2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 102
- 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.
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line running to the rear ruptured under the driver's side door and all braking was immediately lost to the vehicle. Only way to stop the vehicle was by use of the emergency brake. *tr
ODI 10424362
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure, 2003 chevrolet siverado 1500 ls z71. I was traveling approximately 45 mph, went to stop at intersection,brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I was able to steer off the roadway in to a grassy area to stop the vehicle. No prior brake problems. Vehilce only has approx, 55000 miles. Once stopped observed leaking brake fluid. Brake line found to be rusted through and had burst, other brake lines…
ODI 10418086
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Full brake failure. Pedal to floor when trying to stop. Luckily no accident, was able to control and stop vehicle due to low speed. Corrosion on hydraulic brake line. *tr
ODI 10408586
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake lines on this vehicle have rusted through causing the brake fluid to drain out and make the brakes inoperative. The brake lines are constructed of steel tubing, they should have been stainless steel to avoid rusting. The manufacturer claims normal wear and tear. I totally disagree. These lines should have lasted much longer. I have owned many cars which have been many years older and have had more than…
ODI 10425542
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the brake line failed as he depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. A significant amount of fluid was underneath the driver's door. The red brake warning light illuminated stating to service brakes soon. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and found rust on the brake line. The dealer replaced four brake…
ODI 10405738
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
One of the brake lines from the master cylinder to the equalizer rusted through and i had no brakes. The next month another line going from the equalizer to the left rear rusted through, then in august a line going to the front of the truck rusted through. Luckily in all 3 cases i was able to safely control the truck to have repairs made. Why for the sake of a few dollars aren't the brake lines made of stainless or…
ODI 10443516
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Traveling on main road, had to stop quick to avoid vehicle in front making sudden stop, brake pedal went to floor. Was able to swerve to right of stated vehicle to avoid contact. Pulled over to side of road, observed fluid dripping from beneath truck by driver's door. Brake line cluster attached to frame rusted through.
ODI 10394912
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure,rusted corroded line in brake line above gas tank led to a leak,causing brakes to fail while driving. No warning light. Steered away to avoid crash. Brake pedal went all the way to floor. Repaired at gm dealership all brake lines replaced. *tr
ODI 10392701
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact was operating a state of maryland fleet 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500 vehicle . While driving approximately 10 to 20 mph, the brake were applied and the brake pedal initially had braking and the depressed to the floorboard with zero braking. The vehicle rolled through a red light and a hard right turn was made to avoid a collision and drifted to a stop using low gear. After stopping the brake…
ODI 10384362
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line corrosion / failure. Brake rotor corrosion / failure. *tr
ODI 10384662
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 mph and applying the brakes, the brake pedal went into the floorboard and the brakes would not respond. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where a diagnostic test was performed and located the failure as a corroded brake line clip. The…
ODI 10372720
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was braking to get off an exit ramp, and the brake pedal went to the floor, brake warning light came on, and warning bell was ringing. I was able to stop vehicle without hitting anything because i stayed on the main road. If i had turned down the exit ramp, i would have rear-ended stopped traffic ahead of me. The cause was a broken brake line - brake fluid was dripping from vehicle under the driver's door. Took…
ODI 10376793
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake lines failed. The contact did not hear any noises nor did any warning lights illuminate on the instrumental panel prior to the failure. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his destination without further incident. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10369350
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was traveling 35 mph when the brakes failed. The contact had a problem with the anti- brake system while driving under 5 mph. When the vehicle was inspected he was informed that the brake lines were completely covered with rust. The failure and current mileages were 90000.
ODI 10370797
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately between 5-10 mph approaching a complete stop when suddenly, the abs activated suddenly. The contact was able to continue with an increase in stopping distance. Also, the contact disabled the abs fuse. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
ODI 10379926
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Applied brakes and the brake pedal almost went to the floor,i was able to safely pull to the curb with the assistance of the emergency brake.upon inspection of the problem i found that all the steel brake lines under the vehicle were rusted. One brake line had burst due to the corrosion. There should be no reason that these brake lines should rust and fail ever, nevermind at 36000 miles. This could have been alot…
ODI 10366112
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard; the service brakes light also illuminated. The vehicle coasted to a stop and was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the brake lines fractured due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10372549
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving at highway speeds, i hit the brakes to stop for traffic light. Brake pedal went to the floor. The "rusted" brake line had cracked open and allowed fluid to escape. No brakes. Had to have vehicle towed to my house. This happened today,10/16/2010. It is a 2003 chevy silverado p/u all of the steel lines are rusted. *tr
ODI 10360787
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Corroded front brake lines. Also front brake calipers. *tr
ODI 10363484
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chevrolet silverado 1500 2003 76,000 miles. Brakes failed while pulling a 6000lb trailer on an interstate. Rusty brake lines burst when brakes were applied while entering a construction zone. Had no brakes. If car in front hadn't seen me coming and pulled over, this may have been a fatality report. *tr
ODI 10367865
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2003 chevy silverado 4x4 ext. Cab 4.8l eng. While driving the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and brake fluid was leaking underneath the front of the vehicle. The brake lines were rusted and corroded on the outside. I will be replacing them. I have only 70,000 miles on it. I have owned numerous vehicles and this is the first time i have experienced rusted brake lines. About 5 months ago i had the…
ODI 10358514
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The rear backing plates on my 2003 silverado completely rotted away and exposed the brakes and disc rotors and calipers to extreme dirt and winter salt. This caused one brake caliper to freeze and both disc rotors to get very badly pitted. I had to replace all the components for both rear brakes at a very expensive cost. I have never experienced something like this in all the years of owning a motor vehicle. *tr
ODI 10356881
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ADDENDUM TO 10376833. VIN ENTERED BELOW. *TR
ODI 10378611
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line rust-through causing long stopping distances and requiring rapid pedal pumping. Loss of fluid required refills to allow the vehicle to be driven to a shop. No collision occurred. Cab-back replacement of steel lines took place at a cost of $475. *ln
ODI 10376833
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Total brake failure on 2003 chevrolet silverado with just under 59,000 miles. It coasted to a stop and then i had it towed to the chevy dealer. It has now been there three times in a week. Bill says front brake pads thin, front brake rotors badly rusted, replaces front brake pads and both front brake rotors. Rear brake pads thin, rear brake rotors badly rusted, replaced rear brake pads and read brake rotors. I…
ODI 10355855
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