2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- trailer brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Driving in heavy traffic about 35 mph, quickly depressed brake to stop at red light. Brake pedal went to the floor with absolutely no braking. Went thru red light at 35 mph, almost hit cross traffic. Had truck towed and discovered that brake line had rusted and burst.
ODI 11129217
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the "service brake trailer system" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that part numbers: 20850923 and 20904439 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 127,277.
ODI 10985780
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brakes independently applied while the vehicle was being operated at low speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10991250
Engine · Service Brakes
First incident with the engine occurred less than 3 months after purchase. At roughly 88k miles i noticed a skip in power/torque especially when going uphill at a constant speed, a light loss of power was noticed very briefly as if one cylinder was missing. Less than 100 miles later the "service stabilitrak" and check engine lights came on. I had the engine code read and cylinder 7 was misfiring. Took it back to the…
ODI 10871668
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
While driving at speed door locks will actuate back and forth with all dash lights flashing. Eventually car loses all power, engine dies, and have to pulp to side of interstate without power brakes or propulsion. I was personally almost rear ended by a semi at approx 60 mph. Furthermore, it is know that all door panels in this vehicle retain moisture. This has killed all speakers and i guess it could be a potential…
ODI 10837902
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal but it was difficult to depress. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to fully accelerate however, it moved slowly and then stalled. The contact also noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
Fire reported
ODI 10816434
Service Brakes
I went to stop at a red light and the brakes wouldn't work. I had to pump them bout three times till it started to work.has happen bout four times now and no brake light or anything will come on. *tr
ODI 10593301
Service Brakes
When applying brakes going down a mountains, the front end started shaking, it seemed like the front end was falling out. .i had the truck checked out, the first time gm had the rotars turned they said they were warped. This happened 2 more times and it happens when i travel to tn or va or west va. These last 2 times i had it fixed at my expense. I finally had new rotars replaced at my expense . I made a trip to fl…
ODI 10592162
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving out of my driveway, i suddenly lost both power steering and power brakes. I was able to get back into my driveway, but with considerable effort. I called my mechanic and was advised that the power steering pump had failed, causing the power brakes to fail, also. The power steering pump shaft broke. I use the truck mostly to tow a horse trailer. I shudder to think what may have happened had the failure…
ODI 10558458
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
On multiple occurrences, driving at varying speeds, without traction control disengaged, the parking brake and traction controls warning lights and sounds activated for no apparent reason. The lcd dic indicated stabilitrak off and service brake system messages. Tried engaging and disengaging both the parking brake and traction control with no change. When the parking brake was engaged however, the sounder began…
ODI 10553601
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Was at a red light when vehicle came to no function. Stabilitrak / traction control light kept coming on and off for months. Truck lost driving ability and lights became coming on. Lost brakes, transmission light came on along with stabilitrak, and traction light. Vehicle lost acceleration and did not have ability of power. Sounded like spark plugs miss firing. Brakes became disabled and where grinding. (new brakes)…
ODI 10532454
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The vehicle has a trailer brake issue, the trailer brake intermittently gives you a message saying service trailer brake and you loose brake system connection and the trailer brakes do not work, gm has been aware of the issue since 2007 but cannot and will not fix the issue, they use temporary fixes that last 5-12 months and then when you are out of warranty they will keep charging you and do not fix the issue, the…
ODI 10578251
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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