2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: brake failure

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · MI

The rear brakes failed with little or no warning. The brakes went from good to mushy without warning light. I added brake fluid to test in drive way. Pumped the brakes and the warning light came on. The rear line failed. I had the truck inspected at a general motors dealer in january of 2018 and also at the end of february. The said my vehicle is maintained in excellent condition. If this could happen to me....all gm vehicles with these brake lines are at risk. I read their was a safety bulletin 13-05-22-001. Today is 4/12/2018...because I tow a boat to florida I had the truck checked 2 times in the last 12 weeks....if the dealers can't detect faulty lines....a recall is needed.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Brakes · 99,456 miles · WA

The right front brake line on my truck rusted through. I lost braking when loading my 10 ft camper in the driveway. I took the truck to dealership and it was found that all the brake lines are rusted and in danger of failure at any time. All of the brake lines on the truck are bare metal and prone to rust. New brake lines are painted to prevent this from happening. Had to buy complete brake line kit to get right front line for replacement by dealership for $452.85 . They recommend that I replace all of the lines. I called chevrolet customer service, complaint # 8-3176545196. I have gotten no cooperation, they have told me there is nothing that they can do. Because of this potentially causing a catastrophic fatal accident due to complete or partial loss of braking power - it gives no warning until failure occurs. I told them they needed to put out an alert to other drivers and they declined stating that they did not have enough complaints. This truck only has 99546 miles on it and in all of my years working with automobiles I have never seen a break line rust through.

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Brakes · 106,061 miles · DE

We were getting ready for a long trip (maryland to florida). We hitched our trailer to our truck and were testing lights, brakes, etc. At the campground before we left. As we tested the brakes at a low speed, we realized the brakes did not work at all. We parked it right there on the road in the campground and called a tow truck to take us to our mechanic's shop. When he looked at it, he found he had to replace all the brake tubing because they were all rusted out. Had we been on the road with our trailer, we would have had a crash and could have been killed or severely hurt.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Brakes · 97,797 miles · OH

I was positioning my chevy silverado 2500 year 2006 to hook up my travel trailer rv. As I was backing up to line up the hitch to the rv ball the brake pedal went to the floor and I lost all braking. I had to put the gear shift in park to stop the slight roll. I looked under the truck and there was brake fluid all over my driveway where it had come out of a corroded brake line under the drivers seat. This truck only has 97,797 mile on it. I am very fortunate that the corroded brake line failed before I was able to hook up the rv and start driving, I could have had a serious accident that might have killed someone.

Filed Oct 22, 2014 · Brakes · 64,000 miles · CT

Brake lines blew front and rear when a motorcycle in front of me slammed his brakes in an emergency stop. Luckily he was towards the side of the road, I slammed my brakes and my pedal went to the floor, I quickly swerved and downshifted and ebraked and miraculously was able to come to a swerving stop avoiding collision but it could have been much worse if I hadn't been able to react so quickly. My truck is very low mileage and meticulously maintained, I have owned it since 2009. There aren't any other cars out there that would have a brake line failure within 8 years and only 64k miles, I'm very upset over what happened.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 127,357 miles · VA

Brakes lines rusty pressed brake pedal brakes failed.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · NH · crash

I was in fast lane on highway approaching some construction and was cut off by someone who passed me on the right . I stepped hard on my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor . . I hit the person in front of me and ruined my front bumper. Upon inspection of my vehicle I noticed brake fluid dripping from frame rail . .I looked and noticed a line ruptured due to rust / rot and all the brake lines where in bad condition . I was able to crutch the truck to a repair shop and the repaired the steel line. Mechanic made me aware of the terrible condition all the steel lines were in ( fuel lines, transmission lines,ect) and that the brake bleeders on front calipers where also rotted beyond saving . . I believe all these lines should have been stainless steel as they are exposed to the elements and I'm lucky to have not totaled the truck , injured someone else and or myself.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brakes failed and the emergency brake had to be used to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised that the brake lines were rusted. The mechanic replaced one of the fuel lines. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Brakes · 45,448 miles · FL

Driving home from store only to have a vehicle stop short in front of me. Applied brakes and to my surprise the pedal went to the floor. Luckily I had room to maneuver around traffic and avoid an accident. Vehicle was towed to repair shop and I was told left front break line rusted out. I purchased this vehicle new and I can attest that no unusual circumstances occurred to warrant brake line rusting out. Moving forward 16 months I was leaving the house only to have brakes go to the floor. Vehicle towed to chevy dealer. Dealer tells me all brake lines rusted badly (except one previously replaced) and in need of replacement to the tune of $2700.00. Good thing I was not driving or worse yet pulling my 8000 pound camper. Is it going to take some one getting killed before chevy is made to admit they have a serious safety issue with these brake lines.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · KY

We had just gotten to the bottom of a hill when we applied the brakes the pedal felt normal then instantly it went to the floor. We attempted to pump the brakes but the pedal was completely to the floor. When we finally were able to stop we jumped out and saw brake fluid puddle on the ground and all underneath the cab of the truck. After the fluid was gone there was absolutely no brakes to even panic stop. There is also extensive rust under the truck even though undercoating was applied in the factory.

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Brakes · 65,500 miles · VT · crash

At the worst possible time with icy roads and snow. I was on my driveway trying to get to the top off it when I lost traction. I stopped and applied the brakes. I started to back down the drive when the peddle fell to the floor causing the truck to go violently out of control and crash down over an embankment. There was no warning, just total loss of brakes both front and rear. Mechanic says the lines blew apart from rust.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · WV

When coming to a stop a speeds of 10 MPH or less, brake pedal goes towards the floor as if the ABS is activating, causing loss of braking. It occurs on all types of driving surfaces and in all weather conditions. Problem has gotten worse with time. Dealership says there is no known problem... However the internet says differently! Problem occurs almost every time you are making a slow approach to a stop, which is usually when other vehicles or pedestrians are in front of you.