2007 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On my 2007 silverado I am constantly having to take it in to get serviced for traction control and service stabilitrak. My active fuel management lifters are also not functioning properly. This happens when I am making turns. The vehicle will lose control and it feels very dangerous.my brakes are…”
filed Feb 24, 2016
“When stopping quickly to avoid a deer, the brake line leading to the rear wheels failed. Luckily I did not hit the deer but if it was pedestrian or another vehicle later in the trip there would have been fatality. There are numerous reports of these rusty brake lines failing. My truck 8 years old…”
filed Sep 25, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This 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 own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% |
| 2004 Silverado | 122 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.