10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
24 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 3
Average Mileage:
51,760 miles

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problem #186

Jun 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 85,000 miles
Low speed brake failure,5mph or less.brake pedal becomes very hard to push and stopping the vehicle is difficult.

- Hickory, NC, USA

problem #185

May 212020

Silverado 1500

  • 64,000 miles
Hello I went into [xxx] today 52120 drop off my truck for recall problem with appointment with daniel [xxx] at 8;22am have had reprogramming done about a week ago. Drove a week later and felt brake pedal get really hard almost not stopping that is why I came back to have fixed around 100 called to get update nothing was told to me called again at 230pm spoke to [xxx] said will call right back 315pm still no call back finally called again and got [xxx] back on phone now at this point I just went in to see what was going on had truck all day and said not going to due repair even asked why no call back [xxx] said tech was out to lunch at this point I am frustrated I know what I felt it is my daily driver and also was sent information on vacuum pump loss on this year from recall center.well very unprofessional experience today and feel unsafe driving my truck now especially after seeing recall letters a manger came outside did not seem to care much but he did say we make money on those repairs kinda seemed like it was a joke at this point I just asked for my truck back and just wanted to get out of that dealership at least I have proof I went in for recall if something happens from [xxx] you guys definitely do not put safety first for your customers note before I went in I received a recall notice by mail on 2-27-20 I went in for reprogramming seem to be ok couple of months later I felt hard braking at slow speed then went into [xxx] again on 5-21-20 thats when I could not get them to do repair needed vacuum pump problem for brakes I do not feel safe driving my 2014 Silverado any more from [xxx] safety should be priority here [xxx] must not think the same way. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #184

May 202020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
I pulled into a drive thru traveling straight ahead. When I tried to brake I heard an odd clicking noise and had a very hard brake pedal. The noise I found out later was the ABS system doing it's job because of my hard braking. I did get the vehicle stopped before hitting the vehicle in front of me. The hard brake continued as I moved through the drive thru line. Once I pulled out on to the road the and tried the brakes again they appeared to work properly. I pulled into an open lot and tried the brakes multiple times at low speed and the hard brake condition continued. My vehicle just turned over 70,000 miles and had the recall N192268490 to recalibrate the brake control module for hard braking on 3/4/2020. It's apparent that the fix GM is doing for the hard brake pedal and stopping is not resolving the issue. This is a very dangerous situation and if I had been carrying any weight or a trailer with my truck I would not have been able to stop. I am going to be replacing the brake vacuum pump which I believe will fix the issue.

- Brookville, OH, USA

problem #183

May 072020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
My vehicle was serviced on April 14, 2020 for an oil change, tire rotation, etc. And the work was also performed for recall NHTSA campaign number: 19V645000. I had no issues with the braking system prior to this date - no increased pressure, no warning lights, nothing. After this date I noticed my brakes skipping while in reverse on an incline. I live at the top of a hill and my driveway is also a hill, so I didn't think much of it. However, I was reversing out of a slightly inclined parking spot at a local restaurant and pushed the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard and the truck was still not stopping. I managed to use the emergency brake and get the car into drive to avoid hitting a car behind me in the parking lot. Later that same day I when reversing out of another slightly inclined parking spot had to fully use my emergency brake to brake the vehicle because I could not push the brake pedal at all due to so much pressure. I took my truck immediately to the local Chevrolet dealership and was told they could not get to it that day, but that I could drive the vehicle home and bring it back first thing in the morning. I refused to drive my truck off their lot and am appalled that it would even be suggested after hearing that the brakes may or may not work. I called the next day at lunch time after I had not heard anything and was told that there was a short in the brake pump and it would need to be replaced, but the part is on national backorder. I was again told I could come get my truck and drive it until the part came in (because I told them I wasn't paying for their loaner car I'm currently driving that they will try to charge me for). I told the man in the service department he's crazy if he thinks I'm going to come get a truck where the brakes may not work. This is a major safety issue and could cause vehicle damage if not addressed.

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #182

Apr 252020

Silverado 1500 6-cyl

  • 71,296 miles
The vacuum pump had a complete failure, producing no vacuum pressure to the break assist. The recall suggesting the recalibration of the electronic brake control had been completed months prior. This resulted in similar symptoms, vibration in the break and a hard brake pedal. Once it completely failed, the pedal became extremely stiff and stopping was very difficult. Initially, the pedal vibration was noticed at slower speeds. When the pump failed, the vehicle was in motion on an off ramp coming up to a stop sign. It took almost standing on the break pedal to come to a complete stop. The vehicle has less than 72,000 miles on it.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #181

Feb 132014

Silverado 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel ceased. The brake pedal was depressed several times but failed to adequately stop the vehicle which extended the braking distance. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lynn smith Chevrolet located at (925 N burleson blvd, burleson, tx 76028) where the vehicle received unknown repairs however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on several occasions the brakes activated independently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #180

Feb 062020

Silverado 1500

  • 166,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) at vaughn Chevrolet Buick Cadillac located at (214 Texas St, natchitoches, la 71457). The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor with both feet to avoid a crash. The vehicle slid to the side of the roadway. The contact stated service braking assist system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to dealer and was informed that the brake booster pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

- Campti, LA, USA

problem #179

Feb 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 113,000 miles
Driving down the highway, while coming up to traffic and coming to a stop, the brake pedal became rock hard and made it difficult to slow down or stop in time. In an attempt to stop the vehicle from crashing into the rear of the other other vehicles, I swerved to the right to avoid them and side swiped a guardrail. My vehicle now has body damaged on the passenger side. It has been dropped off at concord Chevrolet in concord, California. I also filed a claim with my insurance as well as General Motors.

- El Sobrante, CA, USA

problem #178

Feb 242020

Silverado 1500

  • 89,000 miles
Brake vacuum pump went out.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #177

Feb 132019

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
My truck tends to mimic the 19V761 recall of 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado with the 5.3L engine and 3.08 rear axle. However, my vehicle is the 4.3L on occasion, my truck will pull to the left or right unintentionally due to the brakes being used out of my control. I'm particularly lose control of the vehicle every 2-3 seconds while this is happening. The defect also happens more often while traveling above 35 mph and downhill. Most recently during a snow storm in 4WD. The 'episode' usually lasts until I restart the vehicle. If it resolves before I restart it does so viciously, and steering wheel corrects itself while vehicle is moving. I've been to dealership and have been told there's not a recall for VIN number.

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #176

Jan 052020

Silverado 1500

  • 64,000 miles
While backing up at low speed, less than 5 mph, my brakes stopped working. The brake pedal was hard and would not depress. Vehicle stopped after striking the curb. Shut the vehicle off, and re-started it a couple of times before the brakes returned to normal operation. Occurred at apartment complex parking lot.

- Anniston, AL, USA

problem #175

Jan 032020

Silverado 1500

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but required extra effort to slow or stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal was extremely firm. The service brake assist message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to Suburban Chevrolet located at 12475 plaza dr, eden prairie, mn 55344, (952) 388-0061, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake assist vacuum pump needed to be replaced and a software update needed to be performed. The software update as performed however, the vacuum pump was not replaced due to parts being on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was provided ase number: 9-5741973364. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

- Applevalley, MN, USA

problem #174

Sep 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 95,000 miles
Received a recall notice about brakes, stating as the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module, free of charge. I have done this and the problem still exists, especially when driving at slower speeds...I believe replacing the vacuum pump would cure the problem and believe this should be a recall to replace such. Not to just reprogram the computer. I have had numerous close calls and feel this is a very big safety issue and a major concern. Thanks for your time!

- Keewatin, MN, USA

problem #173

Dec 032019

Silverado 1500

  • 66,000 miles
Brakes do not work at low speeds. Brake pedal becomes firm/locked and does not allow the pedal to be suppressed. The vehicle continues to roll after driver's maximum power is applied to the brake pedal. The same issue happens in forward and reverse and the vehicle continues to roll with little to no control.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #172

Nov 122019

Silverado 1500

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While reversing into the driveway, the brake pedal became extremely difficult to depress. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to chesrown Chevrolet Buick GMC (1701 columbus pike, Delaware, oh 43015, (740) 363-1175) where it was test driven. The dealer duplicated the failure and stated that it was a normal process for the braking system. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 19V761000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. the contact was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Galena, OH, USA

problem #171

Jun 212019

Silverado 1500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact called on behalf of the vehicle owner and driver his mother whom passed away due to injuries sustained in a head on collision. His mother owned a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that per the vehicle's on-star report his mother was driving at 41 mph at point of impact however, the other vehicle was drifting in and out of the on-coming travel lanes. The contact stated that the point of impact was to the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle air bags deployed. The contact was awaiting for the manufacture to retrieve the event data recorder (edr) and case number 929378 was opened. A police report was filed. The front seat passenger in the other vehicle was in a coma, sustaining injuries to the chest and head. The driver passed away on impact. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss. The contact mentioned that NHTSA campaign number: 19V64500 (service brakes, hydraulic) recall notice was received several months after the collision and inquired if it was related to the collison. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Ivanhoe, NC, USA

problem #170

Oct 082019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
2014 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to mechanical vacuum pump safety recall. The consumer stated the brakes became very difficult to depress making it impossible to stop. The dealer programmed the brake control module but, the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed.

- Millstone, KY, USA

problem #169

Nov 212019

Silverado 1500

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle at a low speed, the brake pedal was depressed and required extra effort to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake power assist failed. In addition, the ABS indicator illuminated and the audible ABS chime was activated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) at bob poynter GM (1209 E tipton St, seymour, in 47274, (812) 672-4947). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

- Brownstown, IN, USA

problem #168

Jun 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While driving and making turns, the steering wheel seized and failed to move. In addition, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and the vehicle lost power. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated as designed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sullivan-parkhill automotive (40 w anthony dr, champaign, il 61822, (217) 903-2817) where it was diagnosed that a software update, sensor, and new steering column were needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to best Chevrolet (2600 veterans memorial blvd, kenner, la 70062, (504) 315-7790), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 17V414000 (steering). The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Morris, IL, USA

problem #167

Oct 242019

Silverado 1500

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 30 mph and making a right turn, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a whiplash that required medical attention, but the contact denied assistance. A police report was filed. The police towed the vehicle to a tow lot. The insurance company was not contacted. The vehicle was later taken to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Corona, CA, USA

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