Table 1 shows 17 common service brakes related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (39 problems).
Brake lines have rotted out and need to be replaced Read details...
I was driving down the highway at 65 mph and went to slow down and I had no brakes. Resulting in me having to go into the ditch to avoid a collision. After I was able to get the truck to slow down and to a stop I inspected my braking system to find all of my brake lines were rusted out and I had Read details...
Brake line completely rusted through on front, left side near wheel. Inspection of lines revealed significant rust on all brake lines. No braking action at all when I tried to stop, brake fluid poured out and I had to use parking brake to stop vehicle. Occurred when I was driving out of my garage. Read details...