2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD brakes problems

Filed Aug 7, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 116,500 miles · GA

1) brake line rusted and had to be replaced. 2) a new battery was installed only to be totally dead within 1 week 3) alternator replaced as that was thought to be the problem 4) finally found the problem and it is the ABS system as the modulator / pump for this system would continually run even when the vehicle was turned off.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Brakes · 47,481 miles · VA · crash

Brake lines rusted through and ruptured resulting in total brake loss and a crash. The lines failed at a point directly under the driver seat. It was in motion on a city street and struck another vehicle also damaging that.

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · IL

Jan. 2014 in northeast illinois I went to apply brakes for a red light and peddle went to the floor. I was fortunate that there was not another vehicle already stopped at the light in front of me, and was not hit as I coasted through the red light. I was able to use the parking brake for stopping while I maneuvered to my home. Upon inspection the next day, I found the brake line that runs along the truck frame and feeds brake fluid to the front brakes had ruptured. I was astound when I saw the condition of the remaining brake lines under the vehicle and the fact that the lines were not made of stainless steel or some other material that would not rust when exposed to the road salt that used heavily during the winter months in northeast illinois. I'm also concern about the fuel lines because their condition is the same as the brake lines and appear to made out of a ferrous material also.

Filed Mar 8, 2015 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · VA

The brake lines basically rusted off the truck, the first occurrence I went to use the truck and the brake pedal went to the floor and I started smelling brake fluid. Had it towed to have repairs done (06/04/2011) the lines that showed the main problem were changed for new. Exactly 2 years I had my big car trailer hooked up loaded with my tractor. Another line going to the rear of the truck ruptured in the yard. Going back to the shop again, I had a company out west make all new stainless steal lines for it.(06/20/2014) and now I'm again broken down again (03/07/2015). This has cost me a considerable amount of money and I'm not through I fear. This time the ABS system wants to continue to run and running the battery down. Gm should be on top of this.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Brakes · 23,500 miles · PA

While using the truck to remove a root ball we noticed that the brake pedal was going to the floor. No brake or warning lights were showing on the instrument panel. Our mechanic replaced four brake lines due to rust, corrosion and leaks. We are extremely thankful this happened while working in the back yard and not when traveling down the interstate towing our 3000 pound boat! After seeing all the reported problems on the internet I cannot understand why there has never been a recall by general motors.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · NC

Brake lines went out with no warning - no light showing compression or fluid leaking. Still no lights have come on. If we had been going faster, we could have hit something. Luckily my husband was driving and he knew how to react by down shifting to save us. The brake lines are all rusted. The truck only has 80,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of. We feel that gm used cheap metal for these lines and could have compromised our lives.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 201,150 miles · OH

Yes,I was buying a new trailer when I was going to stop at an intersection,the brake pedal, went to floor,luckily using trailer brakes,I was able to get it stop,notice line broke due to rust,I replaced all brake lines with stainless steel from a company who pre-bend new pieces that should have been installed in this truck,due to cost,now fuel line leaking causing braking down on side of highway,until aaa came but had trailer on that made the situation harder,so after inconvenience,have to put new stainless steel fuel lines.thanks for the time to read[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · UT

I was pulling into my circle coming down the hill and my brakes started to feel very soft. I was able to stop at the bottom of the hill just below the curb. I was just grateful that there were no cars at the bottom of the hill this time. When I got out I saw a trail of fluid on the street coming down the hill under my truck. I got down and looked under and there was a huge puddle of brake fluid. I towed it to the mechanic and he said all my brake lines looked like they were from a 40 yr. Old car, all rusted out. Cost me a boat load to replace, that is after they tracked down replacement lines (took them over a week). Thanks chevy, this is obviously a flaw in the lines on this truck. I appreciate you taking my life into consideration and recalling these brake lines. O wait, you didn't? That's right.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Brakes · 158,210 miles · PA

While driving to work I pressed the brake pedal and it went right to the floor. I quickly pulling into a driveway and slammed on the emergency brake because I had zero braking from the pedal. I looked underneath the truck and saw a rusted brake line dripping fluid. If I was on the expressway I would have seriously hurt someone because I lost all braking function.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Brakes · 169,000 miles · VA

Brake lines are rusted. Left rear line busted while going 60 MPH and lost all braking ability. Luckily I had enough time to apply my emergency brake. This needs to be addressed!