2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD: brake failure

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Brakes · 113,000 miles · MD

While driving down the interstate last week I went to brake for an exit only to find that I had no brakes. It turns out my brake line had rusted through and my brake fluid had been draining my whole trip down the interstate. I was lucky enough to manage to get off the road and park my vehicle and call aaa to have my vehicle towed. I am now finding out that this is a very common issue with gmc older trucks. This is not acceptable. Lives are at risk.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · CT

The brake lines on my 02 silverado blew out while moving our camper trailer into our back yard for storage. My wife was driving and I was watching her backing up. She yelled out to me the "brakes feel funny", we were almost done and unhooked the trailer. I moved the truck to the street and noticed the pedal went to the floor and would not stop easily. I noticed a big wet spot under the cab, checked the brake master cylinder level, empty. Had it towed (aaa) to my mechanic, paid $1,600.00 to have the steel brake lines and flex hoses replaced. If driving on the highway with the camper when this occurred, could have been a big accident or more. I have over 32 years of fire/ ems experience - this was bad situation ! I love my 02 silverado, I also have a 1969 camaro ss/rs 427 big block I installed stainless steel ones, so I am not against chevrolets, just the cheap supplier on a vital safety part - brake lines. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Brakes · 149,540 miles · MI

Applied brake, pedal to the floor, no brakes. Had to run into ditch to avoid accident. Found brake line rusted through. Had to replace brake line. No warning light. Inspect whole brake line. All are severely rusted., found seepage near front from brake line. Brake reservoir was over 1/2 empty with no warning light.

Filed Feb 5, 2013 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · WV

Traveling down hill on snow cover roads at about 40 MPH, the light turned and I hit the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, the rear wheels started sliding. I was not able to stop in time to make the light, but was able to get on the shoulder to avoid an accident and come to a stop. After investigation I found the steel brake lines that were badly corroded had ruptured.

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · VA

Brakes failed due to rust / corrosion. These brake lines should be made of stainless steel. They are made from low grade steel. It amazes me that something as critical as brakes would be chosen as a way to lower costs especially when the company which made the truck was bailed out by the same tax payers whose lives they put at risk. Next truck will be a toyota.

Filed May 20, 2010 · Brakes · 10,829 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the contact would experience abnormal brake fluid leakage and a loss of braking power. The dealer advised the failure was due to corrosion and rusting of the frame which caused the brake line to rupture. The dealer replaced the metal brake lines and the front caliber yet the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,829 and the current mileage 15,853.