Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 8 problems related to parking brake linkage and cable (under the parking brake category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. 00 to repair.
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Parking break failure. Parking break never really felt right never would hold the truck I was told by inspector I need to get fixed and they said about $600.
Parking brake pedal broke off while setting parking brake.
Parking brake failures.
While the vehicle was parked on a slight incline with the emergency brakes engaged vehicle has rolled backward and hit a travel trailer. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who adjusted the emergency brakes. Within two month or less the problem has recurred again. The dealer was notified again.
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While applying parking brake, cable snapped. Parking brake cable needs to be replaced.
Rear emergency brake cable is rubbing against frame off truck. Cable was wearing out, and will eventually break. Driver felt brakes might not work in an accident if cable breaks. Please provide any further information.
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Emergency brake gave way on flat ground, and subsequently ran over driver's legs. Emergency brake goes to the floor. The rear brakes lock up. It was hard to shift into first gear and sometimes pops out of first gear.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Parking Brake problems | |
Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
Mechanical Parking Brake problems | |
Parking Brake problems | |
Hydraulic Parking Brake problems | |
Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |