1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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  3. 2015
  4. Service Brakes

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

BandRecords
30–60k mi105
60–100k mi68
1–30k mi17
100–150k mi10
150–400k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 2, 2018

    Service Brakes

    Need to replace the vacuum pump and line because brakes are wicked soft. At slow speeds truck doesnt want to stop. For example in traffic or parking. When i went to the chevy dealer they told me that they've seen a handful of other vehicles with the same issue

    ODI 11072654

  • February 1, 2018 · 62,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Truck has 62k. Truck will not stop at low speeds. Could easily back into and or over something or someone very easily. More frequent when at low speeds and while backing up. I almost backed into a roll up door before slamming on the parking brake. Took truck into dealership and was told that the vacuum pump, vacuum belt and hose from vacuum pump to brake booster needed to be changed. This is not a warranty fix.

    ODI 11067234

  • January 23, 2018

    Service Brakes

    I was driving on the highway at 50 miles an hour during rush hour traffic, traffic began slowing down and as i went to push on the break, it was extremely hard. I could not push the break down at all, and my car would not slow down. I placed it in neutral and was pushing as hard as i could on the break with both feet. Finally, the truck began to slow down. I put me emergency lights on and crosses over 5 lanes of…

    ODI 11064698

  • January 20, 2018 · 50,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Brake pedal gets hard, and brakes are not working, it seems to happen more frequently. Usually at low speed, and it has made it interesting at parking lots, or stop & go traffic, and parking in our driveway. We have checked everything, and couldn't find anything wrong. Googled the symptoms, amd it appears this is happening to more chevrolet silverados than mine, and the tech's say it's a brake booster pump issue. I…

    ODI 11170425

  • January 12, 2018 · 46,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Vacuum

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to lose vacuum pressure when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that the brakes engaged once the vehicle reached 1,000 rpms. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The…

    ODI 11063087

  • January 6, 2018 · 37,600 miles

    Service Brakes

    Noticed failure of vehicle to stop. Lack of power assist braking at slow speeds. Brake pedal is rock hard with little to zero travel (1/4' at most). Vehicle will continue to move (regardless of pressure applied to brake pedal) for several feet. While this has occurred in both forward and reverse gears; the issue is consistently observed in reverse.

    ODI 11060963

  • January 1, 2018 · 36,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Takata recall .. While driving my truck , 2015 silverado with only 38k miles .. A (warning light ) displays (service trailer brake system) it continues to chime & display on the dash non stop even if i have a trailer hooked up to the truck or not & it does not matter what speed i'm driving . This is a safety issue due to when i am towing my trailer as soon as it displays the service trailer break system light, i…

    ODI 11129224

  • December 21, 2017 · 663,500 miles

    Service Brakes

    Received an alert around 63,500 miles "alert: service break assist." dealership service advisor notified me that problem was "brake master cylinder leaking into vacuum boster. Both need to be replaced." cost $1172.61. Break basically wouldn't work properly when pressed. This should not happen so early. I've only had truck for two years. Chevrolet needs to fix this. This could have caused an injury to myself or my…

    ODI 11056908

  • December 11, 2017 · 75,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Power brakes fail at low speed requiring more pressure to come to a complete stop. Occurred multiple times i while parking or idle speeds.

    ODI 11053948

  • December 4, 2017

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering

    2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. Consumer writes in regards to power steering. *ld the consumer stated abs system and stabilitrak light illuminated. The consumer was made aware of a recall concerning the steering failure after having the vehicle repaired. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs.*js

    ODI 11156289

  • December 2, 2017 · 40,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    When pumping my brakes for traffic, backing out of driveway or driving in general etc., brakes will fail and my truck keeps rolling. Not safe what so ever as i am stomping on the brakes as hard as i can and the truck will not stop. Please fix this issue by contacting chevrolet for a recall. This has happened to multiple friends and family with this truck model and year. It is a problem and gm needs to know about it…

    ODI 11053444

  • December 1, 2017 · 36,845 miles

    Service Brakes

    Brake pedal will go hard on sporatic occassions at low speeds

    ODI 11052302

  • November 17, 2017 · 58,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    The truck experienced a hard brake pedal at low rpm, stop light, parking lot, etc. When brake is depressed the pedal is hard to press and the braking ability is reduced and the truck will continue to roll. Chevrolet is aware of the problem and issued a bulletin in february 2015, my 2015 was purchased in september 2015. When i complained of the issue at dealer, i was told i am out of warranty and would have to pay a…

    ODI 11047034

  • November 1, 2017

    Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    Brake pedal gets very hard when driving at slow speeds and in reverse. Makes a ticking sound like the anti lock brakes are kicking in but no dash lights illuminate. Almost rear ended a vehicle travelling 25mph but was able to pull in a parking lot to avoid collision. Truck has 79xxx miles

    ODI 11042006

  • October 14, 2017 · 51,014 miles

    Service Brakes

    Hard braking at low speeds. Brake pedal becomes hard and truck hard to stop. Possible brake booster defect. Attempting to park in parking stall, had to put truck in n to stop. Commuting to work in traffic at low speed and pedal becomes hard, truck hard to stop.

    ODI 11033911

  • October 11, 2017 · 49,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels

    When taking a long, rather sharp turn on the highway, the vehicle was resisting against the turn making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. At the same time, the brakes began to initiate when the pedal was stepped, but immediately became very hard and could barely slow or stop the vehicle. Almost hit the vehicle in front due to the delay and difficulty in braking.

    ODI 11033088

  • September 23, 2017 · 33,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    At low speed with stop and go traffic loss of brake assist/boost. First application of the brakes was normal. After release and reapplication, brake boost was lost, pedal became very hard and vehicle failed to stop.

    ODI 11030450

  • September 1, 2017 · 41,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    About 41000 miles on my truck. I had braking problem when driving at low speed at parking lot. I almost hit the car because i was not able to stop due to the braking issue. I felt loosing pressure while braking. I had this issue 3 times. On july 16, i noticed the issue then it did not happened again. But it came back again on august 31 and september 1. I took my truck to dealer and they replaced vacuum pump. I found…

    ODI 11021253

  • August 19, 2017 · 10 miles

    Service Brakes

    The brake assist warning light came on while driving and the could not brake properly the brake pedal was really hard to brake. A;most had a wreck cause i could brake properly on time

    ODI 11018809

  • August 4, 2017 · 41,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Power brakes stop working at low speeds. It seems the vacuum pump is failing. Sometimes at low speeds the brake pedal goes hard and requires alot of extra effort to stop. I almost ran into the rear of a car in a drive-thru.

    ODI 11013706

  • July 16, 2017 · 42,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Brake system was not working properly when i drove at low speed. I ignored it once in july 2017. But i had same issue again on aug. 31 and sep 1 at the parking lot. I almost hit the car in front of me. I fixed my issue at chevy dealer, and they replaced vacuum pump. (~42000 miles on the truck)

    ODI 11030685

  • June 2, 2017 · 51,642 miles

    Service Brakes

    I went to back out my driveway at low speeds and the brakes did not apply. I put it in drive and applied the brakes and they failed again. I applied the gas and went on my way the brakes seemed to work fine. But from idle to slow speeds (1-10 mph) the brakes fail and i have to press the brake as hard as i can or it will continue to roll. Have dodged several cars at red lights.

    ODI 10992868

  • June 1, 2017 · 50,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    I lose the power brakes if i touch the pedal at low speed more than a couple of times. It happens frequently while driving in bumper to bumper traffic and when backing into a parking spot. It is a complete loss of the power brakes and ir barely stops.

    ODI 11205677

  • May 27, 2017 · 34,463 miles

    Service Brakes

    At a low speed coming into my carport the brakes had a hard pedal and would not stop. This has happened on two occasions. 5-27-2017 and again while backing up to my lawn mower tailor on 5-29-2017 . Not sure what the problem is but you could not press pedal down at all. ?????

    ODI 10993922

  • April 29, 2017 · 20,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Front brakes on left side stick and wear unevenly and rapidly. I have had front brakes replaced twice with 80% pad life on right side by midas. Midas stated that there is a service advisory to replace the left side piston/caliper and a new hose which is larger allowing the brakes to release properly.

    ODI 10981754

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

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