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8.8

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$533.00

Average Mileage:

92,200 miles

Total Complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace brake lines (2 reports)
  3. keep the area between cab and bed clean! (1 reports)
Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems

brakes problem

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problem #5

2009Aug 19

Silverado Z71 5.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

I was backing down a steep,narrow driveway when the brake pedal went to the floor!
after crossing a busy 2 lane hwy going backwards at what felt like 40 mph I finally whipped the wheel to the left and got the truck stopped by jerking it into drive, when I got out I noticed brake fluid dripping on the ground just behind the left front wheel,I looked under the truck and saw that ALL 4 brake lines were BADLY rusted in that area where they run along the top of the frame-rail just before they go into the A.B.S. unit,,,

dmaggard

Big Stone Gap, VA, USA

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problem #4

2008Dec 01

Silverado 2500 HD 8100

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

Brake lines are rusting out as well as the power steering line. We've had nothing but problems ~ rusted hood latch (the hood flew up & broke the windshield & messed up the right front quarter panel), rusted tailgate cables, o2 sensor quit, crankshaft sensor defunct, rusted bolts in manifold, the list just goes on.

johnsond

Linwood, KS, USA

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problem #3

2008Oct 15

Silverado 2500 5.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles

This morning on my way into work my brakes failed. As if this wasn't bad enough, I was going down a hill into a town when it happened. I've never had anything like this happen before so it scared the life out of me. One of the brake lines sprung a leak by the ABS Module and I lost all the fluid. Thankfully I was only two minutes from work when this happened so I called and had the local mechanic come and get it to fix the line. I think Chevy should take more responsibility for the quality of product they put out. I checked online for other complaints about this particular problem just to make sure it wasn't some kind of quirk.
Not only do I have to replace all the rest of the brake lines because of rust-rot I also have to replace all of my gas lines - which run right along side of the brake lines. That's a pretty hefty maintenance bill to have to pay two months before the holidays. I'd like to see a recall on this. I'm sure other folks have had this problem too.

Jennifer E.

Westmoreland, New York, USA

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problem #2

2007Aug 27

(reported on)

Silverado 1500 5.3L L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

Again, probably my fault but this IS a poor design by GM engineers. The brake line to the back brakes is exposed between the cab and bed of the truck. I got mulch (from hauling) in between the cab and bed and it sat there, got wet, and rusted out the line. Luckily, I was at work in the parking lot when it popped and got a tow (or else I might not be writing this). Remedy- Keep the area between the cab and bed clean. I use a cheap air compressor extension from Harbor Freight to blow out this area every so often.

Dale L.

Brunswick, Ohio, USA

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problem #1

2007Jul 13

(reported on)

Silverado Extended Cab 4.8L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

Due to low mileage, year of vehicle and total loss of braking, this is a major issue that should be address by Chevrolet. Just today I talked with an owner of a 2000 Silverado who had the same problem happen yesterday. I've looked on the internet high and low with little or no comments about this issue. I feel there are more owners with the same problem, but they have not published it yet. If you had this problem, please let your voice be heard. Hopefully Chevrolet with post it as a bulletin and then have a recall. If you experience this problem, be sure to save your service shop receipts, so if there is a recall. The receipts will be required for reimbursement.

Scott B.

Queensbury, New York, USA

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