2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: brake failure

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · NC

Brake line corroded (from outside) and during a trip home from work, I suddenly had no brakes when brake pedal was applied. I had just arrived in my driveway and was turning around. I was probably doing 1 MPH or less and vehicle was extremely difficult to stop.

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · NY

I went to move my vehicle and was able to back up into the road. As I was coming back down my driveway my pedal went to the floor and I could not stop. Luckily I was only going a couple miles per hour and I was able to jam it in park before going through our house. I got out very nervous and saw brake fluid spraying everywhere.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Brakes · 162,000 miles · KY

Brake line rusted through causing loss of braking. Luckily was in driveway when failed. Found leaking metal brake line near the ABS control unit. Others are rusted too, so it is just a matter of time before they fail.

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · Brakes · 165,000 miles · NC

I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 4wd, yesterday afternoon I pulled into my driveway and when I hit the brakes I heard a "pop" noise and my brake pedal went to the floor and a cloud of smoke came from under the hood . I got the truck stopped by putting the transmission in park. I inspected all 4 wheels looking for a leak and found none , then I saw a puddle on the ground under the drivers door , upon inspection I saw the brake lines heavily rusted and fluid leaking from them . I pushed the brake pedal with my hand and saw the fluid squirt out and splash on the exhaust pipe . I have read on - line that this is happening to many many chevy truck owners across the nation . I do not use my truck in mud or on the beach and I do not live in a state with harsh winter salt issues . I looked at the brake lines on my truck and they are rusted in places not the whole length and this to me looks like a material problem from the manufacturer . I had no warning of this problem , my bake pedal was fine right up to the second that line burst and the brake pedal went to the floor . I feel this is an issue that could cause a deadly accident and as such should be addressed and repaired by g.m. At no cost to the owners before someone gets killed . I was lucky I was in my driveway and not on the highway when this took place and moving at a slow speed.

Filed Aug 28, 2016 · Brakes · 129,000 miles · WV

While driving home from town. I stopped at my mail box and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Luckily I only had another 400 feet to make it home. The p/u is now parked, waiting on repairs. I have talked to the parts department and they tell me the brake line has rusted through and needs replaced. Why in the world would a auto manufacturer use something that rust on such a vital part of the vehicle. Especially those of us who live in an area where salt is used on the highways.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Brakes · MD · crash

As I was making a turn after a stop (which felt somewhat sluggish of a stop) I went to tap the brakes and experienced complete loss of brakes. I was on a descent and immediately threw the truck into park to cut the power to wheels and pressed emergency brake which went all the way to the floor. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and I had a split second to decide what to do as the road was causing rapid acceleration. I saw one chance to drive over a ditch and into a yard by a house. I did so, flying over the ditch. It took the length of the entire yard (about an acre of property) for the truck to eventually stop on its own. I had to have it towed where upon quick assessment mechanic said I had corroded brake lines and ruptured brake hose. This most certainly coyld have reaulted in a fatal accident as the end of this road is full of houses and sharp bend with multiple telephone poles. I am still awaiting full report on vehicle but am very upset gm has never ever advised me of this known issue. I maintained vehicle at gm dealer and am single owner. Never once was I notified. My vehicle has a little over 100,300 miles on it and I was just starting down the hill, about 10mph but rapidly the vehicle accelerated within span of 2 houses...resulting in the crash and loss of vehicle use due to need for towing. Have no idea ofbspeed at the ditch as I wasn't able to look down .

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 216,000 miles · TN

Extreme rust on under carrage of vehicle. Brake lines rusted out causing brake failure frame rusted out at rear leaf springs and frame rail cross members. Rear shock hangers rusted off vehicle. Frame rusted so bad that it prohibits toung of any type of trailer. Toyota had same problem and they had to do a recall so why has gm not had to do the same thing. It is a very large safety issue affecting many vehicles on the hwy today.

Filed May 7, 2016 · Brakes · 171,415 miles · LA

Rusted brake line burst resulting in complete brake failure. Even the dual system to have at least two functioning brakes also failed. Gm used substandard material for the lines. These should have not rusted in louisiana. The vehicle was moving slowly when the brakes failed. I was able to coast until I jammed into park. Same failure on the road would have resulted in a major accident

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · WV

All of the steel brake lines are leaking and my brakes aren't working. I was driving up my road and the brakes went out. I had to drive very slowly to get home. I've called several garages and they all tell me that all of the silverados have bad brake lines that rust through and they change them all of the time. Some of the garages tell me they should have been recalled and gm should pay for them. Will general motors pay for the replacement of these brake lines? I recently bought this truck and the brakes aren't working. I have a 2000 ford ranger that I bought new and have never had any brake problems , it still has the original brake lines. They shouldn't be able to use steel brake lines on cars. They should be a rust free material. How many people have been killed because they can't stop because the brake lines blew out. That's crazy. Can't you make the car companies use corrosion resistant brake lines when they build these vehicles? Can you help me with this? It's going to cost $500 to replace all of the lines.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Brakes · 90,007 miles · NJ

Steel brake line failure where lines run between frame and front drivers side cab mount. From the dealer that replaced the lines, there was a pin hole in the line. I have the parts. Went to stop at a red light in the middle lane of a 6 lane divided highway at 5:15pm. The light changed and I braked hard from 50 MPH. Just before the truck was to stop at the stop line, the brake pedal went to the floor and the truck continued through the red light into the middle of the intersection where it came to a stop. I was the first vehicle at the light, there was one car to my right in the right lane and two cars side by side at the jug handle to my right waiting to cross the six lane state highway. It was just dumb luck there wasn't a vehicle in front of me. Two seconds later the cross traffic would have broadsided me and another second later I would have broadsided the cross traffic. This state highway is infamous in the county for pedestrian fatalities. There were no warnings of the failure and no brake warning lights on the dash. I moved the truck through the red light and over to the far right lane and tested the braking. I had very minimal braking. I had driven the vehicle approximately 50 miles before this happened with two incidents of hard braking with no issues. I was less than a 1/4 mile from my home. Limped home at low speed with my emergency flashers on. Had truck towed from my home to the chevrolet dealer for repair. Recommended replacing all steel brake lines due to the failure and rust on the lines. $1300 for coated steel brake line replacements plus two front calipers because the hex on the bleed screws was completely rusted away. Last serviced at the dealer on 4/8/14 and only driven 1763 miles since that service. On the inspection report the dealer had checked the yellow warning on brake system and just noted brakes have rust buildup, no leaks.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Brakes · 14,200 miles · PA

@00 miles after complete brake job new pads and rotors state inspection steel brake line from ABS unit to rf caliber failed. Three days later steel line from ABS to master and front brakes failed. This should be a mandatory recall people will be killed. Why are other manufactures having this problem? Higher quality material maybe. The problem is so common gm has developed a kit with all new brake lines. Installation is on you prices range from 1000-4000 dollars to correct the problem. (note better quality brake lines are used in the kit.)

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact noticed severe corrosion near the ABS control box on a brake line, which resulted in excess fluid leaking from the brake line. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to respond and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. Ma 10/14