I just had transmission work done on my truck when it burned the gears up. My brakes have always either went completely to the floor before they stopped or locked up. Right now its broke down due to too many problems for me to be able to fix but has only been not driveable since july 2017
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While making a left turn into a driveway at approximately 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
The brake lines rusted through prematurely, resulting in a complete failure to stop the vehicle.
When I press on the brake petal, it will go down to the floor and if I let off of pressing the petal and press again, it will push my foot back up toward me and if I let off and press again it will finally come to a stop. It does the same thing anywhere I apply the brake petal and I'm in motion. When I'm idle and press the petal for the first usage of the day, the petal goes to the floor.
My 2000 chevrolet silverado was not exposed to winter/salt conditions for the first first 13 years of it's life. Since then it has become my primary vehicle. Recently when I had to "spike" the brakes hard to avoid what might have been an accident a brake line under the drivers seat area ruptured due to corrosion. Only through evasive actions was an accident avoided. Replacement costs from a dealership is in the $800.00 area. Were stainless steel brake lines installed during manufacture this extremely inherently dangerous problem could be avoided. While I understand the costs associated in vehicle production, the small increase would be offset in long term safety. Many vehicle safety features have been mandated over the years, certainly issues concerning brake systems must fall under that category. I am a long time commercial aircraft mechanic, stainless steel lines would prevent the problem I encountered. Judging from internet sites I'm not alone in dealing with this corrosion problem. This is a safety issue that should be looked into. Thanks for your time.
Antilock problem
Took pick-up for a drive, was 1/2 mile down road when brakes went down to almost nothing and brake fluid started spraying on the back window between cab and bed of truck. Barely made it back to my home and nervously pulled in with barely enough braking power to stop. Driving on 2-line black topped straight road.
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.
When driving and coming to any stop ABS on and you lose all brakes and you just roll. Pump the brakes nothing haves hit emergency brake shut truck of and restarted problem continues. So truck is park until problem resolved.
Had to disconnect the anti lock brake so I could stop. When driving slow and pressing on the brake pedal, the pedal is solid and does not move. Very dangerous. Cannot stop the vehicle at all. Brake lines rotted out. Has to replace. Transmission lines rotted out. Had to replace. Transmission oil cooler rotted out. Had to replace. Fuel lines are rotting out. Not replaced yet. Drive shaft is questionable. Severely rusted. Rear backing plates rotted off, no more parking - emergency brake. Check engine light will not go out. Replaced catalytic converter many times with no results. Engine leaks oil. Loosing coolant, possible burning it. Fuel mileage is terrible. Body rusted out. Rocker panels are gone. Cab corners are gone. Rear bumper is gone. Putting the spare tire underneath is a stupid idea. The cost to replace these parts is too expensive. For what these vehicles cost new all of these parts should be made out of stainless steel or use plastic for the fuel lines and brake lines. The check engine light being related to a pollution control device should be entire covered by the manufacturer. These parts and whatever is upstream that caused the pollution control part to fail should be covered by the manufacturer in perpetuity. Anti lock brakes should be removed from all cars. The parts are too expensive to replace. The cost should not be on the shoulders of the car owner.
Rear brakes lock up under light braking or normal braking, rusting brake lines, rear emergency brakes banging and chattering. Back plates rusted off
I was driving at 40 MPH and had to stop fast and brake line broke from rust could not stop at all had no warning ended up in a field could have been really bad and had my kids with me.
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.
The first brake line failure was in july of 2012 and was from the ABS to the rear brake hose, this one line cost $337.05 to replace. It failed on the highway and I almost ran into the car in front of me. The 2nd line failed yesterday 10/5/16 while driving on a secondary road and again was located on the ABS unit. It has not been repaired yet. I bought a stainless steel brake kit from dorman and plan to replace all the brake lines on the truck so as we don't get killed or harm anyone we run into on the next failure as the remaining lines are very, very rusty. Future failure of the rest of the lines is both imminent and expected. The federal safety agency please act so as to prevent anyone from getting hurt or even killed.
Lost brakeing due to rusted brake lines. This almost caused a accident.truck has 44,000 miles and has been garaged for 14 years that I have owned.there has been very little winter driving.cost 826.00 dollars to replace all rusted brake lines.these lines where of faulty material.
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.
Was leaving driveway. Put foot on brake pedal was hard released and reapplied to take out of park brake went to floor inspected under truck brake fluid all over driveway under truck.
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 .
A brake line exploded as I was backing out of the driveway. Luckily, I was not going down the highway. There is significant corrosion on most of the brake lines. It seems very dangerous to make them out of a material that rusts completely through after 16 years. Why are they not using stainless steel?
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.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the hydraullic brake lines were rusted and corroded and the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
This truck has had issues since I first purchased it. Brakes would not stop the truck in a safe distance which ended up with me having an accident with it. The brake line rusted out after less than 100,000 miles and needed to replace them all. Now with 173,000 miles the gas lines are leaking and the frame is rusted so bad that it cannot be put up on a lift to fix the brake lines.
Typical gm product, rear bumper rust out, brake likes rusted completely out, rear cross members, fuel tank cross member has rusted out completely on passenger side where the shock mounts to and the same for the rear crommm member where the shock mounts to on the driver side. I mean the fuel tan cross member holds the tank in place and if that tank dropps then I'd assume that it would be a safety issue. Atleast I hope so.
"takata recall" as I was leaving a local store in my neigbor-hood,I pushed the brake pedal and it went almost to the floor. I then tried to pump it up but that did work. So I drove it slowly home,down shifting while coming to stops.I have a 5 speed manual transmission. When I got home I noticed my brake fluid was low so I added fluid. Got into my truck and pumped the brake pedal a few times,nothing happened.got out and seen brake fluid dripping on my driveway. I noticed it was coming from my rusty brake lines but couldn't pinpoint it.two years ago I was working in w.virginia and through the winter months and yes the salt did a number all under my truck,everywhere. I have an old flip phone therefor no fancy data from this phone.
My truck had to have a whole break line put in last yr and it cost me 200 bucks.now the other side went out and I am on a fixed income and cant afford another 200 bucks,,,its a 2000 model and I have had several other trucks in the 90s with good lines,,whats up with this ???I think with all the problems people are having with these models g m should put a recall out on them!! For now I am house bound,,,thanks gm for a wonderfull truck!!!
I slow to make a left hand turn off hwy 20, once in the turning lane I see a semi crossing in front of me from left to right. I put on the brakes, the peddle goes to floor. Unable to stop I make a tire screeching turn in front of the semi barely missing him. Brake lines rusted through on drivers side just forward of the door.
I was driving my truck and noticed the ABS light come on and a humming sound from underneath the vehicle. I stopped the vehicle and turned it off including removing the key from the ignition, and a motor near the ABS system kept running. I then pressed on the brake pedal again and one of the brake lines ruptured. I looked at all the lines and they are all severally rusted and about to blow too. After reading about this on the internet this is apparently a huge issue with a lot of gm vehicles made between 1999 and 2003. I ended up spending $800 to have all the brake lines replaced so the vehicle is safe again. I am amazed this has not been recalled or at least had an offer for a discounted repair. I am glad that I didnt get into an accident to find this issue like a lot of stories I read. I guess it will just take a few deaths before it is recalled.
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.
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