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
While driving my 2004 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 around town i encountered my first ever brake failure. Fortunately, no accident occurred. I was in traffic, needing to apply braking. The brake pedal felt normal at first and then suddenly it, the pedal, began softly and mushingly headed toward the floorboard. I was able to slow the truck down eventually but the distance required for breaking had now tripled or…
ODI 10543330
Air Bags · Service Brakes
The vehicle had a brake failure due to a brake line rusting out. Further inspection revealed that the brake lines are of poor quality. And all the brake lines are rotted out. These are sized too small diameter to save weight .3/16th cheap steel, and thin wall tubing, uncoated, unpainted, non galvanized, or any other type of protected brake line. It is a chronic problem with these vehicles. Gm decided to use these…
ODI 10558549
Service Brakes
The brake lines were severely corroded and they busted. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and i was only able to stop the truck by using the emergency brakes. On 8/31/13, lang chevrolet dealership service department performed the 75000 mile service on my truck and they did not say anything about the corroded brake lines. The service invoice shows that the brakes were checked and were about 20-30% worn.…
ODI 10545260
Service Brakes
LOST BRAKES DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUST THRU. *LN
ODI 10544813
Service Brakes
To whom it may concern at gm, where do i start on the issues at hand on my 2004 chevrolet silverado? N. I contacted gm on the issue of the rusted out rear brake line, and of course it fell on deaf ears at gm. As you know, i lost my brakes in rush hour traffic after being cut off and almost slamming into the vehicle that cut me off. I had the truck towed, and the bottom line was, it cost me $240.00 and not to say…
ODI 10626984
Service Brakes
I entered the truck depressed the brake pedal and started the vehicle as i always do. The pedal then went to the floor. I tried to apply the brake again and pressed it completely to the floor, at that point the service brakes light came on so i shut off the vehicle and inspected it. I noticed brake fluid coming out from under the drivers door area. Upon closer inspection i noticed a cluster of brake lines that all…
ODI 10543671
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Got cut-off in traffic, stepped on the brakes it held for a second then went to the floor. Got the truck home only to find that the brake line was rusted thru and leaking, and with that i was checking the other lines found them to be rusted as well. *jb
ODI 10538659
Service Brakes
I was reversing from ta parking spot and the brake pedal pushed all the way to the floor. I was in reverse and had to quickly apply the parking brake to stop. After inspection i found that the steel brake line had rusted through. *js
ODI 10538402
Service Brakes
Coming home from work around 5:00 in the afternoon and went to slow down for traffic slowing down and brake pedal went to floor as i eased down on the brake pedal. To keep from hitting the truck in front of me i hit the emergency brake pedal and went to the right side of my lane and hit a guard rail slightly damaging my fender and bumper before coming to a full stop. I got out and looked under the truck and found…
Crash reported
ODI 10537896
Service Brakes · Suspension
I was approaching an intersection on nj state route 10 when the light turned yellow. I applied the brakes and the peddle went to about one to two inches off the floor. The truck could not stop, and went though the light as is turned red. I was able to slow down and pull into a parking lot and stop. I found fluid leaking under the truck and could see it was from a failed brake line. I called a tow truck and a…
ODI 10588731
Service Brakes
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES. *TR
ODI 10536795
Service Brakes
When i was backing my truck out of my driveway my brake pedal hit the floor and the service brake light came on. Upon further checking i realized that my brake lines rusted out and broke. While looking under truck i realized a lot of lines and truck is rusted. Don't feel a nine year old truck should be that rusted. If you need to contact me my email is [xxx]or [xxx] my name is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to…
ODI 10535669
Service Brakes
Stop light changed, applied brakes and pedal went to floor. Blew brake line. Lucky no one was in front of me!!!!!!! When are you going to recall this problem! *tr
ODI 10534808
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Was driving 15 mph in a parking lot when a person stepped in front of my truck. When i hit the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floor requiring me to pump the brake pedal rapidly (many times) with the emergency brake to avoid hitting the person. Very scary! I purchased this truck new and has always been garaged! There are so many times i or someone else would have been killed if the brakes had failed at another…
ODI 10534718
Service Brakes
While braking for a left hand turn 55 mph down to 25mph my brake pedal went to the floor !!!! My brake line busted just like everyone else , i hand no brakes , i had my daughter in the truck with me .thank goodness i wasn't on the freeway. I cant believe gm hasn't done something yet . It must b/c there hasn't been enough crashes or injuries.this is complete bs !!! I only have 83k miles on my 04 silverado 4x4.…
ODI 10534682
Service Brakes
I was moving my truck into the driveway and went to push the brake down and it went all the way to the floor. The break lines are rusted and one sprang a leak. Luckily i wasn't going real fast. I took it to the shop and just to replace the back brake lines cost $800. The service guy told me if i wanted to replace the front break lines they would have to remove the front clip and take the cab off the frame for a…
ODI 10536314
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floor board as the service brake light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the brake lines would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
ODI 10535627
Service Brakes
While driving a deer ran out in front of my truck, i applied the brakes and the truck stopped and then the brake peddle went to the floor. I pulled over and checked the fluid only to find it leaking on the ground. I had the truck towed and called a chevy tech i know and was told this is common problem. Replacement parts as an assembly are no longer available! You buy the lines and have to have them bent to fit..a…
ODI 10534008
Service Brakes
Depressed brakes and pedal right to floor. No brakes. Had to use parking brake and even with that slowing me down was unable to stop at a red light on a 4-lane highway. Luckily the light just changed and on-going traffic not yet into intersection. Steered off of road and stopped into a field. Had to be towed to garage where discovered that brake line blew out in both rear and front, thus no brakes (so much for…
ODI 10533160
Service Brakes
The front brake lines busted while coming to a stop while pulling my 20ft enclosed trailer, i had to run off the side of the road into the ditch to avoid hitting multiple vehicles, once stopped i found brake fluid leaking from the drivers side front behind the wheel. I found the front brake lines had rusted out and busted. *tr
ODI 10577906
Service Brakes
Brake pedal went to floor, and vehicle was hard to stop. Upon inspection, brake line had ruptured. *tr
ODI 10532064
Service Brakes
Truck was sitting in a parking lot when a leak was noticed. After looking under the truck, it was determined that the brake lines had ruptured because of rust. Vehicle had all brake lines replaced for $1000.00. *tr
ODI 10532602
Service Brakes
When i came to a stop at the pa state inspection station the brake peddle went to the floor and a large amount of brake fluid appeared on the shop floor at the left front wheel. Upon inspection we found all of the brake lines were very corroded and must be replaced. I checked the internet for any information about this safety problem and i found that this is a major, common problem and gm should be accountable for…
ODI 10533823
Service Brakes
Coming to a stop sign at a busy intersection, my vehicle brake pedal went to the floor and had previously never done that. I almost did notstop and in fact over shot the stop sign before being able to stop the vehicle. I had my three children in the car and was lucky that other vehicles were able to avoid hitting us. At the mechanics i was told all my lines will need to be replaced as all are corroded to a dangerous…
ODI 10525549
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floor board as the brake warning light illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. The vin was…
ODI 10714311
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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