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The brake lines corroded in the middle of the brake line, spraying out brake fluid all over the suspension and releasing all pressure in the brake system. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle and I had to stop with the emergency brake instead.
No warning that anything was wrong with the brakes. This is the 3rd time a brake line has blown out on this truck. I applied the brake pedal to no resistance until the pedal hit something metal. The truck did come to a gradual stop. This is a well maintained truck with just under 39000 miles on it. Regular nys inspections, oil and greased and looked over by a mechanic every 3000 miles. This is not a wear problem as GM maintains.
This is the 2nd time that a brake line blew out on this truck. No warning that anything was wrong. Applied brakes coming to a stop sign and brake pedal went to the floor. No pedal response. This truck is kept clean and mileage is under 34000. Please look into this.
Driving downhill on my (400' long) driveway I depressed brake pedal to stop at the bottom before entering trafic. The brake pedal went completley to the floor. Luckily there were no cars coming. I was able to swerve off the side of the road and stop. I discovered brake fluid leaking from rusted lines on the drivers side, mid-way down the length of the truck. Upon furthur investication I noted all brakes lines are severly rusted. Based on the location and manner these lines are routed, I would not classify them as a maintenance item. Please help.
- Port Crane, NY, USA
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Vehicle developed a gas line leak, and upon inspection, discovered that all fuel and brake lines on vehicle have extensive corrosion and are in need of replacement. The vehicle interior and exterior are in near new condition, the issue with the brake and gas lines is clearly a metallurgical issue and to the extent this problem is, is not a normal maintenance issue. There has been extensive reports of this problem and it puts large numbers of consumers at risk. There is no way that a well maintained vehicle should require repair costs in excess of $3000 for this type of safety issue.
While slowing down and coming to a stop the at a juction the other day the brake pedal travelled all the way to the floor, no warning. I was able to press the foot brake and lock it to stop the truck, scariest thing ever have gone through. Not to be in control of a 1/2 ton truck coming to a stop. I thought for sure I was going to be in an accident. I found it hard to believe that the brake lines could be leaking but after looking at them, sure enough they were rusted through and the brake fluid was pouring out. It took about 10 minutes for all the fluid to emptyed from the master cyclinder. After some online research I learned this has been a problem for GM and the Chevy Silverado and other GM trucks. Brakes lines rusting out after as little as 4 years. I checked to see if there was a recall and learned that it's a "regular maintaince issue". although many 1000's of people have experienced the same issue of brake lines rusting prematurly. Estimated cost to replace all brake lines $1500!!! some of us just dont have that kind of money to spend but ill have tosaftly comes first
I pressed the brake pedal and it went to the floor as the steel line leading toward the rear axle burst, the failure occurred near the left rear wheel well in the line following the top of the left frame rail toward the rear axle. Luckily the vehicle was stationary when it happened, so no personal injury occurred.the brake lines have been inspected and passed annually, with the last inspection taking place eight months ago in September 2014.
My left front wheel hub assembly failed while driving. Brake system was compromised. I was able to pull over and stop safely, but brakes did not respond as they should. Moreover, there was no indication that the wheel bearing was failing, and I am quite aware of what this sounds like because this will be the fourth time I have replaced the wheel hub assembly on the left side. I have replaced the right hub assembly twice. In all previous times, I heard a slight whirling noise or at worse slight grinding, which would lead me to inspection and replacement before failure. This time it failed without any warning. I believe GM has made a serious design and/or quality error in this truck. This should be investigated because this is a common problem.
Driving down my street to go to store went to stop at end of street to turn left the brake pedal went to the floor and I almost run into a car in front of me. I then back up and but it in front of house. If I would have been on a main road and had to stop I would have been in an accident. The ABS didn't work at all if this is what it is suppose to do, there was no stopping of this truck. This was the rear brake line up by the frame of the truck with connector.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel and made a dinging sound as the service brake light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had become loose. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 146,000.
For the third time a brake line has rusted completely through and caused complete loss of control. It was located under the drivers seat above the frame. I had absolutely no brakes at 70 mph on hwy 5. I took it to a Chevy dealership and they told me it was not their problem. I am extremely concerned about the forth brake line that is complexly covered in rust. This is going to kill someone when it rusts through.
Brake line rupture resulting in immediate brake failure without warning. Parallel parking a 2006 Silverado when we encountered a complete brake failure and nearly struck another parked vehicle. Brake petal depressed completely to the floor without warning. Steered truck toward curb to fully stop before striking other vehicle. Immediate inspection revealed brake line rupture on drivers side of vehicle in undercarriage area near back of drivers seat. Significant loss of brake fluid and complete brake failure. Fortunately traveling less than 5 mph - five minutes earlier we were traveling at speeds of 70 mph on interstate highway. This could have been a catastrophic event had it occurred on the interstate or the offramp. Vehicle passed a Virginia state safety inspection three weeks earlier. GM or NHTSA should warn GM owners to check their brake lines and also consider a recall.
When applying the brakes to stop at an intersection, the vehicle lurches for a few feet then just lets go until it comes to a complete stop several feet into the intersection. This also occurs every time the brakes are applied when trying to stop. The brakes seem to slow you down to 10 miles per hour then they let go. At this time we are forced to use this vehicle even though it is unsafe. We would like this problem fixed asap.
Brake pedal went to the floor when trying to brake. Got the truck home and towed it to a auto repair business. The brake lines had rusted out and were leaking the brake fluid out, also had to replace the calipers because the fluid bleeding mechanism rusted out too this is a safety issue and GM should have issued a recall, this repair has cost me 1350 $.
Brake lines are seeping brake fluid due to corrosion and are failing. Noticeable smell of brake fluid and leakage in front of truck. Brake lines need to be replaced.
On approx. 28 April 2013 after a 200 mile trip I was parking my truck when the brake line broke. I then used the emergency brake to stop the truck. At this time I made the necessary repairs to get us back home. Once there I responded to len stoler cheverolet in westminster md. Where I purchased the vehicle. I asked them if they could bleed the brakes, because I did not think I got all the air out of lines. At this time I was waiting in the waiting room when a service advisor came in and ask me to go into the shop because they wanted to show me something. When I arrived at my truck (which was on the lift) they stated the entire brake lines were so corroded that they needed to be replaced at a price of $1610.80. I stated that the so call metal used had to be defected to allow the whole system of lines to rust to this point in only seven years. She then replied that it was not cause by the metal used, it was the new salt that the states uses now. When they replaced the old lines with the new, I ask the service advisor is the metal brake lines being installed, were they using the same kind of metal and she replied, no they are using zink coated lines now. My question did any other trucks like mine have the same problem and why did they use a new metal if there was nothing wrong with original metal.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
I was backing up the truck when a car came up behind me and had to hit the brakes hard. The peddle went all the way to the floor, no brakes at all. Had to steer the truck into a snow bank to avoid an accident. The cab of the truck immediately smelled like brake fluid. Took the truck to the shop and discovered the brake lines are rusted at every point where they connect to the frame. Repaired the first leak and another leak started in another line in the same area the lines attached to the frame behind the drivers side front wheel. Repaired the second leak and a 3rd leak appeared inside the frame rail behind the cab where the line attaches to the frame. The lines can not be safely repaired. All new lines must be installed. The truck only has 10,250 miles on it and is always washed including the under carriage after driving on salted roads.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle cut the contact's vehicle off causing him to slam down on the brakes. As a result, the brake line fractured and the vehicle began to leak brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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- Washington, DC, USA