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
As i approached a dangerous intersection between two heavily traveled roads, i applied my foot to the brake as usual. Suddenly the brakes failed completely, the pedal went all the way to the floor with no braking action. Fortunately the other car approaching the intersection was able to slow down in time to avoid a collision as i applied my emergency brake. But it was a very close call. I had the vehicle towed to…
ODI 10460830
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Brake line rusted out. Started the truck and when i pushed on the pedal it went to the floor. I lived in indiana for 8 years of owning the truck. I have lived in florida for the last two years. All lines from the front of the truck to the abs modulator are rusted. The rear line is ok. The problem is exacerbated by running the lines where they are. The fuel lines appear to have a similar problem but have not yet…
ODI 10460181
Service Brakes
The brakes went out without warning all brake lines were rusted and had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10622003
Service Brakes
Coming to a red light at a major intersection and applying the brakes the pedal suddenly went to the floor. The truck went thru a red light. I was able to stop it w/ the emergency brake. I can't believe i didn't hit another vehicle. Inspection reveled the brake lines were completely rusted out. *tr
ODI 10458154
Service Brakes
I was towing a new ranger bass boat home from fishing. I was coming down hill toward a stop sign at a intersection and when i hit the brakes. The check brakes came up on info center. The pedal went to the floor. I had to jam it down in to first gear and use parking break to get it slowed enough to turn. It was also a 55mph speed limit road. Thank god no one was coming. I got pulled off the road and checked what was…
ODI 10496425
Service Brakes
My wife and i were commuting to work the morning of 4/6/2012. A car in front of us put their blinker on to turn left...i applied the brake and to my surprise the brakes failed!! There was absolutely no warning that there was a problem and with the low miles of the truck and being the original owner i knew that proper maintenance of this vehicle has been done. By the grace of god i was able to barely miss hitting…
ODI 10460854
Service Brakes
The brake lines rusted and failed while driving in traffic. All the brake lines had to be replaced due to rust damage from inferior component. *tr
ODI 10706508
Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the emergency/parking brake failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the backing plate for the emergency brake was completely rusted. As a result, the backing plate, brake pads and rotors were replaced but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal abnormally traveled to…
ODI 10610680
Service Brakes
Applied the brakes to stop at signal light. Brake line to right front brake broke with partial loss of braking ability. *js
ODI 10598050
Service Brakes
Slowing at a traffic light i noticed the pedal depressing more than normal. At light the pedal depressed to the floor of the car, brake light came on. Unsafe ride home with almost zero braking. Left front brake line was rusted out. *tr
ODI 10512817
Service Brakes
Driving along coming to a curve, i applied brakes and pedal went to the floor and abs light came on. I slowed down by downshifting and stopped on side of road using parking brake. I looked under vehicle and saw fluid dripping down the frame by drivers door. I had to pay to have truck towed home. Front brake line was compromised from the master cylinder to abs pump. I replaced both lines from master cylinder to abs…
ODI 10563168
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension
The under side of truck is rusting out. All the calipers, brake lines, and fuel lines are rusted badly. I have had to replace two brake lines already. Also the frame is rusted. *tr
ODI 10469566
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
When brakes are applied at temperatures <32 degrees and pavement is wet or snowcovered, ice build-up stops the brakes from working. I have had too many close calls going through red lights or almost rear-ending other vehicles. *tr
ODI 10583670
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact was traveling between 5 and 10 mph when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times. The dealer stated that the antilock brake system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000…
ODI 10463114
Service Brakes
When changing oil found very corroded brake lines, started dousing with used, oil hasn't helped. Under truck today 2013 everything is coroded 70,000 miles. *js
ODI 10538299
Service Brakes
My chevy truck is a 2003 with 52000 miles on it, one owner,the abs sensors in the front wheels have failed 3 times now, what's scary is unlike other vehicles, the brakes fail when this happens, other vehicles the abs just shut off, still have brakes, also i am about to put on my 3rd set of back brakes in 52000 miles, still on the first set of front brakes, shortly after putting disc brakes like this on the rear they…
ODI 10700658
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
I bought this truck brand new. I am 77 and a retired former mechanic. The truck has 4 wheel disk brakes and a separate inner drum on the rear brakes for the emergency brake. It is useless! The shoes are very expensive a pain to replace and don't work very well or last very long. A poor engineering design. I am widowed a don't have anyone in my passenger seat very often. The front passenger seat belt tightens on the…
ODI 10883373
Service Brakes
Since day 1 with this vehicle the brakes have been noticeably weak. In emergency stop situations or near emergency stop situations requiring a quick stop when i am standing with full pressure on the brake pedal, this vehicle fails to respond as expected. It's as if only half the brakes are working as the vehicle eases to a stop only slightly better than normal braking. *js
ODI 10461087
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and it dropped to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front and rear brakes would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10513375
Service Brakes
REAR WHEEL BRAKES, EXCESSIVE WEAR
ODI 10939817
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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