1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“Brake switch (at pedal) had to be replaced 3 times, starting at 70,000 mi. Others had to be replaced within weeks of use (aftermarket brand). Problem not fixed as of date. 1994 silverado VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10265189, filed 2009-04, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. In order to stop the vehicle, he had to drive into a ditch. The vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the brake line was severely corroded. The manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10430216, filed 2011-10, 215,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 40 MPH on a highway, there was an increased stopping distance upon applying brake pressure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the main brake line rusted into rendering the brakes inoperable. The repair shop determined the brake line had corroded due to normal wear and tear. The contact was not aware of the vehicle being exposed to excessive road salts. The manufacturer was not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10168615, filed 2006-09, 160,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 25 | 6% |
| 2022 | 58 | 9% |
| 2021 | 45 | 5% |
| 2020 | 116 | 15% |
| 2019 | 195 | 18% |
| 2018 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 | 190 | 27% |
| 2016 | 266 | 33% |
| 2015 | 374 | 34% |
| 2014 | 281 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 28 | 3% |
| 2007 | 62 | 7% |
| 2006 | 171 | 48% |
| 2005 | 131 | 25% |
| 2004 | 330 | 41% |
| 2003 | 429 | 53% |
| 2002 | 363 | 71% |
| 2001 | 307 | 66% |
| 2000 | 422 | 69% |
| 1999 | 373 | 64% |
| 1998 | 122 | 34% |
| 1997 | 134 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 43% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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