Seven problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes failed and the service brake indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact stated that 2004 Chevrolet Silverado failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. The speed was around 40 mph when the driver went to apply the brakes and the abs did not engage. The brake pedal went completely to the floor. The contact was standing up in the vehicle and mashed the brake to the floor. There was plenty time to stop, but the contact's vehicle went sliding into another vehicle. This created a chain reaction with other vehicles. The total of number of vehicle involved in the accident were four. Neither the dealership nor the manufacturer were contacted about the brake failure. A police report was taken. There is a picture of the front end of the drivers vehicle. The problem with the brakes was intermittent. The vehicle has not been checked for the brake problem by a dealership or independent party. The property damage did affect three other vehicles. Updated 11/29/05.
Contact states: while driving approximately 35 mph vehicle in front slammed on brakes when driver tried to stop and missed that vehicle, but brakes failed, causing an accident. Afterwards brakes worked, but sustained $ 2,700 worth of damage. Repair work was being done today.
While braking at 40 mph the brakes failed intermittently, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in two collisions caused by brake failure. The first collision involved a vehicle making a u turn and consumer's vehicle traveling 40 mph was unable to stop and stroke the other vehicle. During the second collision consumer's vehicle was traveling at 35 mph, was unable to stop, and collided with another vehicle. Consumer contacted the manufacturer involving an upcoming recall, and was told that notification will take place in two-three weeks.
The vehicle's brakes failed without warning. The dealer stated that the brake booster was the cause of the failure.
On two separate occasions power steering malfunctioned, and brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the hydraulic brakes needed to be replaced.