Chevrolet Silverado - Brakes

I went to apply brakes, and the "rusted out" brake line blew out. The pedal went right to the floor. With "no" brake at all, I applied the mechanical Emergency Brake and slid slide sideways. There were "only rear brakes." There is no ABS. So I stopped at cross lanes. The brake lines were completely "rusted" through at the location under the truck near the driver's door. An inspection showed that both brake lines were so rusted that they were unrecognizable as brake lines. I could have been easily "killed," or if traffic had been in the oncoming lane, a "head-on collision" could have "killed" others.

I bought a 2000 Chevy brand new. Since 2000, I have changed the brakes and rotors at least twice a year. The ABS is so messed up. I pulled the fuse, so it would not work. This year, I have changed a front hub, new brakes and rotors in front and back, new master cylinder and power booster, and 2 new calipers. And my brakes are still not working right. Last year, I changed all the brake lines and replaced 2 calipers. I gave up on the power windows. I replaced the motors 4 times, and now, I keep the windows up with screwdrivers. I always bought Chevys my whole life same as my dad and his father, and I will never buy another Chevy. They made a big, big mistake on these trucks' brakes and will do nothing about it. Hell with you. I will take my business elsewhere.

In 2006, I purchased a 1999 Silverado 4x4 Extended Car. After test driving and purchasing the vehicle, I noticed that the brakes would fail or the ABS would activate when coming to a stop while traveling at speeds of less than 5 mph. I contacted the dealer where I purchased the truck. They did an inspection and found no problems, I explained the problem that I was having and found out that there was a recall. I made an appointment with my local dealer and had the recall performed in 2006. I was told that the problem is in the wheel speed sensor and that it becomes coated in dirt and metal shavings and causes the ABS to activate.

It is now 2012 and my truck is acting up again. I have replaced pads and rotors all the way around. I have contacted the same dealer who performed the recall before and I am now told that it is a maintenance issue and that GM will do nothing to help repair the problem. I pull a 27 foot travel trailer with this truck and I pray I never lose my brakes while pulling my trailer, if it does happen and I hurt or kill someone, I will contact an attorney and file a suit against GM.

I was driving my 2001 Chevy Silverado on the PA turnpike approx. 70mph when traffic in front of me came to a sudden stop. I hit the brake pedal and it went right to the floor. I swerved to my right to avoid a collision and had to limp the truck home approx. another 50 miles without any brakes. Chevy needs to recall these vehicles before there is a serious accident. They need to replace these rusted out brake lines.

I had just returned from a trip through a very busy part of town, hauling a rather heavy load in the bed of our 2000 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck. I dropped the load off in our yard and then pulled onto the driveway to park. I applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor and the truck kept moving. Thank the Lord for my protection; there was a pile of 2A stone in front of the truck to stop it before hitting our central air unit and the house. The brake line under the driver's side door had a hole in it, and the brake fluid was all but drained out of the system. Then I found out from my brother that his Chevy trucks (2) each did the same thing. This needs to stop! GM needs to send a warning to all truck owners to have the brake lines inspected and tested for potential problems. Do it now before someone is seriously injured or killed.

I just had main brake line break and parking brake failure on my 1999 Chevy pick up. I had to run up on a median strip to get the truck to stop and almost hit a hotel. Why has Chevy not recalled this truck? Many others have the same problem. It's time for GM to stand up and fix the problem.

I have had brake problems with my 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 since I bought it used. Brakes needed replacing on 7/14/2009. Brake line blew on 1/11/2010 while pulling into parking lot and I almost hit car. On 3/18/2010, ABS censor was corroded and kept activating anti-lock brake. While in the shop, they found brakes were needed to be replaced again. On 2/27/2012, I had to have brake pads and calipers done on rear brakes due to being seized up. On March 31, 2012, I had the brake line blow again while driving on road with my son. I almost killed a pedestrian and hit a car because I could not stop. I just wanted to make you aware of this problem because they say there are not enough complaints to warrant a recall.

I can't believe what I have read in this report, that in this country we let big companies like General Motors Corporation get away with robbing their customers. I also have a 2006 Silverado with 28,500 miles. In August of 2010, I replaced one transmission line and both rear rotors which were completely rusted away. Thank goodness we have yearly inspections which caught this problem. I was also informed at that time my front rotors would not pass the next inspection due to the rusted condition they were in. Then in February of 2011, I replaced the front rotors. About six months ago, the ABS started acting up and my wife almost rear ended another car.

On March 24, 2012, I pulled my front wheels off to check the ABS sensors for rust, which I was informed might cause the problem. Upon inspection, they were not rusty but broken trying to get it out due to it being frozen to the hub due to major rust. I also pulled the rear wheels to check them out and found my rotors were bad again and have ruined my pads, so I needed new rotors and pads this time. I wish I knew what we all could do to make General Motors responsible for this factory defect. I'm ashamed to say I was a General Motors employee for 11 years and I have been loyal to General Motors the past 20 years when buying vehicles. I will do some serious thinking in the future for any purchases I make.

I own a 2000 Silverado LS. I spent over $800 replacing brake lines. The mechanic told me the frame looks pretty rusty. Today, while driving 65 mph down the highway, my hood flew up and I was almost in an accident. The latch is still in place. The hook pulled out from the hood because it is corroded. The latch remained latch. Needless to say, the hood is bent. I am not sure if anyone else has had this problem. I have had problems with brakes, the transmission twice, the electric door lock and windows. The rear bumper is completely rusted out and the tail gate. Oh yes, the gas tank straps rusted out and I lost my tank. Thank god, I pulled over when I hear the weird noise. I could have been blown up. Will Chevy ever own up to its failures?

While driving my Silverado, the brake line ruptured. This issue became apparent when I came to an intersection and tried to stop. I was very lucky that I started braking very early and was able to use the e-brake to stop. I assumed that it had burst in one spot and could be fixed easily and cheaply. When I finally got the vehicle home and assessed the damage, it was unbelievable how rusted the lines were especially where they thread into the ABS module. I couldn't believe where the ABS module was located by the factory, positioned right behind the left front tire where all the road debris can kick up on it year around. There were two lines that burst where they thread into the ABS module and the remaining three lines were so bad I didn't feel safe not replacing them as well.

All the lines were replaced with an SS line kit from Classic Tube. With the location of the ABS unit, I felt that SS must be used. It took me approximately 25 hours to change all the lines. While changing the lines, I also found that one of the fuel straps was rusted completely through and the fuel tank was only being held by one strap. I then ordered new straps and replaced them both. The brake line kit was $300 and the straps were another $65, which was very cheap compared to the labor that was put into it. Chevrolet should be very embarrassed about a vehicle this new, rusting this bad, and putting people's lives in jeopardy!

Brake lines on my 2003 Silverado rusted out. I replaced at a cost of $900.

Catastrophic brake failure 2004 Silverado 1500 - I applied the brake pedal and it went to the floor. I used the parking brake to stop. I nursed it home using the parking brake with first and second gear. The brake lines, front and rear, were ruptured. They were severely corroded with heavy flaking. I have been a mechanic since 1968, servicing brakes on aircraft, elevators, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, and I have never seen such substandard material used where human life is at stake. I am positive that the product used will not conform to the SAE International Standard, product code J 1047 - metallic hydraulic brake tubing anti-corrosion specifications.

I was with my 1-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter in my 2001 Chevy Silverado and I tried to come to a stop and can't. The brake pedal would not go down and the truck would not stop. It doesn't happen all the time but one time is enough for me with my children and girlfriend in the truck.

I hit my grandparents' house pulling into their driveway because my truck would not stop due to the pedal not going down. It seems like the pedal is fighting me. And when the brakes are working, they are reacting as if it is icy and the abs kicks in. This happens when it is 60 degrees out and sunny. This should not be happening and I am not happy. This problem needs to be solved and fixed ASAP.

I bought a new '09 Silverado 1/2 ton as a second vehicle. Over 2 1/2 years I only drove it 12,000 miles. The brakes are shot, so it's $504 due to the dealer. I called Chevrolet customer service who talked with the dealer and then told me that the brakes can get stuck as my truck sits sometimes for a few weeks between driving and I would have to pay for the repair. Their solution is to have the brakes checked for sticking by a mechanic every 3,000 to 5,000 miles when I get my oil changes. This is an absurd solution, because if my brakes start to stick and I wait 3,000 miles with them dragging until the next oil change, then it will be badly damaged again. I see only two solutions: drive the truck just about every day or sell it to someone else and buy a Ford!

I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado with 36,000 miles as of February 22, 2012. The ABS system is activating at low speed and the braking effect is greatly reduced. This happened four times today while driving in town. Months ago the truck acted like the drive train had locked up and would not move after being parked overnight. I finally got it broken loose with a loud bang. It sounded like something broke in the differential. I took it to my local dealer and after they looked at it they said I had a bad bearing in the left front and that my rotors were rusted so badly the pieces were missing. I did not believe them so I drove to the dealer to see for myself. There were pieces missing from the rotors so I agreed to replace them along with the pads. The total price for the bearing and brake job was over $900.00.

I called GM to complain that a truck with less than 30,000 miles on it could have these problems. They said I had abused the truck by not driving it enough even though it is parked in a car-port when at home. They finally gave back several hundred dollars. The problem came back every time it rained, so I complained and they replaced the front pads. After they did the pad replacement I noticed the brakes would sometimes release at low speed and the pedal would vibrate. It is getting worse every time I drive it. I called the dealer and the service writer said he had never heard of such a thing. Another service writer had told me earlier that this is a common problem but he didn't want to be identified. I told them there was a recall for this problem in several northern states but the service writer said GM never made partial recalls and that he had never heard of anything like I experienced. Can anyone help me?

I took about a 300 mile road trip, and heard rubbing noise, metal on metal, so I changed my front brakes and rotors. That is when I started having the problem with braking. I have always, for 40 plus years, serviced my vehicles. When I started driving it, I had trouble at times stopping. Actually, my wife initially had the problem when I told her to move the truck, and she almost ran into our picnic table, then another time our garage door, another time could not stop at the end of the driveway before entering traffic (lucky no cars were coming)! Now we are very cautious when driving, because we are afraid that we may someday end up in someone's bumper. In fact, that truck has been parked most of the last 2 months, because we are afraid to drive it.

I even replace the anti-lock sensor, thinking that went bad, but it did not help. Now, after reading all the problems everyone else is having, I believe there should be another recall, or a class action lawsuit, before someone gets killed. Our son had to slam on the brakes, when he was using that truck in Oct. 2010, and the brake line burst, as described by other people in their complaints. We just thought it was the age of the line, but now I am not so sure. We had the original recall done in 2005, in which they only cleaned the speed sensor, it did not require replacement.

I have a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado z71 4x4 with 83,000 miles. I was pulling in to parking spot at the bank, applied brakes to only find that they were harder than a rock and would not stop. I run into a light pole, smashing my bumper, valance, cracking grill, buckled the fender and ruined the headlight brackets. I backed it up and applied the brakes and they were fine all of a sudden. I crept home slowly and they seemed to work ok again.

I am mechanic by trade and I checked everything from rotors, abs sensors, lines, brake booster, fluid, calipers and master cylinder. I have replaced master cylinder along with proportioning valve and still have the hard brake problem every now and then. There is no apparent reason for the timing of the pedal getting firm. I have tried it in rainy weather, cold weather and hot humid days and it does not make a difference due to weather. I have not been able to drive my truck for one year now since Dec. 26th of 2010. However, I have crept around the corner to the store for groceries to keep it in running order until I can further figure out the problem. I have one two more possibilities that I believe might be causing the erratic problem. One is the abs control module and the other is the abs modulator valve.

In 42 years of mechanics, I have never run into such a problem that is clearly a defect in the repeated production of these vehicles. I have not repaired the damages as of yet and will not repair the bodywork until the brake problem is restored to normal. This is a very dangerous problem that has been overlooked and brushed under the mat by these manufactures. The sad thing is when somebody gets killed, and then a lawsuit will get these white collar guys off their duffs to do something. They should be ashamed of so many Chevy trucks being defective. I would be glad to help in a class action lawsuit to help correct this problem to restore the safety of these trucks and there passengers because I believe 100 percent that this is a defective abs brake system effecting many Chevrolet trucks.

2001 Chevy Suburban K2500. Brakes hit the floor at slow speeds and I can hear a small humming from the bottom of the driver-side seat. I changed the hydro booster 3 times and the master twice thinking that was the problem. I've bled the system many times and I seem to keep getting air in the rear calipers. I checked the master and there are no leaks. I guess I will follow the line down to the calipers to see if there is any rust there. It may also be the ABS control that everyone seems to have.

I wish I had found this forum before last week. I just purchased a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 reg cab 8ft box, 4x4, 5 spd. Four days after buying it, my brake pedal went to the floor upon braking. It has 140 km and in perfect shape. Everybody preached about how good GM is and man was I disappointed. Also the ABS light started to come on periodically. After a few days, it is on continuous. All my buddies said stay away from Ford and Dodge, I say stay away from GM. With all these complaints, why hasn't a class action law suit been filed against GM?

After returning to the truck from an errand, I started the engine and upon depressing the brake pedal in order to put the vehicle in gear, the brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lamps of any sort were illuminated prior to the brake pedal going to the floor. Pumping of the pedal did not produce any resistance. After a few minutes, the brake fluid level warning lamp came on. Brake fluid was added but did not result in any resistance from the pedal. Had to have the truck towed home where it then sat overnight.

The next morning I observed a large wet spot on the driveway just below the drivers side door. I looked underneath and saw that all of the brake lines going into or out of the ABS module were severely corroded and at least one had obviously been leaking brake fluid. The truck was towed to a Chevrolet dealer. I arrived as they were raising the truck on a lift. Evidently, they also added some brake fluid because quite a large puddle was forming on the shop floor below where the brake lines enter the ABS module. The technician, the service consultant, and I all observed the rusted brake lines and fluid was literally dripping from one that had obviously burst.

The dealer advised that GM does not make replacement steel brake lines so all the lines would need to be hand fabricated by the technician. Dealer also advised that the ABS module may have to be replaced because of how corroded the brake line fittings are (fittings are steel, ABS module is aluminum) where they screw into the module. We also observed that the fuel lines were severely corroded. I have owned many vehicles far older and with far more mileage and have never had to replace the steel brake lines. I believe the design is flawed (the routing and placement of lines and module) or the brake line material (steel, instead of stainless steel) is insufficient. I have photos and the old parts.

My rear brakes on my 2000 z71 Silverado failed after a long ride home from the shore during a family vacation. I "babied" the truck home, only depressing the pedal lightly and coasting from far off when approaching stops. I went to the local garage to find out that the rear caliper seized due to rust, all brake lines rusted, and plastic abs housing were leaking and brittle. $630.00 later, 2 rotors, brakes, emergency brake and cable, 2 brake lines, 2 abs plastic oem fittings, the mechanic said the remaining lines and fittings should be replaced due to substantial rust. Rust is also in the undercarriage and around wheel area, brakes are repaired but could fail again! This is my family and boyscout vehicle which I now can't use!

While driving at highway speed had to make a sudden stop, Brake pedal went to floor and took way too long to stop, break lines are OK. Pads and rotors have been changed due to this problem also lines have been bled more than once and master cylinder has been replaced. Brakes are very poor often mushy and very unpredictable 2000 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton 85000 mi. So far have been unable to find cause.

While driving my 2002 Chevy Silverado 4WD Ex Cab, which only has 77,000 miles on it, when I am going slow and apply the brakes, the ABS kicks in, making the pedal almost impossible to press down and shudder. I've almost hit several vehicles and feel it's very unsafe to drive. Is there a recall for this problem? This is dangerous and expensive to repair. I'm afraid to drive the vehicle, and not able to afford to pay for the repair. It's an accident looking for a place to happen. What do I do?

2004 Silverado 2500HD Duramax. At 95000 miles, the fuel lines are leaking due to rusting out. 105,000 miles, brake lines are rusting out. A 7-year old truck with this amount of rust is not right. The frame rails are in terrible condition also.

I have a 2004 Silverado 3500. I started the vehicle, had trailer with mini excavator attached. I pulled out of my yard onto a main road in traffic. Within 500 feet, traffic forced me to apply brakes. The pedal went to the floor. I reacted quickly and applied emergency brake. All brake lines under vehicle just below drivers seat were completely corroded to the point of crumbs. The vehicle has 59K miles. I came 6 inches from rear ending a family of six with minor children in the vehicle.

I brought my 2000 Silverado into the dealership per the anti-lock brake recall. They said it was fine and sent me on my way. The anti-lock brake system fails just about at every stop. The truck is at the shop and the guys drove it into the wall because the anti-lock brakes gave out. The shop crashed the truck because the anti-lock brakes gave out!

I was in a line of traffic in my small town of Glassport, PA. We were all creeping up to take our turn at stop sign. I hit my brake pedal and the ABS engaged and kicked out the front brakes and I collided with the car in front of me, no damage. Now, I worry all the time as I travel 38 miles round trip to and from work. There are a lot of traffic lights and stop signs on my route. I never know when this is going to happen. I'm scared especially after I pick my granddaughter up from day care. She only has me, I don't know what would happen to her if something happens to me.

I have a 2003 Silverado 1500. A few months ago my ABS sensors went bad, causing the ABS to activate at low speeds. Last week, my brake lines blew. They are currently being replaced. They have completely rotted through. The truck only has 55,000 miles, with very little exposure to salt. The truck is only used on weekends, and oftentimes, the undercarriage is washed during winter months. It is very hard to be a loyal Chevy customer with this lack of quality. Brake line failed while I was stuck in heavy traffic, without warning, until the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I managed to prevent an accident, but it was a near miss.

I am a mechanic, a machinist & a mechanical engineer. After 60k on my 2005 3/4T suburban, I decided to take a look at the shuddering brakes (they have been doing it for the last 20K) but was only while I'm towing. But now, they are starting to do it all the time. I have had virtually no other problems so far with it other than it really looks rusty under the truck and I paid for undercoating. I could not believe what I saw. The outside of each front rotor was wearing normally. But the insides only had only the middle 1/3 in contact with the brake pads.

Yet the brake pads are still flat. After close observation, I noticed that the rotors were machined with a bevels to start with. I looked at the rear rotors and they are machined similarly on both sides . Looking at the amount of bevel, it looks like if you measured the thickness at the thinnest parts that they were under thickness tolerances now. I then went online to search why GM would do this and found all kinds of complaints about having to replace the rotors prematurely because of rust .

the rotor starts out flat, there will be even pad contact and no rust (just like my front outer surfaces). If the rotor is beveled, then the beveled parts do make contact with the rotor and thus rust constantly. Eventually, it looks like the rotor has rusted away, but my rust is not severe. In fact, you can still see the original machine marks on the bevels of the rotors. So why would GM do such a thing, and then tell everyone who comes in with brake issues that they have to be all replaced and charge the customer?

My 2002 2500HD Chevy Silverado Crew Cab is currently at 85000 miles. I replaced the rear brake pads and rotors at 23000 (completely gone). I replaced front hubs/bearings at 42000 due to activating ABS caused by rusty part at ABS sensors. I replaced all steel brake lines at 75000 due to leaky/rusty lines. Great job, GM. My next truck is a Toyota.

1995 C1500 Cheyenne long hard brake line inside frame to rear brakes rusted through, gushing fluid. Yeah, it's 1995, but the hard lines should not be rusting out so soon. Looks like the line has a history here. Otherwise, it's been a good truck at almost 200000 miles. Time and money. And you have to drop the gas tank to get to it. Fortunate I didn't have a complete failure on the MD Chesapeake Bay Bridge. I'm fortunate, but unfortunate, because I'm the mechanic.

While driving to work last year, a little girl on a scooter suddenly crossed the street in front of my 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD causing me to jam on brakes harder then I've ever done before in my life. As a result, the jacked-up pressure caused my brake line to blow and send the pedal to the floor. The little girl is fine, I was able to avoid hitting her.

After limping the truck to my mechanic, I was informed the brakes lines were rusted throughout the truck. Five hundred dollars later, my emergency brake failed shortly thereafter. My newest problem is that my ABS sensors are activating every time I slow to a stop. My mechanic is telling me that I need new hubs at $500 a piece because the bad sensors are built into the old hubs.

All of my problems began after my warranty expired, so I don't have any bad experiences with any GM dealers. My goal is to make you aware of another occurrence of this very common and dangerous situation with the GM truck brake systems, and to hopefully be a recipient of a potential safety recall to rectify the problem.

Same as everyone else. I was pulling into a parking spot and almost slammed into the car in front of me because the pedal went to the floor and I had no brakes then they finally kicked in and stuttered to a stop. Scared the death out of me. I called Chevy but they said there are no recalls. I don't know how after reading all of the claims on the internet or, at the absolute least, provide me with a solution to the problem so I can can fix it and not kill someone or myself.

My 2004 Silverado's anti lock brake system engages when the brakes are applied at slow speeds. This is always on dry pavement and I first started to notice it when turning left, but now it doesn't matter if I am turning left, going straight, or turning right. With winter coming, I can't imagine what might happen. Close to rear ending vehicle in front of me at stop sign. Afraid to pull a trailer.

The left front wheel detached at low speed without warning. Front axle shaft was snapped at the Nut. There was no previous vibration. The only symptom was the ABS as activating at low speed making the truck stop poorly. ABS light would then come on, then go out. Hub was torn out as was the brake caliper when the wheel detached. All I heard was a pop; I was barely able to pull into the parking lot before the wheel came off. I was just able to divert it from going over the embankment before I lost steering control. The nut and the end of the axle was inside the wheel hubcap.

I have a 2006 Silverado ext. cab. The ABS engages at low speed. Also, right front caliper hangs up. I was told by 2 different shops to take to the dealer. I called to inquire and was told the estimate was between $300.00 and $1,500.00. This is nuts, I can't even get parts after market.

I have a 1997 Z71 ext.cab.4x4. In September of 2011, I applied brakes, and the line ruptured above the gas tank. The brakes never felt right since I bought the truck in Nov 2009. Everybody says the brakes are okay. After the line ruptured, AbS light started to turn on and off , so I had Midas go through the brakes on 11-9-11, for another $449.91. Same thing. I believe the calipers are sticking and releasing, when they are not supposed to. Consider yourself lucky, if your truck does not do this. This isn't right, and someone needs to do something. My truck has 136,000 miles now. I have been lucky so far, but it is only just a matter of time before I hit someone in traffic, for lack of braking power.

I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 with 125K miles. I have had brake issues (blown lines, ABS module malfunctions) for the last 5-6 years. I have fixed these as they have occurred. I am appalled that GM can get away with this. When Toyota had bad frames, they either gave you a new frame or 2x Blue book value. I am trying to get my truck to pass inspection and since my ABS light is on, it won't pass. The garage has tried 2 different modules but has no luck. Now I can't drive my truck because of their inferior brake system. After reading about all the brake issues, it may be a blessing that I can't drive it, before killing myself and others. I will never buy another GM car/truck. Who can hold them accountable?

I got in the truck to go shopping and when I hit the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. I went right back home as I had very little stopping power. I topped off the fluid, stepped on the brake and pedal went to the floor. I got out and looked under the car and fluid had sprayed everywhere. Two blown lines due to rotted out brake lines. This is a 2004 Silverado 2500HD with 76744 miles.

The repair set me back just over $400 and if that was for 2 lines from the master cylinder to the ABS unit, also fittings and new screws. Mechanic says he has done brake lines on several GM pickups and this is a common fault. I am also going to have to replace the other lines as they too are about to blow. This is going to run another $750 - $800. As bad as this issue is, I wouldn't be surprised if there hasn't been some serious accidents due to a blown line on these GM vehicles.

Here is another ABS brake issue to add to the list. I have a 2006 Silverado with 77k mileage. ABS activates during slow stops. National brake chain diagnosed the problem to be the ABS control, in which I was told, only the GM dealership would touch. The controller cost $1,500 from GM and, of course, there is an installation fee. My local dealer states, "they do about 1 month." Come on, GM should step up to the plate and take responsibility. The inherent risk is just too great for GM not to remedy.

The ABS activates at slow speed causing the pedal to shutter. This makes it difficult to stop. The vehicle needs more room than anticipated to stop. As a result, I hit my garage.

I have 2006 GMC hd2500. It sounds like a typical problem. The brake line ruptured above fuel tank - no brakes. Luckily, the ebrake was functional enough to stop the vehicle. With 111000 km, the emergency shoes needed replacing. Also, it has one sticky ebrake cable and it needed all new rotors. What a POS! My 1992 Chevy has not given me a lick of trouble in 250000 km.

I have a 2002 GMC 2500HD. I have always loved this truck and told everyone that GMC is the only way to go. About 8 months ago, the brake line above the gas tank burst and was replaced by the dealer. The gas tank had to be removed for access and it cost $900.00.

Then on November 15, 2011, I was towing my boat and the brake line near the fire wall burst, whereby I lost all brake power. Luckily this occurred when I was going very slow prior to entering the parkway, and I was able to safely come to a stop. I had the truck towed to my house so I could then fix the problem. But first I checked the internet to see if there were any reports of common brake issues with GMC/Chevy trucks. I was appalled to see all the complaints on this website.

I called the dealer and got the typical "Corporate" response of - we base our policies on technical bulletins and recall issues from GM and they have not issued anything. I told them that they should have informed me of the problem when they were working on the lines the first time, and I may have had all the lines replaced at that time since the most difficult part was being taken care of.

Again I got another typical "corporate" answer of "We don't want you to spend money on repairs that may not be necessary. Well apparently, these repairs were and are necessary and there should be a recall from GM! I hope I don't have to buy a Toyota truck next time.

First the transmission went bad last year. At 60,000 miles now, I think break line is busted. I will never, as long as I drive, buy another Chevy Z71.

1999-2006 Chevrolet 1500 series brake lines are placed in a horrible location with the ABS module under the cab on the driver's side. Salt , dirt, and water are always hitting them, then when 1 line gets bad, you end up breaking the other lines just to get at the fittings, which are usually corroded into the aluminum module, and you can`t even apply heat because the fuel filter in regular cabs is right in front of the ABS module!

I filed a complaint with the NHTSA in March of 2010 regarding rear brake line failure due to rust. The front brake line rusted and ruptured on 10/25/2011. How much proof do they need?

2001. 1500 HD. A few weeks ago, I gave my 10 year old 110K truck's brake a little extra hard stomp, when I had forgotten the gate opener and blew a rear brake line. I have a very good mechanic who even through these rough times is always busy. Re-doing all brake lines came in around $800! Now, two weeks ago after sitting for a week the anti-lock breaks start firing, the last couple feet before stopping.

I was thankful I didn't see it failing to stop as its not an abs, but rather abs braking system. But then this week while doing a 3-point turn at very slow speed, the anti-lock system didn't let the truck stop at all and I put a guide rail dent in my cattle bars. Sounds like it'll be two hubs and another $750+tax.

Guess they can't issue a badly needed warning w/o recognizing and fixing the problem, can they? I hope this is the end of the braking problems, as I doubt being so fortunate in where my failures have taken place will happen 3x!

I own a 2006 Chevy Silverado with 47,000 miles on it and it has a severe ABS problem. I have replaced both front wheel speed sensors with new speed sensors and the problem still exists. After reading all of the comments listed on the internet, I don't know how GM can sit back without doing anything about the brake problems people are having and expect to maintain a high sales volume. I worked for a GM dealership for 39 years and about to trade this truck for another manufacturer after reading about all of the brake problems people are having. I don't know why the safety board has not done something about the problem since this issue is critical.

I have a 2003 GMC 2500hd with the Duramax. It has 186,000km on it and last week while coming to a stop my brake pedal hits the floor. Was going slow so no issues. Look under the driver side wheel well and the brake line is pissing fluid out? It was all rusted and corroded through? I took it into the mechanic, and all the lines were severely rusted. One blew out so I had no choice but to replace all of them. On top of that, last year I already had to replace the ABS controller that is under the truck as well, cost me just over $1000cdn to do all the lines. My wife's Honda CRV that is 1997 and has 205,000km on it, no issues at all with rust. How can a 2003 truck be so rusted out? It's crazy!

I bought a used 2000 Silverado and everything was fine for about a year. Then, I noticed ABS brake is engaging or slipping at slow stop. I just paid big money to replace the front hub assembly and the problem isn't fixed.

I didn't realize this was a common problem until I started researching on the web. This is an accident waiting to happen. I've had several close rear-end crashes because of this problem. I'm going to make the service station that overcharge me continue to try and fix it, but something wholesale need to be done.

I lost my brakes pulling into the garage and I had to jam into park. I also had problems stopping on the freeway when traffic suddenly stopped. I came very close to rear ending the car in front of me and I did not follow close. I also pulled a pop-up camping trailer and it stopped better when it is attached because it had electric brakes on it. I am always down shifting to help the truck to stop. It was a 2002 Silverado Z71 4X4 with only 33,000 miles. It is also parked in the garage.

These trucks should be recalled before someone gets killed if they have not already.

Filed a complaint with the NHTSA and save all your receipts. I also filed complaints with GM, BBB, Congressman and both State Rep and Sen. and Governors office.

My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the issue of abs activating at low speed and not allowing to stop--it made me hit a garage.

I lost my brakes due to brake line rupture from a corroded line. After further inspection from our mechanic, all the lines had to be replaced to a cost of $1200. We were lucky nobody was killed as I was just rolling slowly to a red light when the incident occurred. Also, I had to rent a car due to a business meeting I had which resulted in an additional cost of $100.

I was without a truck for 2 weeks and the cost of repairs was $1200. Plus, one another line was replaced two months earlier at a cost of $200 and I had to rent a car for the day at $100. Total out of pocket: $1500.

My son has a 2000 Silverado. The brakes have gone out twice so far. Once a year ago while putting his bass boat into the water. Now this past week while doing a weekly errand run. Both could have been major problems. The boat incident was narrowly stopped by stomping on the E-brake and dropping it into drive quickly. If it wasn't locked into 4 wheel low it would have ended badly. The recent incident was just pushing on the brakes to stop at a red light. Luckily the light turned green and a rear end crash was avoided by a few feet.

After taking the truck to a garage for the repairs the first time it was repaired for roughly $250.00 dollars. Currently it is still in the garage for repair number 2 since all lines except the previous repaired one are so rusted at the ABS box the mechanic said it will be big bucks if they can't be removed from the corroded aluminum box. He said he has done a few hundred of these repairs and he is a small 4 person garage. He said anyone driving a 2000 to 2004 GM truck and hasn't had any problems, change the lines now before you die. He said GM should have had a real on these crappy rotted lines.

We were putting the camper on our 2002 Chevy 2500HD Silverado and low and behold, the brake line from the master cylinder that runs along the frame rail started to leak as the pedal went to the floor. After further inspection, I found the line to be severely rusted through this area. It's a good thing that this happened in the driveway and not on the road with the camper! Now, I must try to get a factory line or make them myself. This is a problem that should be dealt with by GM.

We have a 2001 Silverado and been hearing about all the brake line problems on many year models. We often tow our travel trailer, so we decided we needed to check it out. They were rusted so bad that we do need to replace them before something happens with my children in the vehicle on the way to a camping trip. Many people I know have already had them go completely out without warning.

I lost my brakes in August 2010 while driving. Pedal went all the way to the floor. Midas replaced one brake line. In June 2010, I lost my brakes again, this time Midas replaced three more brake lines.

Four months later, in September, I lost my brakes again and almost crashed. Midas said yet another line had blown. So three times in just over a year I have lost complete braking and I am lucky not to have had any accident, especially a serious one.

That's it, I have had it. This never happened on my 1988 Chevy Truck and I had over 200k on it when I sold it.

In the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado Z71, the ABS system is activating just at the end of the stop. I almost rear-ended a car a few days ago. When coming to the end of the stop, the ABS kicked on for no reason at a speed of 5 mph or less. This has started recently, so I did a search on the internet and found a lot of consumers having the same problem. A few of my friends own such a vehicle, and they are experiencing the same issue with ABS brakes. GM, this is an accident waiting to happen. I don't want to die or kill someone, because of your faulty ABS brakes.

Because of the Anti-lock brake system failure, I have to replace the hubs and bearing assembly. The truck is a 2007 Silverado classic 4-wheel drive with 59,000 miles on it. I am experiencing low speed activation of the ABS system, just prior to stopping, every time the brakes are applied. Aside from the fear of having an accident, the cost of the repair is in excess of $600. Why has Chevrolet been allowed to not be required to recall vehicles for repair and retrofit for permanent correction?

While driving a 2002 Suburban home from dropping my daughter off at her dance class, I lost my brakes. No brakes, pedal to the floor, and the puff of smoke was only a warning. Thank god there was no accident. The brake lines are corroded and rusted, all need to be replaced. Can't someone put out a warning with all these complaints?

My 2002 Silverado 1500 with 102,000 miles on it has its rear brake line ruptured and was found that all brake lines to be rusted very badly. My Silverado is always parked over hard surface and used regularly.

While driving my company's (USPS) truck 2500 series, the brake failed, causing me to hit the Volvo in front of me, the rusted brake line's inside of the frame, truck was 1995, and the Volvo suffered no damage, but the truck repair cost $1500.00, not including replacing all the brake lines. Now, I notice that my own truck is having problem too and had to replace rotor's & pads at 20,000 miles now at 38,000 same thing, I guess G.M needs to help resolve this issue. I was lucky the first time, with only minor injuries.

My 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD with 34,000 miles developed a hydraulic brake failure due to a brake tubing leak at the front cross member. Upon examination of the undercarriage, I noticed that all the tubing to the abs unit are very corroded and any disturbance of these lines will rupture them also. I was fortunate not to become involved in any accident. Is any recall warranted?

I was driving on a busy four-lane city street when the brakes failed on my 2003 Suburban. Fortunately, I was able to stop without incident. I have been told by a Chevrolet dealer that all the brake lines have to be replaced because of rust and brittleness--the estimated cost is $1,200.00. I contacted Chevrolet customer service and was told that Chevrolet is not responsible for this matter. They are just sorry for my inconvenience. I am trying to find a garage that will replace the original brake lines with stainless steel lines at a more reasonable cost.

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado, 2500 4wd. Same condition as everyone. I've had my 4th rusted brake line rupture. All lines are extremely rusted/unsafe. I am in the process of having many changed. Very expensive! General motors should do a recall and fix their defective lines!

I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. I lost my brakes coming down a hill with no warning. I then replaced all the steel lines going forward from abs unit. There is a flat area along the frame where road salt in ice and slush gets deposited by front wheel. As I was bleeding, the air on the rear line blew out above the fuel tank, so that was replaced also. It was not an easy job. I made a mistake and did not use stainless. This is a big mistake for Chevy as they wanted to make a few more dollars per truck. In the long run, they will lose customers. I hope that this will help with a recall or, at least, a warning for people to check their vehicles as it is not confined to pickups. And there are millions of potential accidents out there.

Please help with ABS malfunction at low speeds and bursting brake lines. To test for faulty ABS sensor on wheel bearing when having low speed, you will need a digital multimeter that test V.A.C (Volts Alternating Current). Jack up the front wheels on a frame so that the wheel assembly hangs leaving room in the wheel wale to work. Follow the wheel sensor wire to find the connector and disconnect it. Touch the prongs to multimeter leads on side, going back to wheel bearing. While holding leads on connector prongs, have someone spin wheel at roughly 1 second per tire revolution and your multimeter needs to read at least .350 VAC.

If any lower, the sensor is bad. GM recommends removing the sensor, plugging the hole to keep dirt from entering, and cleaning dirt, rust build-up on the sensor base and around hole on wheel bearing with emery cloth or sand paper. Every time I've tried this, the senor shell breaks off while removing it due to heat which had made the plastic brittle. If you try to clean the sensor upon removal, you will see the copper wire, it's broken and you'll need to remove plastic from hole. If this breaks, or doesn't work after attempting this procedure, you will need new a sensor. The problem is, the sensors alone can only be bought from GM (no aftermarket "yet"), and there is a huge waiting list for them. So, you will have to replace wheel bearings to correct this problem. Or, you can leave the sensors unplugged and just have power brakes. But, you will have the ABS light to look at but your vehicle will stop. In the state of PA, this will still pass inspection(other states,I'm not sure of). All of the ones I've replaced had a VAC of .650 upon completion.

Now, for the bursting brake lines. Most of the vehicles that I've read about here with this problem are over 5 years old. I'm sorry, but this happens due to the salts and chlorides used to melt snow and ice, chemical fallout when it rains, and cheaper quality foreign steels these days (not to mention people that stand on the brake pedal). Its not just GM products, it's with all manufacturers that this happens to. This is coming from someone who always drives F-series trucks but currently drives a Silverado because I won't own a Triton motor due to their enormously long spark plugs that like to break when removed. But that's a different thread. Hope this helps, thanks....

My 2003 Chevy Silverado has been in for brake repair numerous times and everytime they say nothing is wrong, yet the pedal goes directly to the floor and can't stop at all. What does it take for them to admit something is wrong? Will it take someone getting into an accident killing some people to have them care?

Driving down New England country road in my 2000 Silverado, I was forced to panic stop when a car entered my lane. The pedal hit the floor and a puff of smoke came out as the fluid hit the exhaust pipe. I pulled over to find the same problem as so many others. The line burst where it sits in the plastic holder on the frame just before the ABS controller.

My wife was driving my 2003 Silverado Z71 extended cab on 09/17/11 when the brakes completely failed. Luckily, she was able to stop the vehicle without hitting anything. I took the vehicle to my mechanic, who advised that all of the brake lines were rusted and the master cylinder needed to be replaced. My truck only has 52,000 miles on it. Also, I have replaced the brakes once.

I have a 2000 and 2001 Silverado. Both have blown their brake lines and almost caused a huge accident. The lines are completely corroded.

No more Chevy's for me. Complete junk. Where is the recall before people get killed. Unbelievable.

I was pulling my 2001 Chevy Suburban with 90k miles out of the driveway when my brake pedal went to the floor. I managed to pump to a stop, but a puddle of fluid formed under the left driver's side. The shop says that all brake lines are corroded beyond repair.

My 2000 Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 lost brakes suddenly without warning. I found metal brake line leading to the anti-lock braking system, leaking severely due to heavy corrosion. I almost crash the car. Luckily, my two-year old was not with me at this time. What is wrong with US cars? This is my last US-made car ever! It's a total junk!

About two months ago, I drove home my 2000 GMC 1500 W/T. I pulled into the driveway and the ABS kicked on, it would not allow me to stop so I drove right through my garage door. Now, on my 2002 Silverado, I am having the same problem with the ABS kicking on at speeds less then 5 mph and not allowing me to stop. I called to see if there was a recall because I do live in "salt" state but, of course, my truck doesn't fall under that recall. I got to work and mentioned to my boss about my problem and he is having the same problem with his 2000 GMC. That's three trucks--I drive two of them and that is not a problem? Someone needs to step up!

I own a 1999 Chevy Silverado with only 83,000 miles on it that I have owned since new. The ABS front sensors had a recall in 2005 which I had done. Now the sensor is failing as described in the recall. The truck will come to a slow stop and the ABS will kick in which will not let you stop without pushing extremely hard on the brake pedal. I am lucky I have not hit anyone. It is being fixed now at my mechanic but Chevy says they won't do anything without it being looked at by them. You know how much that will cost and then they will deny it.

I bought a brand new 1999 Chevy Silverado with 83,000 miles on it. One day, the brake pedal went to the floor and a brake line broke from the rust. Luckily, this happened in my driveway as I was parking my boat. If it had happened just a little sooner, I could have slammed into someone. I had that line replaced and they told me that all the lines were rusted. I later had all the lines replaced as we were scared to drive the truck. This is a well-known problem and Chevy should do something about it.

My husband was on his way to to work and had to get off the highway as he had no brakes! He checked the car and found that the lines have rusted and all the fluid had leaked out. He could have been killed. He had to down shift to stop. Apparently, I am not the only owner with this issue.

I had my brakes blow out on me in my 2003 Chevy Silverado while I was driving down the road. I almost hit someone when they blew. I was able to stop by down shifting into a lower gear. When I had them looked at, the lines were all corroded. I looked up to see if there were any recalls and saw that GMC only recalled up to the 2002 Silverado. Why? It was noted that the problem went all the way up to the 2003. I am still currently without a vehicle because I need to have them all replaced and cannot afford to do so. It has been a little over a month now.

I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado. I bought it new in 2003. I never had any luck with this truck. I always had a brake problem and lost brakes many of times due to rotted brake lines. No more Chevy for me. I need to go foreign. So much for buying American junk.

Our 2003 Silverado truck has rusted brake lines and it is going to cost over $1,000 to repair. We drove this truck less than 10,000 miles per year and we nearly had an accident when the brakes failed with no warning.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with same description as so so many here. I was depressing the brake pedal when it lost pressure and went all the way to the floor. I could see visible leak of break fluid coming onto the ground where the break line had ruptured from rust in section behind cab near gas tank. We pulled our camper with the vehicle and two young girls. Luckily, we were in the driveway when it happened.

I have a 2002 K1500 Silverado extended cab with a complete brake failure. I tried to perform a low speed stop in parking lot and had to put the truck in park to avoid hitting other cars. After reading all the other complaints, I guess I should expect a blown brake line soon.

My 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 had catastrophic brake failure in October 2010.

While driving, I depressed the brake pedal and it went to the floor - no brakes. By downshifting to second and then first and turning up hill, I brought it to a stop. I took it to the garage where they told me that the brake lines were rotted then they replaced ten feet of brake line.

Yesterday, September 4th 2011, while approaching an intersection with a red light, I had another catastrophic brake failure - no brakes. Fortunately, there was no traffic infront of me, no one crossing the street and no traffic going through the intersection. I repeated the stopping technique I had used in 2010 but I haven't had it taken to a garage yet (today is labor day), so I don't know the cause of this failure.

Will the people at NTSB and GM wake up from their collective naps and denial and recall these trucks?

Earlier in the day, I had gone over the Blue Mountain in Pennsylvania. If those brakes had failed coming down the mountain, I wouldn't be able to file this complaint. Earlier in the week, I used the truck to tow a boat.

I am furious. It's time to hire an attorney and sue!

The steel brake lines under my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado corroded and ruptured, causing a loss of brakes and resulting in an accident. The people in their cars in front of me were in extreme danger of being killed or seriously hurt as we were traveling at 60 mph and unable to stop. I drove the truck into a guardrail at a glancing blow in order to stop the vehicle, preventing any loss of human life. At the time of the accident, my 13 year old daughter was traveling with me to see for the last time her grandmother who is dying. Needless to say, she was crying hysterically and was clearly distraught as she realized we almost died. Please get this information out of rotting brake lines. Recall or someone will be killed!

I own a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab with 150,000 miles on it. My wife was driving and when she attempted to stop, the brake pedal went completely to the floor that she was barely able to stop. Upon investigating the problem, I found out that all of the steel brake lines near the ABS control system (located just about under the driver's feet) were unbelievably rusted. And all of the brake fluid had poured out of at least one of the brake lines resulting in complete brake system failure. After searching other websites, I have found literally thousands and thousands of similar complaints on Chevy Silverado trucks and other GM SUVs. The NHTSA has an open investigation on this (action number: **).

I own a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 1500 Ext. cab with 79,000 miles. I drive 14 miles one way to work. I was told today that my brake rotors and brake pads need to be replaced. I can understand the pads, but the rotors do not need to be replaced. My wife's truck has 110 K and still doesn't need them. Chevrolet should issue a recall before someone gets hurt based on reading many of the others' complaints too.

I bought a used 2002 Silverado Extended cab 4x4 automatic with 52,000 miles back in November 2007. From the time I bought it, it would ratchet the brakes at low speeds. Since then, I have replaced the front hub assemblies 2 times, complete with new sensors. It works for a little while, and then the ratcheting starts again. I just replaced the hub assemblies and sensors again on 8/28/11 and the ABS light finally tuned off, but it still ratchets the brakes when going 5mph or less. These problems with the braking systems on the GM's are going to get people killed.

I own a 2004 Chevy Silverado. I was driving to measure a cabinet job in my area and when I slowed down to turn into the driveway, the brakes unexpectedly went out, peddle to the floor--nothing. The emergency brake barely stopped me in time and I was damn lucky that it was on a back road with no traffic. The next day, I was scheduled to pick up a load of hardwood in a busy area; if this had happened then, I could have killed someone.

Chevy has been made aware of this and has done nothing to warn customers. I have checked online forums on the subject and it seems to be an issue of epidemic proportions. Needless to say, my last GM product, ever!

I have a 1997 Silverado 1500 extended cab. I was coming slowly to an intersection and applied the brakes. The anti-lock light went on and the truck wouldn't stop. Thank God I was able to pull into a parking lot until the truck would come to a complete stop.

I took it to a mechanic friend. On the way, the truck did this repeatedly. He removed the anti-lock fuse and I haven't had any trouble until brake lines blew--twice. Thank God again that I was in a driveway both times when it happened. They were rusted under the front bumper. Now that the lines have been replaced, the brakes are mushy and the brake warning light keeps appearing. The brake fluid level is fine and no leaks have been detected. No one can figure out why the light appears.

My 2000 Chevy Silverado has brake problems. It rusted out and I replaced them.

Now, the ABS isn't working properly. I talked to a lot of other people having the same problem and it's expensive. This is probably my last Chevy.

I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado with brake issues. It started getting soft pedal on brakes at 63,000 miles. I took the truck to the dealership to have it checked. They said the entire front brakes are shot (rotors, calipers and sensors). It needs full replacement of all parts. I had the brakes checked a year ago, and they were fine. What is going on with Silverado brake systems?

The brakes failed on my 2000 Silverado truck while trying to stop at an intersection. Luckily, I used the emergency brake and slid to a stop, sideways. I had the truck towed home and found the steel brake lines corroded.

Upon further inspection all the brake lines were corroded beyond repair. I have replaced all the brake lines with stainless steel lines and replace all the brake components due to rust. This cost me $1,200. When will the government check on all of this substandard part usage on vehicle which should last longer than 3 to 10 years of normal use.

This situation is on all the Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Silverado, Sierra, Escalades units. These vehicles are transporting our children and families, as well as tons of construction equipment, when will they stop producing these low quality vehicles?

My brake lines rusted out right behind the left front wheel on my 2002 K1500 Chevrolet pickup truck. The brake lines were routed from the factory going from the master cylinder to the abs valve on the outside of the frame rail and then over the top of the rail to the abs valve that is mounted on the inside of the rail. Why not route them straight down from the master cylinder to the abs valve on the inside of the rail so that water and snow from the left front tire doesn't hit the lines and rust them? And why not use stainless steel material for such important parts?

The original report was on 7/25/11. My 2003 Silverado, with 66 thousand miles, lost brakes due to rusted brake lines. The GM extended warranty that I have will only pay for the one broken line that is leaking. My authorized repair shop went crazy telling them that if these lines aren't all changed, there's going to be an accident. I guess GM doesn't care at all if they kill people or not. I ordered a stainless steel line kit to be installed.

I have a 2003 1/2T 4x4 4.8L Silverado that I purchased brand new in August 2003. I, too, have noticed and have been told by others who have driven this truck, that the brakes are "mushy". It was just this past week that the truck turn over 58,000 miles. Yesterday, the left rear brake/wheel locked up, luckily it was when I was moving very slowly in a parking lot. The left rear wheel assembly acted like the front wheels when in 4x4 and turning on dry pavement. Sounded like "chirp, bump, chirp, bump."

A week ago, the on-board warning system continuously "chimed" and the "brake" light illuminated. The warning stopped when the truck was stationary but, commenced incessantly once the vehicle started moving again. There was no other symptom. I figured I just haven't fully released the E brake. But last winter as I rolled to a braking stop at a stop sign, the brake light illuminated and the "chime" sounded for a short time. The same thing occurred last autumn (2010), again during a slow, rolling stop.

Also, I have on a couple (2 or 3) occasions that the brake pedal mash to the floor without warning! Luckily, I have not hit anything but, what an eye opener! I have had my independent mechanic (a place I have been going to since the 1980s) look into the braking issue multiple times. The last time was just a few weeks ago and the shop could not find a problem. I had them clean the brakes (complete brake service).

I no longer trust this 2003 Chevy and, though I thought I could keep it maybe 12 or 13 years with 168,000 miles just like my 1991 1500 WT (one clutch), this 2003 SL at 58,000 miles is just not matching up. I'm looking at Ford, Dodge and Toyota now.

1999 Chevrolet Silverado LS extended cab w/abs and 4wd and 4 wheel disc brakes. My truck has, as many do, poor braking ability. Ive changed rotors, more agressive brake pads, different brands and kinds of brake fluids (dot 3 or 4 suitable for abs), professional help from dealerships and private auto shops and the problem always comes back. The only thing that temporarily solves the poor braking ability issue was an ABS module automatic brake bleeding procedure performed from a Snap-On diagnostic computer... once the ABS activates a few times, which is very easy to activate, the mushy brakes come back.

My 2004 Chevy Silverado lost all brake functions as I attempted to make a low speed stop in Florida. The line connected to the proportioning valve under the master cylinder failed, which led to a no fluid pressure condition to all of the brakes. This surprising situation led to a rear end collision with another vehicle. The brake lines have since been replaced.

I contacted the service manager at the dealership where it was purchased in Jamestown NY. He passed on the information to GM who sent it to ACEegis for investigation. They have just determined that they can not help.

This is a serious problem and should be addressed as soon as possible. We do have salt applied to the road in western NY, this is not a new situation and auto companies should have taken it into account for either change in materials, coating, or warnings that the situation could occur.

Thank you.

My 2003 Silverado lost brakes the other day. I was travelling very slow when someone backed out of a parking space and I hit the brakes. Pedal went to the floor. Brake line at plastic clip, under left side of the cab, burst. Smoke came out from under as brake fluid hit hot exhaust pipe.

I was only a few flat miles from home and I made it using the emergency brake. I lost my front brakes and the rear brakes did very little using brake pedal.

2000 silverado lost brakes suddenly with out out warning.found metal brake line leading to abs system leaking severly due to heavy corrosion

I own a 2001 Silverado 1500 and the brake lines have rotted out. I thought the rust on the frame was bad, but the brake lines are down right awful. They look like they were sitting at the bottom of the ocean with the Titanic. After reading all the complaints, I knew I was not alone. I had premature ABS activation as well, but de-activated the ABS sensor to bypass. I was pulling my 28 foot travel trailer when the front brakes burst on my chevy. Luckily my trailer has 4 disc brakes and was able to stop both it and the truck. Not a happy camper here.

My 2007 Silverado has a problem with low speed ABS activation causing increased stopping distances. After many, daily close calls drifting too far out of my driveway and through parking spaces, rolling past stop signs, and nearly rearending other vehicles, I went to a local dealer and was asked to pay $794 to replace wheel sensors. They were going to discount due to a price misquote, but that would have only taken it down to around $600. I refused and looked on the internet for guidance and am apalled to find how many have this problem and how long it has gone on.

After calling the customer assistance line, GM now has the price down to $200 but what am I going to do next year or so when the new sensors rot loose!?! The problem is a safety threat caused by defective critical parts failing prematurely due to unacceptable manufacturing/materials coupled with a company in denial, hiding in non-accountability!

I have a 2003 Silverado HD that has extensive rust on the metal brake lines. I pull a 15K lb 5th wheel and do not want to risk blowing a line while braking; so, I'm going to replace all of the lines. Tim

2004 silverado

ABS system in 2002 Chevy 1500 truck engages at low speed. I nearly ran through the window of Subway the other day when I tried to stop in a parking place. ABS system activated and I couldn't push the brake pedal down at all. Chevy will not include my VIN number in the recall because I don't live in a "severe corrosion state". Chevy is going to get someone killed by not recalling all of their vehicles for this problem. I nearly killed three teenage girls when I couldn't stop my vehicle.

I have a Chevy 2005 silverado z71. it has 61000 miles drivers side rear brake line burst. The funny thing about it the chevy dealer Bonner Chevy just inspected it within the last three months.

I pulled into the garage yesterday, 12/25/2010, pressed down on the brakes on my 2000 Silverado half ton four-wheel drive and it failed to stop and I ran into the garage. I broke the grill and bent the hood; I also pushed the back wall of the garage out.

I was rolling toward an intersection and when I applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor. I was able to miss the cars in front of me because I turned sharply to the right and rolled to a stop. A rusted rear wheel brake line blew out. The truck has 56000 miles on it. The entire line from the front to the back was so rusted, it had to be replaced at a cost of over $900.00. This vehicle is a 2003 Silverado pickup truck.

I was getting off the interstate coming to a gradual stop at a traffic light at the end of the ramp. Pushed the brake pedal with no response. Immediately geared the automatic transmission down to second gear at about 40mph. Instantly started applying the parking brake and stopped with about 6 inches of the front of my truck in the traffic lane. Luckily the three cars in the right lane swerved to the left almost running the two in the left lane into oncoming traffic. Luckily there was no accident.

I contacted GM and they told me they only had this problem in the Northern States and could not help me. I explained that I bought this Silverado new and that it only has 40k miles. Nothing.

This week, I was driving in to work when the brake light came on. I pulled over and the brake fluid was within the bottom inch of the master cylinder. I drove very slowing to a store and bought some to add. I arrived home later that day and started looking for a leak. It's leaking along the frame under the driver's door. The four lines are rusted to the point that I'm surprised they haven't fallen off. The truck now has 43k miles.

I have emailed the GM complaint department and really doubt I will receive any help. They don't know me and well I try to take care of my autos. This to me is very poor. My wife and I were going to buy a Buick Enclave in January. I will never buy another GM product because of this.

I purchased 2006 Duramax 2500 Silverado from a local dealer. It was a new vehicle and has 53,000 miles to date. I just replaced the tires. I noticed upon inspection of brakes that RT rear caliper slide has seized up. The rotor is like new on outside. The inside is worn as it has taken all use. I believe that this is the reason for poor braking problem. When it was addressed to the dealer, "they stated no problem has ever been reported for recall". I believe this to be H_**. I paid $40,000.00 for what I think would at least not become the money pit that vehicle is becoming - a very angry GM customer.

I bought a used truck years ago and it gets light use. I have put 10,000 miles on in five years--now only a total of 55,000. I have had to replace full brake lines front/rear and calipers/backing due to overwhelming rust. I went to put plow on this year and the dealer pointed out that the frame is rusting so badly in places--that it is a safety hazard and they won't inspect it. This should not happen to a truck this age. I can't find any other truck with this issue, and clearly Chevy has it in spades. Stay away from Chevy trucks.

I am complaining about the rusted brake lines and rotors of my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. This vehicle has only 14,000 miles on it and the brake rotors and brake lines are extremely rusted, as well as the entire under carriage. The trans cooler line rusted through and were leaking. The vehicle had no stopping power at all. GM need to recall these vehicles for the safety aspect alone. I have replaced the rotors and transmission lines. It's only a matter of time before a brake line fails. They are all very rusted. I've painted them with a rust inhibitor paint, but I think they are too far gone at this point. Replacing the line is going to be a very expensive job, even with me doing the labor myself.

The brakes work fine at low speed but a 50 MPH or faster emergency stopping results in the pedal going to the floor and the truck rolling to a stop. I allow three times the distance when on the highways to avoid rear ending someone. I have taken the truck in to be repaired several times but I get the same answer there is nothing wrong. Except the truck won't stop.

I have a 2005 Silverado with ABS problems. At low speeds, the ABS sometimes kicks in and the pedal drops but will stop. The truck was purchased in Buffalo, spent time in Virginia and now in Ct.

I have a 2005 Yukon XL 2500 series. For the last 6 months, we have had an activation at low speed braking from the ABS. I took the vehicle to a GM dealer and they removed both calipers and removed rust and dirt from them. When I received the Yukon back, the problem was still there as I drove off the lot. Now I am told after I spent $300 that it could be corrosion on the brake lines. Should I disconnect the fuse and drive the truck or should I get a second opinion? Please advise.

Same complaint as everyone else. Brake lines corroding and bursting. The first time was rear lines over gas tank. I barely got stopped before I hit the intersection. The last time was on 9-11-10. Two brake lines behind the left front wheel, well, stopped at the very edge of the creek.I have been a life-long chevman, but no more! I have purchased my last Chevy product unless they make this right with people! Someone is going to be killed! They don't seem to give a **!

My 2002 Chevy Silverado abs brakes energize below 5 mph. Half the time, they lock the peddle causing no brakes at all. I checked under the truck and the brake lines are rusted to the point the are crumbling. So far I've had the transmission fail at 48000 miles, The rear end rusted out and had to be replaced at 70000 miles, blower motor failure and the rear backing plates are half rusted away, not to mention other things. The underside of the truck is rusted all over the frame. It is now off the road due to the fact it is far too dangerous. I wrote letters to Chevy and got the brush off response. They (the Gov.) should have let them go out of business. I see now they have 100000 mile drive line warranty, They need it!

I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab that has had all rotors replaced due to rust. 3 calipers fail due to rust. Entire undercarriage is completely rusted and looks like it is 30 years older than it is. Early this year, I had a hard brake line to front drivers side burst from corrosion causing me to almost run into an intersection. After driving to Midas with E-brake I had it replaced thinking it was an isolated incident.

Aug 15th my wife had the rear line burst on her. This is a result of low grade materials in the vehicle construction. I inspected brakes and found all lines severely corroded and in need of replacement. I have done rear but others are falling apart as I remove them. Rear Calipers are in such bad shape that they could not be bled so they have been replaced with aftermarket as well so they will not fail like OEM parts. I have never seen any vehicle corrode like this. It has 45k miles on, it is not used as plow or really even driven in snow at all and looks worse than a 97 Ford that sits next to it. If GM doesn't do something about this issue, it will be my last GM vehicle.

I own a 2000 GMC Sierra and the brake-lines have rusted through and falling apart. I now need to replace all brake-lines to feel safe in this vehicle due to the poor condition of brake-lines. This requires me to either pay to have this done or take time out of my busy life to make this safe for me and my family.

My wife and I were on our way home to New Jersey after a week in South Carolina on vacation. As we were traveling North on I-95 just south of Fredsrickburg, VA, a white motorcycle passed us at a high rate or speed. About five minutes later, as we rounded a curve, we noticed traffic coming to a stop. Needing to stop within a few hundred feet I had to jam on the brake pedal. Well, it went to the floor. Yup, no brakes and we were doing about 70 or so.

Scanning at the cars and other vehicles in front of me that stopped wondering what one had the least amount of people in it because this was going to get ugly. Who do i want to run into doing 70? As we got near impact, I noticed a car move on the burm so I shot for the very small hole. As I lined up on the hole, I saw the motorcycle to the right side of the hole in the dirt on its side. On the left side of the hole was a red mini van. I thought this was going to be close. As I neared the mini van, I saw the side door open and the hands and feet of a person trying to get out. Thinking I was going to kill this person, I laid on the horn and with a flash of red, we shot the hole.

As we went through, my right rear tire hit something and bounced my trunk a little sideways. After correcting and over correcting, I finally got my truck back on the black top. After using my e-brake and slowly stopping, I got out of the truck and found I had suffered a blown brake line near the gas tank. I limped the truck to the next exit using e-brake and found that the only service station was half hour away in Fredsricksburg. Upon arriving at Firestone service center on Sunday, they said that they can't get to it till Monday. So I had to get a hotel room for the night for my wife and I.

Monday afternoon, we got a ride back to our truck to find out that while bleeding the brakes that another line blew out. Well, late Monday afternoon, I finally got my ride back and go home. Now, I am looking forward to replacing the rest of them. After $400 for line repair and $100 for hotel room. $175 for a new BFG 33 inch tire. Two days of feed for two $150 and another $1000 to do the rest of the lines, I'm up to almost 2 grand. I can't believe there is not a recall on this. Are they waiting for people to start dying like Honda? I'm not happy at all with this and think something should be done. Chevy needs to step up! Anyone starts a lawsuit up let me know. I've got all my receipts. Concerned Chevy driver.

Brake line ruptured due to corrosion in my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The truck, which I purchased new, has only 48,800 miles. I had the truck towed to the dealer, who said all six brake lines are severely rusted and must be replaced at a cost of over $1400. No wonder GM went bankrupt. Cost me $1,430 for repair at the Chevrolet dealer.

I have a 2002 GMC truck and the brake lines are all rusted. I was pulling a trailer and had to stop when both sides of the lines blew holes in them. Stainless should not rust like this. GM must have used inferior parts. Thank God for e brakes.

Brake lines rusted through. Yikes. $300 for new set and lots of labor

While parking our 2001 GMC Sierra in driveway, it lost all brakes. I used E-brake to stop (thank God had that rebuilt a couple of years ago due to corrosion/rust). The brake lines are all completely rusted through, one burst at this time causing complete lack of braking. I called GM--no recall for this defect as of now, they would schedule towing ($80) and evaluation ($89) (you can see what's wrong!) before giving us an estimate from their dealer. Loss of use of truck!

While parking the truck in our driveway (Thank God, at the end of a trip!), brake lines burst, causing complete loss of brakes. I was able to stop using E-brake. The lines are all completely rusted through. I also had E-brake completely rebuilt due to corrosion/rust a couple of years ago. But ABS problems still exist, even after GM recall for sensor.

I called GM, since there's no recall right now for this problem. It will cost us towing (around $80) and evaluation ($89) before estimating what fix cost would be. Presently, I have lost use of the truck until repaired. Also, I narrowly missed other family members' cars in the driveway.

My 99.5 Chevrolet Silverado have brake problems. All calipers are frozen and has abs pump failure.

2004 Chevrolet 1500 4x4 pickup brakes. Today, this vehicle failed the state safety inspection due to rusted brake lines, with estimated $900 cost. The truck has 54665 miles and has had all the rotors replaced once and the front a second time a month ago. There has been no accident, but brakes are poor at best compared to previous vehicles. $900 estimated to replace rusted brake lines. In addition, an equivalent amount in the past to replace rotors twice.

I have been experiencing brake problems with my 2000 Silverado since it was purchased new. The latest problem is that the backing plates are now rotted. Last week, there was a complete brake failure. It seems to me that there is a lot of these trucks with the same problem. No consequence yet, but I almost had an accident. I have yet to fix the truck.

I had my ABS systems repaired at a local shop on my '99 Tahoe and '02 Silverado 2500. I found out about a recall later. I wrote to the GM customer service, but was told that my VINs were not on the recall list and refused to refund. I now have a broken brake line on the Silverado due to rust. I will check with the dealer on August 2, 2010 to see if there is a recall. All four lines are rusted severely. There are 100,000 miles on both vehicles. The cost for repairs on the Silverado was $288.80; for Tahoe, $478.87, with an additional cost due to a broken sensor, $199.23.

I was traveling on I-26 near Columbia, SC pulling my 5th wheel camper. Traffic stopped ahead and I mashed my brakes but there was none. I could not stop and was quickly approaching stopped traffic. I was in the left lane with no chance of getting in the right lane and then emergency lane. To keep from wrecking into the stopped traffic in front of me, I went in the grass between the guard rail and cars, with a camper in tow. I must have went by 15 -20 stopped cars before I came to a stop. I took it to the garage here in Mooresville, NC and the brake lines are rusted and ruptured. There is a lot of rust on the under side of my truck. This could have been death to my wife, daughter, son and myself or killed other people who stopped in front of me. The good Lord was with us on this day.

I was driving down a street approaching a stop sign. I was driving a 2005 F-150 truck. I went to step on the brakes and it didn't feel like it was stopping at all. I pumped them once and still nothing. I went into the intersection and hit a car going from my left to right. I braced for impact riding the brake pedal. We collided and I hit the passenger side of their car, which had a 5-month pregnant woman sitting there. The airbag blew, we ended up on the other corner and had to have a major 911 call. I was dazed and was still on the brakes till I rolled up on the curb. I checked the pedal and it felt like I have brakes but they didn't stop me. It all seemed so weird stepping on the brake and not feeling the truck slowing down.

It was smashed pretty good and hopefully, the pregnant girl will be okay. The baby I'm worried about but did anybody reported this problem? I felt like an ** telling the highway patrol I was stepping on the brake and it just wasn't stopping me. I was wondering if this is brake fade. I had pedal but no action. It all happened fast and I've never experienced anything like this. Is there some way of checking this for a problem now? Thanks in advance for any help.

My 2001 GMC 3/4 ton with Duramax and Allison transmission has rusted brakes and brake lines, and undercarriage. Its brake line failed at 21,000 miles, costing $500 to fix. The first time, they balked at the repairs but did it anyways. Three month later, it was out of warranty, the rear lines failed between the master cylinder and rear line, another $250.

Now at 50,000 miles, on a vacation, the rear line from the last repair failed, and this too another $250. It has troubles with tranny, window (electric) cable pulls. The last three repairs cost $500, then $250, and $250 and now, another $250. This caused my loss of vacation and dependability of this truck, and uncertainty. If this will continue what next? Someone got a lake to dump it in?

My 2002 Chevy Silverado has under 56,000 miles then my brake lines ruptured due to extreme rust. My entire under-carriage is almost completely rusted out. I've had to replace the transfer Case, and the Injectors went bad at 50,000 miles. I've had service at every 4000 miles and I wash the truck weekly and after it snows, almost daily. The truck is used to pull my motorcycle trailer and do my driveway plowing. It has been that way for the past 8 years so I haven't put any miles on it.

It is a Duromax Diesel and runs great but the frame and exposed parts are rusting away. The cost has exceeded $12,000 to date. I am thinking about removing the body and replacing the entire frame because the Diesel motor and transmission are still in excellent shape. Shame on GM for making a rust bucket truck and me paying over $40k for this truck.

Like many others, my 2004 GMC Sierra will not stop. When I have a hard braking situation, the pedal goes to the floor and the ABS does not even kick in. Even just sitting in the driveway, the pedal will go to the floor.

I replaced all pads and rotors, and bleed everything, but no improvement. Called the local Chevy dealer and they said that there were no recalls on this despite the news of over 77,000 trucks being recalled by GM. No more GM products for me, ever!

Rusted brake line. I put new tires on truck used for hauling horses. On the way home in the dark, brake to the floor. Next day, I put pads on and went backing out of garage—no brakes! The truck is being towed for repairs by my local BP station.

I was driving along at 40 mph and hit the brakes and they went to the floor. I went through an intersection using a sidewalk on and off curbs to get this truck to stop. I cannot believe that I was not hurt, or anyone else. I had the 2003 Silverado with 35000 miles towed to the garage. All my brake lines are rusted and it cost me about a $1000 to repair.

I have a 2000 Silverado. I have put over $4000 in brake work in the last 6 years. Now the abs comes on couple times a day. The dealer says it will cost $400 to find which sensor is bad and another $400 to fix. I pulled the fuse and ignored the idiot lights. I've had 5 close accidents prior to pulling fuse.

I have a 2002 Silverado 1500 that I bought used. The antilock brakes kick in at low speeds. Makes stopping the vehicle quickly and "interesting" experience. Will disabling the ABS solve this problem? I have had this going on 3 years now with no satisfactory resolution.

I was driving down the road in my 2000 Chevy Silverado. I applied the brakes to make a left hand turn and the pedal suddenly dropped to the floor. Luckily I was at a driveway and not attempting to stop at a stop light or navigate traffic. This could have resulted in an accident. I was lucky that I hit not hit anything or anyone but it could have been much worse. Now I have to see how much this is going to cost me. It seems that far too many people are experiencing the same exact issue. GM should rectify this situation before someone gets killed!

My breaks on my 2001 GMC Sierra. I have problems with the breaks at low speeds either forward when pulling out of a parking or on reverse when parking. My mechanic has changed the break pads, master cylinder, everything that he thinks about and can't find the problem. I called GMC and they tell me that there is no recall on my truck. I googled this problem with my truck and it seems that a lot of people are having the same problem. Why can't GMC fix this problem? Are they waiting for the lawsuits to start for them to react like Toyota? I'm going to get me a lawyer to deal with it.

The brake line going to the rear brakes burst when applying brakes. In mid Sept 09, I was driving my 2000 GMC Sierra extended cab. (61000 miles). I applied the brakes hard as someone cut out in front of me and the pedal hit the floor. I steered away from the car and hit a curb. Luckily, there was no additional damage. There was brake fluid all over the gas tank. I replaced the brake line out of pocket as the truck was out of warranty. Now I'm seeing that I'm not alone and this is a glaringly large issue. I have inspected the remainder of my brake lines and they too are rusted. The truck does not brake near as well as it used to. The ABS also kicks in if I'm applying the brake at maybe half pedal and I go over a bump. This is very disturbing and alarming.

We had the anti lock brake system replaced 3 years ago because the truck wouldn't stop. They replaced it free of charge but now it is doing it again. It was the same thing as before. We ran into my in-law's house last weekend. We damaged my in-law's house on Mother's Day due to the truck not stopping. We had to throw it into the park to get it to stop.

I have a 2004 Silverado truck with 20,000 miles on it. The ABS kicks in the last few feet of completing a stop which increases my stopping distance. This occurs every time I stop, no matter whether the road is dry or wet, hot or cold. Also, the rear brakes squeal after I disengage the parking brake. I took it in to the dealer a couple weeks after I had bought the truck new, and they said there was nothing wrong. At this point, I am just educating my self about the problem and possible solutions.

My problems on my 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD started when my rear brake pads and rotors had to be replaced at 24,000 miles. About 2 years ago in the 40,000 mile range (now at 71,000), the anti-lock brakes activated under 5 to 10 mph. I still haven't got it fixed. They wanted $350 to replace front wheel sensors. Now brake lines are very rusty and leaking. I found a wet spot under truck, and upon further investigation, the lines are flaky and in bad shape and all needs to be replaced.

Excessive rust due to faulty metal rotors manufactured with faulty braking system while crossing bumps, railroad tracks, speed bumps, etc. Wheel bearings fall out, brake line erupted brake fluid mixed with rust ruining clear coat over paint. Rust on aluminum alloys cannot get off, never a brake sensor going off. Every year having to redo brake system. I ran through stop sign and lights due to faulty braking while going over rough surfaces, bad areas in road, bumps of any kind and nature. I have spent over $2k in last 2.5 years replacing calipers, bearings, brakes, wheel hubs that rusted, etc.

I then did a quick Google search on the problem and I see so many people have posted here I can't believe it.

So, I call GM's recall hotline and am told based on my VIN my truck doesn't qualify, not because of where I live but because I don't have the "part" in my car. I grilled the guy on it for a while but he wouldn't budge. He finally found in his notes somewhere that when I had the brakes done in the past that the Wheel Sensor had been inspected and cleaned, which is all the recall required they do anyway. This problem is a safety issue just as bad as Toyota's and the recall should be reissued and expanded to include rusting break lines. They won't because they can't afford to but the government should make them. I will be pulling the fuse on my ABS and hopefully that will stop the problem I have but who knows about the rusted lines. The scary thing is I can't afford a new truck, so I'm stuck with this one.

I have a 1999 GMC truck and the brake lines have rusted through a couple of times and my brakes are gone right now. At first, I thought the brake booster went bad. I had fluid in the container and no brakes. Then, I saw the fluid leaking by the rear end. Then, it happened on the right front line and no brakes. I had a near miss each time. What do I do?

My rear brake lines on my 2001 GMC Sonoma SLS corroded and burst, rendering my rear brakes useless. Since GMC replaced the tailgate cables on these trucks in recent years, it seems that GMC recognizes corrosion issues on this model. The truck has only 81,000 miles on it. It seems that for something as important as brake lines, that more rugged materials should have been used. I spent more than $200 for repair plus loss of use of the vehicle. The line burst when it was in a repair shop for an unrelated issue--so thankful that they did not fail when I really needed them. It could have been very serious.

Brake lines are rusted out in the 2000 Silverado. I feel this is premature. It has no brakes.

2003 GMC sierra 1500hd pickup truck brakes lines rusting out. Only 50,000 miles.

I am questioning the recall of the 2002 trucks for brakes. I have a Chevy Silverado that has brake issues. Can you give me some information on where I need to go to try to resolve this issue?

2000 Chevrolet emergency brake system is of poor design. I have replaced the rear rotors three times and had to remove the rear rotors every year and either replace or free up the the linkage just to get the car inspected. Now, I find out this is a very common problem for a lot of year models. I'm not the type to go to the trouble to find a site like this and take some kind of action. However, GM needs to recall or correct this problem.

The front discs need to be turned every 5 thousand miles. Bad wheel bearing. I had to replace wheel bearing before 36,000 mi. Trans line, from park to reverse does not engage trans. Door locks, do not open doors every time.Windshield wipers, do not work properly. 2008 Chevy HHR. All that comes to mind at this time. Assuming this continues, the possibilities of great damage to my family and others is a very real thing.

Writing to complain about the problem with my 2002 Chevy silverado anti-lock brake problem. The vehicle has already had the recall done and the problem is still there. Called dealer and they said that the recall was already done and there is nothing that GM will do at this time.

The brake-line on the drivers side rear blew and nearly caused a major accident. All the lines are rusted and the abs is acting up. Is there a recall on these vehicles?

I have the same problem with my 1999 Silverado brakes as all the other owners. The brake lines are rusted through and the anti-lock kicks in at low speed. I had my fourth brake line rupture last night in a heavy fog causing a near miss accident. I live in Tennessee but I am pretty sure my truck came from up north. It is a used truck. The brake lines are located and mounted in such a way as to hinder an easy repair. I have already replaced 3 of the rusty brake lines myself and now have another to repair.

I would like to know if the recall applies to my truck since it was originally purchased and driven in the north. How can GM draw a line in the sand for a recall? Vehicles are driven all over this country no matter where they are purchased or registered. Why the Toyota problem causing is such a stir and all these big heavy trucks not stopping is no problem? Do I need to have a failure and run over a lady with a baby to get someone's attention?

I have a 2000 GMC K2500. All but one of the brake lines have rusted thru and had to be replaced. I was able to limp home where I changed the lines myself since I was unemployed at the time.

Rusty and leaking brake lines. These lines are the ones which run down the driver side underbody. Upon pressing the brake, it is possible to actually see the brake fluid spray out. Two near accidents due to this issue. The expense of having to replace these lines due to cheap material.

My anti lock brakes failed to stop me hit a lady from behind. They would go to the floor and not stop for a few seconds. Then the anti lock brakes went out all the way. Why is GM not fixing this problem, they have a recall in some states but not mine.

I have taken my 2003 Silverado to the dealer in regards to poor brakes, a very soft pedal and sometimes the pedal will go to the floor before stopping. They say that there is nothing wrong with them. I have reported this to GM Canada and they told me that there is no recall on the truck. There are numerous complaints regarding the brakes and I believe GM should address the issue.

I have a serious problem with my front ABS brakes on my 2002 3500 Silverado. I feel there should be an investigation on this issue. I cannot stop my truck within a reasonable stopping distance, which may result in a accident.

December 22, 2009, my wife diving our 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. While applying the brakes entering our Tennessee (Pigeon Forge) Cabin neighborhood, she experienced complete brake failure on an incline resulting in her traveling backwards (out of control) and struck the neighborhood sign. My wife experienced neck and back pains and fear to drive the mountain roads and overall mistrust of my Silverado. I arrived at the scene of her accident to find massive amounts of brake fluid dripping down the frame from one of the brake lines located driver side observed from the wheel well. Sevier County Sheriff responded and took report of accident (mechanical failure).

The truck was disabled (bed, bumper, bumper bracket, topper, cab and rear glass) and had to be towed to Volunteer Chevrolet. Volunteer Chevrolet informed me, following examination, that the brake lines had excessive corrosion and failed. Volunteer Chevrolet also stated they'd seen this problem before with trucks used up north. I was informed by a mechanic friend this weekend that he recalled a GM recall concerning brakes on Silverados and to look into it.

The rest is history. I have all scheduled maintenance (less oil changes) performed at GM dealerships (100k maintenance performed at Quality GMC in Cocoa, Florida October 2009) and never received a recall mailer except for the tailgate cables which I responded. All this problem because GM failed to recall obvious material safety problem and the GM dealerships failed to note corrosive problems when servicing.

This resulted to damage to pickup bed, factory liner, factory tow hitch, factory bumper and brackets, passenger side and rear cab damage, broken rear window, and complete brake line replacement. It caused emotional and physical stress to my wife. The tow truck cost me $21.00 over my AAA allowance. The cost of a rental car to drive to Ohio and repeated telephone conversations with Volunteer Chevrolet body shop to reduce the $9300 repair estimate bill. Eventually, it cost me approximately $3400 paid to Volunteer Chevrolet to replace brake lines, replace the rear bumper and assembly, and replace the rear cab window following repair and painting of cab.

I paid another $150.00 for a used trailer hitch installed by Volunteer Chevrolet. I located and purchased a used 2006 6'5" bed matching my original bed for $1200 plus Michigan tax. My high school friend picked up the used bed and this weekend (January 29th) installed the replacement bed (cost of 3 cases of beer for their 3 others' assistance, a Michigan thing). I used wheel flares and body trim from the original bed and new double sided tape and adhesives to apply to replacement bed to complete the repair. I was unable to salvage the Astro fiberglass topper (color matched original cost of $1000 in 2005) and have purchased an Access tonneu cover to be installed Monday, February 1, 2010. A claim was filed with USAA for replacement of the neighborhood sign of which I have no idea the cost for replacement at this time.

The ABS braking system on my 2002 Suburban (130,000 miles) goes off at slow speeds, when you are stopping. This falsely increases the stopping distance needed to stop. I cannot put my family in this truck! There was a recall for this problem, and it was repaired in '05. Now, 5 years later, it's back. My dad has a '02 Chevy 1500 pickup with less than 35,000 miles, and he is having the same problem. This is a very dangerous problem that the NHTSB and Chevy need to correct, to save lives. I spent over $900 on this problem, and it will not go away. It also increases my blood pressure when I have to drive this vehicle.

I have a 1st-owned Chevy 2007 Suburban that has had its ABS breaks failed twice in two low-speed accidents. All damages were to the cars that I rolled into. My front end was also dented.

The ABS brakes in our truck went to the floor and then caught and threw us into oncoming traffic causing a head on. My husband who was driving his 1997 Chevy pick-up 1500 series had to have surgery on his ankle. I received 4 broken ribs and the other driver had many injuries. We were stopping at a slow rate of speed other truck was doing about 40 mph. Why no recall? We never received the recall notice on the wiper motor. This has caused a lot of problems for us including deformities.

I have a 2002 GMC Yukon with 88,000 miles on it. Recently, the ABS started to activate inappropriately at low speeds under 10 mph when stopping, causing an uncertainty as to the required safe distance needed to stop safely. I have had some close calls at stop lights and while pulling into parking spots.

GMC has issued recalls and expanded recalls. However, my Vin# is not covered because of where I live and where I purchased the truck. This will do nothing for me. The local dealer's service manager claims that he has never heard of such a problem or recall.

I have filed a complaint with the NHTSA whose goal is to resolve this kind of problem, but I have not heard anything back from them yet. What more can I do to get GMC to stand behind this obviously huge problem that they have with the ABS on my truck?

I have a 2002 Silverado 2500HD with 28000 miles on it. Recently, while attempting to stop, the brakes completely failed. I found brake lines rusted with hole completely through one line. I complained to General Motors who said no assistance would be provided since the problem may be the result of 'low mileage'. They want $1000 to fix brake lines. In 50 years, I have never before had a hole rusted in a brake line. I think, based on number of complaints, General Motors should be more concerned about the safety of their customers and fix these vehicles. I can't understand why the NHTSB has not required GM to step up and address this very dangerous problem.

I contacted my dealer about the issue and there apprently is a recall, however limited to certain states, Texas not being one and the vehicle is too old. No damage, just need to repair. Luck to be alive frankly, no exageration, I am serious, this scared me.