2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 142
- 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 142 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 60 records
- vacuum pump · 28 records
- stop traffic · 18 records
- very hard · 16 records
- pedal becomes · 15 records
- brake booster · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 82 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
While attempting to brake at low speeds the brake booster and pedal failed causing me to use excessive brake pressure to get the the vehicle to stop. Due to this i was almost involved in a crash the vehicle only has 50k miles.
ODI 11151676
Service Brakes
I stopped to eat at a restaurant and my brakes got extremely hard and my truck did not stop i used both feet to jam the brake down as hard as i could to stop. There was a car in front of me but it was pulling out as i pulled in. My truck would have struck this vehicle if it weren't for them pulling out. I went directly to a nearby mechanic to see what is going on with my truck. They told me the vacuum pump is faulty…
ODI 11151216
Service Brakes
Brake pedal gets really hard and has become a safety issue with everyday driving. Turn off engine and resets and works again.
ODI 11150711
Service Brakes
The 8th of november 2018 while traveling through austin, tx - in heavy traffic; i nearly rear-ended another vehicle - the brakes got real hard, but the vehicle kept rolling. The brakes acted like the engine was shut off. I tried them again after resumed speed- and i tested them - on the third pump - they were rock-hard again. A vehicle shop in san antonio was able to consistently replicate the problem. It was a bad…
ODI 11153570
Service Brakes
Suddenly in early november, when i pulled into a parking lot or into the driveway in my home the brake pedal on the truck would suddenly become hard and incompressible. I nearly hit other vehicles and pedestrians because i couldn't brake at low speeds. I took it to the shop and was told the vacuum pump was not working properly and needed to be replaced.
ODI 11206534
Service Brakes
2016 chevy silverado brakes are inactive at low speeds. Brake pedal becomes very stiff in stop and go traffic. Truck is in the shop now getting repaired. I will send my vin number when i get my truck back .
Crash reported
ODI 11162400
Service Brakes
When backing up lost power brake assist, also when pulling forward, was dropping my boat off in storage causing my to use the brakes a lot when backing up, no power assist when pulling out of garage when leaving, when going down road brakes came back to operate as normal. Now after backing and braking 3 times power assist is gone but returns when driving normal. Have appointment at dealer tomorrow for cal problems…
ODI 11141673
Service Brakes
The brakes have failed to stop the vehicle in 2 separate occasions in speeds less than 5 mph. The has been reviewed by a certified chevrolet mechanics and they since they cannot replicate the issue, they don't feel it is a major concern. I want to ensure that others are aware as i have stopped driving the vehicle due to the safety concern. I am currently working with chevrolet to turn the vehicle back into them…
ODI 11141592
Service Brakes
While pulling into a parking space the brakes lost all power assist and the brake pedal was completely stiff. I had to press the brake pedal extremely hard to prevent hitting the car parked in front of me. I was moving slowly and this condition came without warning. Moments earlier the brakes had performed normally. This vehicle has 44,000 miles.
ODI 11140519
Service Brakes
Was driving on city street, applied brakes and became really hard. It was hard to stop. Pedal was really hard. Had to press with both feet.
ODI 11139356
Service Brakes
Brakes consistently turning rock hard while driving at low speeds in both the forward and reverse position. First occasion 13,000 miles. Dealer denys a problem. However it improved slightly after the service call. Still an ongoing issue and has almost caused me to be in several accidents. At 25kmiles now. Occurs whirle slowly on driving on roads & parking. Very dangerous goin down hills or in bumper to bumper…
ODI 11139225
Service Brakes
HARD BRAKE PEDAL AT LOW RPM
Crash reported
ODI 11208206
Service Brakes
Brake pedal becomes hard with little to no brakes a low or idle speeds.
ODI 11174669
Service Brakes
Brake pedal became extremely hard to push. Unable to stop truck that was in motion in a parking lot.
Crash reported
ODI 11131066
Service Brakes
My brakes do not properly function in wet weather conditions. The brake petal becomes extremely stiff, as if there is air in the brake lines. This also results in a significant loss of stopping power. While jamming the brake pedal as hard as i can, the pads never make significant contact with the rotor. I have already damaged my bumper because of this. I was attempting to park during heavy rains. While pressing my…
Crash reported
ODI 11156672
Service Brakes
During slow traffic situation brake pedal becomes extremely hard and difficult to depress with loss of braking to the point of almost causing an accident.
ODI 11170955
Service Brakes
Vacuum pump is leaking. When i push brakes it gets hard and truck doesn't want to stop when i push brakes. I've already had brakes replaced and it still occurs and i also took it to dealership and they said it was vacuum pump. Motion, street, highway, braking
ODI 11165943
Service Brakes
The brakes don't hold at times. Has happened while backing up and during regular driving conditions. It has only happened during city streets or during stop and go driving. Feels like my brakes never engage but the pedal is pressed fully.
ODI 11129715
Power Train · Service Brakes
Brake vacuum pump issues dealers aware of issue & have an updated vacuum pump available. Transmission issues were it down shifts hard at times & has a bad shattering when upshisting at low speeds took it 2 times before warranty expired said was just a software update. Never took care of issue.
ODI 11128191
Service Brakes
I own a 2016 silverado with a faulty brake vacuum pump. The issue was rectified by a gm dealer, and service records are attached. I am filing a compliant to ensure nhtsa is aware of a dangerous defect in this truck. The issue became apparent over the course of weeks. Initial problems included an audible clicking noise once the brake was depressed. As the problem progressed the vehicle would not be able to brake when…
ODI 11153378
Service Brakes
Ts bulletin no.: pit5361b brakes lose vacuum at low speed (eg. Stop/start traffic, fast food drive through lanes). It's as if the engine was turned off while braking. Chevrolet charged $645 to replace vacuum pump.
ODI 11113548
Service Brakes
Recently purchased a 2016 chevy silverado in may 2018, and had 17,000 miles on it, in july 2018 noticed the brakes were hard to mash and pulsating while driving; it's not doing it all the time, off and on. Need to know if this a recall issue and what to do?
ODI 11164390
Service Brakes
Was going down a steep hill in kentucky in stop and go traffic and without warning the brake pedal got really hard to push and the truck didn't want to stop. Also happened at a low rpm going down the approach of a driveway. I am able to duplicate it. Also at red lights if i pump the brakes they become really hard to push.
ODI 11110264
Service Brakes
Vacuum pump failed resulting in property damage
Crash reported
ODI 11153551
Service Brakes
I am having brake assist failure at all speeds. It is impossible to stop without applying full force. The abs 'clicking' can be heard and felt while trying to apply brakes. This system failed going down a mountain pass with a camper behind us and children in the back seat. The 'service brake assist' light was displayed.
ODI 11097151
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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