2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 8% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 80,100. One crash and two injuries were reported, and there is no brake recall on file for this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 34
- 8% of 423
- 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 failing to stop the truck during normal driving, leading to a crash.
- Owners describe spongy or weak brake feel that they say does not adequately slow the vehicle, worsening over time.
- Several owners report uneven front-to-rear brake pad wear, with rear pads wearing out much faster than front pads.
- Some owners report a sudden loss of stability control paired with an abrupt, unexpected drop in speed while driving at moderate speeds.
- A few owners describe the truck lunging forward on its own while stopped with the brake pedal held down, sometimes followed by a check engine light.
- One owner reported receiving a recall notice for the service brakes but could not get the vehicle repaired because the replacement part was unavailable.
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-related complaints for the 2010 Silverado 1500, which is 8% of all 423 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The data provided shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2010 Silverado 1500, though one owner referenced a service brakes campaign notice.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 80,100 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2010 Silverado 1500 caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show one crash and two injuries associated with brake complaints for the 2010 Silverado 1500.
- How does the 2010 Silverado 1500 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 model's brake complaint share is 8%, lower than peak years like 2016 at 35% and 2015 at 34%, but higher than 2013 at 2%.