Chevrolet Express 1500 owners have reported 17 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Master Cylinder problems |
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...
We developed a significant leak in a rear brake line of our van. The leak did not lead to a loss of control, but the brake reservoir was nearly empty when I discovered the issue. The leak was discovered based on a large spot left on our driveway under the van. Read details...
Wife complained of pulsating brake pedal, took vehicle for a short test drive, on the way back while traveling in a straight line at approx. 30 mph made a stop applying moderate pedal pressure, brake pedal went to floor. Carefully drove the remaining 1/8th mile home and crawled underneath van. Read details...