Chevrolet 1500 brake failure problems

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · IN

I was driving on highway and was getting off at a exit ramp and I pressed on the brake pad the pedal went to the floor and I did not have brakes at that point and almost hit the vehicle in front of me I finaly came to a stop and checked to see what the problem was and seen brake fluid everywhere under the wheel well I carefully drove it home taking back roads and going very slow got home after a long scary drive and jacked the truck up replaced the wheel cylinder and was going to bleed the brakes but there was no fluid coming from the brake line noticed the brake fluid dripping off of the frame I looked at the brake line and it was rusted and pitted and seen the brake fluid coming from little holes in the rusted brake line. Looked on the internet for ways to replace the brake line and there were so many people with the same problem so I called gm and they told me they could not help me so I went to the auto parts store and I got some steel tubing and started to repair the brake line my self so far I have bent and cut and double flared the new brake line but it started to rain and I have to work so I will finish it this coming weekend hopefully this will work. Could not afford the dealership charges it would cost to tow it to dealership they would charge me to tell me what is the problem witch is very plain to see then add a percentage to parts and then the labor and who knows how long it would take and they charge by the hour so they would not be in any hurry to fix it. I bought this truck brand new and take very good care of it washing and waxing and maintenance there is no rust on the body of the truck and the exhaust is not rusted but the brake line is

Filed Feb 6, 2014 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · MD

While driving on local road brakes failed, had to downshift and use emergency brake to stop truck. I found out after investigating, that the brake lines had rusted so badly that the hydraulic pressure blew out the brakeline to the front driverside wheel. Turns out that this is a common problem on chevy trucks and there has not been a recall yet !!! Does someone have to get hurt or die before this design flaw gets recalled? The brake system is a major safety component of any vehicle, why is the federal safety agency not acting on this? The entire brake line system needs replaced before the truck can be driven again.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · MD

While depressing brake peddle left rear steel brake line ruptured resulting in loss of brake peddle and stopping ability.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Brakes · TN

Consumer states that while driving 20mph the brake master failed, resulting in loss of brake functionality. Consumer collided into the rear of another vehicle. Ts

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Brakes · TX · crash

While driving 35 MPH consumer applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, and vehicle hit another vehicle broadside. Abs had failed. No injuries. Damage was $ 2600.00.

Filed Oct 1, 2000 · Brakes · MI · crash

Made panic stop to avoid truck pulling hay wagon, ABS light came on, front brakes locked up, rear brakes didnt work, hit truck, examined rear brakes, shoes show no sign of wear since truck was new, have replaced front pads once.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Brakes failed intermittently while driving down the road. During quick and sudden panic stop brakes failed to respond for a brief moment.

Filed Jan 26, 1998 · Brakes · PA

When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced various parts of the braking system. *

Filed Dec 6, 1997 · Brakes · MN

Abs brake failure. Pedal constantly goes to the floor and ABS have poor stopping ability.

Filed Nov 18, 1997 · Brakes · GA

Brakes failed.