2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes problems

Filed Jul 22, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · 200,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and turning into the driveway, the power steering and braking system malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction and the brake pedal had extended to the floorboard while depressed and the vehicle would not immediately stop. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the engine drive belt had fractured causing the failures. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · PA

While approaching a red light , applied brakes & pedal went to floor .truck went thru red light & intersection.coasted truck to stop while trying to pump brakes .limped truck to nearest parking lot. Popped hood & got out of truck .checked brake fluid reservoir ( full to line). Pumped brakes & looked for leak . Found fluid leaking under drivers side compartment from rusted brake lines running on top of frame.called aaa & had truck towed to repair shop.

Filed Apr 24, 2020 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · MI

I noticed a puddle under truck on 4-5-2020. I took the truck to richardson chevrolet in standish on 4-6-2020 for an oil change. They changed the oil and I was told my brake lines were leaking and all needed replacing with an estimate of $1,400. I am the original owner of the truck. It was out of winter conditions for 5 years as we lived out of state.

Filed May 14, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 39,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while idling, the accelerator pedal was applied however the vehicle failed to drive. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (woodhouse cbp inc 1951 highway 30 missouri valley, ia 51555 712‑642‑4131) where it was diagnosed that the clutch plate solenoid fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage 39,000. *bf

Filed May 8, 2019 · Brakes · 264,000 miles · PA

"I was driving south on rt-13 in bristol township, pa. I had my wife with me coming back from walmart, traffic light turned red and brakes went to the floor and put on the emergency brake and luckily stopped before hitting anyone! Brake fluid was leaking driver side near gas tank, there was no warning lights on dash or no reason to believe my brakes would fail.

Filed May 27, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 74,000 miles · NH

A year ago, I had to replace all of the major undercarriage lines after the transmission lines blew out. While having the transmission lines and brake lines replaced, I was told the fuel lines were split at the fire wall over the transmission and had to be replaced as well. It was @2k of an unexpected expense/upgrade.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · NY

I drove my truck to my sons house for him to use parked it. When my son got into it to do a chore it had no brakes. The front brake line that goes over to the right wheel had burst without any warring. Just lucky he was still in his driveway.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · MI

I was approaching intersection with red light .press down on brakes and had no braking effect there was no approaching traffic ,went thur red light and across to entrance to parking lot had to use emergency brake to stop truck.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Brakes · 178,000 miles · MO

Had the 2 main brake lines that go from resovoir to ABS control under carriage on frame fail and severely leak out brake fluid so I had no brakes at all in a very short amount of time. Luckily I was on a side street and not on highway.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the cruise control was activated and the vehicle was able to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.