Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet Express 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Fluid Leak problems
1
Brake Electric Antilock problems
1

Brake Fluid Leak problem #1

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet express cutaway g3500. While driving approximately 6 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when he noticed that the brakes went to the floorboard abnormally. He quickly applied the emergency brake, which was able to idle the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that there was a brake fluid leak. The dealer advised the contact to call the warranty company. The warranty company advised the contact that this issue was not covered under warranty and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was no longer in business. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Brake Electric Antilock problem #2

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on dry pavement approaching a red light a, the brakes locked up. The brake pedal went completely to the floor. There were no lights illuminated on the dash to indicate a problem with the brakes. After kicking the brake pedal hard a couple of times, the pedal released enough to slowly drive the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership has not determined the problem.


Service Brakes related problems in other Chevrolet Express 3500 model year vehicles:



Express 3500 Service Bulletins
Express 3500 Safety Recalls
Express 3500 Defect Investigations