2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 8% of its 425 total complaints for the year. Owners report loss of braking, spongy pedals, and sudden power loss tied to traction control, with a median failure mileage of 80,100 miles. No brake-specific recall is listed for this model year in the data provided.
- Brakes complaints
- 34
- 8% of 425 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 425
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 80,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Some owners report the brakes failed to stop the vehicle at speed, leading to a crash.
- Owners describe spongy or weak brake pedal feel that worsens over time and reduces stopping power.
- Several complaints describe sudden loss of stability control paired with a rapid, unexpected drop in speed.
- Owners report the vehicle lunging forward on its own while stopped with a foot on the brake, sometimes followed by a check engine light.
- Multiple complaints mention a traction control or 'reduced power' warning accompanying perceived brake or throttle problems, with the issue recurring after dealer visits.
- One owner mentions a recall notice for service brakes where the replacement part was unavailable at the dealer.
When 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 12, 2010, latest Jul 1, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Silverado 1500, which is 8% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for this model year's brake system, though one complaint mentions a campaign notice (14E036000) for service brakes where a part was unavailable.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Silverado 1500 is 80,100 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to brake complaints?
- Among the 34 brake complaints, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2010 Silverado 1500 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 model's 34 brake complaints and 8% share are lower than peak years like 2014 (447 complaints, 29% share) and 2015 (400 complaints, 34% share).