Rusted brake lines.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes complaints
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The brake lines on my 2002 chevy 2500 hd completely blew out causing me to go through a red light ending up in the middle of the intersection.
Brake line failure near ABS module inside frame rail under drivers door; failed in owners driveway; used emergency brake to stop; inspection of brake lines indicates severe rusting of all lines in that area.
I was driving south on md-235 in lexington park, md when the light at the intersection of md-235 & fdr blvd. Turned yellow. I had little room to stop and applied the brakes forcefully, slowing to approximately 25 MPH when the pedal went to the floor and I ran through the intersection as the light turned red. No cars were in front of me; an accident did not occur. I used the emergency brake to stop and opened the hood, thinking I had a brake master cylinder failure. I noted fluid dripping from underneath the chassis by the driver's door, & on further inspection, found a rupture in a corroded brake line. I drove home using the emergency brake (rural area; approximately 12 miles), lightly pressing the brake pedal when stopping with the emergency brake to turn the brake lights on. Once home, I found virtually every steel brake line throughout the vehicle badly corroded. An internet search provided information that this is a prevailing problem with 1999-2004 chevrolet trucks of all models. A problem this prevalent with this high of a safety concern needs a manufacturer's recall issued for these vehicles. I am the second owner of this vehicle.
While coming to a red light, I lost the ability to stop. Upon inspection I observed severely corroded and rusty brake lines and fluid leaking from one of the brake lines.
Was driving on road when driver pulled in front of me, I had to a quickly applied brakes to slow down. When pushed down the brake pedal just went soft and mushed down. No braking ability was possible. Had to swerve into on coming traffic to avoid major collision. Other cars swerved out of my way. ~300 yard down the road the truck finally came to rolling stop using lower gear auto transmission to slow truck down. After stopping saw brake fluid pour out of front engine compartment. Upon return home saw no sign of leaks in driveway. Also there was not visible loss of brake fluids level nor softening of brake pedal prior to this sudden and complete loss bakes. Fluids are checked atleast monthly. So brake line or lines ruptured suddenly without warning. The potential for disaster is huge. The hydraulic brake lines appear to have to thinned out from excessive corrosion and then burst (not leak) when heavy brake pressure is applied which is the worst time for brakes to fail. This is personal use vehicle not used for commercial work. However it is driven and used in the snow belt in the winter. If you own one of these trucks and live in the snow belt completely inspect replace your lines before someone dies. Failure point was in front area under hood near left wheel right on bracket where 4 lines bend. These are large vehicles and the failure gave no obvious warning signs prior to failure.
A brake line rusted through in the front of the truck. After looking under the truck, I found that all the brake lines are severely rusted and look as if they will fail at any time. All brake lines will have to be replaced before this vehicle is safe to drive again. After checking on the web I have found thousands of other complaints and still there is no gm recall.
Truck only has 66k and brake lines rusted through. Seems to be a problem on this year and model with no recall as of yet. Extremely costly to repair! Would like to see a study done of others with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that all the brake lines were rusted and corroded. While driving 15 MPH and depressing the brakes, they went all the way to the floorboard. A mechanic inspected the brakes who advised that the brake lines would need replacing. The brake lines were not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 915,000. Updated 10/26/11 *bf updated 10/28/11
Late on july 30, I had a single vehicle accident. I was driving down the interstate / toll road on the way back from the airport. I had cruise control set to 75mph. With no warning, my rear wheels locked up. My truck skidded into a bridge. State farm recommended my vehicle be taken to purifoy chevrolet for repairs. When I was notified by purifoy and state farm that my vehicle was repaired, I asked the purifoy shop manager, my state farm agent, and my state farm claims representative if the vehicle had been inspected for the cause of the locked-axle condition which caused the crash and injured me. All stated the vehicle had been inspected, repaired, and certified safe to drive. I paid my deductible and drove home the vehicle and parked it in my garage. Within days, I used the vehicle and the axle locked up again - badly worsening my physical injuries from the first crash and causing me to be put into several more weeks of physical therapy. I am still under a doctor's care. And, I am still in physical therapy recovering from the injuries. My physical therapist has noted into my medical records that the second occurrence greatly prolonged my healing by adding additional injury to that which previously occurred from the first crash. After this second occurrence, I took my vehicle to a local shop. The shop manger locally stated this was a well-known condition of chevrolet trucks: the rear axle vent tube was manufactured too small; the tube plugs; this forces axle grease into the emergency brake hub; the emergency brake becomes saturated and swells to close proximity to the hub; when the brake heats up, it automatically applies and cannot be released until the wheel rolls slightly backward. The local shop manager replaced both axle seals, cleaned and resized the vent, and installed new emergency brakes. This corrected the locked wheel/axle condition.
Complete loss of front brake system while driving. I noted a soft pedal while sitting at a traffic light and on the next brake apply there was little or no deceleration until the pedal was near the floor. The rear wheels locked up momentarily while slowing the vehicle at the extent of pedal travel. After stopping the vehicle, I noted a steady stream of brake fluid coming from the line when the brake was applied. The brake line running to the ABS unit under the driver side door had a large leak in an area of heavy corrosion. Upon further inspection I found that most of the brake lines had heavy corrosion on the vehicle although no other leaks were noted.
While pulling out of parking lot of inspection station on to side street, on slight hill, I depressed my brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor. The truck slowly stopped even though I was only doing approximatly 5 MPH. When I got out and looked under the truck I saw brake fluid coming from under the driver side of the truck. The inspector had told me that the lines looked to be corroded and I would need to get them replaced in a few years. Once the brake failure occured he came and looked again and was shocked that it was an instant braking.
Upon applying the brakes, the brake pedal "dropped" to the floor and all braking was lost. Driver was able to downshift and use the emergency brake to stop safely. Upon investigation of the failure, the steel brake lines located below the drivers seat, under the cab, were found to be heavily corroded and ruptured due to the corrosion causing a complete loss of braking power.
All brake hydraulic lines are rusted, all fuel supply lines are rusted, excessive rust on frame and other undercarriage components, brake rotors, calipers all covered with excessive. Rust. These defects have serious safety implications, which could result in injury or death to the vehicle occupants or others. Gm should be required to issue a recall on these vehicles and replace all major corroded brake components with non corrosive metals, brake fluid lines, fuel lines, rusted frames and any other components. Many accidents will be occurring because of braking failures and frame failure. This recall should be issued immediately before any other failures occur. These gm trucks also have defective steering boxes that feel loose when rounding corners. I have had a 1995, 2001, 2002 chevy and gmc with same problem they never stood behind this problem other than to put some grease in which was a temporary fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the brakes were applied and failed. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the brake lines were corroded and needed replacement. The manufacturer was not contacted, but the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the anti-lock braking system would activate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wheels speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
I was moving my 2002 chevy silverado 2500 hd from its normal parking spot to hook up to out towable rv. While aligning to the rv suddenly the brake pedal hit the floor. I noticed 2 more brake lines have ruptured. Yes 2 more, I have already replaced 2 brake lines. As of august 14 2011 I have written an email to chevrolet as my vehicle sits in the driveway with ruptured, rusted brake lines. I do not even want to imagine the consequences of a ruptured brake line while empty or towing our rv at normal driving speeds. I truly feel my family's life is at risk in this vehicle. Furthermore I can speculate that the resale value has been effected. Morally I could not sell this vehicle knowing there is a major safety issue looming.
Vehicle exhibited hard starting for a few days, and then was found with a large puddle of fuel under it in the morning, and was continuing to leak. Upon inspection, all steel fuel lines, at every point of connection, and at every brace, have thick, scaly, flaking rust. The corrosion is severe. In most locations, nearing the point of failure, and in at least one spot, resulted in a pin hole leak, with a significant quantity of fuel leaking onto the vehicle and the ground. The steel brake lines were also found to have a similar degree of corrosion, and will probably fail in the near term.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and towing a wave runner, the brakes were applied but the vehicle did not stop until crashing into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the brake lines failed due to corrosion on the driver's side of the frame. The private mechanic removed and replaced the brake lines, unions, and brake fluid. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,779 and the current mileage was 129,979. Updated 09/14/11*lj updated 2/22/12
2002 chevy silverado hd brake lines rusting.
Abs is not functioning correctly, at low speeds ABS is activating and braking distance is increased.
Brakes were lost in 2002 chevy silverado 2500 hd when brake line burst because of rust and corrosion issues.
Complete brake line failure as a result of loss of brake fluid due to extensive brake line corrosion. Brakes failed during normal driving conditions on I-78 in northern nj. Symptoms included brake pedal going "to the floor", as well as greatly reduced braking effectiveness. This is the second failure of this type on this vehicle. The first occurred on 1/24/2007, and is covered under the federal safety agency report odi #10180807. This new failure was repaired by the dealer, konner chevrolet, in west caldwell, nj.
Main brake line for rear axle failed. Causing diminished braking ability and partial loss of vehicle control entering corner. Causing my truck to enter on coming traffic lane until control was regained. Examination revealed rear brake line failed along frame rail above gas tank. Brake lines appear to be very corroded. I have been told I must replace all the brake lines as they are all corroded.
Excessive brake line rust and failure with loss of service brakes on gm light trucks. I recently had an experience where the metal brake lines broke unexpectedly on my 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500hd light truck. The brake pedal went to the floor while attempting to stop at a neighborhood stop sign. The vehicle had to be stopped from approximately 10mph using the parking brake and downshifting. No accident occurred. A local service station found that most all of the vehicle's brake lines were excessively rusted. All brake lines were replaced at a cost of $650.
I have a 2002 chevy silverado 2500hd nearly caught fire yesterday. A leak developed in the power brake booster/hydro-boost system and power steering fluid was leaking onto my hot exhaust manifold. Smoke was pouring from under my hood. I suspect a small fire because of the amount of smoke. By the time I pulled off the road and opened the hood all I saw was smoke from something leaking on the manifold. I got online and found this recall information for 2004-2005 chevy trucks but not 2002. I wanted to inform you that there may be a need to recall 2002 silverado trucks as well. Researching dieselplace.com and dieselpage.com this problem is common and widespread. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- march 2005 dear chevrolet customer: this notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. Reason for this recall: general motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2004 model year chevrolet kodiak and certain 2004 and 2005 model year chevrolet avalanche, express, silverado, and suburban vehicles. On some of these vehicles, the hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator may crack and/or separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. If a separation were to occur and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. In addition, the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort. What will be done: your chevrolet dealer will inspect the hydraulic brake booster, and replace it if necessary. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
Brake lines rupture and brakes fail. I've had this happen three times and in researching this problem have seen on-line that it's quite common with my brand of truck.
Hydraulic brake line going to rear of truck failed due to heavy exterior corrosion. Truck is a 3/4 ton crew cab with an eight foot bed. The point of failure was near where line crosses to top of frame near a loomed wire harness approximately under rear door of cab. All brake lines on the truck are heavily corroded.
2002 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4x4 had complete brake failure on 3/7/2011. It appears all brake lines are severally corroded and leaking in multiple locations. Truck is used for personal use and not commercial. It does not plow snow and we live in zip code 20197. The incident luckily happened in the drive way and there was not an accident. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I own a 2002 chevy silverado 2500 hd 4x4. In the past couple of months my ABS has been activating at low speeds for no reason (conditions dry with no water and ice). It causes me to slow earlier than normal to prevent stopping too late. I have been researching this and it appears that it may be covered by a recall (pe05020). I live in maryland and am not yet sure if my state is covered. I bought my vehicle second hand from a chevy dealer 6/29/04 and have not received a recall notice (I have received others in the past). Filing this and contacting my dealer in case the federal safety agency thinks md should not be covered. The failure occurs daily and causes longer stopping distance.
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