2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic: brake failure

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 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!