2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: brake failure

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Brakes · 144,000 miles · IL

Brakes failed without warning while the vehicle was at highway speed, the pedal went to the floor with no warning when attempting to slow down. I was able to run off the road to avoid a collision and stop the vehicle slowly using the emergency brake. After stopping the vehicle, I could see brake fluid pouring out of the brake lines under the drivers side door. There appeared to be significant corrosion on the brake lines where the fluid was now pouring out.

Filed Sep 16, 2017 · Brakes · 127,000 miles · NY

Just had work done on the truck and in the parking lot of the autoshop my brake line burst causing me to have no brakes. Limped the truck down the street to my work until I could tow it home. There is no reason even with living in a snow state that my brake lines should have failed.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · IL

My brake line rusted out causing brake failure and my fuel line rusted out causeing fuel leak. The brakes went out in motion fuel line also.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Brakes · 145,054 miles · MI

On 2/20/2017 my 2003 silverado had a total brake failure. Both front and rear brake systems failed at the same time, due to premature brake line failure, caused by brake lines that were not designed to withstand road salt used in michigan, where the vehicle was sold and driven.

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IN

Oct 29, 2016, 120,000miles. Total brake failure from rusted brake lines while driving on rural highway slowing down from driving 55mph. I was able to avoid crashing. There are hundreds of similar complaints here. These vehicles are not safe to drive, if you know of anyone with similar vehicles, warn them.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · VA

Brakes failed due to corrosive failure of brake line. $1500 repair bill.

Filed Sep 18, 2016 · Brakes · 190,400 miles · KY

My wife and I were driving home a few nights ago. When approaching and intersection the light turned red. I pressed on the brakes to stop and the brake went to the floor. We were out in the middle of the intersection before I could get stopped. Thank god it was late at night and there was not much traffic. If it was in the middle of the day we could have been seriously injured or even killed. I am glad it happened at a slow speed an not on the interstate and no one was in front of us. I pulled over as soon as I could and I could see brake fluid running out from under the drivers side door. I have now going to have pay for a very expensive repair to have all of the brake lines replaced. I beg you for god's sake issue a recall on the trucks before someone is killed.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at various speeds, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. Updated 09/27/16*lj **updated 01/04/17*lj the consumer stated the brake line rusted to the point where it ruptured. Updated 01/05/17.

Filed May 22, 2016 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · CA

Right front brake hard line failed due to corrosion. Complete loss of brakes. $590 repair bill.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · IN

Was driving home and I had complete sudden brake failure as I pulled into driveway.

Filed Apr 3, 2016 · Brakes · 108,000 miles · MI · crash

2003 chevrolet silverado pickup truck. Complete 100% brake failure, no brakes whatsoever. Due to brake line corrosion. Crash occurred. Luckily, no one was injured. Truck had recently been in for routine maintenance and inspection 3 months prior. Dealer service dept. Did not report presence of corroded brake lines however other things were reported and I authorized fixing. Since this is known incident I think that this should be a notification to owners. I am lucky no one was hurt and I can't imagine if I was on a freeway or other area where worse things would have occurred. After the collision damage I am having all brake lines replaced at my cost. Vehicle was traveling on a city street, traveling about 35mph, I stepped on the brakes for a routine stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. No brake pressure at all. I could not change lanes due to other traffic. Not enough time to react to get to emergency brake. I rear ended the car in front of me.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · MI

When driving on a city street, brake pedal went to floor - had no brakes, had to rely on parking brake. One brake line, from proportioning valve to ABS unit had blown. All brakes failed. Upon looking, the brake lines running on top of the frame rail near the driver's side front tire were deteriorating from rust.