Chevrolet Silverado 1500 premature wear problems

Filed Jul 20, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

The Electronic Parking Brake System on my 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 continuously malfunctions. Chevy/ GM Customer Support has been made aware of this issue and continues to disregard it entirely. The Electronic Parking Brake, which is an automatic function that cannot be turned off or bypassed, fails to fully disengage when the vehicle is taken out of Park. The Electronic Parking Brake remains very slightly engaged, producing a slight noise while driving and causing excessively premature wear on the vehicles pads and rotors. My vehicle has about 64,000 miles on it, and I have had to replace my rear brakes twice now already, due to this issue. The majority of those 64,000 miles are from uninterrupted highway driving. Each time the rear brakes were replaced, I had the dealership inspect the braking system. The dealership was not able to definitively confirm for some reason but was able to speculate that the aforementioned is likely what is going on. I find that any malfunction of such a critical part of the vehicle and the safety of it's operators and passengers poses a major safety risk.

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MN · crash

Vehicle suffered a failure cascade of the brake booster vacuum pump system. During a low-speed bumper collision on July 4 and a boat ramp slide, the pedal triggered abnormal ABS-like pulsing as the computer tried to hydraulically compensate for dropping vacuum pressure. This resulted in truck front bumper damage and boat trailer fender damage. On July 10, total failure occurred in a drive-thru, rendering the pedal rock-hard and sopping mear impossible. All marked parts and logs are available for inspection. Onboard diagnostic data reveals the electronic brake control module has driven continuously without a master clear for 22,665 miles, locking the last system initialization to 78,468 miles. This continuous data loop proves code C0299-00 was actively visible in the history log during the subsequent dealer service visits. Instead of performing the hardware pump remedy under Recall N192268490 (the federal safety agency 19V650). At the Jan 24 dealer visit (78,482 mi), dealer applied a software update and charged out-of-pocket fees to clear symptoms. They also ignored subsequent communication regarding the billing discrepancy. Technicians completely neglected the history logs despite explicit complaints regarding low-speed ABS sensations, trailer brake messages, park assist, and brake assist warnings. The 2026 dealers (and 2024) falsified multipoint inspections stating brakes required NO service until after winter. Jan '26 dealer delayed further diagnostics until June '26. May '26 dealer ignored texts regarding a crooked steering wheel and unstable tracking after alignment service. The truck was intentionally misdiagnosed as functional to avoid the warranty period repair. This unaddressed mechanical failure caused a destructive system cascade requiring replacement of the vacuum pump, oil-contaminated vacuum lines lines, oil-saturated booster, master cylinder, glazed pads, warped rotors, fluid flush, tires from module drag, alongside the resulting bumper and trailer property damage.

Filed Feb 12, 2026 · Transmission · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with premature wear in the transmission, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Transmission · WA

During the first transfer case fluid service on a 2019 light-duty 4WD truck equipped with an Autotrac two-speed transfer case, the drained fluid was bright red and consistent with automatic transmission fluid rather than the required GM Auto-Trak II blue/green fluid. The transfer case had never been serviced since new, so the fluid appeared to be the original factory fill. Before the discovery, the vehicle occasionally hesitated when shifting between drive modes and sometimes felt as if the system was binding or briefly locking up during transitions between 2WD, Auto, and 4WD modes. These symptoms were intermittent and no warning lights appeared. Using the wrong fluid in this type of transfer case can affect clutch-pack operation and may cause premature wear or loss of proper torque transfer. The system has now been refilled with the correct fluid, and the drained fluid is available for inspection. The issue has not yet been inspected or confirmed by a dealer.

Filed Jun 29, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

2021 Silverado 1500 TrailBoss LT Brake Sensor Monitor failure causes you not to be able to see brake pad wear/life remaining on dash information. Brake Pads (front and rear) replaced with sensor on 12/14/2023 and was unable to reset the brake pad monitor on dash (would not reset passed 51%) at approx 32K miles 01/2024, Front Left Sensor Monitor replaced again by dealership for $293 06/2025 Truck prompting if brake pads were replaced recently on dashboard 06/13/25 Brake Pad Life showing at 71% Front and 77% Rear at approx 50K miles 06/14/25, Brake Pad Sensor Monitor Error Message

Filed Jan 7, 2025 · Steering · CO

While driving down the highway, the ball joints on the front passenger side prematurely failed, causing loss of vehicle control, significant damage to steering and braking components and body damage. Diagnosis is being confirmed by an independent service center. No symptoms of premature wear or imminent failure were noted.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 2,000 miles · PA

My truck is just over a year old. Has had 4 recalls on the braking system alone. One for excessive brake pad wear. The rear fenders have outward dents on them causing the paint to chip away. Dealership replaced drivers side, waiting to do passenger side. Rear spoiler was leaking and flooded the back seat of the truck was repaired. Front passenger window became inoperable, ( repaired) rear dome light not working correctly ( not repaired) as noted on the vehicle history it had a hard shift out of park. A year later still does. When there is multiple recalls and reprogramming of braking systems I do not feel safe driving with my self in the car let alone my kids or my wife. I live in a very mountain area . I am scared to death to pull my boat or trailers down the mountains in fear of the brakes that have been worked on so many times in a year actually work .. I can see one or maybe two times but not 5 or 6.

Filed Mar 13, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · MI

Catalytic converter failed with less than 80,000 miles. The truck was taken to dealership, denooyer chevrolet, from which it had been bought new and by which it had always been serviced to remedy the check engine light prior to 80,000 miles with authorization to perform any diagnostic and remediation covered under warranty. Dealer did not make repair and advised it would cost me hundreds of dollars to even find out what was wrong. I now have taken the truck to a separate shop for diagnosis and was told a catalytic converter has gone bad. However, I am now slightly at 89,000 miles. Dealer is saying warranty on catalytic converts expired at 80,000 miles. Front brake rotors warped within the first year of ownership. A/c cooling coil cracked under 80,000 miles as well due to a faulty part, and apparently that warranty expired at 30,000 miles.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · MD

Started the vehicle and dash flashed: brake failure, ESC failure, do not exceed 62 MPH, trailer brake failure. Vehicle had previously been serviced for brake pad wear issue, though the erroneous readings remain (55% front pads left @ 4000 miles). All lights cleared, I continued to drive, had no power assist whatsoever on brakes, very difficult to stop. Service engine light remains on.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · WI

Simply driving west on north ave at 25 - 30. Had to apply brakes getting close to intersection. Brake pedal went to the floor, had no brakes at all. Tried using foot operated emergency brake but it did not work either. Put it into 4 wd low to slow as best I could. Drove off the road onto grass to avoid car ahead of me. Drove very slowly in 4wd low to f&f tire at 410 n. Moorland blvd the closest car service shop about 2 miles from where brakes went out. Service tech checked and reported the brake lines are extremely rusted and one let go. Later he reported all lines were extremely rusted and need to be replaced. This truck has slightly more than 50,000. It is always kept in a garage when not in use and rarely used as per 50,000 + in 13 years. Had rust problem with brakes when vehicle had less than 30,000. Still have the original rear calipers replaced at that time showing outer pad on driver side never moved to contact rotor, but inner pad rivet was gouging the rotor. Brake pedal went close to floor during first month of purchase. Called dealer and was told "that's how anti-lock brakes are". Truck was taken in (dealer) for routine checking & to install fog lights. Check-off sheet never mentioned anything about brakes. Have replace 4 electric window motors on passenger side so far. Last time operated the window less than a dozen times before window failed to open again. Dealer always claims rust is because truck is not driven enough. Website complaints about rusty rotors and brakes proves otherwise, over 400,000 hits when I checked after my brakes/rotors rusted away. This vehicle is a lemon and I would never buy another gm product.