2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Service Brakes Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake line · 11 records
- brake lines · 10 records
- went floor · 9 records
- pedal went · 8 records
- brake pedal · 8 records
- brake fluid · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering
I bought a 2003 chevy silverado 2500hd 15 years ago and gave it to my 16 year old son. Recently we noticed that the brakes and steering was acting funny and making a noise, so we replaced the power steering pump and hoses. The problem only started getting worse. I did some research and found an old recall or notice related to the hydro-boost relief valve that was defected because of o-ring failure. Just searching…
ODI 11232522
Service Brakes
Rear brakes rusted out fluid burst out no brakes two yrs ago. Fast foreword saturday 12/22/2018 brakes pedal went to floor ,line from brake booster to proportioning valve blew out rusted completely through.
ODI 11163352
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 15 mph, the abs light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle at a low speed. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10862651
Service Brakes
Just as we pulled into our driveway pulling a fifth wheel camper as my family was returning from a camping trip our brakes failed. Cause was a pinhole corroded in a steel brake line. We had been driving on mountainous roads and had this happened during the trip instead of miraculously as we arrived at home a tragic accident would have been a high probability. The truck has been well cared for and is in excellent…
ODI 10762166
Service Brakes
One of the brake lines ruptured as i attempted to relocate the vehicle in my driveway. *tr
ODI 10669820
Service Brakes
Corroded brake line failed. Complete brake failure. No brakes. *tr
ODI 10648580
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
After loaning my daughter my truck we met at a location to exchange vehicles. I started to drive away and applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I pumped the brakes and was unable to achieve any pedal pressure. I had my truck taken to my residence and inspected the brake system for the cause of the failure and found that the left rear steel line rusted through and created a loss of fluid. In my opinion…
ODI 10643579
Fuel System, Diesel · Latch · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the hood latch was rusting and the vehicle was leaking diesel fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10668314
Service Brakes
I was loaded up on my 2003 2500hd chevrolet silverado for the weekend holiday camp trip with truck camper, and boat on trailer behind. For last minute safety my partner was inside the truck and i outside to test the brake lights, signals usual stuff before taking off. For no reason at all the brakes went to the floor and brake fluid all over the ground on the driver side of the vehicle. In looking closer the second…
ODI 10594088
Service Brakes
Brake lines roted out total system failed no brakes got to stop on e brake clamped line added fluid to get home changed all lines. *tr
ODI 10628510
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were rusted and fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 150,568. *tr
ODI 10566880
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
Brake line burst do to rust. Had vehicle towed and found all the brakelines very bad. Also the fuel lines are rotted with the return line leaking fuel. I had 1 rear brake line replaced in 2012 which was also rusted out. *tr
ODI 10563399
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the brake pedal was engaged and there was no response. The brake pedal suddenly traveled to the floorboard without warning. The contact began to down shift in addition to applying the emergency brake. The vehicle came to a stop and the contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact noticed that the…
ODI 10561649
Service Brakes
I was traveling in icy conditions (rain and 26 degrees) and was turning the corner to go into a local mall when i stepped on the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. There was no warning whatsoever and had to apply the brakes with both feet to coast to a stop. I added in a bottle of brake fluid into the master cylinder and had my son step on the brakes, and a gusher came out of the line right under the drivers door.…
ODI 10559619
Service Brakes
I was driving my son home from football practice and had to brake hard for a car that stopped suddenly in front of me. My pedal went to the floor and i barely stopped in time. There was a puddle of brake fluid on the ground and one of the steel lines running under the vehicle (near the driver side door area) had burst. *tr
ODI 10536675
Service Brakes
This is the second incident(first time in 2011 on the rear brake line),applied brake to shift from park and pedal went to the floor! This time it was the front brake lines about a foot from abs unit above the frame! Thank god i was not moving on the road cause it might have been serious!! Very poor design,should be a recall!!! *tr
ODI 10533443
Service Brakes
I was driving down a hill when a car went through a stop sign at an intersection. I slammed on my brakes, in a panic stop, and my brake pedal went to the floor. I didn't have any brakes so i drove around the car almost hitting it. The other car didn't stop and i drove 5 mph to a parking lot where i looked and found a puddle of brake fluid under the driver side of the truck. I took it to my auto shop and he said i…
ODI 10550772
Service Brakes
While stationary and applying the brakes. The brake petal went to the floor and the vehicle had no brakes! A rusted brake line had burst letting the brake fluid run out.
ODI 10846167
Service Brakes
Hit brakes the abs system activates and the brake pedal goes to the floor truck does not stop. This happens at all speeds. The ignition shuts off when driving down the road around 35 mph. The truck has been to multiple shops and lots of parts replaced cannot get the brakes or ignition fixed. This has been going on for over 6 months. *tr
ODI 10577254
Service Brakes
RUSTED BRAKE LINES, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *TR
ODI 10583892
Service Brakes
I was driving into my driveway when i tried to stop the brake pedal went entirely to the floor. The truck seemed as though it was gonna hit my garage. Thankfully i have good reflexes and was able to hit the parking brake (which isn't an easy task in a p/u truck. When i got out, i noticed a large leak under my driver door. With further investigation i found the brake lines were severely corroded. One of them had…
ODI 10483937
Service Brakes
I was driving down the road and depressed the brakes to stop and pull into my drive way the pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not stop the vehicle. As a result the vehicle made contact with my garage door and it was damaged in the incident. This incident is completely unacceptable to me. There were no warning lights prior to failure. I have taken the vehicle to a shop and the lines are rusted through. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10480140
Service Brakes
My rear steel brake line burst in a parking lot after applying the brake to shift into gear. The main line that runs from the abs module to the rear differential was so rusted it burst unexpectedly. *tr
ODI 10536677
Service Brakes
Brake line rupture from the abs module to rear of the truck. The brake line is completely rusted through and i can see brake fluid dripping off the frame underneath the driver side door. I believe it rupture in my driveway returning from a trip with my camper attached to the bed. *tr
ODI 10471665
Service Brakes
Had to make hard stop and brakes failed, later it was revealed brake lines had rotted out.. This has happened on several occasions?
ODI 10726434
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
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