2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: brake failure

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · IN

Brakes failed. Ruptured brake line & barely avoided accident. On a street, vehicle moving.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MI

I was preparing to hook my 5th wheel and while positioning my truck I had lose of almost all braking. The brake pedal went to the floor without any warning. I noticed a massive amount of brake fluid under my drivers door. I then took it to a chevy dealership and they had to replace all the brake lines and I had to pay $1400,00. I baby my truck but the rust on the undercarriage is bad, the body and interior is pristine. We could have died if the brake line ruptured after my 5th wheel was going down the highway! I want gm to do the right thing and give me our money! I have all receipts from the chelsea chevy dealer.

Filed Dec 10, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · 104,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage, causing the contact to drive through a red traffic light. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the rear brake lines and the fuel tank, which was severely corroded. The contact stated that the front frame was also found to be corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate current and failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 01/05/13*lj the consumer stated this malfunction has also caused the left rear rear brake caliper to fail. The caliper had not been replaced. Updated 02/08/2013

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · VA

I own a 2001 chevy silverado 3500 extended cab 8' bed 4x4 and have had the brake lines rust out to where the brakes failed and the fuel lines rust to the point of leaking. I am having to completely replace both sets of lines. Have there been any other complaints as to this issue?

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the brakes failed while entering a residential driveway. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the rear brake lines were rusted completely. The failure and the current mileages were 145,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2012 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MD

Brakes failures , rusted brake lines.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Brakes · 81,167 miles · MD

Brake lines on my truck rusted thru and brakes failed while on the road. The rusted lines ran from the ABS system to the master cylinder and front brakes. It occurred at low speed and I used emergency brake to get home. The lines have not been replaced as yet. I will save parts.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Engine · 210,848 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet c3500hd. While idling or driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled. There was also a loss of brakes and steering. There were no warning indicator lights present. The vehicle would restart after two minutes. The dealer stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed. No repairs were made. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 210,848.

Filed Oct 29, 2004 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · IL

Abs pulsates on left front wheel when applied (a noise eminates from the left front wheel). Dealer replaced right front hub and left low speed brake sensor. Brakes still pulsated on left front side. Returned to dealer and was told now the left hub needs replacing. (did not have replaced. ) pulsation in brake system had not stopped after the two earlier repairs. Have spent over $1000.00 for these repairs and do not feel the gm experts know what they are doing. Want the problem resolved, but don't want to spend another $1000.00 only to find out that the problem still exists. Is this problem a sign of a future safety issue? I haul a large fith wheel camper and fear brake failure after perusing the complaints on the gm ABS system.