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lloyd of boca raton, FL June 25, 2009

brake problems on my 2008 chevy truck. i have only 15,000 miles on it and already i have to get the rotors and brakes done. plus i have many more problems with it that they will not fix.

Vince of Southport, NC June 16, 2009

I have a 2003 Silverado that has rusted brake lines. The other day I was approaching a stop sign, hit the brakes, and continued across the road into the yard in front of me. A brake line broke going to the left front wheel. I complained and was told that here was nothing they could do about the problem.

The truck has 62,500 miles and has been serviced at a Chevy dealer since I have owned it. I have been drivinig for over 40 years and have never experienced a broken rusted line. The mechanic who fixed the line said " He has seen so many similar problems with the brake lines". Thank goodness I was going slow and not on an Interstate highway. There is a problem and it appears GM won't accept this fact. I had to pay to replace brake line and am now very aware that I may not stop the next time

kenneth of westminster, MD June 15, 2009

brakes are always mushey in my 2004 silverado 2500hd duramax. i put in 2 power steering pumps which work the brakes. bled master cylinder, all lines, and callipers. they work sometimes and sometimes they dont want to stop the truck. driving me nuts. scarry haulling a 10000#camper. thank God for trailer brakes! been in the shop numerous times for problem w/ same result - fixed for a couple of weeks- then mushey again. no physical dammage yet. but much. luv the truck but getting old!

Neil of Genoa, OH June 14, 2009

I own a 2004 chevrolet 2500 HD pickup truck that is used to tow a fifth wheel trailer. I was informed that all four rotors need to be replaced due to excessive rust. The pads would have been ok except with the wear with the rust, it distroyed the pads. I am very displeased with the service life of the componits. Would not recomend this vehicle to anyone who depends on their vehicle. Out of pocket cost to replace above mentioned parts 937.00.

cindy of saint cloud, MN June 9, 2009

On March 19th 2009 I was driving the truck on the freeway and had just put in fuel. As I was going down the ramp back onto the freeway the truck made a jerk..like it got an extra shot of gas. I thought nothing of it for as we drove, but then I started losing power, the dash lights came on, I went for the brakes but there was none. Right to the floorboards! I kept trying to get the brakes to grab but they wouldnt.

Then came the smoke! Here we were going down the freeway at 70 mph with no brakes and on fire. Thank God there was a ramp, so I took it and tried to get in the dirt to slow it down. We were almost to the top of the ramp and still rolling pretty good. The smoke was getting worse so I jumped from the rolling truck, I was in definite fear of burning to death. The truck burned up. I am still going back and forth to the doctor. I have neck back and leg injuries.

Charlotte of Gardnerville, NV June 1, 2009

I have been to the dealership three+ times to get my brakes fixed. They have made some attempts but I only return. They keep trying to put the blame on the drivers but I have owned many different vehicles over the past 22 years including a diesel truck. And I have never had a brake issue with any of my vehicles. I currently own a 99 Chevy 1500 and it does not have the same problem as my new 2008 Chevy 1500 one does.

My last visit was on May 26th were they found that my rotters were blue and on May 30th my brakes went soft as I was braking to go down a hill. Now I will have to go again some time this week. I have experienced pulsations and vibations when braking and /or stopping. I had a hydralic specialist look at the braking system and he said the systems and lines are to small. I am not sure about the calipers but they may have a problem as well. I even did a search on line about problems with the truck and found several similar problems with the brakes.

The dealership tells me to use 3rd or 2nd gears of the transmission to slow the truck down to save the brakes. As a truck driver, you are to use these gears only when you have a load and when you are desending down a mountain or slope. This will damage the transmission. If you misuse the transmission it will only damage it and this makes you liable. This would be a clear case of misuse and I am liable. Please find out what the problem is so I can feel safe driving my truck. This has costed me 1000 for loss of time for work, wear and tear of vehicle and travel expenses. And I fear for my families life.

trevor of kingston, MA May 31, 2009

ever since i bought my 03 gmc sierra i notice that the bracks did not work correctly. I told the dealer and they said that the brakes needed to brake in. but the never did. brake in. then when i was involved in a accident i called gm and they sent some on out and said the brakes were fine and when i hit the person i did not hit the braks which is bull becaus i pressed so hard on the brake that i blew the brake booster.

i have been driving for over 14 years and have drivin dump trucks that stop better than that. my point is i had plenty of time to stop but could not because the brakes suck and gm will not man up and fix them. mayby when i kill some one or meself they will do something about it. i can not and should not have to dish out another 30,000 for a new truck

Joseph of Clarks Summit, PA May 16, 2009

GM has a major problem with brake line corrosion. Yesterday my son was using my 04 Avalanche to haul some furniture and all of sudden the chimes and the brake warning light came when he pressed the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor. Fortunately, he wasn't on a downgrade or the "2 mile hill" and he was slowly able to bring the Avalanche to a stop. Brake fluid was gushing out under the drivers door.

We had the Avalanche towed home and examination revealed the brake lines under the drivers door outside of the rail are completely rusted, and one finally let go. Ditto for most of the brake lines going into the metal block inside the frame. My 04 Avalanche has only 38916 on the clock. We live in NE Pa. where there is a lot of salt and brine used on the roads in the winter. Can't GM install brake lines (like stainless steel) that resist corrosion? Someone could have been seriously hurt or killed by this sudden failure.

I will go after GM legally if I have to to have all rusted brake lines replaced at no cost to me. I will also file an incident report on the NHTSA site. I also have photos of the failing brake line.

Will of Nettie, WV May 7, 2009

2000 Silverado 1500 Z71 68250 miles garaged - Brake lines rusted! More thorough inspection needed under cab area. Have not replaced yet. Replaced rotors 2008 for rust damage and rotors are rusting again. No physical damage, but obviously there will be economic damage to repair. Need class action for this potential accident in waiting for many similar vehicles.

Arthur of Wantage, NJ April 23, 2009

All 4 rotors rusted from the inside out. The metal swelled and deteriated. It chewed up all the lining on the brake pads. The dealer aknowledged the problem but GM claimed there was no issue although every owner I know had the same issue's. About 500.00 out of my pocket and it was repaired. Now the brake lines are totally rusted out. Again dealer aknowledged an issue but not GM. The dealer wants about 900.00 - 1,000.00 to replace the lines. I want to get involed in a class action suit agaist GM.

Luckily I have not had any accidents. A couple of close calls before I had the brakes totally replaced. The brake lines are another story. Financially I cannot afford this repair in this economy. I can't sell the truck due to the economy. When the brake lines fail I'll discuss with a lawyer. Hopefully I'll hear back from you before that happens.

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