2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 160
- 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 160 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 61 records
- brake line · 45 records
- brake pedal · 43 records
- went floor · 33 records
- pedal went · 32 records
- brake fluid · 23 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 56 |
| 150–400k mi | 46 |
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
I had the oil changed on my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 2 wheel-drive pick-up truck by a local shop and when i started the truck after the oil change and put the truck into drive in the shop parking lot, i noticed that i had to depress the brake pedal down to the floor. Prior to this, i never had to press the brake pedal to the floor. The brakes previously were strong and required a slight push. I drove a short…
ODI 10519969
Service Brakes
During the annual safety inspection the dealer advised me that all of the brake lines would need to be replaced before the next inspection due to rust ($1200), and the rear brake backing plates would also need to be replaced due to rust. The rear brake backing plates were already replaced once due to rust-through. This vehicle has been routinely maintained and commercially washed throughout its life, driven on a…
ODI 10519818
Service Brakes
Was towing a trailer. (light load) going approx 35mph stop light turned yellow, with plenty of time for me to stop. I applied the brakes and they let loss. I then had no choice but to run the yellow/red light. Luckily it did not turn our worse. But i then had to make my way to a parking lot with no brakes. My truck is manual so that helped make thing a little easier. I then looked and found out the one of my brake…
ODI 10515864
Service Brakes
Backing up truck, moved it forward and the brakes went, couldn't stop the truck. I was moving forward after having it on reverse, so the speed was slow (5mph). Noticed there was a puddle on the ground of brake fluid, and to further investigate, there was a lot of rust and corrosion that came from underneath. I was on vacation when this happened, called aaa for a tow on the date listed. Replaced brake lines, master…
ODI 10514632
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I was headed to the store when my truck just shut off in the middle of the street i took to my mechanic and he said that the fuel pump and sending unit needed to be replaced as well as the fuel lines due to there being excessive corrosion. Also abs system activates when coming to a stop at low speeds. And i have also had to replace the brake lines due to excessive rust. At 118000 miles i had to have my heater core…
ODI 10510177
Electrical System · Service Brakes
While pulling into my driveway, the brake pedal stated chattering like the anti-lock brakes were activating. The abs light came on intermittently and when the truck was being parked in front of the garage it would not stop and went through the garage door. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10508970
Service Brakes
I own a year 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup truck. On april 15, 2013, while driving home from the nearest village, i lost all power in my brakes. The truck was going downhill and as i applied the brakes the vehicle continued to increase in speed. I was quickly overtaking a slower passenger car ahead of me, so i had to veer off the road onto the shoulder and into a rough ravine. Eventually i slowed to a stop. I…
ODI 10535161
Service Brakes
After driving for around 30 miles i was pulling up to the garage at home slowing down when the anti-lock brake system engaged at about 3 miles per hour. In a panic, the truck kept moving without stopping for approximately 3 to 4 feet, then i put the truck in park and it stopped. Without doing that i would have hit my garage door, missing the door by inches. This issue is still ongoing as of 8/18/13. In order to…
ODI 10535917
Service Brakes
Some friends borrowed my 2000 chevy silverado to haul some sheet rock headed down to hardware store and ended up calling me with a smoking engine told them to bring it back to the house. My buddy said the brakes didn't stop all that good on the way over and went right to the floor looking under the hood i had him push the brakes and fluid shot out of the break lines running along the body frame they look all…
ODI 10503096
Service Brakes
Multiple brake lines ruptured, causing brake failure. Crashed into metal gate. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10503166
Power Train · Seats · Service Brakes
The transmission in this vehicle is a total piece of junk. There are many, many vehicles with this same transmission. It locked up slinging the driver into the steering wheel and windshield. This broke the bolts holding the seat to the frame. The cost to fix was over 1200 dollars. I've talked with several transmission shops, each one is in business due to the fact that this transmission is defective. They repair or…
1 injury
ODI 10681560
Service Brakes
While driving down the road at the posted speed limit of 45mph, heading south, found road i needed to turn on, to head east, hit the brakes and brake pedal went almost to the floor and caused me to miss turn due to lack of braking. Towed vehicle home and found brake line rusted out and blown by abs module. Remaining brake lines in very rusty/ deteriorated shape, all needing replacement. *tr
ODI 10567060
Service Brakes
I was driving and pushed the brakes to slow down and the pedal went close to the floor and just barely slowed down enough to turn off the road. Luckily no other vehicle in my way because i couldn't stop quick enough. Turned out one of the brake lines rusted through and the rest are that rusted that they'll have to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10491448
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to stop the vehicle but once the vehicle reached 3 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the wheel speed sensor needed to be removed and cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated…
ODI 10502469
Service Brakes
Applied brakes to stop initally started to stop and then peddle went to floor and could not stop until another 50 feet or so. *tr
ODI 10484617
Service Brakes
The brake line running from the abs module to the front passenger wheel corroded to the point of leaking brake fluid. The brake warning light came on. The truck was then parked until it could be serviced. All brake lines were found to be severely rusted & corroded. A second line (from the abs module to the rear axle) disintegrated upon removal. The worst corrosion was at the points where the brake lines were clipped…
ODI 10490621
Service Brakes
Took veh. In for headlight alignment. Got into veh. To leave and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. Mechanic said the brake line had rusted through. He check and said all lines were completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The veh. Had to be towed to a chev. Dealer to bleed the line. Total cost including one caliper that was too rusted was $794.11. I had been traveling on the expressway moments prior to…
ODI 10482260
Service Brakes
Rusty brake lines leaking badly. To much money to have dealer repair. Truck just sitting. *tr
ODI 10641072
Service Brakes
Lost brakes while pulling into parking spot at local grocery store. Had to stomp e-brake to keep from hitting car in front of me. Looked underneath to see brake fluid running down frame rail. Brake line ruptured due to rusting out. Got lucky this happened a mile from my brothers garage... He loaded me up on his car trailer and took to garage. Up on the lift we went. Rust rust rust. Need to replace brake lines front…
ODI 10480881
Service Brakes
Backing up to launch boat on ramp and brake pedal went to the floor. Drove truck 2 blocks to house used emergency brake to stop. Saw brake fluid on the road. Brake lines are severely corroded and one has failed. Master cylinder has lost all fluid. *js
ODI 10538358
Service Brakes
On 9/18/12 i was traveling in rush hour traffic on rt 29n in columbia md when traffic slowed and then stopped. I stepped on the brakes of my 2000 chevy silverado 1500. The vehicle slowed somewhat but then the brake pedal went to the floor and i couldn't stop. I rear ended an unmarked police vehicle at approx 20-25mph. My truck suffered frt bumper damage as well as the back window blowing out. The police car suffered…
Crash reported
ODI 10476730
Service Brakes
While driving on main st. In newark, delaware my braking system completely failed. It was a good thing i was not on interstate and had to stop quickly or someone could have been killed. I had to have truck taken to nearest garage for complete brake line replacement at cost of 885.00 dollars. I looked up this model for complaints and have found many trucks with brake system failure. *tr
ODI 10472615
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and it dropped to the floorboard. As a result, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate…
ODI 10470892
Service Brakes
This is the second time my brake lines have busted open !!!!!! They are all rusted out . My only recourse is to replace them all . The first time, i took it to a dealer thinking they would fix it right .big mistake they pieced it together with compression fittings for $400.00. At least i wasn't moving fast thank god. This must become a recall , is anybody listening !!! *tr
ODI 10470483
Service Brakes
I was traveling on i-83 north in the right lane from baltimore md to hershey park pa. A driver attempting to merge into my lane from the market st on ramp in york pa., at very low speed caused me to jam on the brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor. Pumping the brake pedal and pushing it all the way to the floor yielded no results. I had no braking whatsoever. Luckily the car trying to merge stayed on the…
ODI 10470842
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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