2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving on a paved secondary road at about 40 mph. As i approached a rr crossing i put my foot on the brake pedal and when i tried to apply the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. This was a normal gentle application, not a panic stop situation. I then pumped the brake pedal and got just a little braking ability and i was able to stop the vehicle. I was about one mile from my home, so i turned around in a…
ODI 10764674
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i went for my recent inspection i was told by my mechanic all brake lines leading to abs system and after were badly rusted and needed to be replaced. Is there any recall to help on getting this fix? *tr
ODI 10560910
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Owner was driving on a major highway when another vehicle pulled onto the highway from the shoulder. During the emergency stop the brakes began to fail, and completely failed at the conclusion of the stop, with the brake pedal going to the floor. Although there was no resulting accident, the potential for a serious accident was very prevalent. Upon inspection, brake fluid was found dripping from the frame rail just…
ODI 10454685
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line failed as i was backing out of my driveway . Found the cause to be severe rusting of the underbody i find this condition unacceptable for a 30.000 dollar truck with this many miles. I am thankful there were no injuries or property damage. *js
ODI 10453624
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lines rusted and ruptured at a bend going to left front wheel. This truck was bought new by me in south florida and never driven on the beach or in salty conditions. Why are you only looking at 1999 through 2003 when they clearly did not improve the brake lines for 2004? The underside of my truck has bad corrosion. *js
ODI 10452477
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On saturday march 3, 2012, my son was backing the truck out of a driveway when the brake pedal went to the floor. Investigation showed that brake fluid was squirting from a broken brake line under the bed of the truck and about 6 - 8 inches rearward from the back of the cab. Subsequently, i found that all brake lines are defective and there will be a cost in the area of $1600 to repair these items. *tr
ODI 10451174
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i had the oil changed i had the garage check the brake lines since i had heard of many failures. They determined and showed me that the lines were corroded and the connections to the calipers were also so corroded that they broke when they tried to remove them. I had everything replaced to prevent a failure of the system. *tr
ODI 10448335
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line from master cylinder to the antilock control box failed to line corrosion. *tr
ODI 10448411
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving on i-95 in florida exit 289 as i was exiting i applied brakes pedal went to floor used e-brake to slow vehicle down which took some distance lucky for me exit ramp very long, i noticed no traffic on rt.1 so i went through stop sign. There was no warning light on dash or any other warning. I finally stopped got out and found a major leak behind left front tire along side frame i noticed 4 brake line stacked…
ODI 10444767
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
After returning to the truck from an errand i started the engine and, upon depressing the brake pedal to put the vehicle in gear, the brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lamps of any sort were illuminated prior to the brake pedal going to the floor. Pumping of the pedal did not produce any resistance. After a few minutes the brake fluid level warning lamp came on. Brake fluid was added but did not result in…
ODI 10443467
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brake lines blew out at different times first left front brake line blew out in 2010 then a year latter the right front brake line blew out in 2011. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10436613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 04 1500 4x4 silverado. As i was stopping behind a car that was waiting to make a left turn i press on the brake pedal to slow down the pedal went to the floor. I had to pump the pedal and go off to the side of the road what a ride!!!!! To stop.by the way i'm a mechanic too. I look under the truck to see if there were leaks. Found that 4 brake lines under the cab on the driver side outside of the frame was…
ODI 10435419
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line failure. Lines completely rusted, and leaking fluid. The failure happened just after unhooking a small trailer i was pulling loaded with 2000 lb of sand and gravel. *tr
ODI 10435397
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes failed while stopping for a red light. Had to narrowly swerve into other lane to avoid a crash, with both feet on the brake pedal to the floor. Line ruptured due to corrosion, just in front of driver's door, along frame. *tr
ODI 10435268
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines failed without warning and were completely rusted. The dealer inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 58,900 and the current mileage was 59,000.
ODI 10432910
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup. The contact stated the brake lines were covered with rust, making it difficult to stop the vehicle which could cause a crash. The dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10430613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Underbody Shields
Was about to pull out onto the highway when the brake pedal went to the floor. With truck in park, checked underneath and noticed puddles of brake fluid on the ground. Turned truck around and parked it using the parking brake to slow/stop. After parking the truck, the instrument cluster said to service brakes soon. Further investigation revealed the hydraulic brake lines along the frame rail are prematurely…
ODI 10430872
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Backing out of driveway and had no brakes. Got out and saw dripping fluid near mid frame. Brake line had ruptured due to excessive corrosion. All brake lines on the truck are very corroded and need to be replaced. I have never had anything like this on any vehicle at this age and mileage. *tr
ODI 10426676
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. As the contact attempted to decelerate at 3 mph, the vehicle would not respond. The brakes were abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle was coasted from the main roadway and towed to the dealer for inspection. After inspection, he was told that all the brake lines were ruptured from corrosion. The dealer replaced all the brake lines. There were no…
ODI 10425568
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving condition warranted a quick stop. Applied brakes but pedal went to the floor without any stopping ability. I applied emergency brake to stop as i drifted into intersection, then put automatic transmission into park engine was still running and i noticed that if i depressed brake pedal i could engage transmission drive, but as i attempted to move the vehicle it coasted since i was on an incline .then i…
ODI 10421091
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving my 2004 chevy silverado pickup to work when upon slowing down to enter a driveway the brake system ruptured and i lost all braking. Luckily i was going 5mph or i would have hit something or someone. Later that evening i went on-line to research chevy truck complaints and i found the brake failure i experienced is epidemic with 2000-2006 models from all parts of the country, and that gm is doing nothing…
ODI 10419888
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Went to stop for a vehicle turning left and had a sudden brake failure .. Unable to stop and drove through a lawn to miss rearending a car. First time noticed any brake problems .. Truck is now at automotive repair shop with one busted brake line and all five lines corroded and needing replacement. *tr
ODI 10415116
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 [redacted]. Abs system activates when coming to a normal stop at about 5 miles per hour. This causes the brake pedal to push back your foot back and the brakes to release slightly. It happens intermittently and you never know when to expect it. No accidents yet, but i can see where this could cause many. There are also numerous complaints on the internet where other drivers of like gm…
ODI 10409151
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I experienced a catastrophic brake failure in my 2004 silverado while approaching a traffic light. Fortunately, traffic was light and i was able to downshift, use the ebrake to come to a halt and gather my wits. There was no warning until the brake pedal went completely to the floor then the warning light and audio indicator came on. I nursed the truck home driving slowly and using the ebrake. Upon arriving at home…
ODI 10407632
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the brakes yet the vehicle continued to accelerate. He then used the emergency brake to idle the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where they performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the brake lines were rusted and corroded. The manufacturer assured the…
ODI 10396927
Catalog parts for this system
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