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
Traveling down busy four lane boulevard at 55 mph in heavy traffic. Traffic slowed in front of me, brakes went to floor, pumping brakes failed to slow the vehicle. Had to cross four lanes of oncoming traffic to avoid rear end collision. Was able to slow vehicle by putting in a lower gear and then rolled to a stop in about 200 yards down a service road. Mobile mechanic stated all brake lines are severely rusted and…
ODI 10544089
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
On 09/10/13, 1:45 pm, i was driving east on s.r. 73 near i-75 intersection. As i approached the intersection traveling approximately 35 mph, the light changed to yellow. I braked somewhat hard and the brake pedal went to the floor board. There was no braking control at all and i proceeded through the red signal. Approximately 500 feet after going through the intersection i managed to stop in the median. Fortunately,…
ODI 10544167
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Noticed that brakes were "spongy" the night before. In the morning i started the car, and started to drive out the driveway when i applied the brakes , the pedal went to the floor. The dash board information center indicated "service brakes". I got out and lifted the hood to detect the issue. I saw fluid leaking from a rusted brake line. Upon closer inspection i noted that it ruptured. The real issue is that this…
ODI 10541871
Service Brakes
When slowing down to make left turn, i had to stop to let traffic clear. Stepped on the brakes the peddle went to the floor. Drove in low gear with boat in tow to nearest parking lot. Checked tosee what was wrong. Found a hole brake line, line all rusted.
ODI 10542224
Service Brakes
Total brake failure as a result of corroded and rusted brake lines on a ten year old silverado that has been well maintained and taken through car washes including undercarriage washes at least six times a year here in new jersey. As i slowed for a light the brake pedal traveled further than normal and as i the pressed the pedal it went to the floor. Only quick reflexes and jumping a curb into a empty parking lot…
ODI 10543658
Service Brakes
I stepped on the brakes. Made a complete stop. The brake pedal then went to the floor, the warning display stated service brakes. When i looked under my truck, all my brake lines were seriously bubbling with rust and one of the lines ruptured. I plan on replacing them with aftermarket stainless lines. I feel this is a serious problem and may cost lives in the future. Please make gm recall and repair these brake…
ODI 10538315
Service Brakes
Brakes failed coming home from a routine errand. Applied brakes and brakes failed due to rusted brake lines. Lost brake fluid and use of front brakes. Advised by automotive repair shop all brake lines rusted and need to be replaced. Truck is well maintained and serviced quarterly for oil and/or fluid changes. Truck also serviced annually for a check up. No issues reported by dealer (07/2012). From doing my own…
ODI 10536751
Service Brakes
My dog and i hopped into my 2003 silverado ss to visit my mother who lives only about 15 minutes away. As i was approaching a stop light "a busy route" that was turning yellow and i went to apply the brakes and it went to the floor! Luckily we had enough time to make it through. My mothers house is just on the other side and i used the e brake to make it into her driveway! I got out crawled under the truck to see…
ODI 10535431
Service Brakes
Backing out of my driveway, my brake pedal wheat to the floor and stopped slower than usual. I opened the hood and found the front left brake line had burst. All the other bake lines are in terrible rusty condition. *tr
ODI 10534809
Service Brakes
My wife and newborn child were in the truck, when all of the sudden the brakes stopped working. Further inspection indicates that the metal brake line rusted through and burst. Luckily they were turning and going around 10 mph or this could have been catastrophic. *tr
ODI 10534649
Service Brakes
On august 7, 2013, i was heading into richmond, ky and was approaching a stop light. I began to lightly apply pressure on the brake and began to slow down. As i continued to apply more pressure, the brake pedal went to the floor and i had no brake pressure. I had no warning lights or messages on the dash board at this time. I continued to pump the brakes in an attempt to regain brake pressure but was not successful.…
ODI 10557524
Service Brakes
I had just got work and started to drive home, when i approached the first stop light my brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to stop my truck in time because i was driving at a low rate of speed and there were no cars in front of me. I pull off the road into a nearby parking lot and got out to see if there was fluid anywhere around the truck. It was leaking from under the truck near the driver door. I got down…
ODI 10533516
Service Brakes
While driving home from work brake pedal went to the floor after left rear brake line failed. Brake line fail do to rust. Truck's stopping distance had increased significantly and i was lucky wasn't in traffic. No accident occur, timing was a factor for that. Outcome would have been different if i was towing my boat and in traffic. Note: i have been driving chevrolet trucks for over 39 years, and never had brake…
ODI 10609454
Service Brakes
To prepare for a routine oil change, i was looking over engine compartment when i notice severely rusted brake lines. At the repair facility we put car on rack and saw significant (90%) rusted brake lines. I am having all brake lines replaced to know i am operating a vehicle that i will stop when i need it to. I see no viable alternative action. I've been driving 20 years with suburbans and never have seen such poor…
ODI 10525188
Service Brakes
Driving south on garden state parkway new jersey, stopped to get nj numbers, truck stopped fine. Upon getting back into truck placed in reverse stepped on brake, right to the floor, no warning, no lights, nothing. Went back into store bought some brake fluid filled reservoir pumped brakes back up and did get some pedal. Upon starting truck applied brakes, right to the floor. Checked under truck, fluid leaking from…
ODI 10524688
Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed increasing the stopping distance of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that, the front and the rear brake lines was corroded and rusted. In addition, the mechanic discovered that the emergency brake actuator was rusted and…
ODI 10618214
Service Brakes
Hit brakes as attempted to stop after turning into driveway. Brakes felt soft as being applied. Apply pressure to stop, pedal went to the floor. Did mange to stop by shifting into reverse. After stopping large oil pool under car. Both brakes lines to front ant rear brakes were rusted and had ruptured. *tr
ODI 10522846
Service Brakes
I was in the right lane on the highway going approximately 50 mph several car lengths behind 2 cars in front of me. Cars in front of me stopped suddenly. I applied the brakes but they immediately failed. Swerved hard into the left lane to avoid collision. Checked the brake lines and they are corroded and burst at the point of corrosion. *tr
ODI 10522404
Service Brakes
Brake lines failed due to rusting out. Brake fluid leaked out all over the ground. Fortunately i was in my driveway at the time. I lost brakes without warning. *tr
ODI 10593309
Body · Service Brakes
In bumper to bumper traffic for aprox 4 mins and stopping and starting hit the brakes , peddle goes to floor hitting car in front of me because no brakes. After accident police officers noticed fluid coming from under truck, called for a tow truck because no brakes at all, when on tow truck{ flat bed} they saw that brakes lines that run along frame were totally rotted out and popped causing this accident. Truck at…
Crash reported
ODI 10521731
Service Brakes
I was driving along almost home and when applying my brake pedal it went to the floor. I still had a little stopping power so i slowly drove it on home. I found that the brake line on the left front had ruptured. I have since replaced it but all of the other brake lines look severely corroded and look like they could rupture at anytime. I haven't ever had a brake line rust and rupture before. I got online and found…
ODI 10524039
Service Brakes
Total brake failure all brake lines rusted 2,000.00 repair. *tr
ODI 10521073
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while decelerating, the abs erroneously activated. The contact stated that the failure was also present on dry pavement and caused an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10559611
Service Brakes
Backed into my driveway and pressed brake to stop and pedal was suddenly extremely soft and went very far down. I had no brakes at all at this point. I had to use my emergency brake to stop while only going a few miles an hour. I was running errands earlier and had absolutely no warning brakes were about to completely fail, no audible or visual warning from instrumentation at all, and no prior soft pedal or poor…
ODI 10515857
Service Brakes
When attempting to stop on dry pavement at slow speeds, five miles per hour or below the anti lock braking system activates which prevents the vehicle from stopping correctly. This is a safety issue which can lead to rear end collision. They have recalled many other vehicles for this same exact problem (speed sensors and bearing assembly failures) and it is obvious my vehicle has the same exact problem and should be…
ODI 10596846
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