9/21 IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC . VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON ONE SIDE OF INTERSECTION WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR AND MOVED TO OTHER SIDE 5 MILES /HOUR SILVERADO WOULD NOT STOP AND DROVE INTO STOPPED JEEP WITH WHEEL ON BACK. NO DAMAGE TO JEEP. JEEP HIT AUDI WITH MINOR BUMPER DAMAGE. DRIVING ON SOUTH BLVD CROSSING CLEAVLAND IN TAMPA, FL. VEHICLE TRAVELED ONLY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION FROM A DEAD STOP. BRA…
2015 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems
severe 332 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
332
Recalls
0
Crashes
21
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
When driving home from work one day driving at low speed (Below 15mph) the brake pedal would not go down it seemed like no matter how hard I pushed the brake pedal would not move much. This caused me to run a stop sign once the truck slowed down enough and brakes were literally being pressed as hard as possible you could hear the front brakes grinding really bad and the truck still did not want t…
IF I AM AT A STOP AND CREEP UP AND PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT GETS SOLID AND FAILS TO STOP THE VEHICLE!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TIRES, THE PARK ASSIST BRAKES DID NOT WORK TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN PLACE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,000.
RECEIVED AN ALERT AROUND 63,500 MILES "ALERT: SERVICE BREAK ASSIST." DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISOR NOTIFIED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS "BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING INTO VACUUM BOSTER. BOTH NEED TO BE REPLACED." COST $1172.61. BREAK BASICALLY WOULDN'T WORK PROPERLY WHEN PRESSED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN SO EARLY. I'VE ONLY HAD TRUCK FOR TWO YEARS. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO FIX THIS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN INJURY…
I was backing out of an inclined driveway and when I applied the brakes, I had a hard brake pedal situation and I was not able to stop the truck until it rolled into the street. Thank goodness no car was behind me or coming down the street. I parked the vehicle and will not drive until I get to the dealer to look at. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was fill to appropriate level. Prior t…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a meaningful issue. 332 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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