2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic brakes problems

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · PA

Was driving when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle slowed however did not stop. After this the brake pedal did not feel right. Upon inspecting the brakes myself I determined that a brake line failed. I took the vehicle to a local mechanic where he proceeded to tell me that this is an on going issue with these trucks and that all of the brake lines should be replaced. The lines are steel and rust. The bill would be approx. $1,000.00 to repair!!! It's a nice truck however I may not purchase another gm vehicle because of this issue and gm not standing behind it and recalling these to have the lines replaced with stainless.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · PA

Brake lines are starting to rust and blow. This should not be doing this at 80,00 miles. Truck is very rarely driven in the snow. And salt. I tow alot and am afraid they will blow when towing my camper with my kids in the truck

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · PA

When going at slow speed 10mph or less. The front anti lock breaks kick in and you feel as if it will not stop. This happens all the time. There is a safety bulletin out about this. When I asked chevy what they would do about it I was told nothing. I payed to have it fixed. This was an on going issue not a one time deal.

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Brakes · 58,276 miles · MI

While backing in my driveway, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brake line to the rf wheel had rusted/corroded to the point that it failed. All of the brake lines are in the same condition and will require replacement.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Brakes · 172,000 miles · FL

Noticed that my brakes was getting a little spongy earlier that day. Went to a fast food restaurant, started back out of parking lot when the brakes went to the floor, truck did not stop, thank goodness parking lot was empty, had to use parking brake to stop, looked under truck brake fluid under truck, line was pitted and rusted, 1800 dollars later brakes are still spongy.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Brakes · 75,053 miles · NJ

While driving along roadway and approaching intersection I applied the brakes normally to slow down and stop my truck. The brake pedal went to the floor. The truck did stop and I saw fluid under the truck. I drove carefully to the service station and had the entire brake system inspected. The mechanic determined all the brake lines were severely rusted and would need replacement. This was accomplished at the cost of $2,300.00 to me.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 88,000 miles · OR

A few days before the incident my left front brakes were making a slight squealing sound when going straight. In a turn or when the brake was applied it would go away. Very minor. Then when traveling on the interstate at 55 MPH I got a severe shutter in the steering wheel and the left wheel was shaking like crazy. I hit the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. After I downshifted I got it stopped on a hill. Had it towed home. The left wheel bearing had melted!! The wheel was literally hanging on as the driveshaft u joint came apart. The front half of the driveshaft was bent and the brakes were shot. Turns out the (sealed) hub was rusted so bad it froze up. Then it fell apart on the road. Luckily I got it stopped with wrecking. Chevy wanted over $2200 to fix it. I did it myself for $330 from napa after watching youtube on how to do it. It was easy as pie!

Filed Jul 13, 2014 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · WV

Brake lines started blowing at different places due to rust . I had to replace them all.I work with other people who all have the same problem,could the brake lines be made of faulty material.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Brakes · 70,124 miles · OH

My truck is experiencing a mushy brake pedal issue. When I first apply the brakes the vehicles responds normally. As I continue consistent pressure the pedal loses resistance and begins to fade. At slow speeds on left hand turns the anti-lock brakes attempt to engage. You hear a noise associated with this but do not feel any vibrations in the pedal. I have inspected the brake lines and found no obvious failures. I have bled the brakes. The fluid is at normal levels. The problem persists.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · TN

Pulling out of arbys when pedal went all the way to floor. Pulled over, brake fluid shooting all over engine. Brake lines corroded badly. Glad there was no one around, had to drive up on curve to stop.