2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 247about this part
- Share
- 55%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,552miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 247 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 55% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,552 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excessive corrosion to rear brake lines caused braking malfunction. Could not stop effectively. This happened in my driveway while moving vehicle to another parking space. Both rear brakes do not work. Section of brake line forward of brake line tee on differential failed. I am the original owner of my 2003 Chevrolet silverado 2500hd ls crewcab duramax 6.6l.”
NHTSA complaint #10640053, filed 2014-09, 126,000 miles“Blew a hole in brake line at boat landing. Luckily I got it stopped before it went into the lake. All brake lines are rusted and need to be replaced. This could have caused severe injury or death if it happened at a different time. I think a recall is necessary as this is a major safety issue. I also have a friend that had the same thing happen on his 2004 sierra.”
NHTSA complaint #10605088, filed 2014-06, 98,000 miles“Was backing into my drive and the pedal went to the floor. Couldn't stop and backed right into my 5th wheel travel trailer. The brake line were so corroded it was unbelievable. Took the truck to belle tire and had the brake lines replaced which cost nearly $700. This should be a recall people could get seriously injured or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10561576, filed 2014-01, 98,000 miles“Truck was parked at home on a hill. I put it in reverse and started to backup when the brakes completely failed causing me to go into a tree. This caused damage to the rear drivers side quarter panel. Brake fluid is leaking from the brake line in the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle would not shift back into park. I had to shut the vehicle off and now calling a tow truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10609769, filed 2014-07, 167,554 miles“I was driving on a county road going 30 MPH when a car pulled out in front of me I hit the brakes and didn't have any brakes. Babied it home and looked underneath to find brake fluid dripping in the back drivers side back by the fuel tank. We looked and the brake lines are rusted which is what cause the line to break.”
NHTSA complaint #10655008, filed 2014-11, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 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…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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