2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 221
- 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 221 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 66 records
- brake line · 50 records
- brake pedal · 45 records
- went floor · 39 records
- pedal went · 34 records
- brake fluid · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 94 |
| 100–150k mi | 55 |
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the gear was in reverse with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle continued to move backwards. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact heard an abnormal noise, but was able to drive home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake line needed to be repaired. The…
ODI 11222455
Service Brakes
Brake line failure due to rust and use of inferior parts from chevrolet. Vehicle was in motion an accident was avoided due to awareness of other drivers. In a neigborhood street, with children present very near.
ODI 11165019
Service Brakes
I know my truck is 14 years old. But my brake lines rust out near the abs block and near the fuel tank on the frame of the truck. Which is odd to happen at the same time. I have heard of people having problems with this truck line sooner then me. Now i have a 85 trans am made by gm and haven't had this problem . I think the nhtsa and gm need to look at this closer. This happen to me this morning on my way out to…
ODI 11034728
Service Brakes
While driving at highway speed, traffic mounted up and cars vigorously applied braked. Braked truck, which slowed at first, then pedal sank to floor and ceased to stop. Emergency brake deployment performed remaining necessary stopping (just barely). Inspection found badly rusted brake line ruptured near the passenger rear tire, as the metal line meets rubber. All lines badly rusted while little other underchassis…
ODI 11031843
Service Brakes
Yesterday my brake pedal went to the floor and i could not stop the truck. I put my blinkers on and drove about two miles an hour to my regular mechanic and he said all the brake lines need to be replaced because the are rusted out and leaking fluid to a cost of $750.00. It is in the shop right now so i won't have the invoice for a few days. He also said the the fuel lines look rusted also and hopes they won't break…
ODI 11031500
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving about 15 mph, another vehicle cut in front, caused the contact to apply the brake pedal forcefully and punctured the brake line. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to his residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11021729
Service Brakes
Upon exiting highway at 75 mph, i applied brakes to slow down. The brakes felt spongy then went to the floor. Tried to pump with no results. This was a single lane exit ramp with a car turning left and one turning right at the end of the ramp. Still at approx. 60 mph i had nowhere to go. Down shift to 2nd and apply parking brake. Finally one car turns and i blast through intersection about 40-45mph and just missed…
ODI 11020002
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph, the battery indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over when he observed that the steering wheel had seized and took great effort to turn. Also, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to stop using the fifth wheel camping trailer that was hitched with electronic brakes to slow and…
ODI 11013439
Service Brakes
The brake lines on my 2004 chevrolet silverado are badly corroded and one of them has failed. When this happened, the pedal went to the floor and the truck had no brakes whatsoever. Fortunately i was not involved in an accident. I live in kentucky and i have had this truck since new. We receive a minimal amount of bad winter weather here so i find it hard to believe that this was caused by salt. This truck is only…
ODI 10985515
Service Brakes
Brakes failed on highway due to rusted lines. Brakes completely failed. Brake line was so rusted it had a huge hole in it due to the rust.
ODI 11045501
Service Brakes
When braking at slow speeds between 5-10 mph the abs activates preventing safe stopping.
ODI 10992019
Service Brakes
Rear brake line busted on 2004 chevy silverado while driving in a parking lot. Really dangerous! Had to hit the curb to stop! There should be a recall on these steel brake lines! In the shop now to replace all the brake lines that are faulty! A cost that should be paid by gm not the consumer of a faulty product! *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10937139
Service Brakes
THE ABS KICKS IN AT SPEEDS UNDER [redacted] PAVEMENT
ODI 10957255
Service Brakes
While towing a boat rear brake line burst losing brakes thank god i had room to hit e brake and pull to the side of the road on a back road
ODI 10925639
Service Brakes
2004 chevrolet silverado experienced complete brake failure. Driving down a short hill, brake pedal pushed completely to floor with no brake response or stopping availability. Driving @ approximately 20 mph, applying the emergency brake had little effect and had to turn into a dirt hill to stop the truck. Upon further inspection, 4 brake lines directly underneath the cab on the drivers side were completely corroded…
Crash reported
ODI 10920113
Service Brakes
When parking in my driveway, my brake pedal went to floor and i was barely able to stop. My brake lines were leaking fluid due to severe corrosion and must be replaced for over $3000.00. Fortunately this did not occur while i was driving on the street.
ODI 10926242
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond before the vehicle completely stopped. The service brake system warning indicator illuminated and the service brake system error message displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and…
ODI 10916416
Service Brakes
Steel brake lines are prone to corrosion. Replaced 2 original brake lines in the last 24 months. 1st failure the brake line suddenly burst while applying the brake. Second incident the brake line slowly leaked. Upon inspection the lines are severely rusted.
ODI 10903152
Service Brakes
Total brake failure. Rusted brake lines. Why are these not recalled? How many people must be killed or injured?
ODI 10896139
Service Brakes
Brakes failed completely while driving on street near home. Line from proportioning valve to abs unit has pin holes, i had to replace all under chassis brake lines last year, but lines in the engine compartment really? The plastic securing clips act as a container for moisture and rot the line.
ODI 10894972
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 8 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the anti-lock brakes engaged and made an abnormal noise without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 10/07/16*lj *tr
ODI 10893955
Service Brakes
While driving to the gym with my 2 sons with me, i luckily stopped at the dumpster in my condo community to drop off some trash. While attempting to stop when approaching the dumpster i lost about 90% of my brake pedal travel and noticed a huge mist of fluid by my drivers side door. Luckily i was able to stop and then return to my parking spot in front of my condo without incident. Upon parking my truck in the…
ODI 10885324
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond. The brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines had experienced severe corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10876778
Service Brakes
I was driving today with my lawn tractor loaded on the truck of the bed. I came upon traffic stopped at a red light. As i pressed my brakes to stop , the brake pedal went to the floor and i almost struck the vehicle in front of me. Luckily i was not travelling at high speeds and the vehicle managed to move and avoid being rear ended by me after i began honking my horn as a warning. Upon inspecting the vehicle, i…
ODI 10872509
Service Brakes
Bad rusted brake lines about to fail. I see on line that gm use bad steel lines.
ODI 10871420
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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