Table 1 shows 15 common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (92 problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (17 problems).
Hard brake line failure due to corrosion from poor quality parts without proper corrosion protection or correct materials (I. E. Stainless steel vs mild steel) when vehicle is used in areas where DE-icer is used on the roads. Read details...
I pulled the truck out of the garage in working condition, left it running while parked in the driveway. It emptied the entire brake fluid reservoir through a leak in the distribution junction on the rear axle, leaving the truck with no brake function whatsoever. Read details...
On trip home from a vacation. Pulling a 28 ft fifth wheel camper and a motorcycle trailer. On interstate 65 north bound when an older gentleman merging into traffic thought it was a good idea to come to almost a complete stop to let other vehicle merge in front of him. Read details...