Chevrolet Express 3500 owners have reported 20 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (8 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.
Fluid leaking from hydraulic power brake booster causing longer braking distance & stiffer steering. Read details...
2004 Chevrolet express collins school bus while driving at 15 mph on an inclined rural country road attempting to brake noticed pedal extended to the floor and was stopped by further down shifting and applying emergency brake. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 van. The contact was approaching a traffic stop when he applied the brakes. The brakes engaged momentarily and then independently released. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet express g3500. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the brake pedal suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the brakes line were corroded up to the master cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise. He inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front and rear brake pads and rotors were corroded. Read details...