2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 72 records
- brake line · 44 records
- brake pedal · 37 records
- brake fluid · 34 records
- went floor · 31 records
- pedal went · 29 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Brake line blew out when appling brakes to make a left turn. No pedal response, pedal went to the floor.
ODI 10726913
Service Brakes
The abs would come on at normal or low speeds. Stopping at the end of driveway, or going through town at 35 miles an hour, stopping at red lights and stop signs. And the noise got louder and louder. Our mechanic told me that he had seen this in several silverado pick ups. *tr
ODI 10487230
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate, the brakes failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the brake sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/17/13*lj a mechanic informed the consumer that dust and…
ODI 10537674
Service Brakes
I was driving to my house over a bridge, with a load of wood and lost control of my vehicle due to no brakes. I quickly put the truck in lower gear and press on the emergency brake skidding to the side of the road. I was nervous as i was traveling on a road and onto a bridge. Later i found brake fluid all over the front of my engine compartment and noticed the front brake line on the drivers side was rotted/rusted.…
ODI 10476610
Service Brakes
My brake pedal went all the way to the floor when attempting to stop the vehicle. I had the truck towed to my mechanic who indicated that all four brake lines were severely corroded, leaking brake fluid, and had to be replaced. This repair cost me $948.96. My mechanic also told me that other portions of the truck's undercarriage were severely corroded and the fuel lines were also in jeopardy of failing in the near…
ODI 10478308
Service Brakes
When returning to my truck in my driveway, i discovered the majority of my brake fluid on the ground. The brake line to my driver side rear ruptured when the parking brake was applied, the rupture was caused by a complete rust through of the line. *tr
ODI 10473980
Service Brakes
I depressed the brake pedal while pulling into my driveway and the pedal went to the floor. Upon further inspection i discovered that my brake lines are severely rusted and one line has a hole in it. My vehicle has low miles and this should not be an issue. This is a very serious problem and i or my family could have been severely injured. *tr
ODI 10471441
Service Brakes
SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINES
ODI 11006256
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Danger/ will my brakes work,truck go into flames or will the frame break in half. Rust! My 2006 chevy silverado p/u is showroom on top and 50 years old on the bottom. I am an auto tech with 39 years in the industry and have not seen a frame and what's attached to it rust like this. Im into brake lines, hoses and labor @ $1,000. Rotten fuel lines and sender and oh yes the fuel tank straps rot and tank could fall and…
ODI 10463551
Service Brakes
Tl* contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the brake line failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the brake lines. Approximately 34,000 miles later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by salt and rust on the brake lines. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The…
ODI 10463386
Service Brakes
Experienced braking failure and activation of anti-lock brakes when braking at low speeds. This causes longer braking times and distances and i have narrowly avoided hitting cars in front of me, running stop signs, etc. On numerous occasions. After researching this phenomenon, it is known as unintended low speed abs activation - a common problem for older model gm trucks. Additional research has revealed that it is…
ODI 10495166
Service Brakes
Brake lines are seeping brake fluid due to corrosion and are failing. Noticeable smell of brake fluid and leakage in front of truck. Brake lines need to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10693215
Service Brakes
At 45,000 mi. Abs began activating, at slow speed, when stopping. Abs light was not lite and brakes were effective. Based on the c0040 diagnostic code, replaced rt front hub/abs sensor assy. At a cost of $400. Eventually, all hub sensors began giving false indications. Was told by dealer it was attributed to a defective design, but there was no bulletin or recall to remedy the problem. Cannot afford to replace all…
ODI 10990626
Service Brakes
At low speeds when coming to a stop, the abs will activate for no reason. Apart from being an annoyance, this also causes a longer stopping distance which poses a hazard if there is another vehicle in front of you. The right sensor was replaced in 3/2011 and the left sensor was replaced in 11/2012. It seems odd that both would fail and judging by the number of complaints for the same issue listed on here and…
ODI 10488012
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized for a few seconds. Additionally, the front end of the vehicle vibrated severely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the replacement of the intermediate drive shaft on three visits. The brake lines, transmission cooling lines and intermediate steering shaft…
ODI 10578841
Service Brakes · Suspension
Replaced brake lines on a regular basis - undercarriage rotting out
ODI 11142529
Catalog parts for this system
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