2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 69%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, 69% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When pulling into garage I applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, got out to inspect, found large puddle of fluid just behind front left wheel. Drove into garage to inspect cause found fluid leaking from one of several brake lines running above front left cab mounting bracket ,fluid dripping from one of two self tapping screws installed from top into bracket ,I believe brake line ruptured from chaffing.”
NHTSA complaint #10700932, filed 2015-03, 132,655 miles“I have owned a 2001 chevy silverado 4x4 extended cab pickup for approximately 10 years. During my ownership I have had the brakes worked on numerous times as the calipers were sticking, I could feel a shudder when coming to a stop, or for a soft pedal. Last year, I had to make an emergency stop when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. When this happened, the brake pedal went to the floor. I managed to limp the vehicle to my mechanic. I was told that upon inspection, the truck had ruptured a brake line and that to ensure safety, all brake lines should be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10399392, filed 2011-05, 100,118 miles“Noise (grunting sound) in front when applying brake. Seems like ABS is releasing the front brake. Pulled in driveway last night push down brake pedal, the truck front brakes made an awful sound, stopping distance was effected and ran off drive into yard. Truck has been into dealer twice, still has the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10383433, filed 2011-02, 85,000 miles“While driving approximately 25mph, brake pedal went to floorboard. Upon inspection, the solid brake line from the rear axle to the front was completely rusted through and brake fluid leaking out.”
NHTSA complaint #10572551, filed 2014-03, 106,000 miles“Rear brake line failure due to rotting line. Catastrophic brake failure.... No front or rear brakes. All brake lines need to be replaced. Luckily no crash or injuries with this incident, but vehicle needed to be towed to repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10196371, filed 2007-07, 52,592 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246646Apr 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246645Nov 1, 2013Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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