Frame is rotted,wont pass inspection,brake lines are also rotted had to replace twice.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While having regular maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was notified that the brake lines were rusted. The brake lines were not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Backing-up into my garage in reverse mode, pressed the brake pedal and it went right to the floor.
The brake lines are very rusted and I am very concerned this can lead to a serious injury for myself or others. I know of many other owners of similar model trucks with the same problem. This is a very real safety threat and gm should repair under warranty as this is a serious defect.
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. The contact stated that while driving approximatley 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and there was a screeching noise. The vehicle failed to decelerate and the contact had to depress the brake pedal several times before the vehicle came to a stop. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e036000 (service brake, air). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
Traveling through intersection and making left hand turn to go in east direction. My vehicle's brakes catastrophically failed. The mechanic said that all(!) the brakes lines were rusted through and that my brake fluid leaked out. And now all of the brake lines will need to be replaced. Not one, not two - all! There was no warning light and no indication of any problems prior to this incident. The only thing worse than a gm product with a faulty ignition switch would seem to be a gm truck that can't stop!
During showing the vehicle for resale, the brake lines broke and leaked and there was no braking power to stop vehicle. Fortunately this took place in a parking lot therefore we were able to control the situation. However we were about to enter a major roadway at 5pm rush weekday rush hour where a potential serious accident could have occurred.
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.
Brake rotors are deeply pitted--not from rust--was unaware of the condition until I replaced brake pads @84000 miles.
While stopped at a red light I noticed that I had to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor in order to keep the truck from rolling forward. When I got to a friends house I noticed that there was fluid leaking from some rusted brake lines located on the drivers side of the truck. As I pressed the brakes fluid was running out at an accelerated pace. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they said that all of the brake lines needed to be replaced due to rusting. There have been numerous complaints online about rusted brake lines on full size gm trucks. I contacted gm but they said that this is no recall for my vehicle and the repair is going to cost me nearly $1800. I bought the truck brand new in 2005 and its a little disturbing that something like that would fail that way where all of the brake lines were rusted only after 9.5 years. If they would have broke suddenly they could have cause me to have an accident due to the fact that I wouldn't have been able to stop.
While driving at 55 MPH, I applied the brakes to come to a stop. The brakes began to slow the truck then the pedal went clear to the floor and all braking action was lost. This caused me to strike the vehicle in front of me. Afterwards I observed brake fluid dripping from the lines forward of the rear axle and near the firewall area. I was very lucky to escape injury to myself and the other driver that I struck. My truck sustained extensive damage to the front end. I have not gotten estimates for repairs yet.
Driving to work , car stops in frt of me an brakes went to floor , drove around on shoulder barely missed hitting car . Brake lines rusted so bad they failed , ive had trucks an cars all my life an have never seen lines on a vehicle this bad . Should be a recall on all chevys of this year.
I was entering my driveway and began to brake going downhill, the brake pedal sudden "went to the floor" (brake line had ruptured due to corrosion). After taking truck to mechanic, I learned all my brake lines were serverely corroded and had to be replaced - fuel lines as well. Repairs totaled $2185. I owned several other make pickups, driven under the same conditions and have never experienced any problem with either brake or fuel lines.
Brakes lines popped a leak below the drivers side door,which seems to be a common problem. I have never had brakes fail after only 9 years and only 31,942 miles. We purchased the truck new on 8-4-2005. I have a ford car that is a 2000 model year,and the lines still look good. We had 2 other ford cars in the past that had nearly 200,000 miles when we got rid of them,and they still had the same brakes lines,which looked good for being nearly 15 years old each. I know this is an important routine maintenance issue, but gm apparently put poor quality lines on various vehicles. We rarely drive it on salty roads in the winter,and when we do,we regularly do a undercarriage wash,which wasn't available when we had the 2 previous ford cars. It is very obvious the lines put on these vehicles are junk. They put on a exhaust that is supposed to last the life of the vehicle,but put on inferior brake lines which are a safety issue,go figure. After seeing how gm stonewalled and brushed off the ignition switch issue,and now this brake line issue,all I can say is I'm going back to a ford. I always do preventive maintenance,but these brake lines caught me way off guard. I have done a lot of brake lines over the years but none this soon. I am going to advertise this to any gm owner to check see if they have crappy brake lines.
While traveling at approx 30 MPH, brakes were applied in anticipation of a red light. The brake pedal hesitated, then went to the floor. Vehicle was stopped utilizing the emergency brake. Upon further inspection, the brakes ruptured due to severe rust. Currently being repaired at the dealer.
All brake lines are corroded. Brakes failed while driving vehicle in traffic. All brake hard lines needed to be replaced.
Brake pedal went to floor as I pulled out of my drive.. So as I looked to see what it was, 1 brake line was leaking due to corrosion an split. Another line close to splitting. All 4 rusted bad.
Attempted to stop at stop sign and bake line between master cylinder and prop valve ruptured instantly draining brake fluid resulting in no braking. Stopped vehicle with parking brake. Upon inspection, determined that brake line had rusted out as a result of being mounted on top of frame rail where dirt, salt and moisture collect from front wheel spray.
While doing an oil change on my 2005 pu I noticed enough buildup of rust on the brake lines that I stopped driving the truck. I have had pu trucks (ford) since 1972 and never had an issue with brake lines although I had the trucks for 10 yrs. This is a serious issue of negligence of gm. I am 75 and never had this issue although I had cars and trucks (and motorcycles) since I was 16. I believe this is more serious than ignition switch. Thank you
Approaching a traffic light at the bottom of a steep graded highway, I noticed the brake pedal felt spungey and near the bottom the brake pedal went clear to the floor board. I was forced to leave the highway to prevent a rear end collision with the stopped vehicle in front of me resulting in no real damage to the vehicle itself. It could have been much worse. The brake lines (4 of them) have rusted out so much that they could not contain pressure of the fluid when applying the brake and bursted. My mechanic tells me this will be in excess of $600.00 to repair do to the cab having to be unbolted and lifted from the chassis to access the lines for replacing. He also tells me that many gm models, new and old have this problem with rusting brake lines. Gm is aware of these problems. Why has this not been addressed? Why have these models not been recalled? Subaru recently recalled over 660,000 vehicles for the same problem; #doingtherightthing. I am not at all happy about this.
The brake lines and fuel lines rusty to the point that they are leaking need to be replaced.the blend motor for HVAC isn't working right.
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.
Brake pedal push to the floor, oil coming out onto the ground, brake lines rusted out in many places under the hood.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure was recurring and sporadic. Additionally, the instrument panel failed and the head lights would sporadically fail. The contact also stated that the rotors needed to be replaced on a regular basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose the multiple failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1000.
Brake lines rusted out. Truck failed to stop within a safe distance on the highway. Brake line gave out on the highway no warning at all. Just a soft, non functioning pedal. Luckily I was able to pull the truck over to the side of the road no accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that determined a sensor inside the front bumper was the cause of the defect. The contact also reported that the driver's side rear brake line was rusted and ruptured, which caused the rear brakes to become inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
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