Table 1 shows 14 common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (80 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (27 problems).
Brake lines failed after having already been replaced. Factory lines corroded through and truck was scary to slow down. Was fortunate to be going at low speeds in a residential area - but glad there were no kids around and I needed to brake quickly! Read details...
On 4/28/2016 traveling to work following a tractor trailer in a 55 mph zone, the tractor trailer abruptly merged into the right turn lane after a curve without a signal leaving two stopped cars in my travel lane making a left turn. Read details...
Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle. Read details...