Six problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The contact mentioned that when the brake pedal was depressed it sank into the floorboard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brakes failed when engaged. In addition, the parking brake abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the brakes failed while entering a residential driveway. The contact was able to hear brake fluid spraying out of the vehicle and onto the driveway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 115,000.
Backing boat trailer on boat ramp, summitt lake, tekamah, ne. Sudden brake failure (pedal went to floor) with no warning or warning light. Managed to get truck into drive, and pull out before I went in the water. The brakeline under the drivers side door had rusted through, and there were no brakes working. Had the truck taken to blair, ne, and repaired at private shop. Before repair, I contacted the service manager at dillon Chevrolet in blair to ask if covered, was informed no warranty was available despite low miles, and cost of repair would be approx $1000 to $1500 depending on amount of corrosion present. The independent garage repaired for ~$800. There are thousands of complaints noted on various internet web sites, and I am aware of current investigation due to other catastrophic failures. Fortunately, there was no accident. Had I been on the highway when the brakes failed, I can only imagine that the outcome might have been different.
Contact stated that the vehicle was not properly braking during normal braking or panic braking. The service dealer stated that they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. Also the abs system was not working. The problem was reported to the manufacturer. The complaint reference # 1338399458. This problem have existed since gm changed to 4 wheel disc brakes. The consumer also owned a 1999 Silverado and almost had several accidents due to brake failure. The consumer has friends who have also experienced this problem. The consumer suggested that if additional weight was being hauled, stopping power would not be present.
Brakes failed on trailer. ( Chevrolet 2500hd 2003) the consumer stated the part which was designed to gelp the electrica brakes eliminated the brakes and back up lights and prevented the use of the trailer plug and equipment.