2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: brake failure

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Electrical · MT

On January 6, 2026., I was backing out of my son's driveway when I heard a loud pop, it sounded like a rock hitting the back window of my Silverado. I then discovered the driver's side of the back window shattered. Prior to backing out, I used the auto start to warm up my vehicle. I did some research and found there was a recall for this issue that was supposedly completed by Lithia Chevy of Helena on 6/29/2020. GM is refusing to replace the rear slider window stating there's no recall. I then reported the issue to GM Product Assistance claims it's do to wear/elements. See recall below. GM Program #N192265660 Status: Complete Description: Certain 2014-2019 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a power sliding rear window (RPO A48) may have areas of high electrical resistance on the rear defroster circuit. This could be caused, in part, by mechanical stress from opening and closing the rear power window, intrusion of debris, and use of the rear defroster. Over time, this condition could generate heat that could melt the areas surrounding the circuit. In rare instances, this heat could cause a non-propagating fire, increasing the risk of property damage or injury. This is the second time Lithia Chevy has claimed they completed a recall. On July 28, 2023, my brakes failed during a 200-mile trip to my hometown. After several days of battling with Chevy and General Motors I paid a private mechanic $100 to verify the vacuum pump had failed on my Silverado, Chevy finally fixed the issue on August 8, 2023. There was 47,781 miles on it at the time. See Repair Description below showing they supposedly completed the recall, the same day as the back window recall (6/29/2020). Repair Description Dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module with a new calibration that will improve how the system utilizes the hydraulic brake boost assist function when vacuum assist is depleted. Recall Completed: 2020-06-29

Filed Dec 9, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 139,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked unexpectedly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact reported that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, and the ABS system vibrated following the brake pedal failure. No warning lights were illuminated for the brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2024 · Brakes · WV

it is available and the brakes and steering is very stiff my safety no brakes no it hasnt been serviced at a dealership no inspections by dealership they appeared all at once on 10/11/24 no warning lamps

Filed Sep 17, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

I was driving my 2016 silverado high country 1500 with my travel trailer when the brakes stopped working making it extremely difficult to stop at a traffic light. Dashboard says service trailer brake system. I checked fuses and connections and turn truck on and off and issue is unresolved.

Filed Jul 9, 2023 · Brakes · OH

Backing up truck to put a boat in the water and no brakes had put push really hard to stop the truck from going in to the lake. When moving slowly there is hardly any brakes on the truck

Filed Mar 19, 2023 · Brakes · NY

No brakes at low speed. Problem persists after recall. Needs a vacuum pump. Known problem with Chevrolet and they won’t replace it.

Filed Jan 31, 2023 · Brakes · MI

Was driving got up to stop sign the belt made a squaling noise and the brake pedal was hard brakes failed and i couldnt stop

Filed Aug 27, 2022 · Brakes · NM

While back 1,200 pound boat and trailer down a boat ramp, the brake pedal sank to the floor and the vehicle kept rolling. I had to pump it several times to stop it. This has happened every time I go to a boat ramp. Brakes seem to work great other than low speed backing up. I'm scared I might get pulled into the water if I ever tow whatbmy truck is rated for at 11,000 pounds. Please advise.

Filed Dec 15, 2021 · Brakes · CA

Loss of brakes at low speeds, may require pumping of brakes. Had an update performed and thought bit was corrected. Have experienced it 4 or 5 times since. Vehicle continues to roll a few feet before stopping. Corrects itself after restart of vehicle.

Filed Jun 18, 2021 · Brakes · TX

Believe the vacuum pump is faulty. Hard braking g or no brakes when going slow or go in reverse.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · IL · crash

Approaching intersection stop light, tried to applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor no brakes after several attempts. Was forced to use the emergency brake to stop but still had collision with another vehicle. After the dealership reviewed the brakes it was determined that the right front brake caliper mounting bolt was missing which allowed the caliper to rotate off of the rotor and clear the piston from the rotor surface and then the piston was forced out of the cylinder and loss of brake fluid resulted.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · UT · crash

Took my truck in for the brake issue recall because I was experiencing loss of brakes at low speeds. I would primarily see this when stuck in slow moving traffic or backing my truck up to the trailer.....etc. I took it into the dealership for the recall which they supposedly performed and fixed. Well 2 months later I am still experiencing the same issue. I was pulling into the garage the other day and it wouldn't stop which caused me to hit my dirt bikes sitting in front of me. Another time I was pulling up to a stop light and came to complete stop then I let off the brakes and then pressed them again and when I did this I had to mash it all the way to floor and it sounded like the ABS were locking up or making a noise. I came so close to hitting a pedestrian in the cross walk. So in all since the "fix" 2 months ago I have had them fail and hit something in my garage, and 2 very close calls of almost hitting another car or person. I have experienced this since about 15k miles on the vehicle and currently I have 55k on it. This seems to happen very randomly as in I could do the same thing again (pull into garage) and it works fine one time then the next not work at all.