Total sudden brake failure I had to leave the road to avoid other cars. 40mph front right steal line failed and right rear line failed at the same time lines are rusty but the rest of the truck is ok there was no warning signs ( like drips or low level in the booster)
2003 Chevrolet S10: brake failure
5 of the 178 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet S10 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 65,500
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
On august 14, 2014 the rear brake line rusted through and fluid was spilled onto the road. Fortunately I was leaving my home and only going about 10 MPH and there were no injuries. The s-10 has 65500 miles on it. It cost $700 to repair at the gm dealer. *tr in november 2013 the front brake line rusted through as I was leaving work and had to stop at traffic light. Once again I was fortunate that I was traveling in a school zone and only going 15 MPH when they gave out. It cost $1600 for the repairs. It has 58000 miles on it at the time. I can only image the danger associated with these brake failures as I travel in the nys thruway and long island expressway regularly at speeds of 65-70 MPH. I am fearful of the next rust through as the rear brakes lines were repaired not replaced.
Driving back home from the grocery store. Brake pedal went to the floor. Nursed the truck to the house. Reservoir almost empty. Refilled reservoir with brake fluid. Checked under truck and found that the left rear wheel was coated with brake fluid. Pulled the rear wheel to find the leak. Brake lines coated with fluid. I had my wife come out to pump the brake pedal while I was under the truck. Leak found in the hard line about 2 inches from the flexible line to the hard line connection.
Left and right front brake lines ruptured causing loss of braking ability.
When I hit a small bump my ABS kicked in and I lost alot of braking power, almost caused accident. Brake pedal went to the floor. (earlier date). *ak brake pads completely warn down to squelers after 10,000 miles cost of $160 to replace pads.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet S10 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet S10?
5 of 178 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet S10 (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet S10?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet S10
Door locks 14ABS 9Wipers 7No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6Won't start 6Check engine light 5
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