I own a 1999 silverado ext cab 4x4 and the frame is rot in many different places the driver and passenger mid sections are half gone and now the rear sections under the bed are rotting to the point to where the is no good metal left the bed buckled and is hitting the cab the rest of this vehicle is in very good condition but the frame is gone.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Was going to work at about 3:40 pm about 15 miles from my house had stopped at 2 stop signs and 3 red lights was going down hill towards 4th stop light cars were slowing down in front of me speed limit was 45 I was slowing my vehicle at about 25mph or less lost all brakes pedal went completely to floor was not able to stop vehicle hit truck in front of me no one was injured thank god this vehicle was bought brand new buy us at shelor motor mile chevrolet in christiansburg virginia it came with lifetime inspection by them had always been inspected by them last inspection 7 month this year last day of month never got any call of recall notice from gm or check brake line information from them I think gm should pay to have my truck brake lines replaced and be held liable for damages to my and the other persons truck this is a much more severe problem then ignition switch cutting off I think gm is putting this off because of cost and labor charges the truck is being towed to dealership today by the way brake lines at left under drivers door at ABS valve burst with no warning due to corrossion.
I was moving the 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 in my driveway to make room to move another car. I backed the truck into my turn around, then put the truck into drive to move it forward a little. When I pushed on the brakes to stop the pedal went halfway to the floor stopped them went clear to the floor. I had no brakes, other than the emergency brake on the truck, which I used to stop the truck. After getting the truck stopped and to a spot I could inspect it. I discovered that two brake lines had burst and were leaking fluid onto the ground. The breaks were not in a bend in the line where they seems to typically happen. They were in a straight section just underneath the drivers side door where the lines run along the frame. Upon further inspection I noticed that all the brake lines were as heavily corroded as the section that had burst. Luckily this happened in the driveway as I was preparing to leave in the truck.
Abs failure to stop vehicle. Accident occurred.
In 2013, the ABS began routinely activating during braking at speeds of 5-10 MPH. I found recall 05068: unwanted ABS activation. My gm maintenance records noted this recall service was completed 3/31/2006. The 3/31/06 service notes were "inspections: electrical/wiring." I contacted gm corporate customer service in jan.2014 to notify them that currently my ABS were erroneously activating on nearly all braking events. Additionally, I asked what recall service was actually performed on 3/31/06 because the notes only indicate an inspection occurred. A conference call ensued between gm customer service, the local gm service dealership, and myself. Gm allowed 1 hour to diagnose the ABS problem on 1/22/14 at the local gm dealer. The resulting 1/22/14 service notes were: "diagnose & found left front wheel speed sensor dropping out. Inspect wiring for poor connections or damaged wiring. All ok. Gave estimate to replace left front wheel hub assembly." in person, the dealership said this bearing was worn & was causing ABS activation. I left upset, without the $642 wheel hub assembly install because I didn't believe the bearing was worn. On 5/30/2014, I had another service shop independently diagnose my trucks bearings, tie rods and suspension. They confirmed my original belief that the bearings did not need to be replaced. I did have both inner tie rods replaced at this time. On 6/17/14, I took my truck to a 3rd service shop to have them complete a front end alignment because inner tie rods were recently installed. I also asked them to determine if this bearing was worn. Their opinion was the bearing was ok and no maintenance was required. In summary, the gm service shop had opportunities on 3/31/06 and 1/22/14 to complete the recall remedy and failed. I have removed the fuses to disengage the ABS and prevent an accident because this condition still exists.
The brake lines are very rusty which has caused the brake line to break and cause the brakes to fail.
While bringing vehicle to a stop, brake pedal was depressed as normal but the pedal went all the way to the floor. Steel brake line burst and fluid was dispersed on the ground. All steel brake lines were extremely rusted. I replaced entire original steel line system with new stainless steel lines at a cost of $596.
Steel brake line ruptured while applying brakes in parking lot. After inspecting the steel brake lines; they appear to have severe corrosion issues throughout the braking system. I believe all brake lines needs to be replaced due to severe safety concerns with the remaining steel brake lines. I am glad that the brake line burst at a low speed and not during a fast stopping situation.
On 06/07/2013 driving 55 MPH tried to stop and had no brake. Had to run off road to keep from hitting cars ahead of me. On 5/30/14 front brake line left go while backing up on boat ramp to load boat. I almost went into the lake. The metal brake lines are all rusting and chevy should be held accountable before I die. Thank you
We were traveling through sheboygan wi towing a 24-foot long fifth wheel rv behind our 1999 silverado. At about 2:00pm on july 9, 2013, we were traveling at about 30mph down a grade on wisconsin highway 23 toward the intersection with I-43 business route, both highways are 4 lanes with left turn lanes and there is traffic light control. When I went to apply the brakes to stop for the red left turn signal, there was almost no brake effect. I was able to rapidly pump the brake pedal enough to stop,but ended up about 5-10 feet into the cross-traffic lane. Fortunately, the traffic was light at the time and as a result, no accident occurred. After creeping our units into a parking lot, I checked under the hood, found nothing there, then checked under the vehicle and saw a puddle of brake fluid. By using the emergency brake and traveling slowly, we made it to the chevrolet dealership. They examined the vehicle and reported that several of the brake lines had corroded badly where they exit the central control block of the brake system underneath the truck. They were leaking slowly and at least one of them had finally failed. We had purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle, but, unfortunately, it would not cover part failures due to corrosion. There was nothing in the owners manual addressing the problem of brake line corrosion and the service representatives at the sheboygan chevrolet dealership offered no information. When I discussed the problem with the service department of ed bozarth chevrolet in topeka, they offered no explanation. This cost us $935.66 to repair and very nearly resulted in serious bodily harm to my wife and myself. General motors should have been warning chevy owners about this problem as well as reimbursing those affected.
Hit brakes and pedal went to floor. Fortunatley we were not in traffic and had just pulled onto a residental street.. Our tow bill was $150 and repairs were $131.12. I am using my sons email as we do not have a computer.
Brake failure, upon leaving my home I approached hwy62 to make my stop at the end of my street, when I applied the brakes it began to slow then the pedal went to the floor and I was forced to go onto state highway 62 without stopping. I was lucky that no traffic was coming at that moment. As the speed limit on that part of hwy62 is 40mph. I made a slow loop back home. I inspected my vehicle to see burst brake line that was rusted badly near the frame at rear of truck. I had a wrecker tow it to a local shop. Then to find out the brake lines were rotted out. $306.93 in repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rotors were severely fractured and the wheel wells as well as the rocker panel was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed unknown repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Brakes failed on my 1999 chevrolet silverado in september of 2012 as I approached a four way intersection. I was unable to stop the truck and went right through the intersection. Fortunately, the intersection was in a rural area and there were no other cars around or there would have been no way to have avoided an awful accident. Chevrolet dealer said the rear brakes line had failed and fabricated a stainless steel brake line to replace the original. The incident cost me $1500 to replace the brake lines. The silverado had approximately 90,000 miles on it at the time. In another report to the federal safety agency, I reported that the front brake lines had failed about five years earlier and resulted in another horrifying inability to stop the silverado.
Brake line ruptured and instant loss of brakes no warning when it happened. Brake lines are completely rusted.
While approaching a red light at 28mph and pressing the brake, the pedal went completely to the floor and the vehicle did not slow down. I pumped the pedal repeatedly and only slight braking action could be achieved. I went through the intersection just narrowly missing two crossing cars and turned onto a nearby side street. After finally getting the vehicle to stop, I got out and saw a puddle of brake fluid forming a few feet behind the driver side front wheel. Further inspection found all break lines severely rusted and a brake line had ruptured just above the frame rail. I did not experience any warning light prior to the failure. I was under the impression that vehicles have two brake systems (fount and rear) and if one failed you still had the other to stop you? I contacted my car dealer and was informed that there was no recall related to ruptured brake lines due to rust or complete failure of a brake system. I was just lucky no one was killed. People driving these vehicles should be contacted and warned!!! After reading report after report of the same thing happening to others driving the 1999 silverado, I can not understand why there has not been a warning sent out to owners and/or a recall!!!!
I went to step on my brakes at a stop sign and my brake line blew out due to corrosion! I went right through the intersection.
Corroded brake lines. Completely rusted and leaking. Under side of truck is ok other than the lines.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 28 MPH and approaching a red light, the vehicle would not stop or slow down when applying the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle drove through a busy intersection nearly crashing into two oncoming vehicles. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into park. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake lines under were corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 2/27/14*cn the consumer stated the main front and back brake system lines coming from the master cylinder were corroded and had ruptured. The consumer indicated that the car had been garage kept and was in great condition. The vehicle was repaired. The consumer saved all removed lines for investigation.
I have a 1999 chevy silveraido the frame has broke . The truck is mint everything but the frame and the brake lines .I have ordered a new frame and will replace .chevy will do nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was unavailable.
Driving home last night when I approached the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid was running down the gas tank. Further inspection this morning indicated the line had burst just above the tank from corrosion. All steel lines are rusted and need to be replaced. Also the frame is rusting so bad it looks like the pictures of the titanic.
Had to replace brake lines all the way to master cylinder and fuel lines from extensive corrosion. Also, throughout the frame and mounting brackets for shocks and leaf springs. Abnormal rust for any vehicle that was washed and taken care of accordingly.
On my driveway, I applied my brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid poured from below the truck behind the driver's door. Inspection underneath revealed a brake line had burst. All brake lines mounted to the frame forward of the ABS unit are severely corroded and will need to be replaced.
I was driving to work when I came to a stop sign I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor the truck slowed very little I had to pull off the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The mechanic replaced one corroded brake line that burst. The truck stopped good for a month. The next incident happened when I went to back out of my driveway I applied the brake and the pedal went to the floor board and it would not stop at all I rolled into the street and rolled to a stop, brake fluid was everywhere another brake line corroded and burst two of my neighbors pushed the truck back in the driveway and it has sat there for last three months hoping for chevy to recall. I called the chevy dealer and explained the problem they told me that was impossible and that the truck is designed to stop even if a brake line fails. They are wrong!!! I guess it will take a bunch of wrongful death lawsuits before they wake up. From what I'm reading from other chevy owners they feel the way I do, losing faith in chevy! I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I knew people could die using one of my products. After it's repaired I will trade it for a ford truck and still feel guilty whoever buys it may be injured or killed.
Going to work at stop sign brake pedal went to floor lost all stopping power. Brake lines rusted away.
After a sudden stop due to tailgate falling down and cargo in the back falling out I reloaded the cargo and started down the road. When trying to stop further down the road, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without stopping the vehicle. I coasted to a side road and eventually stopped. Looked under the hood and saw brake fluid sprayed all over the front of the engine compartment due to a failed brake line. Repair shop indicated front brake line had rusted through and that all brake lines were very rusty and needed replacement.
Abs activates when stopping at slow speeds, greatly increasing stopping distance. I quoted gm safety bulletin number 05068c to the local dealer, and was told it does not apply to my VIN. Dealer could not provide info on why my VIN is excluded.
I drove my truck earlier in the morning, to run an errand. I returned home, and after about an hour I headed back out. As I was backing out of my driveway, I noticed the brake pedal felt soft. I drove down one house and applied the brake again, and the pedal went to the floor. Upon returning to the house, I observed a puddle in the driveway, and upon investigation under the truck, saw fluid had been leaking from corroded lines under the drivers side of the cab. I took my wife's vehicle to work and did some research. I found that this has happened quite a bit to silverado owners. I had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic and am waiting to hear what the bill is going to run. Regardless of what the bill runs, I am thankful there were no kids running around in the neighborhood, as it was a school day, and that I was not on I-95 when the brakes failed. This could have ended much worse. The fact that the truck is paid off is only going to keep me from buying a new vehicle, (I'm thinking ford?) for so long if the issues keep up.
My home is the last one on a dead end road. When applying the brake to turn into the drive, the driver side brake line burst by the caliper. The truck carried my wife, son and myself into a 200 ft. Deep ravine as a result of this. The truck had just been tuned up for a trip to nashville tn. If this would have happened in the mountains, I wouldn't be alive today. After repairing the truck, the passenger side brake line burst as the new brakes were being bled. Both calipers needed replaced as well, due to falling apart from rust. Bleeder screws completely rusted in half, rubber brake hoses bursting, metal brake lines rusting and springing leaks everywhere, and still no recall? Gm should have to pay for these repairs at the very least. I myself, still have to figure out how to deal with my newly fused spine due to this accident.
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