I pulled into a parking lot, and into a parking spot. I put the truck in reverse to back up and straighten the truck, when I started to pull back in the brake pedal became hard to press. I had to stand up on the brake pedal to keep from hitting the car parked in front of me. It also happened another time while backing out of a parking spot when someone walked behind the vehicle, and I had to stand on the pedal.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: soft or spongy brake pedal
23 of the 1,111 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe soft or spongy brake pedal.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 52,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 33 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Soft or spongy brake pedal by model year
What owners say
While driving at low speeds (approx 5-10 mph) the brake pedal became stiff and very difficult to stop. This issue happened with no prior warning or indication of the issue. As a result of this issue severe damage to personal property housing and vehicles was nearly missed. Upon research this has been a common issue for GM vehicles specifically trucks and SUVs.
Anytime I pull into the parking lot and I have to pump my brakes more than once the brake pedal stiffens up and the truck does not stop it has almost caused a collision and almost went through the window of a business it is to the point where every single time I drive it does this from what I heard it is the vacuum pump it does not provide enough vacuum for the brake booster so the brakes do not work it cost about $250 for the OEM part and that is not guaranteed to work the problem will persist later on down the road after more mileage put on the truck
At low speed I get a hard brake pedal like low vacuum ( booster pump failure) maybe.
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 to this, 5 or 6 times, while driving, my stability control and ABS light came on but went off. Also, now that I think about it, those lights came on when the road was really pitched to one side or when I pulled into a elevated parking space.
Brakes are acting spongy, sometimes they are hard, then it goes to the floor, and makes a electronic noise.
loss of braking in reverse, hard pedal feel, unable to stop. no warning lights or DTC codes
Hard brake pedal at low speeds. No recall on VIN number. Recall with simular issues on same make/ model per dealership
I own a 2015 silverado high country with 73k miles. Over the past month or so - when backing into a parking garage spot at work, I have lost most of the braking power. The brakes felt really hard and felt like it was all the way to the floor. I was able to stop the truck by pressing the brake pedal hard real hard several times in order to stop safely with out running into the retaining wall. This issue has happened several times when pulling into my driveway or a parking spot at a grocery store. I almost bumped a car in front of me in a parking lot spot and decided to start parking out further to keep from hitting any other vehicles. At my most recent oil change, I received a report that my brakes were all "good" based on the service tech's inspection. This is a really dangerous situation that needs to have a recall placed to gm to get this issue fixed on all affected trucks.
Brakes seem nonexistent at low speeds. Hard brake pedal and does not feel like its going to stop
I was entering a structure parking at low speed when I needed to stop to give the right of way for cross traffic , at this time I proceeded to put my foot on the brake and the brake would not allow me to stop. (the brake pedal became stiff and it would not allow me to press it down). Luckily I did not strike the vehicle crossing and at this point I was using my emergency brake. I further realized my truck was no longer stopping on demand, but more of rolling to a stop. I contacted a local dealer and they said they couldn't help me because they were busy which I think is unaccepatable I would have to wait over a week to take my truck in for this service. Brake failure should be a priority for any automotive dealer.my truck has about 33500 miles and I have maintained and serviced it properly.
Unexpected total loss of braking while baking up, then hard brake pedal with no travel going forward. I was at a complete stop put vehicle in reverse to back trailer in and all of a sudden brake was completely hard with not pedal travel extremely hard pressing on brake cause extremely marginal stopping power vehicle slowed slightly.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
- Risk
- As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Recall number 19V645000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Recall number 18V578000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
Recall number 16V069000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 spongy pedal
Is soft or spongy brake pedal a common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
23 of 1,111 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2%) mention soft or spongy brake pedal. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are 3 recalls and 33 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Power steering loss 64Loss of power 62Brake failure 55Check engine light 41Stalling 34Jerking 28Headlights 24ABS 21Engine failure 21Harsh shifting 20No deployment 18Fire or smoke 18Misfire 15Shudder 15Slipping 13Steering lock-up 13Transmission failure 13Knocking 12Hesitation 12Fuel pump 11Seat belt 11Won't shift 9Airbag light 8Grinding brakes 8Overheating 8Door locks 5Fuel leak 5Won't start 5
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