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2000 Chevrolet 2500 pick up truck - third occurrence of significantly reduced braking ability due to corrosion of brake lines. Prior occurrences of brake line corrosion leading to significantly reduced braking ability occurred in Oct 2007 and Aug, 2009 (same problem - different brake line sections).
Brake failure due too rusted through (defective lines) steel lines leaking brake fluid causing loss of pressure to apply brakes as designed; on under side of vehicle fluid us sprayed without warning. Occurred while on downside of mountain with light pressure on pedal.
Brakes on my 2000 Chevrolet 2500 pickup failed because of the brake line rusting through. Service center said it happens all the time with these trucks. A ten year old truck with $33,000 almost killed me. That in a word is not right.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop. Mechanic found brake lines had ruptured from corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop. Mechanic found front steel brake lines had ruptured from corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
- Syracuse, NY, USA
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Chevy Silverado pickup, year 2000, brakes failed due to ruptured brake line, that were totally rusted out. Got lucky....happened in driveway. Brake lines had to be replaced.
Brake failure due to corrosive brake lines. All brake lines need replacement. Other brake components have show problems due to corrosion such as brake calipers - adding to stopping distance - and ABS sensors - vehicle would slow to 5 to 10 mph for a second or two prior to stopping - dealer replaced brake lines at my cost - will supply VIN number later if possible.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 pick up truck. The driver was traveling 7 mph when he tried to step on the brake pedal and he heard a rumbling sound. The driver stated that his vehicle would not stop. The driver had to put the truck in neutral and pull the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The driver also stated that he had to jerk the wheel to keep from hitting a tree. The contact also stated that the climate control does not work properly. The defrost takes an hour to work. He contacted the dealer about the failure and the dealer stated that it is suppose to work that way. The driver also stated that the fwd indicator malfunctioned. When he spoke with the dealer they said it needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 114,000. The current mileage was 114,100.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 30 mph the brakes failed and the pedal extended to the floor. He then shifted to a low gear and waited for the vehicle to stop. When the vehicle stopped he then pulled over and then noticed that he lost all hydraulic brake pressure. Prior to this incident the brake warning light illuminated when the identical failure occurred. The Chevrolet hotline was contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the brakes were repaired at the owners expense. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.
Antilock brakes in front activating when not supposed to. Campaign id: 00V055000. This was fixed once and is now recurring. Dealer will not fix again. Very dangerous!
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to decelerate down-hill, the brakes failed. He had to down-shift the gears to stop. A mechanic concluded that the entire brake system was corroded. The components were repaired at an expense of $3000. The manufacturer stated that the failure occurred because he resides in a salt dense region. The failure and current mileages were 86,000. Updated 12/09/09 updated 12/11/09.
Purchased a used 200 Chevrolet Silverado K2500 4WD. The anti lock brakes activate at 7mph while stopping. It occurs at every stop. The dealer replaced the speed sensors per the recall which did not solve the problem. The dealer tested the vehicle after the fix and found it still failing. Now GM won't do anything more and my truck still has faulty anti lock brakes.
Driving Silverado, depressed brake and brakes failed. I was traveling slowly so luckily there I didn't strike anyone. I immediately stopped, and noticed that there was fluid dripping from under the driver side passenger compartment. I took the Silverado immediately to the GM dealer and was told my brake lines where rusted, and one was rusted through. I have never owned a vehicle that had rusted lines. This is a failure due to cost cutting measures by GM. Using a bare steel tube that is susceptible to rusting is total irresponsible. Such an important part should not be designed to fail.
We are experiencing unwanted ABS activation at low speeds giving us no braking when activated. This vehicle has been serviced on !0/28/05 for ABS recall #05068 at 75,484 miles this problem is re occurring for the last 18months. The vehicle now has 115,000 miles. I, ve noticed a new recall out #05V379000 for this issue. This braking issue was once in a while now to be every day and almost every complete stop. Could the manufacturer be required to fix this issue again at no cost to us? it does appear to us that GM fixed the issue the first time but not the problem, that caused the issue.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle proceeded to slow down at a very slow pace. He was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and drove to a local service station. The mechanic stated that the rear brakes failed. The rotors, caliper, and 4 wheel drive brake discs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front and rear pads were replaced. It was also discovered that the front rotors were warped and the oxygen sensor was replaced. The contact has been in five crashes due to the brake failure. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. The manufacturer offered $1,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 5-10 mph, the brake pedal became very difficult to depress. After approximately one minute, the brake pedal returned to normal and the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer, but will be towed to them by the end of the week. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 3 mph, the brakes failed. The contact crashed into a pole. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The front bumper was damaged. Two days after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for the brakes. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The contact has changed the fuel pump every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. Each time the fuel pump failed, the engine shut off and prevented her from driving the vehicle. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 119,500.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact applied the brakes while driving 5 mph, but the vehicle failed to stop. She was forced to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. Parts of the brake line have previously been replaced at 54,000 and 55,000 miles. At 55,000 miles, the vehicle crashed into the garage due to brake failure while driving 5 mph. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA recall numbers 00V055000 and 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), however, the failure was not related and the recalls were closed. The current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 54,000.
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- Fairfax, VA, USA