2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 12 records
- brakes failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The abs system failed when braking on a snowy, icy, slippery road locking all four wheels causing the vehicle to skid out of control. The brake light and abs light and tcs icon were displayed. The brakes had to be released to regain steering control and judicious use of manual braking eventually brought the vehicle to a stop. The abs pump motor was noted running continuously even with the engine off. Onstar…
ODI 11299661
Service Brakes
I picked my truck up from the local dealer after having recall n192268490 repaired. The hard pedal issue is now worse than before. The first time you push the brake pedal it feels ok but the second time it has little to no power assist and don't try for a third. By the third try the pedal is rock solid and you end up backing into your tractor under the shelter. So it's back to the dealer in the morning
Crash reported
ODI 11289519
Service Brakes
When braking and vehicle is slowing to a stop engine speeds up just before stopping and vehicle surges forward necessitating increased pressure on brake pedal. Happens every time vehicle is coming to a stop. Extremely disconcerting proceeding down a steep hill.
ODI 11280036
Service Brakes
Brake peddle pushed back at me when trying to stop. Truck failed to slow down resulting in an accident. * (recall related incident) ts
Crash reported
ODI 11279254
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to john l sullivan chevrolet [redacted], located at [redacted], roseville, ca 95661) where the rotors were turned and the front brakes were replaced. The contact stated that the failures were occurring too soon based on the year of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11270834
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 35 mph, another vehicle pulled out in front of the contact. The contact attempted to brake, but the brakes failed and a crash occurred. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The entire front end and front passenger side wheel of the contact's vehicle were damaged. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The dealer and manufacturer were…
Crash reported
ODI 11270149
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a crash…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11270659
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Fuel injector or fuel pump does not work properly. On two (2) different occasions, months apart, my engine has lost power and the vehicle stalled. Both times at low speeds 10 - 15 mph and low rpms. This has nearly caused me to crash into one vehicle and for another to almost hit me from behind as my car died while making a right hand turn off a busy road. I have had the vehicle towed in twice, but the dealership and…
ODI 11254187
Service Brakes
2017 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to dic service brake assist safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in accident due to a break failure. The break pedal became difficult to depress. *js
Crash reported
ODI 11280130
Service Brakes
Backing up my truck, at slow speed down a boat ramp, my brake pedal authority went to zero. I had no brakes during backing my boat in gulf of mexico. I had to stand on pedal with all of my weight just to slow it long enough so i could put on parking brake. I called dealer to inquire if this was a problem, and they said i had to wait two weeks to even get it in there to look at it. Unacceptable. Loss of braking can…
ODI 11233769
Service Brakes
No brakes at low speed and a hard pedal. Possibly vacuum pump failure.
ODI 11232154
Service Brakes
When traveling at low speeds the braking system fails. The brake pedal is not responsive. You must apply maximum force to try and stop the vehicle. I was parallel parking and hit a mailbox causing damage to my rear right fender because the truck did not stop properly. I had the truck checked and they old me it was a faulty vaccum pump. This seems to be an ongoing issue with this model truck.
Crash reported
ODI 11229192
Service Brakes
My wife took the service recall letter from the manufacturer and the dealership (santa fe chevrolet/cadillac in santa fe, new mexico) informed my wife that since my vehicle has 70,00 miles they would not service the recall for free and instead would charge us $960 dollars. Subsequently we have not been able to use the vehicle in over six weeks. This is simply untenable. Please help us as it is unsafe to operate this…
ODI 11230787
Service Brakes
Received a letter from chevrolet advising of a potential problem with brakes, increased brake pedal pressure and stopping distance. Went to dealer and was informed i would have to pay to have a diagnostic performed at my expense to determine problem. Chevrolet corporate informed me this was correct. My complaint is why am i being charged this when chevrolet knows they have a problem , that is potentially dangerous.
ODI 11209011
Service Brakes
Brakes not effective when stopping at low speeds. Dealership repaired, stated it was a known problem but not a recall and a vacuum assist issue. I was involved in a traffic collision at low speed on the interstate. Abs did not engage and i was unable to stop colliding with the vehicle in front of me.
Crash reported
ODI 11208848
Service Brakes
Loss of brakes when backing up. On multiple occasions, when i applied the brakes during low speed reverse or when backing down an incline, the brakes became very hard to depress and did not stop the vehicle down until i exerted considerable force with both legs. This has happened both when reversing with a trailer and when reversing without a trailer. The most recent incident occurred on may 17, 2019 when backing a…
ODI 11209478
Service Brakes
As i was approaching a stop sign break did not kick in fully until about 6 feet from where i initially activated break. Vehicle was in motion in public street.
ODI 11210225
Service Brakes
Loss of braking in stop and go traffic. Vehicle brakes are extremely difficult to press in slow moving stop and go traffic. The abs seems to kick in but the vehicle continues to roll forward. Speed would be around 10 mph. Braking is ok at normal highway speeds but losing ablility to brake at low speed. Near miss on rear ending several vehicles.
ODI 11207254
Service Brakes
Braking issue causing rear-end collision at low speed on highway in rush hour traffic. Increased stopping distance, increased brake pedal effort.
Crash reported
ODI 11208929
Service Brakes
While parking in my work lot at low speed, my pedal became very stiff and vehicle was very hard to stop. This problem repeated the same day in my driveway at home. While researching online i learned about the failures of brake vacuum pump. Purchased and changed mine myself.
ODI 11191363
Service Brakes
One morning when i got to work i was backing in my parking space, when my brakes got hard to the point that i could not press them. It was to the point that my truck would not stop unless i used both feet with heavy pressure. If i was driving i would have never stopped that truck. I was just outside my warranty with 39000 miles on the truck. I had it towed to the dealership and they told me that i had to replace my…
ODI 11184288
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
My brakes failed to stop my vehicle at slow speeds and while i was at a decline and almost caused me to rear end another vehicle. The brake pedal got extremely hard and would not allow me to press down on it.
ODI 11181278
Service Brakes
I pulled into crowded parking lot in the rain & couldn't stop my truck. I used both feet to press brake as hard as i could & got truck stopped. Brake pedal was very hard to press and had to pump brake about 3 times to get stopped. Truck was fine for next 3 days & then it happened on interstate at 75 mph. I was pulling a trailer & the only way i got truck stopped was to use manually press trailer brake mechanism…
ODI 11180257
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns 2017 chevrolet crew cab. The contact stated while driving about 5 mph and the contact stated it was difficult to depress the brake pedal. Mo indicator light illuminated before the failure. The dealer was taken to payne chevrolet buick gmc 2229 e expressway 83, weslaco, tx 78599 were the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The…
ODI 11307753
Service Brakes
When pulling into a parking space the brakes became really hard to push and took longer for brakes to apply to stop the vehicle. Took the truck to mk smith chevrolet in chino, ca and they diagnosed the issue as a faulty vacuum brake pump and replaced it since it was under manufacturer warranty.
ODI 11153518
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