Tl* the contact owns a 2003 silverado 1500 hd. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when he noticed a leak coming from the brake line. In addition, when decelerating the brakes would pulsate unusually and there was an increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD brakes complaints
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I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500hd 4x4 quad cab truck. After picking up a camper trailer and returning to my home I noticed a significant loss of brake pressure in the pedal. Upon arriving home I noticed brake fluid leaking from a brake line on the underside of the truck at the driver's side door. The 2 lines that run from the master cylinder to the ABS unit and the 2 lines that run from the ABS unit to the left front and right front brake calipers were severely corroded (rusted). I corrected the problem myself by replacing all the brake lines. My truck only has 82,220 miles on it and this is a serious safety defect that chevrolet should be held liable for. If a vehicle would have pulled out in front of me while returning to my house I wouldn't have been able to stop in time. I understand brake pads and rotors are items that are subjected to normal wear and tear but brake lines should never have to be replaced unless they are chaffing somewhere.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that in june 2008 while driving at 5 MPH, the ABS activated and the vehicle seemed as if it would not stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the sensors and surface areas were taken out and cleaned. The problem occurred again a few weeks later and began to occur every time the contact drove the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was advised to take the vehicle back in for repair. He was also informed that he would be responsible for all repair costs as the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealership and was also given a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,500.
Correction 03 1500hd silverado 64,000 miles, left rear metal brake line failure and all 4 metal brake lines severely rusted. Failed while pulling my boat from driveway fortunately at low speed and flat terrain, able to stop with parking brake. There is no way these lines should be rusted to the failure point considering the vehicle has spent 5 years in pa and 2 in nc.
03 1500hd silverado approx 72k miles, left rear metal brake line failure and all 4 metal brake lines severely rusted. Failed while pulling my boat from driveway fortunately at low speed and flat terrain, able to stop with parking brake. There is no way these lines should be rusted to the failure point considering the vehicle has spent 5 years in pa and 2 in nc.
I have a 2003 chevy 1500hd crew cab. On 5-21-2010 I found that my brake pedal went to the floor when I got in to back down a boat ramp to load my boat. I found that two metal brake lines were rusted into. The rust was under a plastic clamp that held the brake lines in place. I would like to know if this is common on this truck model.
We have had to do extensive work to maintain the brakes in our chevy silverado in safe working condition. They failed suddenly, twice, making the brake pedal go all the way to the ground. Costs for repairs were significant, but thankfully no injuries.
Brake lines have rotten out in 6 yrs with out warning ,and could have caused accident, if I was in traffic low power in booster.
I was driving along the road this past winter and a car suddenly stopped in front of me...I had absolutely no brakes and thankfullly was able to get around the car into the other lane without injury. The brake lines were all corroded and needed to be replaced. This could have been a serious accident had there been vehicles in the other lane. In addition to this the speedometer often stops working and is registering at the wrong speed.
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