1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 103
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 103 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 52 records
- brake line · 48 records
- brake pedal · 26 records
- pedal went · 20 records
- went floor · 17 records
- brake fluid · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 43 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Brake line blew out due to corrosion when pulling to a stop light, was able to stop the truck w/o incident. This was 8aug09. Repaired on 12aug09. On 5aug11 went to replace shocks thinking they were shot, problem discovered, entire shock mount rail assembly had rusted away from the frame and is hanging in the air. Mileage: 148876. On 30sep11 gas tank dropped to the ground due to corrosion of frame, and also exhaust…
ODI 10428124
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Was getting the truck inspected and the brakes failed. The guy said that the brakes were loose and he had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get the truck to step. He also notices corrosion and brake fluid leaking. *tr
ODI 10279749
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle: 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup truck. I received a telephone call from my daughter. While driving the truck, she said that when she applied the brakes, the brake pedal went almost to the floor before the truck slowed, and a warning light lit on the dash board. I went to where the truck was parked. I checked the brake fluid reservoir. It was low, so i added brake fluid. I than tried the brakes, by…
ODI 10324982
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Complaint involves a 1999 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 abs activates at low speeds (typical <5 mph). Experienced multiple near-misses of low speed crashes when braking; one involving a pedestrian. Failure occurs on average 1 out of 2 times when braking. Brought vehicle to gm dealer - balise chevrolet/oldsmobile, w. Springfield, ma - on 7/16/09. Vehicle mileage was 122,846. This is the same dealer from which vehicle was…
ODI 10278271
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line failure due to corrosion of brake line. All brake fluid drained out with no brake indicator (dash) lites illuminating. Total brake failure. 1999 chevy silverado. *tr
ODI 10324820
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 4wd standard cab 4.3 v-6 -failure in brake line , i was stopped in line at drive thru and felt brake pedal go down and heard break fluid squirt from line, investigated problem and found a hole in line due to rust , location of problem was below drivers door where line runs along frame, will have to replace line, will keep old line for inspection if needed. *tr
ODI 10339107
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
For the past two weeks i've noticed that when i apply pressure to the brakes the truck does not stop immediately. It rolls a little and it scares me because i am pressing the brake into the floor of the truck with both feet. This is happening every time i drive and with this being the only transportation i have, i have to continue to drive it. I am currently calling around for quotes and notice that there may be a…
ODI 10272379
Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 chevrolet truck, frame is rusting at an alarming rate. All of the brake lines have been replaced after two different failures. At age 70 and having worked on cars for years as a hobbie, i have never see a vehicle rust so bad. The brake lines were gone. I could have wrecked because of the failure. *tr
ODI 10351375
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving to store. Going down a fairly steep hill,applied brakes started to slow down then lost my brakes. The brake lines were rusted thru. Had new brake lines installed. *tr
ODI 10326233
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle is having abs problems. There was a recall (74013) issued 8/29/05 which only covered vehicles in certain states, not virginia. Since brakes are a safety issue it seems that it should be. I called gm and they informed me it was not (71-716605105 claim #). Problem started with abs light coming on, took to repair shop and was told abs unit & ecm unit needed replacing (4/10/09). Total bill 1940.00. *tr
ODI 10265232
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs brakes kicking in at slow speeds when not needed. No lights on dash. No warnings when it will happen. Usually when stopping at crosswalks,parking lots or gas stations by pump. Probably tripling stopping distance. I almost hit a brick wall in the dealers parking lot but a curb stop stopped me luckily it was there. *tr
ODI 10263785
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle antilock brakes activate at low speed when they should not increasing stopping distance substantially. The issue is described in recall 2[redacted]. The vehicle was taken in for recall repair in july 2006. The vehicle did not exhibit the recall issues at the time of recall repair. The vehicle now has the issues but chevy insists i am responsible for the repair since they have already taken care of the…
ODI 10258082
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), but the failure has recurred. The antilock brakes engaged and the stopping distance increased. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they informed him that the recall repair had been previously performed and he would have to pay for…
ODI 10259765
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs system engages when braking on rough pavement such as rumble strips. Abs light comes on intermittently. This problem has been ongoing for more than 4 years, but was reported on january 9 2009. *tr
ODI 10258084
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The abs and brake lights come on intermittently at random times while driving. *tr
ODI 10324609
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard a pulsating noise whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The antilock brakes activated suddenly and he crashed into another vehicle. The dealer stated that there were no recalls available for the failure and informed the contact to call general motors. General motors refused to repair the failure. The antilock brake was…
Crash reported
ODI 10250851
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs module went out on 1999 silverado that has 51000 miles. Symptoms are that the module/pump continues running even with ignition turned off. In addition, abs dash light is on. Dealer states that repair will be roughly $1000. Internet chat room for like vehicle has literally 100's of people with exact same problem. Only way to stop module/pump from running, aside from spending $1000, is to pull 60 amp fuse that…
ODI 10246024
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Both abs and brake lights on dash of 1999 chevy silverado 1500. Low speed abs activation at random not included in recall because of where i live???? *tr
ODI 10266810
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs failed, motor kept running until the fuse was pulled, went to dealer, i was told repairs would cost $800-1100 for repair. I was told there was a recall in the ice belt states, but not in the south.. The abs failed and caused an accident, i was traveling 35 mph with a 1000 pound trailer in tow, a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of me and i hit him, minor damage $2500. My point is the south has a humidity…
Crash reported
ODI 10259563
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 1999 chevy silverado. I have had to replace the brake lines due to a rupture as i was coming upon a 4 way intersection. Thank god nothing was coming as i rolled through it. I made it home and to the shop the next day and had to replace all the brake lines. I have had to replace the parking brake pads on the rear which is a recalled item on a truck that has a manual shift transmission. What does the…
ODI 10269937
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The incident happened while driving my 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. I was applying the brakes to come to a stop and once my speed went below 5 miles per hour the abs kicked in. This prevented me from stopping my vehicle immediately. I had to swerve to the side of the road to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. There was no damage to anyone or property. This began happening on a regular basis after this…
ODI 10234558
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Electronic brake control module has failed, disabling the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. Chevrolet wants $1500 for repair and it is a well documented common premature failure. *tr
ODI 10227891
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. There was a recall issued on the braking system, which included the rims, emergency brakes, and rotors. The abs light illuminated when the vehicle was started, but then dimmed after a few minutes. The failure occurred for over a week until the light remained completely illuminated. The dealer stated that the abs control box failed. Chevrolet stated that the…
ODI 10226786
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 CHEVY SILVERADO [redacted] ABS BRAIN BOARD FAILED. *TR
ODI 10229437
Body · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado c1500 extended cab. The contact noticed that both of the tailgate support cables failed, which caused the tailgate to drop down to the bumper while driving approximately 55 mph. She had to excessively pump the brake pedal in order to effectively stop the vehicle. On one occasion, the brake pedal nearly extended to the floor. She took the vehicle to the auto repair shop…
ODI 10244495
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