Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 670 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 across 27 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (127). The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (41% of reports).
- 670service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 51mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $1,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 275 of 670 complaints (41%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 163 of 670 complaints (24%)
- Trailer brakes: mentioned in 71 of 670 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at $1,750, and half of them between $960 and $2,500.
Based on 56 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 549 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 670 complaints, 51 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 9 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 2500 | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 2500 | 38 | 27% | 15 |
| 2023 Silverado 2500 | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Silverado 2500 | 11 | 11% | — |
| 2021 Silverado 2500 | 12 | 14% | 15,000 |
| 2020 Silverado 2500 | 16 | 15% | 4,006 |
| 2019 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 8% | 11,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 2500 | 5 | 9% | 52,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 2500 | 13 | 11% | 38,500 |
| 2015 Silverado 2500 | 37 | 21% | 653 |
| 2014 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 5% | 35,726 |
| 2013 Silverado 2500 | 9 | 18% | 59,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 4% | 110,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 2500 | 1 | 5% | 163,000 |
| 2009 Silverado 2500 | 3 | 5% | 198,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 1% | 33,500 |
| 2007 Silverado 2500 | 13 | 6% | 86,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 2500 | 46 | 26% | 67,750 |
| 2005 Silverado 2500 | 45 | 17% | 88,985 |
| 2004 Silverado 2500 | 99 | 27% | 103,000 |
| 2003 Silverado 2500 | 127 | 28% | 99,967 |
| 2002 Silverado 2500 | 88 | 25% | 108,935 |
| 2001 Silverado 2500 | 55 | 18% | 115,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 2500 | 25 | 19% | 127,250 |
| 1999 Silverado 2500 | 8 | 10% | 137,250 |
| 1998 Silverado 2500 | 1 | 1% | 73,560 |
| 1997 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 3% | 86,600 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control modulePark outside
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 2022 Chevy 2500HD diesel with 28,500 miles on it that recently went in for inspection. It FAILED the inspection due to the rear brake pads and rotors. These components are so bad that the rotors failed at less than 30k miles on them. Anything that has to do with a brake system puts…
My brake rotors are damaged to the point where they have to be replaced at 36,000 miles this doesnât sound right to me because I had the same truck in a 2018 and I had over 60,000 miles on it and the brakes were still like new. I was just trying to find out if theyâre having a problem with…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was making a squealing noise. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 20-NA-020. The dealer was…
I am reporting a serious and extremely concerning brake failure involving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Diesel. Traffic ahead of me began to slow down. I saw the traffic slowing and immediately began applying the brakes to slow my vehicle. Although I was pressing the brake pedal, the truck was…
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, which has approximately 20,000 miles and has been babied since new. The truck is maintained meticulously and the undercarriage is washed weekly. The brake failures I have experienced are completely unacceptable for a truck…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 2500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 670 owner complaints about service brakes for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 service brakes?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,750 (half paid between $960 and $2,500), from 56 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 275 of 670 complaints, followed by “pedal went” (163).
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- Steering problems (276)
- Engine problems (236)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (229)
- Structure problems (163)
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