Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems).
Front brake lines failed causing fluid loss and complete loss of brakes. Happened at slow speed, but still was unable to stop before hitting a fixed object Read details...
Slowing down to turn into a shopping center when the brake peddle went to the floor. I was not yet commited to the turn lane so I was able to pass the entrance and stop on the side of the road . This is the second failure the first one occured less than 1000 miles before on 5/23/11 odi #10402905 . Read details...
All factory hard brake lines have failed due to corrosion. I've replaced the intermediate line between the master cylinder and distribution block with stainless steel 1. 5 yrs ago. I just replaced the rear brake lines along the axel. Now the front brake lines have failed. Read details...