2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 216
- 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 216 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 66 records
- vacuum pump · 34 records
- pedal became · 13 records
- hard stop · 12 records
- brake vacuum · 12 records
- stop traffic · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 105 |
| 60–100k mi | 68 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
I was entering a structure parking at low speed when i needed to stop to give the right of way for cross traffic , at this time i proceeded to put my foot on the brake and the brake would not allow me to stop. (the brake pedal became stiff and it would not allow me to press it down). Luckily i did not strike the vehicle crossing and at this point i was using my emergency brake. I further realized my truck was no…
ODI 11219320
Service Brakes
Unexpected total loss of braking while baking up, then hard brake pedal with no travel going forward. I was at a complete stop put vehicle in reverse to back trailer in and all of a sudden brake was completely hard with not pedal travel extremely hard pressing on brake cause extremely marginal stopping power vehicle slowed slightly.
ODI 11217230
Service Brakes
Brakes go out numerous times and it is hard to stop even when the brake pedal is pushed all the way down on the floor. This occurs on the roadways and parking lots in heavy traffic/ congested areas.
ODI 11210431
Service Brakes
While backing my truck up at slow speeds if i press the brake pedal 3 or more times my brake pedal gets hard and vehicle will not stop with no warning lights my truck almost went into lake
ODI 11208080
Service Brakes
While braking at low speeds the vehicle loses power assist to the braking system making it hard to stop. Most times i have been in a parking lot parking, however i was in baltimore city traffic last week and the problem happened. Kinda scary. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
ODI 11207405
Service Brakes
At time when driving slowly the brakes feel hard which makes it hard to stop
ODI 11206019
Service Brakes
Brakes become difficult to operate and/or inoperable on 2015 chevy silverado 1500. Typically occurs at low speeds when parking. This has happened numerous times over the years. This has caused me to back into a parked vehicle and has caused many near disasters when positioning the camper. I have just received a notice from gm that they have acknowledged the problem, but are not taking full responsibility. They are…
Crash reported
ODI 11205686
Service Brakes
When driving at low speeds it hard to stop, the brake get hard and the vehicle is harder to stop.
ODI 11208567
Service Brakes
When braking frequently in a parking lot or at low speeds the stopping power gets worse and almost will not stop the vehicle. I have 86,760 miles on my truck currently but this has done it since 20,000 miles and since then off and on.
ODI 11205185
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. After accelerating from a stop and attempting to brake, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact almost crashed into the rear of a police cruiser. The vehicle was taken to chris myers gmv dodge (27163 us-98, daphne, al 36526, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that new brakes were needed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11205486
Service Brakes
When traveling in low speeds, usually in reverse, i have to increase my break pedal effort and press really hard to stop the truck. This does not happen every time i drive it but it does happen often.
ODI 11204742
Service Brakes
Increased brake pedal effort, hard brake pedal, and/or potentially increased stopping distance due to low mechanical vacuum pump output. Condition is more prevalent at low speed when softly applying the brake. Decrease vacuum/power brake assist over time, failure to follow recommended oil change intervals could contribute to conditions. Driver's information center (dic) "service brake assist" alert will activate 2-5…
ODI 11204922
Service Brakes
My vacuum pump on my 2015 high country silverado is going bad, is what the chevy dealer diagnosed after i explained how when i reverse specially it feels like my brakes are failing and then the peddle gets super hard. They said its not normal but how do you feel safe in my chevrolet truck if my brakes can suddenly go out?
ODI 11203877
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving down a hill, the brakes failed and the vehicle slid before finally coming to a stop. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 72,425.
ODI 11205609
Service Brakes
Brake assist vacuum pump fails. Special bulletin issues with warranty extension. What gm is failing to tell people, braking does not simply become difficult at low speeds, brakes fail at normal speeds. Vehicle in motion at highway speeds, eventually able to get it stopped after extreme extension of normal braking distance. After suggested warranty repair i continue to experience intermittent issues.
ODI 11222379
Service Brakes
Have been parking or backing out of parking spaces and brake hardens and locks while vehicle is moving. Has also happened while stuck in slow traffic. This has happened multiple times on different days.
ODI 11196033
Service Brakes
I have been complaining of a braking issue since i purchased my truck in 2015 and have had them inspected at several chevy dealerships, stonebriar chevrolet n frisco, huffines chevrolet in lewisville. We have moved and i took into today and now that the truck is out of warranty i'm being told i have a faulty vacuum pump that could cause my brakes to fail. The dealer, peters chevrolet in longview, also states…
ODI 11195869
Service Brakes
Loss of power braking while traveling slowing and using the brakes
ODI 11195777
Service Brakes
Brake failure , while pulling into or out of a parking spot , brakes lose pressure and become very stiff and stop working. The pedal becomes quite hard and will not work causing vehicle to continue moving forward or reverse. Especially at slow speeds, i have barely missed impacting the cars across the parking lot.
ODI 11196809
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph and approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed, but felt very hard. The contact had to pump the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake failure occurred for the past two months on a daily basis. The contact also stated that the headlight assemblies were fractured and caused…
ODI 11205173
Service Brakes
When backing down a steep incline, there is a complete loss of power brakes. I can barely stop the vehicle when backing down my driveway. This will be a safety issue when i back a boat into water. The dealer advised replacing the vacuum pump and hose with new design.
ODI 11205465
Service Brakes
Vacum pump for brakes went out. When backing up or pulling forward at slow speeds the brake pedel stiffins up and doesnt stop the vehicle.
ODI 11196550
Service Brakes
Brakes stop working at low speeds or when reversing. Feel like they get completely stiff at low speeds, and dont work again until i increase the amps. I have read that it is an issue with the vacuum pump. Getting looked at today. Truck has 77k miles on it.
ODI 11191538
Service Brakes
While driving in stop and go traffic the vacuum power assist for the brakes failed multiple times making it much more difficult to brake and stop the vehicle before colliding with the car in front of me. This happened while driving on city streets. A vehicle warning message appeared in the drivers information display stating service brake system. The message went away after sustained continuous driving without…
ODI 11191305
Service Brakes
I was driving to the store with my family everything fills fine when i get to the parking lot i try to stop and my truck just keep going i have to use the parking brake to stop the truck i drive around to make sure that happens because is a new truck it thas it again so now my truck is parked on my house because is not safe to drive
ODI 11191286
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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