2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: brake failure

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Brakes, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · IN · crash

October 29,2020 I was traveling down a highway when I noticed traffic was stopped and when I went to apply my brakes the pedal went all the way to the floor and I had nothing not even a light came on to notify my of an issue. I also tried to apply the emergency brake and it snapped and at that point I had to leave the road way to avoid hitting any cars or anyone, and in doing so iwent towards a ditch and ramped a driveway. We have ;looked into the recalls and its the same parts we are having trouble with on this truck and why it caused me to wreck. Hydro boost system, and the emergency brake system. The codes that I pulled from the federal safety agency. These all are whats has happened with my vehicle. 04v376000 05v161000 05v043000 if you need any additional info please let me know I have a video I tried to send from the homeowners security camera of the truck ramping his drive but it was too large to upload and I have to get another copy of the police report if you would like that.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Brakes · 133,606 miles · OH

My 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd with 133,606 miles experienced total brake failure april 13,2018 at 9pm eastern standard time. Incident happened in greenville, ohio on gardenwood dr. Heading west. Stopped at a 4 way stop with no indication of any kind of mushy brakes etc. Took off from stop and accelerated to 25mph the posted speed limit. Went approximately 400 feet, when a rabbit darted in front of truck. Hit the brakes with moderate firm pressure, but not extreme and brake pedal went to the floor. Had zero braking force. Dumb founded, I immediately tried to find the parking brake pedal with my left boot in the dark. After 40 yards of coasting and applying the parking break was able to stop the truck. Thank god for the rabbit, cause the road dead ends into state route 118. The brake line failed under drivers side door near frame and runs to the master cylinder assembly. After removing lines, the lines that looked good were brittle in spots that are impossible to visually inspect without removing. Two other lines that didn't fail could be easily snapped in two with almost zero force. Entire brake system other than the steel lines had been replaced in the past 2yrs. Power washed under the truck at a minimum of every 6 months. Sprayed wd 40 on brake lines every 6 months past 4yrs, due to mechanic informing me that the lines could go bad along frame and that they are difficult to replace. Thought I had done a good job at preventing such an incident. Have extensive mechanical skills from experience, hence I'm replacing all the brake lines myself. Was a mac tool distributor in the past and raised on a farm. Lucky I had replaced the rear disks and parking brake shoes, because they are less than adequate to stop a full sized truck imo. I'm pissed off this happened. The lines need replaced on all these vehicles, before they fail and hurt or kill innocent people.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Brakes · NJ

2005 chevrolet silverado 2500. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure, lines had to replaced due to rust and corrosion. *ld

Filed Apr 15, 2017 · Brakes, Lights · 100,000 miles · MD

The entire instrument panel flickers and goes dark randomly I cant see my speed or what gear I am in. On my way to work and attempted to stop at a stop sign break pedal went to the floor. I had zero brakes.upon inspection I found a break line had corroded through and ruptured. The vehicle only has 100 thousand miles. It seems to be a common issue with this model vehicle. This is very dangerous

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Brakes · 132,429 miles · VA · crash

Had to make a sudden stop when a pedestrian walked out in front of the car in front of me. My brake pedal went to the floor and I rear ended the car in front of me. Upon on investigation it was found that one of the front brake lines ruptured due to the high pressure from the emergency stop and the rusted brake line. I have owned this truck since new and there have been no recalls or communications that the brake lines will prematurely corrode and fail. Brake lines are not a normal serviceable part. Apparently, this is typical of this year vehicle from gm. Please recall or notify the public because this is a time bomb waiting to kill people. Brakes are more important than your emphasis on air bags. The brake lines didn't last as long as the engine, transmission, ball joints, shocks, etc which are all serviceable items and expected to be replaced. Please step up to your responsibilities and get the vehicle owners notified and get the vehicles off the road until the brake lines are replaced. My 1941 chevrolet pickup has original brake lines in better condition than my 2005 chevrolet pickup. Please recall these vehicles.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · OH

Today at approximately 25mph I came to residential stop sign and the brakes went to the floor without and warning. The vehicle went into the cross road without stopping. I was forced to use emergency brake to get vehicle to fully stop. Upon inspection there was alot of brakes fluid in two spots. From drivers side frame rail and above fuel tank. When you look under the frame, the parts all look very clean and new looking. The only exception was that all the brake lines look heavily rusted. I was lucky it was not at high speeds, but from what mechanics tell me, this is getting extremely common. I believe at least owners should be notified to have them inspected. The dealer tells me all the lines need replaced at approximately $1300

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 128,200 miles · VA

Brake lines rusted out prematurely and burst, causing loss of braking ability. Had to replace every brake line on the entire truck, for they were all extremely rusty. 2 months later my fuel line also sprung a leak due to excessive rust, causing fuel to spill, check engine lights, and hard starting. Both of these issues present major safety concerns, and unfortunately are extremely common with these trucks.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · IN

Brake lines lost fluid no brakes due to rust through.why at only 40k miles?

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Brakes · 137,740 miles · MD

Had to stop quickly on a major highway pulling a equipment trailer to get something that fell off. While in the process of pulling over to stop on the shoulder my brake pedal went to the floor, my trailer brakes helped to slow to a stop safely on the shoulder of the highway.upon further inspection of the brake lines from the engine compartment along the frame from the angle to the flat part of the frame under the drivers area the lines looked very rusty from the elements from the seasons.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 171,000 miles · TX

Making left turn from loop 375 exit ramp to turn left onto montana ave. In el paso tx. I was waiting for light to turn left. Light turned green I proceeded to make left turn and in the turn the steering came really hard to turn I went up on the curb and attempted to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. There was enough brake to stop. Good thing this did not happen when I approached the intersection or would have been much worse. There was no warning light or chime. I checked fluids and they were all full. When I took it to mission chevrolet and explained what happen they gave me the impression they already knew what was wrong like this is a common issue. Today I got a call from them and confirmed that it is the power assist for the brakes and power steering. Why if this is a known problem the consumer does not know about it?

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · OH

I was traveling between 50 and 55 MPH pulling a 7000 pound trailer when a car pulled out of a gas station in front of me. I stepped on the brakes only to have the pedal go to the floor with no braking ability at all. I tried pumping the brakes several times and the brake pedal went to the floor each time with little or no ability to slow the truck and trailer. The driver of the car realized they pulled in front of me and accelerated to avoid a rear-end collision. It took nearly a quarter mile from initial application of brakes to a complete stop by using the mechanical parking/emergency brake. The cause of the failure was the rust-through and subsequent bursting of the steel brake line that runs from the ABS valve body to the rear brakes.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Brakes · 89,094 miles · WV

My son borrowed my truck to get a tool box that his wife got him for father's day. I told him to bring the truck back to my house because I wanted to hook a trailer up so he could take a riding mower to his house and use while we were out of town. When he came back I had him back the truck up to the trailer and we hooked it up. When he got on it he pushed the brake to put the transmission in drive, the brake pedal went to the floor. We unhooked the truck and he drove it across the yard to my garage. After looking for and not finding any leaks I checked the fluid reservoir and could not feel any fluid. We went to auto zone and got a bottle of brake fluid dot3 and filled the reservoir up and he looked for a leak while I pushed the brake pedal. He found it leaking from a line above the fuel tank right behind the passenger door on the driver's side. I had the truck towed to a chevrolet dealership and was told the brake lines was rusted and they need replaced along with the two front calipers. Just thankful the line did not bust while he and his wife were not on the interstate nor after we got the trailer hooked up and went to his house which has some very steep hills. Ten working days and $1800.00 later I have my truck back.