While driving down the highway at 55mph approaching a stop light signal it turned yellow. Knowing that I wasn't going to make it through the intersection before it turned red I hit the brakes to stop. While pushing down on the brakes everything felt normal with resistance from the pedal until all of a sudden the brake pedal lost its resistance or pressure and went straight to the floor and I had little to no brakes. Thankfully no one was in front of me as I would not have been able to stop in time. I then pulled over and after further inspection found that the rear hydraulic brake line had failed due to corrosion. Corrosion that was caused by using inferior products that cant sustain the elements it's used in. I now see that this was a known problem that gm hasn't informed its owners or recalled. Shame on them. Why do we have to wait for people to die before action is taken on an issue such as brake failure. They got lucky in my case.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes complaints
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The brake line keep rusting out on these vehicle and that is very dangoures to me and other people on the rode
Rocker panels and cab corner rusted out, was able to push my finger through the paint. Had them replaced in spring of 2014. Replaced a rear brake line at the time due to ease of access with box removed. Spring of 2016, I had a front brake line fail while approaching a stop sign. Had enough braking left to stop int time. Replaced front brake lines due to rust. Rear section of frame is rusting along with lines on diesel fuel cooler and front control arms. This is not my primary vehicle. We use it for trips and to pull our camper. I have tried to drive it as little as possible on salty and sloppy roads. The paint on outside and the interior looks great. I am concerned on how much longer it will be safe to drive and tow.
Brake lines are rusted and corroded to the point that they are leaking and developing small cracks in them.
The brake line to the front brakes burst and resulted in no brakes. In 2013 the brake line to the rear burst and had the same result. Fortunately I did not have an accident in either case. I repaired the rear brake line and I expected your organization to issue a recall because my research indicated this is a common problem. How many people have to be injured or killed to issue a recall. There is a reasonable expectation that a vehicle in good condition that is ten years old and less than 100,000 miles should not have its brakes fail completely and unexpectedly. Why are these vehicles allowed to be produced with brake lines made of materials that will certainly fail in a short period of time. In both instances, I was traveling at a low speed. What happens when a driver, especially an inexperienced driver has their brakes fail at a high rate of speed. You should issue a recall for the vehicles involved.
Involving my 2003 chevy silverado c2500hd, VIN: [xxx]; when I attempted to move this vehicle,on a flat surface in my driveway. The brake pedal went to the floor and the truck continued to roll. Narrowly missing another vehicle...minutes earlier I had been driving on a major michigan highway. There is brake fluid leaking near the center of the vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The brake lines and fuel lines leaked and were replaced due to excessive corrosion. The front brakes failed while driving. The gas line leaked in my driveway.
Takata recall. This is my third event relating to brake line failure. This event, I was driving and noticed the brake pedal became spongy. Further inspection showed a leak of brake fluid above my fuel tank and at the left front tire. There appears to be fluid on the frame of the truck behind the driver side front tire. I have not been able to inspect the line above the fuel tank at this time. I have attached a photo of the wet frame behind the left front tire. It shows a rusted brake line. The first two events my juvenile son was driving. For all events we were extremely fortunate to be operating in our yard, so no accidents. The first two events happened approximately 2 years ago. Inspecting the brake lines that failed, showed that these lines were severely rusted. As a matter of fact, inspecting the lines that are visible, they all show signs of rusting. I am fortunate to be able to repair this type of malfunction, so I do not have any dealer paperwork to document the repairs. I have no doubt that there are many other owners of general motor trucks out there who have experienced the same issue and like myself decided to just repair it themselves, avoiding the complaint process. Or, I question if, like myself, they even have knowledge of how to file a complaint. Please forgive me for the last expression of frustration. Finally, how many people are going to have to die for this to become serious enough for a recall order? Thank you for your attention to this very serious matter!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 15 MPH, the ABS light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle at a low speed. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,330.
While stationary and applying the brakes. The brake petal went to the floor and the vehicle had no brakes! A rusted brake line had burst letting the brake fluid run out.
The brake line system is incredibly rusted. I have never seen so much corrosion before on a vehicles brake lines. Luckily, the line that runs front to back ruptured while moving slowly down my own driveway! I looked at the rest of the lines underneath the truck and was amazed at the condition of these lines. I am very disturbed that these lines are so badly effected by "normal" new england road conditions. It is quoted from the dealer that it will cost me $1300.00 or more to replace the line set. Disgraceful.
At about 80,000 miles brake failure due to rusted through brake lines.a leaking fuel line was replaced due to rust. Grounding cable to the engine block needed to be replaced due to excessive corrosion. Exhaust system from engine block to tail pipe has been replaced, including both manifolds, due to rust. The front and rear bumpers are rusting through. None of these defects have resulted in any accidents.
Brake lines ruptured underneath driver side of vehicle. Vehicle was moving slowly so I was able to stop. Brake pedal went to floor.
In june of 2013 while drive my 2003 silverado the brakes line completely rusted through nearly causing a severe accident as I was in a very busy section of us127s in frankfort, ky.. By sure luck I was able to manoeuvre the truck to a safe place to stop,without hitting another person or vehicle by going up a slight grade and placing in park before rolling backwards it had to be towed to o'brien & gaites chevrolet in frankfort, ky. Where the informed me that the brake lines had rusted through and needed to be replaced. I ask if there had been a recall on these lines and was told no. The lines were replaced both the front from booster to ABS and then from ABS back to rear wheels at a cost of $400 plus. The truck only has 89,000 miles on it and the in september of 2015 after sitting in my driveway the brakes stopped working. After looking under the truck I could determine that the brake fluid was running out directly across from the front door underneath from the frame rail. It appeared obvious that again the lines were leaking. When o'brien & gaits chevrolet was contacted they informed me that I would have to pay an additional tow in bill and then I would also have to pay a diagnostic fee even though I could see where the brake fluid was leaking and running on the ground by simply looking under the truck as I pushed on the brake pedal myself. This last incident occurred while the vehicle was parked and the problem was only discovered when attempting to move the truck.
Just as we pulled into our driveway pulling a fifth wheel camper as my family was returning from a camping trip our brakes failed. Cause was a pinhole corroded in a steel brake line. We had been driving on mountainous roads and had this happened during the trip instead of miraculously as we arrived at home a tragic accident would have been a high probability. The truck has been well cared for and is in excellent condition with very minor corrosion underneath. Vehicle has been garaged much of the time and has had very limited exposure to corrosive chemicals. This was a total surprise and shock. Due tto the cost of this vehicle we limit usage to extend life and with the care given this vehicle this should not have happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 15 MPH and applying the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and the ABS erroneously activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Had to make hard stop and brakes failed, later it was revealed brake lines had rotted out.. This has happened on several occasions?
Was coming to a stop and applied the brake, brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I did get the truck stopped. Go the truck home and noticed that there was brake fluid dropping from the truck. Took a look and it was coming from a break line in the middle of the truck on the drivers side. Noticed that the brake lines were rusted badly.
I was plowing snow, stepped on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor and crashed into the side of a garden shed. No warning or indicator light. I parked the truck in the garage and the next day found a large puddle of brake fluid under the truck. The master cylinder reservoir was empty. I added an entire quart of fluid, found a ruptured brake line under the truck (in the area of the drivers side seat location), started the truck to see if any of the braking was working and the brake warning light came on. There was no braking whatsoever, even after filling the brake fluid reservoir .
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact noticed brake fluid dripping under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.
One of the brake lines ruptured as I attempted to relocate the vehicle in my driveway.
In approximately may of 2014 I hooked my 2003 silverado up to my camper to pull it. When I pushed the brake pedal it went to the floor. When I looked under the vehicle there was brake fluid running out of the left front brake line. I took the truck to jennings chevrolet in chambersburg, pa for repair which cost more than $400. Then last night my son was using the truck and he called me to tell me that while he was driving it the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. He had to pump the brakes to stop. He was able to get to a store to buy brake fluid. He said the truck is leaking from a rear brake line this time. This is going to cost me hundreds of dollars again. I'm hoping that something can be done regarding this issue as I've never had the brake line fail on the same vehicle twice, even a vehicle 12 years old.
I was driving hwy 19w toward burnsville, n.c. A car pulled out in front of me, I applied the brakes, and they were extremely soft. I ran off the road and finally came to a stop. I was within 1/4 mile of a garage and I slowly drove the truck to it. The mechanic replaced the rear brake lines and advised that I have them all replaced as they had all rusted out. The fuel lines rusted in two in 2013. The cab started rusting in 2008, and now has holes from front to back including bumpers from rust. The cab mounts have also rusted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the hood latch was rusting and the vehicle was leaking diesel fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,173.
Pushed brake while approaching a stop sign and brake pedal went to floor. Looked under the truck and could clearly see fluid on the ground and that brake line was leaking. After further look could see the brake lines were corroded and had more than one leak. No previous indication that brakes were about to fail. No fluid in driveway or lack of brake performance before this incident. No warning of any kind. No warning lights came on. Good thing we didn't make it to the freeway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact replaced the front brake lines, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
I was driving on a county road going 30 MPH when a car pulled out in front of me I hit the brakes and didn't have any brakes. Babied it home and looked underneath to find brake fluid dripping in the back drivers side back by the fuel tank. We looked and the brake lines are rusted which is what cause the line to break.
While towing a 6000 lb. Trailer, the brake peddle went down near floor. I thought trailer brakes were not working properly. Fortunately I was near home. Next morning I noticed large pool of brake fluid under the truck. I found that badly rusted brake lines on the 2003 silverado were leaking.
Corroded brake line failed. Complete brake failure. No brakes.
After loaning my daughter my truck we met at a location to exchange vehicles. I started to drive away and applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I pumped the brakes and was unable to achieve any pedal pressure. I had my truck taken to my residence and inspected the brake system for the cause of the failure and found that the left rear steel line rusted through and created a loss of fluid. In my opinion this line rusting out is very premature for the age of the vehicle. I have owned many other vehicles that were older and have never had any issues with the brake or fuel lines rusting out.
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