Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 brakes problems
28 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
134 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
68,785 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 114 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
28 of 134 complaints match this topic (20.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10442430 · 2012-01-04 (January 4, 2012)
I WAS PICKING UP ITEMS IN A HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT, WHEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND I DISCOVERED THE BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND EMPTIED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID. WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT AND BEING REPAIRED, I FOUND THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE NEARLY CORRODED AWAY. THIS IS NOT A PART DESIGNED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 77,540 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10509567 · 2013-04-25 (April 25, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS G3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES LINE WERE CORRODED UP TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 128,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10471272 · 2012-08-17 (August 17, 2012)
ON I71 INTERSTATE, ENTERING I264 RAMP, TRAFFIC WENT FROM 60 MPH TO BASICALLY STOPPED EXTREMELY QUICK, NO CHOICE BUT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES, I HAD LOCKED UP THE REAR BRAKES,ANTI-LOCK ON FRONT, THE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR, MIRACULOUSLY I ONLY TOUCH THE CAR IN FRONT,,,WE PULLED OVER, ALONG WITH 6 OTHER CARS,,WE FOUND NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MINE, NOR THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, NO ONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND. I LIMPED HOME ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND FOUND THE FRONT RIGHT CALIPER LINE WET WITH SPRAY INDICATIONS 12" AROUND THE FAILED L…
Owner-reported narrative. 176,799 miles reported. Look up ODI 10471272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10475361 · 2012-09-13 (September 13, 2012)
THE FIRST TIME MAY 2009 MY BRAKES FAILED GOING DOWN A HILL,IT TURNS OUT THE MAIN BRAKE LINE HAD ROTTED OUT AND I LOST PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES, I WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NO ONE COMING THRU THE INTERSECTION BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP, MY VAN WAS LOADED AND WEIGHED 10,000 LBS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE LINES FAILED ON THIS VAN SEPT 2012 THE REAR AXLE BRAKE LINE FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY JUST LUCKY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE A 1985 GM VAN THAT HAS THE ORIGINAL BRAKE LINES ON IT AND THEY ARE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. I HAVE A 1965 TOYOTA FJ45 …
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10475361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346137 · 2010-07-29 (July 29, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 VAN. THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES ENGAGED MOMENTARILY AND THEN INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE CYLINDER SENSOR MAY POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE AND WERE KEEPING THE BRAKE LINES CLOSED WITHOUT ALLOWING PRE…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,419 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346137 at NHTSA ↗