Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners have reported 1,008 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (422 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (266 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
While driving down a 50 mph roadway there was a line of cars slowing for a vehicle to make a turn. When gently pushing the brakes to slow down, brake went clear to the floor and could not slow down. Truck was driven into the ditch to avoid rear-ending vehicles. Read details...
While approaching a red light , applied brakes & pedal went to floor . Truck went thru red light & intersection. Coasted truck to stop while trying to pump brakes . Limped truck to nearest parking lot. Popped hood & got out of truck . Checked brake fluid reservoir ( full to line). Read details...
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while at a complete stop with the brake pedal engaged, the contact felt that the brakes was disengaging, causing the vehicle to start moving forward. Read details...
The abs light came on and the brake light. The power steering is bad and the steering wheel shakes when I brake, I got the brakes and rotors changed and the problem persisted Read details...