2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 77
- 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 77 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 44 records
- brake pedal · 24 records
- brake line · 23 records
- pedal went · 22 records
- went floor · 21 records
- brake fluid · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Brakes got progressively "soft" on the way home, until eventually the pedal went to the floor. Made home by going slow and downshifting to decelerate without using the brakes. Problem diagnosed to be the master cylinder.
ODI 10716609
Service Brakes
My family and i were driving home pulling our travel trailer from a weekend of camping. There was approximately 2 car lengths between my self and the vehicle in front of us. Both lanes of vehicles came to a quick stop. I applied the brakes the abs started to kick in, i let of the brakes and reapplied again the abs kicked in and the peddle went to the floor. I was able to hop the curb with the truck and trail to…
ODI 10715895
Service Brakes
When slowing down and coming to a stop the abs brakes kick in making it take longer than normal to stop. It started happening a couple of weeks ago pulling into my driveway and it is getting worse. It happens at slow or as i am slowing down to come to a stop, then the abs kicks in and increases the stopping distance. That normal stopping distance you think you have under normal conditions is not there. This problem…
ODI 10714551
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the braking system was slow to respond. Also, while driving at low speeds, the abs warning lamp illuminated multiple times. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the rotors and the brake pads; however, the failure…
ODI 10705557
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph and approaching a stop light, the brakes failed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact noticed that the brake lines were rusted to the point of corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10705299
Service Brakes
I was driving down the street and went to press the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I needed to downshift and coast to get the truck to stop. My truck is a 2005 chevy silverado 1500, ext cab, 4x4. Truck is now in shop getting fixed. $1000 to repair something that should not have failed in the first place. Stainless steel lines ($40 more for gm) would have prevented the issue. I am glad i was not in a high…
ODI 10704469
Service Brakes
My wife and i were leaving home to go in to town to pick up some items with the truck. When approaching the roadway she applied the foot brake, the brake pedal went to the floor, there was no stopping. The emergency mechanical brake was used so we would not get hit. After getting out and seeing fluid drip, i opened the hood to find a cracked and rusted brake line that was leaking a large amount of brake fluid.…
ODI 10703783
Service Brakes
Brake lines corroded thru causing acute brake failure. Almost caused bad wreck. After researching the huge number of similar complaints and gms unwillingness to correct i will be sure to never purchase another gm vehicle ever. *tr
ODI 10694434
Service Brakes
I just got home after driving 100 miles on the parkway, and i was just getting ready to pick up my fianc kids from school when i started my truck and applied the service brake to shift into drive and then the brake pedal went to the floor. I got out of the truck and saw brake fluid leaking behind the drivers side wheel. I crawled under to take a look and the leak appeared to be where the plastic bracket was holding…
ODI 10694244
Service Brakes
Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor no pressure. Lost all pressure during snowstorm. Lucky to pull over into drifted snow to prevent crash. 61000 miles and well maintained. Maryland area. Upon inspection all brake supply lines are rusted and blown out. Very difficult to repair oneself. Very costly repair at dealership. This should be a sfety recall. Ridiculous!
ODI 10865871
Service Brakes
On 1/8/2015 at about 5mph my brakes failed. I took my truck to a car mechanic and he replaced the brake lines .i had the brake pad and rotor, drums and shoes replaced. The cost was 1200 dollars. *tr
ODI 10689864
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
While slowing down and letting off the gas while making a turn the truck started speeding back up, braking did stop the truck and no revving occurred. After breaking to a complete stop and letting of the gas the truck would start moving forward as if the gas is being applied-speeding up gradually. Put the truck in reverse and same thing happened. Turned truck off and back on the problem did not persist. *tr
ODI 10667657
Service Brakes
While coming to a stop, vehicle keeps going. Rolls about 5 feet farther than expected. Seems the brakes just quit before it finally stops. Abs? *tr
ODI 10663108
Service Brakes
Noticed a need to top off brake reservoir due to dash warning light. Brake lines failing due to corrosion, fortunately no accident has been the result so far. *tr
ODI 10654916
Service Brakes
As i was leaving my home there was a complete loss of brakes in my driveway. After checking i discovered that the brake line had burst due to corrosion. I had a hard time trying to understand how there could be a complete loss as all vehicles now have a dual line master cylinder. I then remembered i had seen a oily spill and trail up the shared gravel drive several months ago. Apparently i had lost half the brake…
ODI 10650574
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted and corroded. The contact replaced the brake lines, but the failure recurred. In addition, while driving approximately 50 mph, the brake lines fractured. The vehicle was taken to private mechanic, who diagnosed that the driver and passenger front brake lines and the rear driver and passenger brake lines needed…
ODI 10660123
Service Brakes
Put my foot on brake to put vehicle in gear and pedal went straight to floor. The brake line burst. If i got out of the driveway and headed down the hill to the stop sign and the brakes failed, i would find myself in oncoming traffic doing 40mph+ during rush hour. There was no warning, and no brakes at all!!! This vehicle only has 51,000 miles and is always garaged, washed and very well maintained. I have no doubt…
ODI 10644874
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake and shift into the park position in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10639757
Service Brakes
Brake line broke in my driveway as i was putting the truck in gear. There is no rust on truck except brake lines. *tr
ODI 10621908
Service Brakes
Rear brake line ruptured while braking for a highway exit. All the brake fluid leaked out when i attempted to pump the brakes to stop. I was able to use the emergency brake to come to a complete and safe stop. When i looked to find the problem, i found the rear brake line directly under the driver door was completely rusted and blown out. *tr
ODI 10620709
Service Brakes
BRAKE LINES RUPTURED. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR.
ODI 10618441
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusted; brake line leak; truck would not brake/stop in driveway; had truck towed to repair shop to replace brake lines completely rusted. *tr
ODI 10618289
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10733724
Service Brakes
While driving i lost all brake pressure and was unable to control the speed of my truck, at the service shop i was shown that the brake lines were extremely corroded and had failed. *tr
ODI 10605411
Service Brakes
Brake lines bursting due to faulty (cheap) material. I have owned several chevy trucks without any problems but this is the worst i have ever seen. Looks like all lines will need to be replaced. They are made from cheap material. *tr
ODI 10617900
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