2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 270
- 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 270 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 71 records
- brake pedal · 51 records
- brake line · 51 records
- went floor · 37 records
- pedal went · 34 records
- brake fluid · 22 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 97 |
| 60–100k mi | 91 |
| 150–400k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
While applying the brakes in an attempt to stop at a red light, the truck started to slowdown in a normal fashion. Just before coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal proceeded to the floorboard. At that moment, and not before, a warning light came on and a system message was displayed saying to service the brake system. The vehicle rolled to a stop without further incident. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop…
ODI 10480625
Service Brakes
I was driving 45 mph coming up to a stop light i applied the brakes and they felt fine then all the sudden the pedal went to the floor and i didn't have any brakes what's so ever. I tried applying the brakes again and they went to there floor again and was not stopping. I was able to get the vehicle stopped by down shifting the truck and applied the emergency brake. Once i was able to see what the problem was there…
ODI 10480024
Body · Service Brakes
Hit brakes and a line blew almost hit car infront of me. Like all gm trucks in snow country my brake lines rusted thru along with my rear backing plates rusting off. Gm dealers all know about this but nothing is ever done. I don't know how many people have to be killed from blown brake lines for them to do anything. I guess alot since they held off ten years on there current problem. I can't understand why when…
ODI 10598283
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while parked, brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,882 and the current mileage was 39,892.
ODI 10478182
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Underbody Shields
Was attempting to back vehicle and camper trailer down inclined driveway when suddenly the brake pedal went completely to the floor and i had absolute minimum braking force. Was able to stop vehicle before it and trailer went over the hill, (an approximate 15 - 20 foot drop if it had occurred). Upon inspection i found brake fluid on the driveway. Upon further inspection i discovered that a brake line leading from…
ODI 10477437
Service Brakes
I was pulling out of a convenience store parking lot when my brake pedal depressed straight to the floor. The truck immediately started showing brake failure warnings. I coasted to a local mechanics and my brake lines had rusted out. I had to have the entire brake line system rewired with non-corrosive material. He told me this is a very common issue on these vehicles. *tr
ODI 10475853
Service Brakes
I parked my truck at a restaurant parking lot no problem. We finished eating, started truck, pushed on brake to put in reverse and pedal went to the floor, no brakes or resistance. Inspection revealed no signs of leaks. Lines were extremely rusted and eventually a small leak was found in the front driver wheel well area. Upon research this is an extremely known issue. As a chevy owner i was never contacted about…
ODI 10475058
Service Brakes
Traveling on expressway at 65 mph. Cut off by another driver shifting into my traffic lane. Had to hit my brakes hard. Rear brake line failed. Brake pedal went to the floor. Had to drive off the road and into the grass median to avoid accident. Upon inspection, all brake lines are severely corroded. *tr
ODI 10474302
Service Brakes
When coming to a stop at slow speeds abs comes on and feels like truck will not stop. It happens quite often. Abs lite does not come on. *tr
ODI 10476703
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The contact had to coast to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that all of the brake lines from the front of the vehicle to the rear were replaced. The failure and the current mileages…
ODI 10475428
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the brake was depressed, the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake fluid was leaking due to corroded and broken brake lines. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 103,823.
ODI 10471681
Service Brakes
BRAKE LINE RUSTED. *TR
Crash reported
ODI 10472444
Service Brakes
I was slowing in traffic to stop at a red traffic light. The brake pedal went to the floor when applied. I passed the red light and my truck came to a stop in the intersection when i through it into park and applied emergency brake. I narrowly missed a motorcyclist that was legally passing through the intersection. The brake lines are corroded. This requires a recall. This is the second time this has happened. *tr
ODI 10470450
Service Brakes
I started drivin when my brake warning came on. I went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I took my truck to a mechanic shop and he advised me the brake line rusted through and he couldn't order a replacement because there was other problems like mine. *tr
ODI 10472800
Service Brakes
Brake line rusted through and sprung leak which resulted in no brakes (to the floor) even with pumping brakes there was little braking. *tr
ODI 10471711
Service Brakes
Coming to a stop at the bottom of a hill and the brake pedal went to the floor, was able to roll to stop before i went through the intersection. Made it to a repair shop barely, this could have been a lot worse. Mechanic fix the one that broke but said the others are about to go any time . Now i'm driving with the fear of my brakes going at any time because of $900.00 repair that is needed.*tr
ODI 10470080
Service Brakes
On a down hill road , a car pulled out in front of my truck and i went to apply brake and pedal went all the way to floor. No pressure felt and i immediately pushed emergency brake and avoided collision. I had 50% of brake fluid in master cyl. And fluid dripping on ground under truck at brake distribution . Antilock controller w/flash lite on. Rear line dripping also. Had car towed to mechanic. Had all newbrake…
ODI 10474029
Service Brakes
Was driving about 35mph, and went to stop at a stop sign. Brake pedal went to the floor. I had no warning that the brakes were malfunctioning. The brake warning light went on after the brakes failed. *tr went under the truck, and noticed all brake lines are corroded. In the process of calling a mechanic to fix the lines. But went online to see if there is a recall, noticed many complaints about this problem. Very…
ODI 10468337
Service Brakes
The brakes failed because the brake lines to the front wheels rotted and burst. All the brake lines are rotted. *tr
ODI 10468983
Service Brakes
Going down driveway and brakes felt weak. Pushed harder on brake pedal and it went to the floor with little residual braking capability left. Stopped vehicle with parking brake. Upon inspection, noted that the brake line had ruptured along the drivers front wheel well from excessive corrosion. Further inspection of the brake lines elsewhere on the vehicle showed corrosion on all brake lines that will necessitate…
ODI 10467577
Service Brakes
We where driving along a state route with our 21 foot boat in tow heading to the lke. We went to slow down to enter a gas station. Pedal went to mush, and i knew i had lost the rear brake line on my truck. Got it stopped with out incident, and got it towed back home. The stream of brake fluid would tell me i could only stopped it one or two more times. The corrison is right where the bed and the cab meet onto of the…
ODI 10464602
Service Brakes
Severe corrosion on all steel brake lines - very close to rusting through at left rear caliper to axle mount and along side rail of frame. *tr
ODI 10470639
Service Brakes
I was driving back home from charleston sc on hwy 526 going to issle of palms sc when i put on brakes to slow down for another car in front of me,and the brakes didn't feel right by the pedal went to floor. I stopped and saw the brake reservoir was out of fluid. I refilled the tank and continued on my way. The brakes were still spongie, and when i got home by driving a lot slower. I made it home and found out,the…
ODI 10464025
Caliper · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. Upon inspection from a mechanic, it was noted that both brake lines were rotted (one was rotted all the way through causing the fluid to leak from the line). We were also told that the gas line and caliper had severe rotting. Upon my research, this seems to be a very common problem with chevrolet trucks. I hope this will be resolved…
ODI 10464021
Service Brakes
While driving on my way home my brakes went to the floor and i almost hit another car. I was almost home and was able to get into the driveway. Under the truck there was brake fluid spraying out and the lines are rusted out. I am going to have to replace all my brake lines because they are rusted every where. The frame also has rust every where. I am taking pictures of under the truck. *tr
ODI 10462095
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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