2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 126
- 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 126 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 66 records
- brake pedal · 50 records
- brake line · 35 records
- pedal went · 27 records
- went floor · 25 records
- lines rusted · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 46 |
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
The break lines on my 2001 chevy silverado failed causing me to have to replace all of them. They rusted through
Crash reported
ODI 10819986
Service Brakes
At speeds lower than 5 mph, abs braking system engages on dry or wet pavement resulting in failure to stop the vehicle. Example - pulling into a parking spot the vehicle would not stop and resulted in bumping into next vehicle. Also at a stop sign/lighted intersection, the vehicle would not stop resulting in vehicle going into the intersection and oncoming traffic.
Crash reported
ODI 10817769
Service Brakes
All brake lines are rusted and will need to be replaced. We just purchased then truck used. My mechanic inspected the truck.for a noise in the steering, thats when he discovered the rusted brake lines he informed me that it could blow a line and anytime due to the rusted lines. He recommended replacing all of the lines.
ODI 10790131
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The vehicle stopped after crashing into a curb. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10788572
Service Brakes
While driving at slow speeds and coming to a stop my abs system will activate on dry pavement. This happens at every stop i make. This causes increase stopping distance and creates a large safety risk.
ODI 10777916
Service Brakes
While driving my truck on highway 70, the traffic slowed, i attempted to slow down, but my brake pedal went to the floor (rusted brake lines ruptured causing total brake failure) and i was unable to stop. I whipped the steering wheel to the left to avoid rear ending up coming cars. I managed to slow the truck down by pulling down to 1st and was able to get to an off ramp, but was unable to stop, before hitting…
Crash reported
ODI 10777808
Service Brakes
Coming back from store ,went to turn in driveway to house no brakes ran off in grass and creek.front and back brakes both leaking and rusted bad.had this truck since 07 and taken care of .can not afford to pay what shop wants to fix. Gm needs recall trucks with this problem before someone gets bad hurt or killed.
Crash reported
ODI 10763875
Service Brakes
The steel brake lines corroded and broke causing brakes to fail.
ODI 10735249
Service Brakes
A car pulled in front of me as i was accelerating so i had to slam on the brakes which went straight to the floor and was unable to stop. I was able to swerve to avoid an accident and pull into a parking lot. After parked i opened door and pumped brakes and the brake line was broke on the rear passenger side. There was no way to stop as the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the brake fluid pumped out the…
ODI 10704244
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the abs warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver and passenger side speed sensors and the electronic brake control module were defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10809325
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph with the brake pedal engaged, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floor and an extended braking distance was required to stop the vehicle. The contact also had to apply the parking brake. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 10694577
Service Brakes
Abs activation on dry pavement at low speed and this happens consistently. This causes vehicle to travel further instead of stopping. Sometimes feathering the brake pedal can keep abs from activating. I have read countless articles about this problem with many other chevrolet pickups. *tr
ODI 10695496
Service Brakes
Yet another brake line story to throw on the heap. Full disclosure, i do mechanic work on my own cars and periodic inspections as a result. The areas of the failures, including mine, are difficult to see when inspecting. Anyway, on the highway doing about 65 went to start slowing down for my exit and the pedal just kept going. I feverishly pumped the brakes and started gearing down and trying the ebrake. No ebrake,…
ODI 10670861
Service Brakes
While backing my boat up a small grade in my driveway, one of the brake lines broke causing me to loose complete braking system. No brakes at all. I was able to get the boat into the garage due to the fact i was pushing it up a small grade. I had just come off of the freeway during rush hour traffic. Had the line broke while trying to stop on the highway there could have been a major accident due to complete brake…
ODI 10670958
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While attempting to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, there was an increase in stopping distance. When the failure occurred, the brake pedal vibrated and traveled to the floorboard. The failure occurred when driving at low speeds. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
ODI 10667618
Service Brakes
My fiancee was on way home from work and was caught in stop and go traffic (thank god she wasn't going speed limit) and the brakes went completely out. Went completely to the floor and bumped a vehicle in front of her 3 times before she got it to stop. No damage was done and she was ok. Had the truck towed home and pulled into my garage to find the brake lines under the cab was severely rusted and 1 line had a…
ODI 10655333
Service Brakes
I brought my 2001 chevrolet to get new brakes on the rear. After the tech installed them he took the truck for a test run. He said that the brake pedal went to the floor and he didn't have brakes. He stated that the brake line had rusted through. He said that all 4 needed to be replaced. He said that these gm pick-ups are known to have this problem. We walked out with a huge bill. Luckily they didn't fail while i…
ODI 10648633
Service Brakes
Our truck was being painted at aamco. We got a phone call from the aamco that the brakes had failed while the vehicle was in their possession. We had the truck towed to a repair shop. The repair shop stated that all brake lines on the truck has rusted through completely. They also stated this is a well-known issue amongst chevrolet trucks, and they see this time and time again. The cost of our repair was approx.…
ODI 10658606
Service Brakes
Complete brake failure, coming to stop sign at intersection. Brake pedal went to floor without warning or notice of a problem from dash. Coasted to stop and put transmission into park to complete the stop. Inspection after the incident, found major brake line corrosion (steel and rubber ) through out the vehicle. This vehicle was on it's way to the turnpike, for the trip home just prior to this incident. *tr
ODI 10648585
Service Brakes
Abs brakes do not stop vehicle at stop signs or intersections, have to put vehicle in park to stop! Multiple times, unplugged abs sensor to drive with conventional brakes. *tr
ODI 10640266
Service Brakes
Second time i lost all brakes in this vehicle. Lost all brakes due to rotted lines. *tr
ODI 10637268
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed brake fluid leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10633252
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusted out and burst leaving us with no brakes and unable to stop. Almost in a collision, and left us stranded. Two times this happened with two different brake lines bursting at low speed. Luckily we weren't going fast.
ODI 10863535
Service Brakes
The brake's lost pressure and ended up rear ending the car in front of me. After further examination all the brakes lines are completely rusted and and one of the lines gave out completely which lead to the loss of pressure and cause of wreck. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10628508
Service Brakes
BRAKES FAILED. BRAKE LINES BROKE DUE TO RUST. *TR
ODI 10621523
Catalog parts for this system
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