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There has been loss of power braking at low speeds. The brake pedal has a vibrating feel as it is pressed. The pedal will go down all the way to the floor with very little braking power. I took my truck in for the recall work for the same issue which had no effect. I had a prior problem with a fuel injector going out with less than 50,000 miles on the truck. This caused loss of power in situations where power is needed such as merging on to a freeway. This is a very dangerous situation where someone could be killed. Chevrolet says the fuel injector is not part on the engine even through the maniford had to be removed to replace it. The part was not replace under under warranty. This part should not be failing under any circumstance.
Truck has issues stopping at slow speeds. Extreme pedal pressure is required to stop the vehicle. When towing, and attempting to back up a trailer, the pressure required on the pedal makes maneuvering extremely difficult to control and unsafe. Brakes are a vital piece of equipment, and are needed to safely operate a vehicle in today's driving environments. I had this looked at by a dealer's service department. They informed me of a recall and said they "adjusted the sensor", but that has not corrected the issue.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at low speeds, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to sun rise Chevrolet GMC (1800 covington pike, memphis, tn) where the brake module was reprogrammed; however, the failure worsened. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who indicated that the brake vacuum pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 35 mph and approaching a traffic light, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The contact called his insurance company and was informed to take the vehicle to a collision shop. The vehicle was repaired, but not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) on October 22, 2019. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at low speeds, the brake pedal became difficult to depress and excessive pressure had to be applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to reeder Chevrolet (4301 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912, (865) 297-4310) where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the same dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) where the electronic brake control module was reprogrammed. The contact stated that the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
- Andersonville, TN, USA
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal became very difficult to depress before the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to valley GMC Buick (7500 145th St w, apple valley, mn 55124) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be replicated. The contact was advised by the service advisor that unless they were able to replicate the failure, they were not going to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brakes were faulty. In addition, the brake pedal felt hard and would not stop the vehicle when depressed. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to radley Chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, (540) 898-4000) where it was diagnosed that a vacuum pump needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,320. The VIN was unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While in traffic, the brake pedal felt hard when depressed and failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact had to drive off the freeway and onto the gravel to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to mark christopher auto center (2131 E convention center way, Ontario, ca 91764, (909) 321-5860) where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at a low rate of speed, the brakes failed to operate without warning. The contact had to place the vehicle into park in order for the brakes to function properly. The contact took the vehicle to modern Chevrolet of burlington (2616 alamance rd, burlington, nc 27215, 336-229-5501) where they replaced the vacuum pump and belt. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While pulling out of the driveway, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply both feet on the brake pedal with excessive force for the vehicle to roll to a stop. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The contact stated that the brake power booster assist failed. The vehicle was taken to henderson Chevrolet (240 N gibson rd, henderson, nv 89014, (702) 208-9999) where it was determined that there was a technical service bulletin regarding the vacuum pump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 80 mph, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to use both feet to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal to stop the vehicle. In addition, the service brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to bob ruwart motor (2105 16th St, whatland, wy 82201, (307) 269-0091), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Poor braking performance at low speed. Vehicle continues to travel a short distance after brakes are fully depressed. Caused minor collision when backing out of a parking space. Brakes have been inspected by dealership on multiple occasions and been deemed to be operating properly. Symptoms are most noticeable when applying brakes repeatedly; e.g. stop and go traffic or making a multiple point turn.
Brakes became very hard when trying to stop at slow speeds. Have to apply very hard pressure to get truck to stop. Several very close calls running into another vehicle.
Unexpected and intermittent loss of power brakes. Evident at slow speed (when backing). First application is normal, second brake application is power assist is reduced by half, third brake application has no power brake assist. Safety hazard when backing as unexpected loss of assist can damage equipment and cause injury.
We were driving in sevierville, tn in very busy tourist traffic going about 25 mph with 2 babies in the back and pulling a trailer with a polaris Ranger. When I went to hit the brakes, there was no movement of the brake pedal. I couldn't press it in unless I used 2 feet and applied hard pressure. Once the brakes were pushed all the way in, it used enough brake to come to a stop. The mechanic said we need a new vacuum pump and brake pads. This could have been much worse if we would have made it to the interstate.
At low speeds of 15mph or less, when brakes are applied, the vehicles brake assist stops working and the electric to the car flashes off. If speeds are low enough and you apply brakes while turning right at a light or stop sign, the vehicle will shutoff and steering wheel locks. This is a huge safety issue and poor design.
Braking is very difficult when at low speeds to stop, it is nearly impossible. I have had many very close accidents where I have almost hit other vehicles due to not being able to stop properly. It is my understanding that this issue is due to the brake vacuum assist pump. This needs a recall!
2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was in a minor fender bender due to the brakes failing. The consumer also owns another vehicle with the same failure.
When driving at low speeds and the brake pedal is depressed a few times the brake pedal gets very stiff and will not come to a complete stop if needed immediately.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving about 40 mph and attempting to slow down, the brakes did not work. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floor and caused the vehicle to rear-end the vehicle in front of it. The contact also stated that the steering either locked up or lost power and that there was no warning. The vehicle was damaged but was not totaled or towed. There was no injury reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the burns Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc. Dealer (803-366-9414, located at 2515 N, cherry rd, rock hill, SC 29732) where it was confirmed that there was a recall (NHTSA campaign number: 18V586000 (steering)). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. Parts distribution disconnect
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- Modesto, CA, USA