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Are there any brake problems with the 2017 Chevy Silverado?

Are there any brake problems with the 2017 Chevy Silverado?

The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2017 Silverado 1500. When reversing slowly the brake pedal becomes had to push to stop usually after pushing it more than one time.

Why is the brake pedal not working on my Chevy Silverado?

The brake pedal is very hard to push and does not stop the vehicle without considerable pressure being applied. It has happened twice within the past week while attempting to park. Thankfully, we were in a parking lot, but it could cause a significant issue while approaching a stoplight or other traffic situation.

What are the brakes on a 2006 Chevy Silverado?

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. After the brakes were applied continuously, the speed reduced to 10 mph. The vehicle came to a complete stop when the emergency brake was applied.

Why does my Silverado have soft brake lines?

Could be worn out soft brake lines. Those expand when the pedal is pressed, causing a soft pedal feel. Should be able to see it visually with someone pushing the pedal. I also had to change the calipers and because of a stupid mistake, the master cylinder sucked air on my 2011 Silverado.

Why is my brake pedal soft on my 2004 Silverado?

I am having trouble trying to fix a low and soft brake pedal on my 2004 Silverado. I have already replaced the master cylinder, flushed and bled the brake lines at all four wheels. Still the pedal is low and soft. Does anyone know what it could be? There is no loss of brake fluid any where. The master cylinder reservoir is not losing fluid.

What kind of brake problem does a 2003 Chevy Silverado have?

Lawrence of Mountain Home, Arkansas, has the same problem. “With 12,885 miles on my 2003 Silverado the brakes have had a soft pedal from day one. It goes to floor at times when making a hard stop. I rolled out into an intersection on a downhill road with the pedal on the floor more than once.

How do you know if your brakes are working on a Chevy Silverado?

Go about 30 mph and hit the brake pedal firm and hard. You should feel the pedal pulsate , which indicates that the system is working. Do this 4 or 5 times, then go back and bleed the brakes in the proper sequence.

Where are the parking brake shoes on a Chevy Silverado?

Yes. The rear rotors have the barking brake on the inside or back side of your rotors. The parking brake shoes operate similar to the old drums whereas they push out on the internal surface of the drum which is actually the inside component of your rotors. here’s a picture of a slotted rear rotor where you can see the internal drum surface.

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Ruth Doyle