Table 1 shows five common parking brake related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (five problems).
Applied parking brake on steep hill and parking brake did not hold. Took truck to mechanic and he said this was a common problem on this truck as the parking brake shoes fail even if the brake is seldom or never used. Read details...
Brake rotors unatural wear. Rotors deteriorating on edges leaving only 1 inch of pad surface to engage rotor, in the middle of the rotors on my truck increasing stopping distance. Also excessive rust on anti-lock break system causing system failure warning light to engage. Estimate of $2000. Read details...
The parking brake friction linings wore to an extent where the parking brake was ineffective immobilizing the parked vehicle. When the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement occurs, which could result in a crash or rolling over a pedestrian. Read details...