Sitting at burger king drive thru when brake pedal went to the floor. Brake lines had ruptured due to corrosion. Vehicle only 10 years old and 130,000 miles. Had brakes checked often at service centers, no mention of problem. Glad this didn't happen last month when I was barreling down the tennessee highway with a full load in the back of my truck. The federal safety agency and gm should be ashamed for allowing this to continue. I am sure people are dying due to this negligence and faulty materials being used.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado: brake failure
21 of the 316 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 79,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 22 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Sudden loss of braking power due to brake line rupture while on the exit ramp of the freeway. Found brake lines completely rusted and they were paper thin in multiple spots. Will have to replace all brake lines on the vehicle. Almost lost control of the vehicle. Note that vehicle has always been maintained by dealership.
Another driver notified us that our brake lights were not working. We stopped to check the situation and my wife applied the brakes as I checked the lights, which were not working. I then moved the truck about 50 yards and as I applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor. When I got out there was a puddle of brake fluid on the ground. The brake line had rusted out and when I applied pressure to stop, it gave out. I took the vehicle to a nearby dealer and they replaced all the brake lines due to the rust. Total cost $1050. This is a major safety issue. Luckily I was stopped when the failure occurred and no one was injured. If this had happened while moving in traffic the result could have been serious.
Brake line broke. Brake lines are severely corroded. I lost my brakes while driving. The pedal went to the floor.
Severe corrosion affected brake line. Pedal went to the floor and I went through intersection. Using my e-brake I was fortunate to stop and not hit anything. I fear if my 16 year old son, or my wife would not of fared so well in this situation. Now I had to absorb a 800.00 repair for new brake lines. Now 1.5 years later I need to replace fuel lines as well as transmission lines due to corrosion. My 16 year old drives this piece of junk, and now there is a safety issue with fuel lines. Fire!!! Now need to incur additional repairs. Why no recall? This is a lawsuit in the making if there were to be an accident due to gm's irresponsibility. I will never buy a gm product again. Need a recall... [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes failed completely and no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician deemed the vehicle was a total loss due to numerous issues that could not be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,187.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal extended to the floor and the brakes failed. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the driver side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that all the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,737.
All brake lines are corroded. Brakes failed while driving vehicle in traffic. All brake hard lines needed to be replaced.
While doing an oil change on my 2005 pu silverado I noticed large rust build up on the brake lines' this is not through neglect on my part, but is sufficient enough to cause serious concern. My son in law with chevy 2002 had a similar problem when his brakes failed on a hill which caused me to check mine.this is extremely dangerous and gm should bear the recall expense. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving down highway road when several deer ran in front of vehicle. Slammed on brakes and the pedal, after a few seconds, went to the floor. Noticed big puddle of fluid the next day under cab of truck. Started truck and had no brakes at all. Had the truck inspected by local repair shop and was informed that all of the brake lines were rusty beyond the point of repair. Had to have a whole new brake line kit installed.
Rear brake line appeared rusty and scaly, then when hit my brakes, the pedal went to the floor. I used emergency brake. I replaced rear brake line. All other lines appeared rusty and scaly. Now, my front left brake line is beginning to weep; it's moist and it glistens with oil. I will have to replace it soon. All the other lines in the truck appear to be the same, rusty and scaly. I will no doubt have to continue to replace each line.
Approaching a 4 way traffic signaled intersection when signal started to change to yellow. Decided to not proceed through intersection so applied brake pedal to stop. Pedal went directly to floor, brake dashboard light illuminated. Vehicle would not stop and proceeded through intersection, while vehicles to my right proceeded to move. I had no brakes at all. I maneuvered vehicle onto a parallel access road and vehicle eventually rolled to a stop. Upon inspection it was obvious that there was a failure of the braking system, as hydraulic fluid was on the road in the vicinity of the right front of the vehicle...only... I was always aware that I had some braking capacity when I had a brake failure. Following 8 days at a gm dealership and a bill for $2,000, the brake lines were replaced following the diagnosis "rusted/corroded brake lines". A complaint to gm has fallen on deaf ears.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Service brake booster message
- Rear brake pulsation check drum to axle clearance, with rpo JF3 or JF7
- Rear drum brakes excessive wear, drag, and aggressive
Related recalls
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
- Risk
- If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V161000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
- Risk
- If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V043000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado?
21 of 316 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (7%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are 2 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Airbag light 15ABS 11Check engine light 9Fire or smoke 8Harsh shifting 8Stalling 7Loss of power 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5Won't start 5
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