Brake complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
On 10/03/02 I had a Chevy truck [redacted] repaired for low speed ABS engagement, (under ext warr). In sept of 2005, I again started experiencing low speed ABS engagement. This time since it was out of warranty, I had it repaired at an independent shop. It occurred first at 51,409 mi and the next time at 70,000 mi. This could prove to be a real pain if this problem is going to resurface every 20,000 miles. Updated 07/17/2012
When applying all-wheel ABS brakes, the truck continued through intersection hitting another vehicle. Truck was towed to west covina auto body shop w/Chevrolet inquiring about owner wanting to participate in an inspection. Owner has not heard from them.
After regular maintenence changing of brake fluid vehicle had a hard pull to the right when you first stepped on the brakes. After several mores attemps to bleed the system the pull was still there. I contacted the dealer for guidence and weseloh Chevrolet said to bring it in to them. They performed a full function bleed on my truck. I drove away from the dealer and within 1 block the brakes pulled right and I returned to the dealer. Their fix was to replace the calipers, brake linings and front brake hoses. Although that seemed to work, I still felt an occasional pull to the right but thought I was just imagining things as it would not pull twice in a row. In July of 2001 the pull again returned and would not go away. I took it back to the dealer and at this time they said the ABS valve was bad. …
ABS light came on, on dash, while traveling down a steep on lane dirt trail on a mountain, brakes locked up causing truck to slide down the trail about 75 ft, before truck came to stop in the bushes. ABS light comes on constantly and ABS system inoperative, gone into manual mode, even after several attempts to reset system following instruction from a local dealer over the phone. Brakes have been cleaned and adjusted and inspected, and ABS has been reset several times. Is this the same type of problem occuring in other GM ABS brake systems
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet C1500 years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (41) and 1995 (39) model years. Brake complaints make up 18% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet C1500 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for any Chevrolet C1500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet C1500 brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles; 0% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (52 mentions), followed by the foundation components › master cylinder (8).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.