Table 1 shows 19 common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (104 problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (29 problems).
Front brake lines rusted through and spilled brake fluid while moving at slow speed. Had front brake lines replaced. Six months or so later, rear brake lines rusted through and spilled brake fluid while moving at slow speed. Had rear brake lines replaced. Read details...
The front to rear brakes corroded to the point where they blew out when the brakes were applied while driving on the highway. Read details...
While routinely driving my 03 chev Silverado truck, the brakes failed. When I was able to safely stop and move to a safe place, I looked under the vehicle and saw brake fluid leaking from one of the brake lines which had failed due to excessive corrosion. Read details...