2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 86
- 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 86 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My brakes are beginning to fail when making sharp turns. Noticeable when turning into parking spaces. I hit the back of a parked vehicle this weekend because of it and now i'm afraid to drive my truck. When the sharp turn is made (in either direction) the abs kicks in and the pedal begins to vibrate then goes to the floor. The vehicle is a 2001 chevy silverado 1500, [redacted]. On 6/21/2011 i called chevrolet to…
Crash reported
ODI 10408451
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rusted through steel brake lines failed today as i was braking the lines ruptured and i lost brakes. At frame mount location at rear left wheel and also at proportioning abs block on frame rail below drivers seat nothing done to repair yet sitting in my driveway after being towed home. *tr
ODI 10407766
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 15 to 20 mph and depressing the brakes when the anti-lock brakes activated abnormally, causing the rear brake line to fracture. The vehicle was then towed and repaired by the owner for the front and rear hub assemblies. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10406200
Frame And Members · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 chevy silverado 4 door extra cab , brake failure two months ago from brake line rupture of heavily rusted steel brake line,located above gas tank. Close inspection revealed frame and other brake and gas lines, rotors, brake rotor shields, emergency brake cables badly rusted! No repairs made yet. 60,000 miles on truck. Body except for rocker panels and rear bumper is excellent ! Bottom of truck pressure flushed…
ODI 10416984
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact was traveling 35 mph when he had to abruptly apply the brakes to avoid crashing into a vehicle that drove into his lane. There was an unusual increase in stopping distance and time. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake lines from the master cylinder to the abs unit and from the abs unit to the front brakes were corroded. The…
ODI 10390130
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hydraulic brake failure. Nhtsa action number:peo5020 was told by the dealer this was likely the "wheel speed sensor" and required a complete wheel bearing replacement as that is the only way the "wheel speed sensor" could be replaced. I became suspicious after looking at the "service advisors" writ-up which was nothing like i had described to him or the mechanic and nothing like they had told me the repair was. When…
ODI 10389713
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Speed wheel sensor failure, gm do not want to be responsible for the safety recall, they gave me a case number, and told me because i was the second owner warranty does not cover to fix the problem. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10386118
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10396543
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
As i approached a stop sign in my 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500, i applied pressure to the brake pedal only to have it go all the way to floor. Thankfully i was not going fast, and there was enough pressure remaining in the brake line to slow me down (had i been going faster than 5 mph, i don't know that would have been the case). After being towed to the dealer, the inspection showed that the brake line had rusted…
ODI 10379592
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In my 2001 chevy silver auto, every time i come to a stop at a stop sign i am experiencing unwanted anti-lock brake system application. This happens every time i stop and happens at low speeds only. I have found there was a recall on this same issue ( nhtsa campaign # 05v379000). This however does not include my vehicle but it needs to !! *tr
ODI 10376437
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Loss of brakes due to brake line corrosion, rust out. A deer ran into the highway, hit brakes to stop and brake pedal went to floor. Hit deer and did major damage to front of truck. After inspection, all brake lines need replaced. Unsafe to drive. This can cause a major accident, injury or even death. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10377885
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and decelerating, the brake pedal went to the floor board causing an increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake line was rusted and leaking brake fluid. The dealer advised that the brake lines would need to be replaced.…
ODI 10373929
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I'm complaining about my 2001 chevrolet silverado. The wheel speed sensor malfunctions, even on dry roads, and causes loss of brakes. If the roads are slick it malfunctions constantly when trying to brake, making the vehicle undrivable. It was fixed under recall once already but happened again only a year later. This is now the 3rd wheel speed sensor issue with my vehicle. I've had to put up with it since chevrolet…
ODI 10368627
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lines on my 2001 chevrolet silverado have deteriorated to the point where the brake lines will not pass the yearly vehicle inspection. The corrosion rate of these brake lines are significantly greater than should be expected for the age of the vehicle. I would like have this instance added to the ongoing investigation into this safety issue. *tr
ODI 10365529
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brakes were rusted from the brake line to the abs control unit. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for repairs or diagnosis. The failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.
ODI 10392789
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado k1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the braking system failed without warning causing the contact to use the emergency brakes to avoid an accident. The dealer was contacted and stated that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10368487
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 chevy silverado 1500 pickup abs control module failure at 85,000 miles. Abs light illuminates along with brake light while driving. Vehicle has no or intermittent abs brakes . Pump continues to run after vehicle shutdown. At slow speeds vehicle may not stop. Gm dealer acknowledges problem exist but says gm does not warranty the part and no recall exist. *tr
ODI 10362769
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Total brake failure due to rusted brake lines. *tr
ODI 10361873
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving 5 mph when he applied the brakes and the pedal went straight into the floorboard. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The brakes were repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 97,050. Updated 01/04/11*ljb updated 01/10/11*j
ODI 10360638
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Upon stepping on brake at low speed to stop, it felt as though abs took over and caused truck to lose braking power. Almost crashed into fence. Than second time less than one hour later had same thing happen pulling into driveway. Third time a day latter pulling into drive abs felt again and brake not engaging. *tr
ODI 10354469
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I lost the brakes on my 2001 chevy silverado, coming home from a family outing. Once i was finally able to stop the truck, my husband saw all of the brake fluid leaking out. When the local chevy dealer inspected it they said all the brake lines were corroded & badly rusted that both the front & the back brake lines had to be replaced. They, of course, no longer make the brake lines for this truck so they had to be…
ODI 10350244
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes failed while driving down my driveway, and the pedal went almost to the floor. All five lines leading to the abs unit located inside the frame rail, under the drivers seat, are severely rusted and will need to be replaced. One of the lines rusted through and sprung a leak. Since the lines are running along the top side of the frame rail from the master cylinder and to the front wheels, the replacement will be…
ODI 10348083
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
From stopped position i pulled vehicle forward aprox. 50 ft and tried to stop. I heard abs pump come on and brake pedal was hard as a rock with no pulsation. I then hit a tree causing damaged to the bumper, headlight and hood. My speed was approx 4 mph. There was no indicator light on before, during or after the accident. I had to remove main abs fuse to make vehicle safe to drive. Then i had the brake and abs…
Crash reported
ODI 10360751
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Anti-lock brakes engage as vehicle comes to a stop. Vehicle ends up 2-5 feet further than desired stopping location. Hubs, have been replaced, rotors have been replaced 4 times with only 61k miles on vehicle that is garage kept. Nothing has fixed problem. Vehicle is dangerous to drive. *tr
ODI 10427012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2001 silverado 1500. I have a reocurring problem with my antilock brakes. The antilock brakes engage at low speeds while trying to stop. I had this problem in 2004 and had the hub replaced on my dime. Then it happened again in 2006. There was a recall at that time and had all the speed sensors replaced per recall. Now in 2010 i'm having the same problem re-appear. I own another 2004 gm product w/ antilocks,…
ODI 10362596
Catalog parts for this system
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