Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet Express 1500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500

The Service Brakes problem

The brake system completely failed. The peddle goes to the floor. There is still fluid in the reservoir to proper level but all brakes failed at the same time no stopping ability. Had to use parking break to slow and down shift to first gear.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

We've complained numerous times about the brakes. After having a complete brake rehab on July 7th, 2017, I experienced a complete brake failure on Feb. 2nd, 2018 losing all brakes instantly as I approached a 6 lane intersection.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

I am a fleet mechanic for a community college. During a routine safety inspection on a Chevrolet Express 1500 8 passenger van for the community college. I noticed that the brake master cylinder was leaking.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Chevrolet Express 1500 model year vehicles:



Express 1500 Service Bulletins
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