2007 Chevrolet Silverado: brake failure

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Brakes · 141,000 miles · KY

Brakes failed at stop sign. Got truck back home and it has faulty brake lines

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Brakes · 71,500 miles · PA

When stopping quickly to avoid a deer, the brake line leading to the rear wheels failed. Luckily I did not hit the deer but if it was pedestrian or another vehicle later in the trip there would have been fatality. There are numerous reports of these rusty brake lines failing. My truck 8 years old with <72,000 miles. I live in the very bottom of the "snow belt". My mechanic says he sees multiples of these every month. He has a note attached to the lift for directions on connections because he does it so often. I lost all brake fluid to the ground and had no brakes! I had a 12,000 # trailer behind me. Thankfully this trailer has great brakes of its own or I would have never stopped (was on a downhill)

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 113,905 miles · NY

Last fall 10/14 replaced all brake lines due to corrosion (97000 miles). Which has been mentioned numerous times already. After that ABS light came on intermittently lost brakes last week to it to the shop they had it for the day everything worked fine. Continued driving light started coming back on & brakes were erratic. Yesterday was pulling out of parking lot had no brakes. If these are known problems why isn't anyone taking care of it. Why you would put untreated brake lines on a vehicle in the salt districts is beyond me. I had an 1989 oldsmobile with the original line on it til 198,000 miles. I also replaced the transmission at 77,000 miles due to corrosion of the lines.($2700)

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · HI

The brakes failed due to rusted lines. There was no pressure on the brake pedal and the vehicle needed to be stopped using parking brake. Mechanic said that this is not the first one he has seen. Extremely unsafe condition.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Brakes · 71,654 miles · PA

While driving to the doctors office the service brake light came on and I had no brakes on the rear wheels. Upon inspection of the fluid reservoir, I found it to be empty. After carefully getting it home I found the brake line to the rear brakes to be rusted through. On further inspection, all of the lines under the truck are very badly rusted.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Brakes · 54,500 miles · IL

Brake failure due to corroded brake pipes.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes failed. The brake pedal was fully depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The emergency brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the brake line was rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 08/28/14*lj updated 11/10/2014

Filed May 21, 2014 · Brakes · OH

2007 chevy silverado brake lines rusted out. Luckily I wasn't driving. Noticed while car was parked. Oil all over the ground. Chevy charged me 480 for new brake lines. Ridiculous. I have had cars 20 years old and lines never rusted. Dealer admitted they aren't stainless steel from factory. People can die from this if they are driving, lines leak, they have no brakes.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Brakes · 78,332 miles · PA

Coming home from car wash brake pedal felt spongy.pulling into driveway the pedal went to the floor. Looked under truck and saw puddle of brake fluid on ground by left rear wheel. Brake line going to rear brakes had ruptured from major rust. Upon further inspection I found brake and fuel lines suffer from major rust and will need to be replaced asap.

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Brakes · 39,700 miles · FL

Driving at 30 miles an hour brakes failed due to rusted rear brake line. Chevrolet dealer (palm chevrolet of punta gorda florida) said this was normal wear & tear and that all the brake lines needed replaced due to rust. They charged $343. For just 1 brake line. They would not honor a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty that I purchased with the vehicle for $1,200. Truck is only 5 years old with 39700 miles on it.

Filed Jan 8, 2011 · Brakes · MD

Abs sensor reads incorrectly and triggers the ABS system to kick in every time the brakes are used, causing the brake pedal to rumble and giving the sensation of brake failure when the pedal goes soft under your foot. This is worse when turning left. Extra distance is required for braking at all times. Abs warning light comes on at random times for no apparent reason.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Steering · 1,500 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. While making a left turn at 5 MPH, the power steering and brakes failed without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force and steered the vehicle off the road. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the hydraulic system failed. The dealer is currently waiting for a part to arrive; however, the contact was unsure of what part was being replaced. The current and failure mileages were 1,500. Updated 01/29/08 *bf the power steering pump was replaced. Updated