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
Owned the vehicle since new. Vehicle now has approximately 81,000 miles. Each time the brakes needed replacement the rotors needed to be replaced due to "excessive pitting and corrosion" this was done twice during the years owned. During the most recent brake service i was informed and shown that the brake lines were so badly corroded as to be a hazard and that they could fail at any moment. I believe this is due to…
ODI 10633042
Service Brakes
The brake pedal has been soft for quite a while. During a pa. State safety insp. It was discovered by inspection mechanic that the brake lines were leaking in multiple places. He was going to replace only the affected area at first but then discovered the lines were leaking in multiple places. Therefore all the lines had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10620747
Service Brakes
As i was leaving my driveway, when i braked, my truck would not stop, made a loud sound, but after pumping the brake, it finally stopped. I had new brakes, plus rotors and calibers put on truck before all of this happened, i figured they did something wrong, but took it back to goodyear and they assured me the brakes were ok, and that it is the abs. I almost broadsided another vehicle. I noticed that there is a…
ODI 10627261
Service Brakes
I left my parking and the brake light came on in the dash. I noticed a very spongy feel so pulled over and found that half of my fluid was missing. I inspected under the vehicle and noticed that all the brake lines were extremely corroded, even in the engine compartment. Based on this inspection, despite not being able to find a "smoking gun" leak, it is very apparent that the corroded brake lines are the cause of…
ODI 10616609
Service Brakes
I was changing the oil on my 2001 silverado 1500 ls which has about 115,000 miles in my driveway. While i was under the car, i noticed that the brake lines (around the abs unit) along side the frame rails on the driver side is badly corroded. I may well have to change the lines asap as it is hazard to drive the vehicle on the road. It may well be fatal for me or for anyone else on the road in case the brake lines…
ODI 10616903
Service Brakes
While pulling boat out of water at marina,pulled truck up ramp to parking lot and when my buddy hit the brakes,the brake pedal went to the floorboard. When we looked under drivers side door, we could see break fluid leaking out of brake line. Took to mechanic ,lines all rusted out. Checked my lines on my 2001 chevy silverado when i got home,same problem, all rusted. Truck is parked until recall. *tr
ODI 10626660
Service Brakes
Even after the recall was performed for the low speed abs activation the abs is activating again. This time causing me to run into a concrete wall. I contacted the dealer and they said the recall was done back in 2009. Obviously that did not fix the problems. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10610986
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines had extensive rust to the point of corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was no repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. ...updated 09-05-14 *bf updated 3/30/2015 *js
ODI 10609252
Service Brakes
During deceleration the brake pedal exhibited little pressure and traveled to the floor. Braking ability was severely compromised but the vehicle came to a stop. Inspection of the undercarriage revealed a severely corroded brake line located just aft of the cab which had ruptured and released a significant amount of brake fluid. *js
ODI 10608830
Service Brakes
When backing out of drive way brakes failed, i was lucking no car were coming on the road i backed onto. After getting it stopped i pulled back in drive way and checked it out. The brake line going to the back brakes had a hole in it. I had this happen to me in sept 2013 on another brake line. *js
ODI 10609056
Abs Warning Light · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the wheel speed sensor and the abs sensor illuminated intermittently. The contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle jerked forward as the brake pedal was applied. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10614545
Service Brakes
My truck was parked and when i started it up the brake pedal went straight to the floor without stopping. I stepped out of my vehicle and there was a pool of brake fluid on the ground. The mechanic had to replace all the brake lines due to them all being badly corroded. *tr
ODI 10607583
Service Brakes
After returning to the truck from an errand i started the engine and, upon depressing the brake pedal in order to put the vehicle in gear, the brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lamps of any sort were illuminated prior to the brake pedal going to the floor. Pumping of the pedal did not produce any resistance. After a few minutes the brake fluid level warning lamp came on. Brake fluid was added but did not…
ODI 10597017
Service Brakes
Brake lines are extremely corroded. These could rupture at any time with no warning. Contacted gm was told since vehicle is out of warranty they are not responsible. I have other cars/trucks that are older and have no brake line corrosion. This should require a recall immediately before there are deaths from these inferior brake lines. *tr
ODI 10594473
Service Brakes
Started to leave driveway and brake pedal went to floor with no control. Managed to coast to stop and pushed truck back to garage. *tr
ODI 10588030
Service Brakes
Upon slowing down near my house the brake pedal almost traveled to the floor. I was able to pull into the driveway without hitting anything and i used my emergency brake to hold the truck in place while i placed the truck in park. I pumped the brake pedal and fluid was pouring out of one of the brake lines. The brake lines are severely rusted out as were the fuel lines i had replaced in the past. *tr
ODI 10585076
Service Brakes
I purchased this vehicle new and have maintained it appropriately. Over the period i have own this vehicle, i have had to replace the parking brake system z(cable) twice because it broke. I thought it was from fair wear and tear until i reviewed the over 381 complaints about parking brake failure. I wish to be notified concerning any recall or reimbursement for repairs. My vehicle currently has 72,300 miles. The…
ODI 10576715
Service Brakes
Simply driving west on north ave at 25 - 30. Had to apply brakes getting close to intersection. Brake pedal went to the floor, had no brakes at all. Tried using foot operated emergency brake but it did not work either. Put it into 4 wd low to slow as best i could. Drove off the road onto grass to avoid car ahead of me. Drove very slowly in 4wd low to f&f tire at [redacted] the closest car service shop about 2 miles…
ODI 10578578
Service Brakes
Below 5 mph anti-lock brakes activate, brake pedal becomes pressurized, and truck does not stop and continues to roll unless you press on the pedal extremely hard. There is no check engine light or brake light illuminated. I brought this vehicle to the repair shop. They assume it is a sensor in the wheel hub. And without a light or code they cannot diagnose and fix this problem. My wife and kids are regular…
ODI 10573393
Service Brakes
The rear brake line busted when brakes were depressed in driveway and appears as though all brake lines are severely corroded. Ohio. *tr
ODI 10572561
Service Brakes
Unwanted abs activation causing increased stopping distance during low speed brake applications. This is dangerous and will cause an accident when the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
ODI 10726366
Service Brakes
Gm recalled this vehicle in 2006 due to corrosion of front abs speed sensor (chevy recall #05068c: product safety - front wheel speed sensor corrosion). My abs are pulsing at very low speed - stop signs/lights/parking etc. This is characteristic of the corrosion issue. I've been told i had the repair (i don't doubt it - there were two - one for rear parking brake and one i didn't really research - i just took it in…
ODI 10566832
Service Brakes
While driving down a two lane highway, the vehicle in front of me applied his brakes for a disabled vehicle in the roadway. I began to press mine when they went straight to the floorboard. I began to pump the brakes quickly hoping the system would send fluid to the other set which it did not. In order to prevent impacting the vehicle in front of me or the disabled vehicle, i had to send the vehicle across oncoming…
Crash reported
ODI 10562949
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
My brake lines and fuel lines are so rusted i am just waiting for the day that one of them breaks. And possible kills someone. I just hope that it will not happen before gm does something about this problem. I am holding off replacing the lines to see if gm is going to recall this problem. I dont use this truck for fear of getting into and accident!!!! *tr
ODI 10554569
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Coming up on a red light, i applied the brakes to slow down to a stop, when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Only then did the brake light come on. I put the truck in neutral, and finally coasted to a stop. Upon finding a pin hole in one line, the complete brake system failed. Once replacing the brake lines, the fuel lines was also so rusted, and they were about to fail. *tr
ODI 10585044
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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