walk, I stepped on the brakes and went right through the red light.   Read details...

The Brake Drum problem

Consumer states the rear brake shoes are wearing prematurely. Took to dealer and they cant find problem. Consumer has had six sets of brakes within a couple of years.   Read details...




C3500 Service Bulletins
C3500 Safety Recalls
C3500 Defect Investigations