The vehicles brakes are corroding and failed almost causing an accident on 2/09/2016 when the vehicle was in motion (at the intersection of il route 34 and wolfs crossing)
2005 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems
87 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 77,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 87
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 77,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
- Power assist3
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc1
- Foundation components1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
- Risk
- If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V161000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
- Risk
- If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V043000 · Recall details
What 2005 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Pedal goes on down when pressed -- seems like ABS isn't working properly
Break lines corroded through to failure. The failure occurred just after exiting a highway. Abs engaged due to icy conditions the next time I depressed the break peddle it went to the floor without the breaks engaging. To the best of my knowledge no warning light was present on the dashboard. The breaks failed while driving and resulted in me running a red light. Luckily it was early in the morning and no accident occurred.
Sitting at burger king drive thru when brake pedal went to the floor. Brake lines had ruptured due to corrosion. Vehicle only 10 years old and 130,000 miles. Had brakes checked often at service centers, no mention of problem. Glad this didn't happen last month when I was barreling down the tennessee highway with a full load in the back of my truck. The federal safety agency and gm should be ashamed for allowing this to continue. I am sure people are dying due to this negligence and faulty materials being used.
Sudden loss of braking power due to brake line rupture while on the exit ramp of the freeway. Found brake lines completely rusted and they were paper thin in multiple spots. Will have to replace all brake lines on the vehicle. Almost lost control of the vehicle. Note that vehicle has always been maintained by dealership.
The brake pedal went completely to the floor when our friend tried to stop the vehicle. A brake line running on top of the frame behind the radiator had completely rusted thru, allowing all of the brake fluid to pump out of the system. All of the steel brake lines are extremely rusty and probably near failure.
These past couple of weeks the brakes are shaking when I go to stop. I have c hanged the front calipers since this is where it is happening since the calipers went bad so did the roters an pads so those needed to be changed also...which is money I don't have .....it worked for a total of 4 days then problem began again. Please inform me of other issues and what can be done to resolve this problem especially since I drive this truck to earn a living for my family everyday.. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to take the vehicle out of gear in order to stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded as a result the pressure of the brake fluid caused the lines to fracture. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was not available.
Another driver notified us that our brake lights were not working. We stopped to check the situation and my wife applied the brakes as I checked the lights, which were not working. I then moved the truck about 50 yards and as I applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor. When I got out there was a puddle of brake fluid on the ground. The brake line had rusted out and when I applied pressure to stop, it gave out. I took the vehicle to a nearby dealer and they replaced all the brake lines due to the rust. Total cost $1050. This is a major safety issue. Luckily I was stopped when the failure occurred and no one was injured. If this had happened while moving in traffic the result could have been serious.
Brake line broke. Brake lines are severely corroded. I lost my brakes while driving. The pedal went to the floor.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado brakes
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 87 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 77,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 05V161000, 05V043000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (1,003 complaints), 2000 (607 complaints) and 2001 (418 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Electrical 64Transmission 29Airbags 28Engine 24Steering 24Suspension 19Fuel system 17Tires 14Body 11Visibility 9Acceleration 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Driver assistance 2Lights 2Locks 2Seats 2
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