Chevrolet Silverado Service Brakes, Air Problems
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, air problems on the Chevrolet Silverado across 9 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (109). The words owners use most often: “anti lock” (14% of reports).
- 218service brakes, air complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 7%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.
- Anti lock: mentioned in 31 of 218 complaints (14%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 22 of 218 complaints (10%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 12 of 218 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, air repair on the Chevrolet Silverado at $1,700, and half of them between $950 and $1,800.
Based on 43 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2005), 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, air problems happen?
Based on 149 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 218 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, air complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Air complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Silverado | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0% | 22,750 |
| 2003 Silverado | 4 | 1% | 14,043 |
| 2002 Silverado | 16 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2001 Silverado | 29 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 50 | 4% | 52,050 |
| 1999 Silverado | 109 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 3 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 1997 Silverado | 4 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, air for the Chevrolet Silverado. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e036000 (service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings). The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rotors were severely fractured and the wheel wells as well as the rocker panel was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed unknown repairs. The…
Supply line to rear brake rusted through causing loss of brake fluid and severely reduced braking effectiveness. *js
On my way home from a boy scout meeting, i heard what sounded like an electric motor or pump running continuously and the check abs light was on on my dash board of my 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd extended cab 4x4. The next morning i took it to a brake shop and they tested it on the computer…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. While maneuvering through a parking lot at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it went all the way down to the floor. He attempted to apply the brake a second time and the failure recurred. He exited the vehicle and noticed brake fluid on…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverados have service brakes, air problems?
No. NHTSA has 218 owner complaints about service brakes, air for the Chevrolet Silverado. 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 service brakes, air?
No recall currently lists service brakes, air for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, air problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $950 and $1,800), from 43 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, air problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock”, in 31 of 218 complaints, followed by “abs module” (22).
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