2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  2

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1114%
• 25k–50k
  3646%
• 50k–75k
  1722%
• 75k–100k
  912%
• 100k–150k
  45%
• 150k+
  11%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes made grinding noises due to the brake pads rubbing on the rotors. The contact added oil to the brake pads; however, the failure recurred. The contact replaced five hubs, two rotors, four calipers, and two brake lines. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with vacuum pump failure and the vacuum pump was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to Jim Butler Linn Chevrolet Service (317 Main St, Linn, MO 65051) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty, and the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to replace the faulty parts with OEM parts. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. …

I was driving north on Hwy 60 just south of the Hwy 73 turnoff in Arizona. It was a windy mountain road. I was approaching a vehicle from behind and took my foot off the gas and hit the brakes. Nothing - Nothing. I started pumping the brakes to the floor - still nothing. I was able to adjust my position on the road and travel between the two lanes of traffic - one northbound and the other southbound. I did slightly clip another vehicle. My truck rolled into a stop several miles later. When I was almost at a complete stop - the brakes finally engaged and the vehicle stopped. From where I stopped - it was a flat drive into Showlow, AZ and there was no cell service where I was. I drove at appx 40-45 mph with my emergency flashers along the right side of the road. The truck is sitting on my lot in Lakeside, AZ and has not yet been taken to the dealer for service. …

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole, and an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint on the front upper control arm had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired three times. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. The contact believed that the sound was coming from the brake pump having too much air. The contact was informed that the brake oil reservoir was empty. There was no oil stains never found on the ground. The brake pads were replaced. …

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stabili-trak message was displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The front wheels seized while making a turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side speed sensor and wires were faulty. The front driver's speed sensor, wire kit, and connector kit were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was determined that the ABS and Stabili-trak had seized and the front driver's side wheel bearing was faulty. The dealer replaced the hub assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 67,611.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH through a drive-thru, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm. The contact pumped the brake pedal, and the vehicle slowly responded and nearly rear-ended another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the recall repair was previously performed in November 2019. The contact stated that the recall repair had failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake pedal became firm while being depressed. The braking distance was extended while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the nearly caused the vehicle to crash into a group of pedestrians. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake vacuum assembly and belt kit were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not covered under the recall or Service Campaign for the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes started to grab while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that during stop-and-go driving, the vehicle lost proper braking functionality and occasionally the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The power assist service warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and was informed that the power brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,777.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal required more effort than usual to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. A message briefly displayed "Brake Assist Fault" before the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm. The contact shifted into neutral. The brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The mechanic determined that the failure was related to the vacuum pump. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 91,995.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There was an abnormal sound coming from the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted and an appointment was pending. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,853.

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