Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while trying to stop for a stop light the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the brake lines in the rear were replaced. The remedy was successful until 8/9/2010, when the front brakes failed again under similar circumstances. The vehicle has been repaired by replacing the front brake lines. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The current mileage was 86,000.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Brake lines on rear rusted in half leaking out fluid.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the anti lock system engaged and the brakes failed. He stated that the brake pedal almost extended to the floor. He applied excessive force to the brakes in order to stop the failure from occurring. He called the dealer and was advised that there were no recalls associated with his VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred daily. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 70,120. Updated 12/21/10*bf updated 12/23/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The brake pedal failed to engage when he attempted to shift into drive gear out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ruptured front brake lines were replaced. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 57,840 and the current mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was reversing from a residential garage on an incline at 2 MPH and depressing the brakes. The brake pedal fell much farther into the floorboard than usual and the vehicle would not stop. The contact attempted to utilize the emergency brake but to no avail. The contact drove into a ditch to avoid a crash. The contact found that the brake line was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure and current mileages were 170,863.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was braking from approximately 55 MPH when the brake pedal fell into the floorboard. The dealer advised that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000 and the current mileage was approximately 78,300.
Loss of braking ability. Brakelines rusted out.
Rusted out brake lines failed fuel lines and power steering look bad also.
Brakes have been spongy from the time I purchased and was told this is normal. I have replaced brake pads and rotors front and rear about 3 times since buying truck. Truck has always has slow response time to stop again told this is normal. Truck has about 65,000 miles and underside looks like a rust bucket. The problem I am having now is ABS light comes on and off,pulsating brake petal and ABS does not work plus there is a longer stopping distance .told ABS sensors are bad and need to be replaced at a cost of about $800 - $1000 dollars again normal?. I believe this is a safety issue for the consumer and general motors say they don't have enough complaints to warrant a recall. How many people have to die or be injured before something is done. It is time for these car manufactures to be accountable and make these vehicles safe.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While attempting to brake from any speed, the brake pedal would begin to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
2000 to 2005 gm trucks extra cabs rocker panels rusting away rear bumper rust away an brake lines rusting. This is a safety issue it fails state inspection an the dealers no about it have contacted a few dealers an have been told off the record that it a design fault from gm. Their are many junk yards who don't have bumpers for these trucks because of them rusting away have checked just to make sure it wasn't just me but its a problem with all these trucksthat are extra cabs. 90 percent are the 1500 pickups but you don't see this problem with regular cabs. Please look into this as for I have talked to many body shops an they see these trucks all the time here in maine. Plus I have gone in to the chevy dealers to see about trading in the truck an the first thing they go to is the rocker panels an brake lines an bumper an their comments typical gm truck they all do it. So they know their is a problem why aint they fixing their defects or design faults??
I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 pickup with 37,000 miles and I believe chevy is using inferior components in the braking system . I had to replace the rotors at 35,000 miles because they started to rust and crumble. Once the rotors started to rust large portions would "flake" off. Recently one of my brake lines failed and I rolled thru a stop sign, luckily no one was coming the other way and it was close to my house so I "limped" it home. Upon further inspection I discovered all of the brakes lines were rusted and ready to fail. The entire brake plumbing system on the truck had to be replaced. In addition while replacing the brake lines I also noticed the fuel lines appear to be in pretty bad shape and will probably need to be replaced in the near future. I have the rusted brake lines, I do not have the rotors.
I have a 2003 chevy silverado with approximately 25,000 miles that the brake lines have rusted prematurely and the dealer is recommending replacement. Prior to this I have had numerous brake issues and extended stopping distances, rotors were also previously replaced due to sever rust and spawling.
2003 chevrolet silverado brakes. The ABS kick in at low speeds on dry roads. A very soft pedal and sometimes the pedal will go to the floor before stopping. The brought to my dealership many times and they keep saying they can't find the problem. My truck has 42,000 miles and I'm afraid to drive it so it sits in my driveway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated he could smell smoke from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic made unknown repairs to the brakes and antilock braking systems. The failure recurred within 20,000 miles. The contact stated the brakes had been repaired three times by his mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where he was advised that the brake line had rusted. The dealer was contacted and advised the failure was due to excessive amounts of road salts and muddy road conditions. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 06/29/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle needs new brakes again. The power booster and proportioning valve needs to be replaced. The wheel hub failed along with the ABS sensor. Updated 09/13/10
Brake line failure in a 2003 chevrolet silverado with approximately 24,000 miles. Rear brake line corrosion LED to leak and failure of rear brakes. Had the truck towed to the shop, where heavy corrosion was found on all three other brake lines. All had to be replaced with specially manufactured stainless steel lines because gm doesn't manufacture them. Previously had trouble with the ABS system. Both speed sensors were faulty; had to be disassembled and replaced.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop, where mechanic found brake lines had ruptured from corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
2003 chevy silverado brake lines had to be replaced. 4 lines broke due to corrosion. I total lost all brakes lucky no damage or injuries happen. Had over $1200 in repair bills in order to drive the truck again.
While driving the truck down the street, I attempted to stop for a red light, and the brake pedal went almost to the floor. In order to correct the failure, I had to replace all of the brake lines, front and rear, because they were corroded and posed a safety threat. The total for the repairs was $1810.50.
The steel brake lines are badly rusted, they are not leaking yet but I am concerned.
I started my 2003 chevrolet silverado put my foot on the brake pedal and put it into gear then the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily my e-brake worked. The truck only had 57000 miles on it. I had it towed to the dealer that I purchased it from and they replaced all the front brake lines. I am glad no one was hurt. Why did the rust out with low miles? I am reading I am not the only one and some people have been in accidents. The repair cost me $617.00.
The brakes (rotors and pads) need to be replaced because of delaminated and corroded. I bought the truck new and only have 22,352 miles on it, and this will be the fourth time this truck needs brakes. I did not keep old parts, because the work was performed by a chevrolet dealer.
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup and have had to spend $750 to replace brake lines that failed due to corrosion. I read that you are considering a recall and am hopeful that you do to rectify this situation.
We had complete loss of hydraulic brake system. Luckily my wife was in a parking lot when the brake line let go. Hydraulic fluid was running out from under the truck. The petal easily went right to the floor, no resistance at all. The dealer asked if we could drive the truck about 10 miles to the shop. We had it flat bedded in. All brake lines were very rusty and all had to be replaced. We do not have old brake lines.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving at 5 MPH in a parking lot, with his foot on the brake the anti lock brake system activated, increasing the stopping distance. The failure occurs every time the brakes are engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, no repairs had been made at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 48000. The current mileage was 52154.
03 chev. Silverado 57,000 miles, purchased new by myself.brought to dealer due to brake wear indicator noise @ 32,000 miles. Had to have all four rotors and eight pads replaced due to extreme rust . Too bad to turn down . I was told that was not unusual for that truck .$900.00 repair. At 52,000 miles ABS sensors started malfunctioning at low speeds , again rust causing sensors to lift from hub and misread indicator, $600.00 repair. 57,000 miles rust again strikes , all brake lines on vehicle are rusted so badly they are flaking away material and produced a major brake line leak where the lines cross the frame above the fuel filter. Can't wait to get the bill on this as all the fittings are badly rusted as well. Amazing that there is no carryover in parts from 02 to 03 yet the same problems exist repeatedly. Gm employee and buyer since 1965, no more for me. Quality materials throughout I'm sure.
Wheel speed sensor causing ABS to falsely activate at 8 MPH. Same problem that gm has recalled for 1999-2002 model year of silverado.
2003 chevy silverado lt 1500 4wd ext.cab. Brakes changed x2 with 35,000 miles on now. Lines rusted causing complete brake failure. Abs caused the vehicle total failure to stop. This all happened in approx. One month. I feel very fortunate that I did not kill myself or someone else. Cost approx. $600. 35,000 miles. This is a travesty. What are you doing about it????
Recently I went to start up my 2003 chevrolet silverado and the brake pedal went straight to the floor. Thinking it was air in the break line I pumped the brakes several times and the brake pedal continued to go straight to the floor. I realized that after inspecting the vehicle break fluid was leaking near the front left wheel. Ultimately, I had to have my truck towed to the dealership where the problem was diagnosed as brake line rust/corrosion, and another brake line was also on the verge of failure. I ended up having two brake lines replaced which added up to about $1200, but fortunately I'm a loyal customer at that dealership, so the price was reduced to about $850. Currently I only have 44,000 mi on my truck.
Applied brakes hard to miss a stray dog that ran out in the road and brake pedal went to the floor. Noticed fluid was leaking from under the truck and found that metal brake lines were rusted through and leaking brake fluid. I am in the process of replacing all 4 of the lines myself and this is proving to be a major undertaking. I am the original owner and my vehicle only has 34,00 miles. I do the general maintenance myself. I went to a chevy dealership to purchase the formed lines and was told that they did not sell the indvidual lines and I would have to make them from a 16 ft. Roll of metal lines. They had not heard of a problem or recall.
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