Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed increasing the stopping distance of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that, the front and the rear brake lines was corroded and rusted. In addition, the mechanic discovered that the emergency brake actuator was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the emergency/parking brake failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the backing plate for the emergency brake was completely rusted. As a result, the backing plate, brake pads and rotors were replaced but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that there was a loss of brake fluid and that the brake lines had rusted and fractured causing an extensive leak. As a result, the entire brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and NHTSA campaign id number: 05v161000 (parking brake). The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
2003 chevy silverado - poor steering- I have replaced the gearing box w/front end alignment due to having 4 estimates and advised that the gear box was defected. 6 months later - I have been advised by several certified mechanics that the gear box that was put in is also defected. Poor steering control, truck pulls all over the road which could result in a crash. If the steering boxes for this year/make vehicles are defected, why not compensate the owners for all the expenses. It is obvious that these parts for this year vehicle is in fact defected. How many complaints/accidents/injuries does it take before these issues are acknowledged? I have spent over $1,500. 00 just in the braking and steering repairs and yet faced again with more cost or either get rid of my truck that I had for 1 year.
Parking brake is not holding. I have an automatic silverado ss 6. 0 v8 2003 model. I started to roll down a hill because my brakes didn't hold. The only thing that held was my automatic transmission gears and that is putting a strain on them and makes it hard to take in and out of gear.