2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: fuel leak

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MA

Pulling into a driveway a brakeline ruptured along frame rail in front of drivers door.have had to replace about 20 feet of line on more than three occasions.latest incident was replacing the fuel filter,the fuel lines are corroded and leaking fuel.my local dealer has refused service on a vehicle more than 10 years old.now what?

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 86,000 miles · PA

While driving on a residential street I attempted to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. After about 20 feet the truck did stop with the brake pedal almost on the floor. The truck had to be towed and the front brake lines where rusted and leaking and replaced. The rear lines are also rusted and need to be replaced.the total cost is about $500.00. I have had to replace the fule line as it also rusted and leaked, that cost was $900.00. Apparently gm has had numerous problems with this. In over 40 years I have never seen lines rust through like this.it is a seroius problem and could have resulted in a major accident if the area had been more congested and speed greater.gm should be putting quality material on such a vital system. Also the rear brakes where almost non-existent due to the gm ABS design. This gives no braking ability and should not be that way.as far as safety goes this should be a number one issue as brake failure can be letal, gas leaking isnt very safe either.

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Body, Brakes · 132,000 miles · OH

Rusting fuel line caused a significant fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank, while repairing that line I observed several other rusting lines in that area brake, and more fuel lines.

Filed Dec 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The fuel leak was the result of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure and current mileage was 101,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2007 · Fuel system, Steering · 66,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle has experienced several failures since the time of purchase. Fuel is leaking from underneath the vehicle and the tire rods and wheel bearings had to be replaced. The current mileage is 90,000 and failure mileage was 66,000.