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
After making a panic stop, the dashboard brake warning light came on alerting me to have brakes serviced. Pulled in to parking lot (after the light) and found brake fluid dripping from under the truck from the brake lines leading into the abs controller and from a sharp bend in the line that operates the rear axle. Lines had rusted and leaked brake fluid. *tr
ODI 10573961
Service Brakes
Went to park my truck and the brake pedal went to the floor, tried to pump the pedal but it still went to the floor. Shut the truck off and looked at the under side and seen brake fluid running out of a brake line. And i looked a little closer and seen that most of the brake line under the truck were rusted very bad. Had to have my truck towed to the shop to be fixed. They said that all my brake line must be…
ODI 10565146
Service Brakes
Upon leaving my house in said truck yesterday, 12/14/2014, fortunately i was still within my subdivision, i experienced total brake failure, with the pedal going all the way to the floor. The only thing that stopped the truck was a snow bank. The service brake system message displayed at the same time. There was no prior indication or warning that my brakes were getting ready to fail. I was able to get the truck…
ODI 10564479
Service Brakes
I was traveling down the road, was approaching a red light, applied brakes, they did not work. Went through a red light, applied emergency brakes, came to a stop. Immediately returned home applying emergency brake, thank god i was only around the block. Upon examining the brakes under the car, all of the lines were rusted out, causing a loss of all brake fluid. I consider myself lucky, that i did not have my family…
ODI 10564032
Service Brakes
I applied brakes coming up to a red light. Vehicle did not stop and pedal pushed to the floor. Applied e-brake to stop and resumed to repair shop on other side of lights. Found brake line had pin holes. *tr
ODI 10560305
Service Brakes
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away from the drive while the gear was in park position and crashed into a tree. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 05v161000 parking brake. The dealer advised that the parking brake failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and…
ODI 10563678
Service Brakes
On 12/15/13 i was pulling into my driveway when i suddenly lost all brakes. I was helpless to stop the truck with my power brakes, the brake peddle went to the floor. The only way i could stop my vehicle was to use the parking brake. On 12/17/13 i took the truck to my mechanic. He informed me that two brake lines had ruptured and the others were leaking badly. This, according to the mechanic, was due to the…
ODI 10637678
Service Brakes
A brake line ruptured, seriously impairing the braking. This happened on a day that ice was on the road, increasing the possibility of an accident. The brake line was replaced, and others inspected and deemed safe. On october 3, 2014, another brake line ruptured. This happened while at low speed. No accident or damage occurred. I will have this ruptured line replaced along with all other original brake lines. Last…
ODI 10643485
Service Brakes
While attempting to stop in front of a store my brake pedal went to the floor i shifted into park to avoid hitting the person in the crosswalk. My truck was towed to the dealer and i was told all brake lines were completely rusted the gm rep told me it was an old truck with many miles as a retired gm employee and a licensed mechanic i have driven many older cars and never seen this kind of rusted out brake lines .…
ODI 10554883
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was driving our 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup on secondary state route. While descending an approximate 6% grade into a right hand turn at bottom she depressed the brake pedal to slow for the grade and turn and it went to the floor, the service brake message came up in the dic and the door chime sounded. She pulled over as soon as possible as she was shaken from riding out that hill and turn with…
ODI 10555068
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes were engaged but the brake pedal sunk into the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the service brake system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10554792
Service Brakes
The brake pedal was depressed and the pedal went to the floor. I was able to get the truck back to my house. Looking under the drivers side rear wheel, brake fluid could be seen dripping from a brake line. *tr
ODI 10553644
Service Brakes
Pulling into my driveway the brakes went to the floor and almost hit my other car. Steered around it and went into the yard. After checking my truck i found a metal brake line under the driver door rusted and leaking fluid. Very lucky it happened at home i guess. *tr
ODI 10553540
Service Brakes
I was driving my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 late at night when a deer entered my lane of travel. I depressed the brake pedal but nothing happened. I luckily avoided the deer by swerving. I was able to get the vehicle back to my residence by driving in first gear and using the emergency brake. When home i looked under the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from one of the corroded brake lines on the outside…
ODI 10551595
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Well about mid 2012 the brake lines just rust out in the middle of the truck and the rear. My girl friend was driving it to work and lost all the pedal pressure. Thank god she was going up in the parking garage. Right now i'm trying to replace line fuel lines. It just started pouring gas out after i just got to work. I nursed it home and made it. The return line is just all rusted out. Then i noticed all three lines…
ODI 10551832
Service Brakes
The brakes began failing as we were driving to work. My wife carefully drove the truck straight to the repair shop and barely managed to stop it. Mechanic reported that several brake lines were leaking due to corrosion. That's not surprising considering everything underneath the chassis is corroding rapidly. Most corrosion prone vehicle i've owned in 25 years. This vehicle should have been recalled for corrosion and…
ODI 10553727
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusted out. Had to drive 60 miles and chose early morning due to having almost braking power. We have a ford truck of the same year and the brake lines are still very good. There is no excuse for this other than a good company going on the cheap. !!!! *tr
ODI 10556856
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal sunk abnormally into the floorboard. The contact then attempted to engage the emergency brake but it also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the brake lines were completely corroded. As a result, the brake lines and the…
ODI 10551494
Service Brakes
Was pulling into a parking lot towing a trailer when the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to avoid other vehicles and go in circles till vehicle finally was able to be stopped. I had no brakes at all and upon inspection found that a brake line had ruptured. I also noticed that all the brake lines under the vehicle were extremely corroded. This would have been drastic had it happened on the road at a stop…
ODI 10548502
Service Brakes
As i was driving and using the brakes i noticed that the brake pedal was going further and further to the floor. When i got home i noticed that fluid was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The leak was from a rear brake line that had completely rusted through. I looked at the other brake lines and noticed that they were all severely corroded. Took the truck to chevrolet dealership and was told that all the brake…
ODI 10563563
Service Brakes
Was making a 3-point turn on a local residential street, and suddenly, my brake pedal went to the floor. Slowed the truck down enough to avoid hitting anything. Vehicle was towed to repair shop, and needed a rusted-out brake line replaced. I was also advised that all the brake lines were extremely rusty, and needed to be replaced asap. *tr
ODI 10547732
Service Brakes
This is the second brake line that has failed on my 2003 silverado 1500. This time my 8month pregnant wife was driving. She nearly drove right through a red light at a busy intersection. There is no warning when these lines blow brake pedal goes to floor and doesn't even slow you down! Luckily she thought fast and kicked down the emergency brake. When is something going to get done about this problem. How many close…
ODI 10546096
Service Brakes
Tried to use my brakes to exit the highway. Pedal went straight to the floor. Pulled over to find my brake line rusted out and leaking. *tr
ODI 10546095
Service Brakes
While driving 35-40 mph, depressed brake pedal to slow at a traffic light. Brake pedal went to the floor with no warning sounds or lights. Made it home with no further issues. The next morning a puddle of brake fluid was discovered on the driveway. (driver side rear) after further investigation, a large leak cause by corrosion on a brake line connection was discovered. All brakes lines are severely corroded. This…
ODI 10546068
Service Brakes
Got in truck to return home, pressed brake pedal,pedal went to floor. Absolutely no brakes at all. Luckily wasn't going but 5 mph. Had truck towed to dealer next day. Was informed by dealer that brake lines were completely rusted out, cost of replacement to be 900.00. Truck has only 53000 miles. Have had 15 to 20 cars in my life and never had this problem with brake lines on any other cars or trucks. Gm should be…
ODI 10544728
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