Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD brake failure problems

Filed Sep 15, 2018 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IN

Brake lines rusting out no warning no brakes. On highway with my grandchildren went to hit thee brakes went to the floor I did get it stopped and towed home but could have been real bad if my family was hurt. Only 100000 on my truck and well cared for oil and everything

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 May 22, 2015 · Brakes · 87,523 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

While driving home from the beach at the end of labor day weekend I was coming to a complete stop to turn on to rt 404, my vehicle was then struck in the rear, I saw it coming so I applied pressure to the brake as to not hit the car in front of me. After the accident I noticed brake fluid running out under engine area. And had no brakes, vehicle was towed to shop and I was informed that steel brake line had rusted through. This was not a result of accident just additional pressure on brake, having 2 of my 4 grandkids with me im glad it happeded while stopped and not going 60 MPH across the bay bridge, gm should recall all vehicles with the same type of brakeline issue's or agree to pay for the lines that do rust through

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Brakes · 132,655 miles · IN

When pulling into garage I applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, got out to inspect, found large puddle of fluid just behind front left wheel. Drove into garage to inspect cause found fluid leaking from one of several brake lines running above front left cab mounting bracket ,fluid dripping from one of two self tapping screws installed from top into bracket ,I believe brake line ruptured from chaffing.

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 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 Oct 8, 2014 · Brakes · 78,671 miles · PA

While backing up brake line blew out causing loss of braking.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · FL

This was not a wreck but could have been. Complete brake failure on my truck. Lines completely rusted out. Googled this and have seen many complaints on this. Chevy does not make the lines anymore and have redesigned the braking system on 2004 up trucks. $3100 to replace if you can find them. Now I'm stuck with a truck that is not safe to drive. No brakes whatsoever. Thank god it was early sunday morning. Brake pedal went clear to the floor. Had to slam it into 4wd and put trans in low then neutral and then ran off the road to avoid a collision.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Brakes · KY

Pressed brake pedal going over a hill and pedal went all the way to the floor. Pumping pedal did not help to build any pressure. Pulled off the road brake fluid reservoir was empty and fluid was all under left rear of truck. Mechanic inspected rupture in factory steel line and all other lines rusted.