Brake pedal went to floor on rural road. Able to stop by downshifting and running off road. Brake lines had rotted out. During this repair it was found that gas line had also rotted and was leaking. Total cost of repairs, nearly $2,000.00
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Driving to work today the metal brake line under the driver door burst leaving me with very little stopping power. This is the second time this line has failed.
As I come to a stop, the brake pedal pulsates from ABS activation increasing braking time and distance. The ground is dry while this happens. After a while the and light comes on. Was told by a dealer mechanic it was a bad ABS sensor and to replace hub. I did and now, two years later, it is happening again. Now I'm being told it is a problem with elements in my area, being in a snowbelt state, getting into wheel speed sensor and blocking signal. Same exact symptoms as last time, different diagnosis. Neither time did they plug into my truck for codes. Both times, I have to open my wallet for faulty products.
There were two incidents with the 2006 silverado and both related to the steel brake lines. A) during inner city driving, the rear brakes failed. Cause was a broken steel brake line from the ABS module to the rear 'y' block. Believe the leak was closer to the rear axle. New stainless steel line was installed. B) again during inner city driving, the front brakes failed. One of the steel lines failed. It looked like the issue was near the ABS module. But in removing all of the remaining brake lines it was hard to tell what was the exact failure point. With the exception of the coated steel lines on the rear axle; all of the original general motors lines were in rusted/corroded state. All steel brake lines have been replaced with stainless steel lines. The truck belongs to my father [xxx] and was driving it both instances. His email is: [xxx]@aoc.gov information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
I have a home in the hills of west virginia and had just returned from town after driving up and down local mountain roads. I parked in the driveway without incident. When I started the truck to move it in driveway and pressed on the brake peddle, the peddle went completely to the floor and I was totally without brakes. Luckily, I was on a flat surface and used my emergency brake to stop vehicle. When I stepped on the brakes again, I noticed a stream of brake fluid squirting out from the area under the driver side door. Upon further investigation I realized that one of the brake lines along the frame had failed due to corrosion. Only one of the 4 brake lines had failed, however, the entire braking system was rendered completely inoperable. Absolutely no redundant braking available, except for the emergency brake. If this happened while drive on the highway or down the mountain, it could have been catastrophic. The truck has no visible body or frame corrosion. How could the the safety-critical brake lines corrode when the rest of the vehicle is in good shape rust-wise? Seems gm has used sub-standard brake lines in the vehicle. I have researched this issue and it is a well-documented problem that gm knows about and should be required to address.
Brake line rupture do to rusted lines, speed 45 MPH no brakes at all and used emergency brake to finally stop on shoulder of road.. Brake fluid under drives side door near the frame.
Bake lines failed at 114874 miles. Had to replace bake lines. 10/14/2015. Had to use the parking bake to stop the truck. Luck I did not rack! Thank god.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the brake system but the failure recurred. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, there was extensive rust and corrosion on the brake lines. The contact also indicated that the brake lines prematurely fractured. Vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 11/04/15*lj updated2/2/2016
When slowing down to stop,app 5 to 10 MPH,before stop.brake pedel will soft and pluse like brakes went away but stoping you.its feels like you lost your brakes.its been steaty app 9 out of 10 times. Had vehicle check out several places for bakes issues,new rotors ,pads ,drums,and shoes .plug in computer no codes on brakes or ABS system.its can be scary when driving trying to stop.
Traveled to store about four blocks away from my residence. Upon returning, I noticed my brakes barely working while going downhill on street. I had to downshift and use emergency brake to get to bottom of hill. At bottom of hill is my driveway. I was able to enter my driveway and park. I could see a liquid dripping rapidly -- brake fluid-- under the truck about the middle of the drivers side door. I opened the hood and checked the brake fluid level, only a small amount left. Within five minutes the rest of the brake fluid had drained out with gravity. Thankfully no one was in front of me or crossing the street. Note: there was no indication on dash lit prior to this happening. Braking loss happened first. Seems like brake line just split/burst.
Leaving my drive way my brake peddle went all the way to the floor. I had to use emergency brake to stop truck. After checking for problem I found that the metal brake line from the master cylinder to the brakes had rusted through in the engine area and brake fluid was being sprayed on the manifold. (if engine was hotter their could have been a fire.) truck is sitting in my driveway still not fixed.
Approaching a stop sign I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Upon examination I found the brake fluid was leaking from a rusted line at the read right of the truck where the brake line from the front of the vehicle connects to the rubber hose that feeds both sides of the rear brakes. The rest of the lines look great but that main feed is rusted and failed. This has never happened to me in all years owning vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an increased in stopping distance. The contact discovered that the brake lines rusted and corroded causing the brake fluid to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The brake lines corroded in the middle of the brake line, spraying out brake fluid all over the suspension and releasing all pressure in the brake system. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle and I had to stop with the emergency brake instead.
No warning that anything was wrong with the brakes. This is the 3rd time a brake line has blown out on this truck. I applied the brake pedal to no resistance until the pedal hit something metal. The truck did come to a gradual stop. This is a well maintained truck with just under 39000 miles on it. Regular nys inspections, oil and greased and looked over by a mechanic every 3000 miles. This is not a wear problem as gm maintains.
This is the 2nd time that a brake line blew out on this truck. No warning that anything was wrong. Applied brakes coming to a stop sign and brake pedal went to the floor. No pedal response. This truck is kept clean and mileage is under 34000. Please look into this.
Brake line blew out when appling brakes to make a left turn. No pedal response, pedal went to the floor.
Driving downhill on my (400' long) driveway I depressed brake pedal to stop at the bottom before entering trafic. The brake pedal went completley to the floor. Luckily there were no cars coming. I was able to swerve off the side of the road and stop. I discovered brake fluid leaking from rusted lines on the drivers side, mid-way down the length of the truck. Upon furthur investication I noted all brakes lines are severly rusted. Based on the location and manner these lines are routed, I would not classify them as a maintenance item. Please help.
Vehicle developed a gas line leak, and upon inspection, discovered that all fuel and brake lines on vehicle have extensive corrosion and are in need of replacement. The vehicle interior and exterior are in near new condition, the issue with the brake and gas lines is clearly a metallurgical issue and to the extent this problem is, is not a normal maintenance issue. There has been extensive reports of this problem and it puts large numbers of consumers at risk. There is no way that a well maintained vehicle should require repair costs in excess of $3000.00 for this type of safety issue.
While slowing down and coming to a stop the at a juction the other day the brake pedal travelled all the way to the floor, no warning. I was able to press the foot brake and lock it to stop the truck, scariest thing ever have gone through. Not to be in control of a 1/2 ton truck coming to a stop. I thought for sure I was going to be in an accident. I found it hard to believe that the brake lines could be leaking but after looking at them, sure enough they were rusted through and the brake fluid was pouring out. It took about 10 minutes for all the fluid to emptyed from the master cyclinder. After some online research I learned this has been a problem for gm and the chevy silverado and other gm trucks. Brakes lines rusting out after as little as 4 years. I checked to see if there was a recall and learned that it's a "regular maintaince issue". Although many 1000's of people have experienced the same issue of brake lines rusting prematurly. Estimated cost to replace all brake lines $1500!!! Some of us just dont have that kind of money to spend but ill have tosaftly comes first gm
I pressed the brake pedal and it went to the floor as the steel line leading toward the rear axle burst, the failure occurred near the left rear wheel well in the line following the top of the left frame rail toward the rear axle. Luckily the vehicle was stationary when it happened, so no personal injury occurred.the brake lines have been inspected and passed annually, with the last inspection taking place eight months ago in september 2014.
Driving down my street to go to store went to stop at end of street to turn left the brake pedal went to the floor and I almost run into a car in front of me. I then back up and but it in front of house. If I would have been on a main road and had to stop I would have been in an accident . The ABS didn't work at all if this is what it is suppose to do, there was no stopping of this truck. This was the rear brake line up by the frame of the truck with connector.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel and made a dinging sound as the service brake light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had become loose. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 146,000.
When applying the brakes to stop at an intersection, the vehicle lurches for a few feet then just lets go until it comes to a complete stop several feet into the intersection. This also occurs every time the brakes are applied when trying to stop. The brakes seem to slow you down to 10 miles per hour then they let go. At this time we are forced to use this vehicle even though it is unsafe. We would like this problem fixed asap.
Brake pedal went to the floor when trying to brake. Got the truck home and towed it to a auto repair business. The brake lines had rusted out and were leaking the brake fluid out, also had to replace the calipers because the fluid bleeding mechanism rusted out too this is a safety issue and gm should have issued a recall, this repair has cost me 1350 $.
Brake lines are seeping brake fluid due to corrosion and are failing. Noticeable smell of brake fluid and leakage in front of truck. Brake lines need to be replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle cut the contact's vehicle off causing him to slam down on the brakes. As a result, the brake line fractured and the vehicle began to leak brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Stopping the truck in front of my garage when the brake pedal went almost to the floor. I inspected below the truck and noted fluid leaking forward of the ABS module. I still had partial brakes and was able to take it the few miles down the road to my mechanic. He inspected all my brake lines and ended up replacing them all as they were showing the same pitting and corrosion problems as the one that burst.
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