Chevrolet Silverado Reviews

Since purchasing my 2014 Silverado I've had at speeds of 73 mph plus a shake or shimmy in the whole vehicle. I can feel it in the steering wheel and in the driver's seat. I cannot tell if it's from the front end. With the initial test drive I could feel the shake but didn't think anything of it. The vehicle has been in the shop numerous times for the problem, with no cure. The dealership noticed a supposedly bent rim which I paid $200 to have fixed also But that didn't fix the problem.

I have a 2013 Silverado with 22K miles (under warranty). I drive down the interstate and the outside temp presents three hashes ( - - - ) and the compressor drops out. The environmental control unit is locked up. Neither temperature up/down will work nor can you increase/decrease blower fan speed. I showed Smicklas Chevrolet, Oklahoma City, pictures of the problem and they said they could not verify. I didn't download the pics off the internet. They did replace the environmental control unit. Within days, the problem came back. I took the truck directly to Smicklas Chevrolet where they could see the problem happening in front of their eyes. I dropped the car off. After a week in the shop, they said they couldn't duplicate the problem they were witness to and unwilling to try anything. If anyone has experienced this problem and has had it fixed, please report. At the rate I am going, my truck will be in the shop for the rest of the summer.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado - I am the second owner of this truck. I purchased it from the dealership and it was still under warranty. It had approximately 23,000 miles on it when I purchased it. It now has 27,000 -+ on it. I was driving down the interstate yesterday at 70 miles per hour and lost all power. Very scary. The truck is in the shop. I was on hold well over an hour with roadside assistance (GM) before they could help me with a tow truck. Wish I had known about the problems with the losing power before I purchased. I am now wondering if the person that traded the truck in had problems. I am going to try to track them down. Seems like these things should be disclosed. I have barely drove this truck since I purchased it nearly a year ago. I am going to watch for a recall and or class action. This is dangerous.

I have a 2003 Chevy SIlverado and this only has 17,000 original miles on it now. Five years ago, the emergency brake cable broke to the rear left wheel. Two years ago a brake line ruptured from rust, and last week another brake line ruptured. Upon pulling these lines out to replace them, 3 more just snapped off where the rust was heavy. This is unsafe, and totally avoidable. I had plenty of vehicles in my 47 years of driving and this is the ONLY vehicle where the brake lines rusted through, also a brake cable.

A few months ago my truck (2009 Chevy Silverado) wouldn't start. After jumping it twice it still wouldn't start. Called for a tow. Mechanic called to tell me he found the back of the fuse box located on the driver's side under the dash melted in two different spots where the wiring harness plugs onto the pins behind the fuse box. $1,800.00 to replace the fuse box, wiring harness and connectors. My truck's electrical system has never been modified in any way. I'm very lucky it didn't catch fire. Contacted GM. They took my information and I have had no response at all. This is a manufacturing defect. Apparently the government nor GM have any intention in addressing this problem. This is my third and last Silverado!

I was driving yesterday and when I turned onto another street, everything just went off. Engine stopped and radio shut down. I got to side of road and turned off and it restarted. Was hard steering when it shut down. Planning to call dealer today to schedule service.

Purchased a 2014 Silverado on 3-27-2015, test drive was on back streets with speed limit of 20 mph. 2 days later I finally got the speed up to 40-50 mph. On the highway the truck vibrated horribly. Called the sales manager and reported problem. He stated he would have someone from service dept. call. It took several call backs before they finally contacted us. Had to wait for a loaner truck, had to wait for them to order a machine to do test before they could even test the truck to see what was wrong with it. In the meantime they wanted us to still drive the truck knowing that problems existed. Called Chevrolet customer service, did not get very far with this. I feel cheated and misled. I have seen many complaints on this problem. Chevy should recall these trucks.

I had a 01 Chevy 1500. It keep running hot. After I put about 600 pounds on the trailer behind it it squatted the truck which I thought was sick. If I wanted a el camino I would have went and got one. A truck is suppose to hold more weight than that so I took it and traded it in for a 02 dodge ram 2 wheel drive 4 door and that truck would out pull and haul that chevy any day.

Went to dealer and was told GM only allowed them to repair affected area. Why don't they go over the whole frame and be done with it and everybody would be happy? Frame is rusting then coating will start peeling off. I only have 13000 miles on this 2013 Silverado and I take good care of it. Guess I will have to lay under it and do the job myself if it is to be done right.

Bought a new 2014 Silverado (demo with 3000 miles) in March 2015. On 5/23/15 while driving 55 mph on highway, the truck lost all power & just shut off. Were able to pull to side of road & call dealership where purchased. They sent a service employee with a booster box to jump off, but it was not the battery as we had already advised since all of the lights, radio, etc., inside the truck worked when key turned to auxiliary. So, had to be towed to dealership where the truck still remains. At 1st we were told one of the buses (computer chip) had gone out. But, when they replaced the chip, it blew the ECM. They ordered another ECM, same thing. They ordered a 2nd ECM, would not program. They ordered a 3rd ECM that was sent overnight from Michigan, it won't program either. Gets to 80% & everything shuts down.

So, like many other folks out there with a Chevrolet Silverado and many other GM trucks. My brakes on my 2006 1500 4x4 completely rusted out. No warning! Brakes just failed while entering a junction. Managed to hit the parking brake and come to a halt before hitting the car in front. Limped home (2 miles) and the brake fluid just drained all over my driveway. Call the local Chevy dealer for a quote...$1800. Can you guess where I told them to go? Brake lines should be stainless steel. Period!

I leased this double cab truck brand new (2014 Silverado 1500 LT). When attempting to corner the trucks feels like it has front square tires. The trans clunks when it shifts down. Also I got into a summer cloud burst with some hail while driving east of Alpine, WY. I got the feeling the the truck was locking up and starting to skid on the hail. Anybody experience these things with a 2014 truck?

My new 2014 Chevy Silverado pick up while driving at the alternator will go into the default mode which is standard on the truck to save battery. And alternator life will go into my steering will fall asleep or quit working because it's electric power steering. And I can't steer the truck and I fear my life when driving. I have 40,000 on the truck and they won't pay to fix it cause out of warranty. A one year old truck and the steering should work. I guess I have to die in an accident or be severely injured before they take concern and I have video of this happening. Has anyone else had this problem at wit's end?

NHTSA you let GM/Chevy off the hook for the failed, rusted out brake line and Gas lines. How could you? We paid in excessive amounts of money because GM/Chevy did not have the replacement parts available one year later. GM final did but they took all of us Chevy Silverado truck owner for a ride. Shame on NHTSA and consumer affairs for not doing enough. In the end the consumer got robbed again.

I had a 2005 Chevy Silverado that burned due to Chevrolet dealer not doing their job correctly. Me and my kids almost died due to this error. They fixed oil leaks then 2 weeks later it started leaking again. I took back and said it was an oil sensor. I fixed it and 5 days later my truck was on fire. Sensor was not fixed correctly.

I bought my 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD brand new in 2001. I still own it today. It now has approximately 155,000 miles on it. My first real complaint is that I've had to repair the power windows 8 times. Six times on the driver's side, and twice on the passenger side. My next real complaint is how quickly the rocker panels have rusted out, completely. And just last weekend, on May 2nd, 2015, I did a complete front brake job on it, only to discover badly rusted brake lines. In fact after installing the new brakes, (calipers, rotors, and ceramic pads), one of the brake lines ruptured in two places from being weakened by severe rust.

Rust on frame, chrome coming off the front bumper, vibration. 2014 with 5000 miles. Talked to factory rep, what a joke. He laughed and said not his problem. Never another chevy for me.

Bought it new: 1st brought tailgate into auto body shop to repair it. Was out of wack, scraping paint on the bed. When I come to a stop I could hear clunking noises, told me it was normal because of the new 6-speed transmission. I could not shift on the go from 2hi to 4hi. Told me I had to drive for about 20 mins. before I could shift in 4wd. I got hold of Better Business Bureau. Before I know it they put in a new transfer case. It's still hard to shift. Have to wait till winter to see if it really works. All the problems I have w/ truck, haven't gotten my 1st oil change yet.

I had a brake line blow on my 2002 Silverado Z71 while braking for a deer that ran in front of my truck. I was luckily driving down a straight stretch of road with no need to stop for a few miles. When I got to a safe place to pull over I had brake fluid dripping from the main brake line that supplies the rear wheels. My truck has 220000 miles on it so I just figured these things happen with old trucks but by the sounds of it I should replace all of my lines because it will most likely reoccur with the other lines as it is a very common issue with my truck's generation.

I bought a 2014 Silverado with 3 miles and also leveled it and had a CD player installed, as well as upgraded to 20-inch Texas edition from a 2014 model on my truck. From the beginning, my truck was shaking and they continued to tell me it was normal. Well the shaking got worse over 65 and worse I finally called GM and they told me my warranty to my whole truck was voided because I level my truck and installed CD player and their own made General Motors rims and they weren't going to repair my vehicle. Is there anybody out there that has gone thru this? I'm just at 20 miles and I told them when it had 7,500 roughly. Someone please help.

My husband bought a 2009 Chevy Silverado from a dealership brand new and of course the dealership is not there now so we have had all the repairs and oil changes done by Green Chevy. My husband was working out of town, and the truck wasn't holding oil pressure. So we had it towed back to our city to Green Chevy and they said it was the VLOM. I said fix the truck and of course that was going to cost 1275.00. The next day the red team service manager called and said that this parts was not the problem that we needed a new engine then he told me that would be 8500.00 for this engine 5.3 v8 engine vortex. So I emailed Chevy up in Detroit mad about their quality and how that their quality needed to be improved plus said other things in the email to get their attention.

Spent $50,000 to have the perfect truck only to have so many problems. Within the first month I lost all electrical. They replaced the body control. Then the sensors for parking constantly go off in the cold weather. They said they fixed that by resetting it. Next few days on again they said it was the snow. There is no snow in my garage and no snow on my bumpers. Then my heated seats stopped working. Picked up the truck the plastic covers were off and on the floor and not only were they not working then the heated steering wheel stopped working.

We purchased a 2003 Chevrolet 3500 one year ago. Brakes lines complete rusted out. Replaced all. Then signals and lights stop. Then brakes go out. Now 600 miles from home, it dies. Even driving down highway or when you stop, it just cuts off.

2013 Chevy 3500 HD 4x4 - Just over 50,000 miles the radiator went bad and started leaking fluid, even with an extended warranty it wasn't covered and I had to pay. at 80,000 miles the front differential went out and left the truck stranded with parts all over the road. It's always been on the highway and never in four wheel mode. The extended warranty covered the repairs, complete front differential replacement. Now at 103,000 miles the front differential is leaking oil out all seals and the Chevy dealer says that it is completely worn out and needs to be replaced and will not be warrantied. Once again, never put into 4 wheel drive. I guess to keep this truck I need to buy a new front differential every other oil change.

My wife was driving our 2004 1500 Chevy base model back from the local store. When slowing down for a stop light the brake pedal went to the floor and she was unable to stop. She was very lucky there were no cars in the intersection when she rolled though it. GM will not address the issue because they are protected by the Unions which have bought the NHTSA. You can believe if Toyota had rusty brake lines. There would be hefty fines and forced recalls. The NHTSA is in the back pocket of American Auto Unions thus making GM untouchable. So you can bet I have bought my last car made by American Unions.

On January 13th, 2015 I purchased a certified pre owned Chevy Silverado for my son - $30k. On Jan. 22nd, 2015 it had a catastrophic event (Bill Kay's words not mine). We purchased the vehicle at Don McCue and no one from GM Don McCue are doing anything to make this right. I have been advise by Rose and also Jazmin to get a lawyer - these are GM employees telling me this.

Brake problem also 2006 Silverado. My niece was driving and brakes went to floor. Thankfully she's a decent driver. Bought the brake lines from Lindsey Chevy Dale City VA. Replaced lines myself. Did not want to pay the $1500.00 price tag to dealer. Now can't bleed the brakes for some reason.

1998 Chevrolet Silverado - This is my 3rd Chevrolet truck. On the way home from the dealer it had a terrible vibration and I took it back the next day. The dealer Bob ** kept my truck for about a week and put 365 miles on it. The dealer told me they had to send it out to get it fixed. That was my warning sign, I should have ask for my old truck back and walked. I took it home vibration was better but just not right, they told me that was the best they could do. Next week my seat quit working, they put a new one in. Little later my wife was driving the truck and came home, told me the truck almost wrecked itself.

2014 Chevy Silverado vibration problem: I bought my truck brand new from Sting Ray Chevrolet in Plant City. The truck has had a horrible vibration when it reaches speeds about 60 MPH. I have taken my truck back to the dealership several times and have spent a lot of money and replaced all 4 tires twice and replaced the rims. The vibration is still there. It has been over 12 months now of dealing with this problem and the dealership still won't fix the problem. The general manager refuses to help and has told me that 2014 trucks were built that way and that the vibration is normal. I have left message after message for the owner of the dealership and he refuses to call me. I have gone in person and run into him where he couldn't avoid me and he still does nothing, just makes promises.

Our latch handle has been broken off for some time and I have noticed most older Models on the road are the same.

I purchased a new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. 4.3L V6, 4-spd automatic - yes, the cheap one, the basic truck. Never got more than 8.6 miles per gallon - Dealer said I couldn't calculate properly - I excelled in math, etc. Could not use cruise control - truck would speed up and slow down continuously. Set at 75 on interstate, tapped brake while a semi passed another, slowed to 55, tapped resume while on an upward grade, on cruise the truck gunned it to 95, slowed to 60, back to 80 or so, down to 65, just above 75, then finally 75. Couldn't even use it on flat highway. If road was wet at all, the front wheels would chatter, lockup, and slide when I applied the brakes. Windows iced up on inside during the winter. If I slowed down without coming to a complete stop, such as when someone was turning ahead or I was turning after oncoming car passed, and then accelerated, the truck would hesitate before going... It would rev up and not go, as if it were in neutral... Then it would slam/bang/jerk and take off again.

Have problem with fuel injectors making a clacking noise. I was told that was how these 2014 Silverado 1500 were made. That the clacking was normal. Sounds a little odd to me.

This is the third gm truck I have owned. I have not had any issues with it or my Tahoe, but then again I do periodically maintain my trucks. It sounds as if many just get in and drive and never look over their vehicle. I live where we dump lots of salt on the highway for 6 months out of the year, never had a brake issue, sounds to me like too many guys are just not maintaining their trucks. Every truck rusts, and as for those paying over 500 dollars to have your lines replaced, you got ripped off. I would suggest getting a new mechanic, and for the guy who slammed it in park on his transmission, that is your fault. If your brakes fail, slight pressure on emergency brake will slow you down and move the selector down shift as your vehicle slows down. You people need to stop panicking when it happens, a very happy gm owner....

On December 27th, 2014, there was a complete brake failure while trying to stop at a stop sign. This happened on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 4 wheel drive truck. Fortunately, there were no cars or vehicles at the stop sign in front of me. There was no cross traffic either. The truck went through the intersection. There was no brake pressure and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor.

We traded our 2002 Chevy S10 for a 2004 Chevy Silverado. Before our 1st payment, we had to put $1000 into the truck. The brakes were shot completely shot, the rotors were completely scratched to the point of being dangerous on the road, the A/C stopped working, and the exhaust pipe completely fell off! So my husband called them 1 week after buying the truck and told the salesperson about all of that and the salesperson said he would have the owner (who we dealt with on the day we bought it) call us back. It's been over a month and no phone call from him! But that's not even the worst part 2 days after our 1st payment, the truck would not go into gear and I had to leave work to help my wife get home!!! Lost hours and money at work! I found out that the reason the truck would not shift was that the transmission went out and the transfer case chain had been welded together! We now have a $10,000 yard ornament and we still have to make payments on a truck we can't use!!! Don't EVER buy a vehicle from them! OUR 2002 CHEVY WAS IN BETTER SHAPE THAN THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE!

Radio started changing on its own.. Now volume is pulsating up and down to the point I just turn it off.. I am afraid I have a short starting to get worse.. Maybe result into something that could affect braking like a lot of silverados are prone too.. Hope not cause I just bought my wife a 2015 ltz silverado duramax.. 4x4 crew cab dually.. I have a 2011 ltz and a 2004 duramax.. Only problem is radio on the 2011.. I take that back changeling oil on momma’s 2015 the other day.. I noticed a rear engine seal leak.. And am pissed since it only has 4000 miles on it.. I have paid enough money on these trucks to put out one of these Chinese Gm owners’ kids through med school.. Trade ‘em all in for dodges.. My Chevy days are done.. guess I need to check my brake lines daily.. Wow just what I spent 175000.00 to do.

When leaving convenience store off of i-20 brakes failed pulling out of parking, leaving me and my spouse in front of semi truck. Truck going slow enough to stop but very close too close for comfort. After investigating all brake lines severely corroded, will require extensive repair. Very dissatisfied with this company, also found out my 2012 Camaro key is dangerous and airbag if deployed may send metal shrapnel through my head. Obama may have saved GM but I believe GM is trying to kill me and my family.

I had to replace a wheel bearing in my 2004 Silverado. When they finish I went to drive away from the shop and the brake pedal went straight to the floor losing all brakes. After inspection, seen that the top brake line busted due to excessive rust. Thank god I wasn't driving fast when it happen. One would think GM would have some sort of emergency brake lock when a line bust. Very disappointed with the quality of part that is so vital to the truck :-(

2004 Chevy Silverado Truck - Backing out of driveway applied brakes and pedal. Suddenly went to the floor without stopping the vehicle and brake fluid pouring to the ground below left side front wheel /drivers door. Upon inspection determined all brake lines are severely rusted with including a pinhole leak located on one of them.

Brake line rusted out. Caused loss of brakes. Cost $1300 to have repaired.

I was driving out onto busy highway when my brakes failed; found i had a broken brake line. Now can't get it to bleed unless i charge the abs system. Prior to the line going the truck would fail to stop. If i hit a bump or pothole brakes will sink to floor. They need to address these problems before someone is killed.

1999 Chevy Rustado 4x4 1500 pickup. Within a short time, four years ago the truck rusted out under the doors and fender wells. This is the second time my brakes failed to stop the truck. Lucky no one was hurt both times, Had to use the transmission to slow down the truck. I will never buy a GM product again. Anyone that owns a GM truck and starts to show rust under the doors, caution, the brake lines are made of thin cheap steel tubing under great amount of hydraulic pressure. Cause the thin rusty steel tube to bust open. GM should recall all unsafe products.

Brake lines rotted and ABS randomly fires. I lost my brakes as well. I found a rotted brake line with a hole in it. I had it repaired. Now the ABS fires randomly at 8 miles an hour while braking and on the highway while not braking. I have had over 6000k in work done on this truck since I bought it in 2003.

General Motors Chevrolet division has refused to honor the warranty on a 2014 Silverado pickup I purchased new in June. The paint has so much "orange peel" in it. After contacting the dealer and the corporate office I was told that since ALL new Chevrolets have the same problem "it was normal" and refused to rectify the problem.

I recently was in NYC on the Major Deegan exiting the ramp, I pressed on the brake to slow down when I felt the brake lines give way forcing the pedal right to the floor. I stepped on the emergency brake and started swerving then threw the transmission into park and slid across the road. There was a tractor trailer heading right for my side of my Silverado Pick up but luckily he swerved into the oncoming lane and no one was coming. I most likely would have been killed by the truck who would have tee boned me. I was able to move the truck to the side of the road to get it out of the intersection, Again I had to use the transmission to stop. I found a garage near by, was towed there, and they spliced my brake lines together to get me home. The lines blew in 4 places. When I got home I took a look at the rest of the lines, they were rotted everywhere even in the engine compartment. I had to get the lines replaced entirely.

I have a 2004 Silverado with a brake problem and just spent 500.00 to fix the brakes, they still do not stop the truck. If cuts you off and you have to hit the brakes hard, you still roll about 2 to 3 ft. I have a good pedal but when you lock up the brakes it does not stop. Does anyone know what the problem is? I have put a new master cylinder on and bleed the brakes three times, still has the same problem.

Wife was driving her 2000 GM Silverado -- when the front brake line burst when she applied the brakes to come to a stop. Thank Goodness she did not hit anyone rolling through a red light. The Brake lines after inspection are completely deteriorated, all must be replace $$. How GM could have a recall for tail gate strap for breaking but not have a recall for brakes failing is outrageous. I have been a big GM fan for 40 years but that is now changed.

During showing my 2005 Chevy Silverado for resale, the brake lines burst and no braking power was available. Since we were in a parking lot, we managed to stop the vehicle. However, we were heading to a major roadway at 5pm rush hour and the result could have been deadly. There was no warning or notification from GM that should be replaced or repaired.

Before I purchased I read several reports of driveline vibration. Dismissed them and bought a 2014 Sierra work truck V6. On the hwy at about 45-55 it vibrated, quite noticeable. Did some homework, it is the cylinder deactivation. When you have a V6 it has 3 power strokes per engine revolution. I assume they are equally spaced at 120 deg. Well, remove one and you get a torsional vibration. It gets better at higher speeds. Anyway, there's nothing "wrong" with your truck, it's the design. I bought a Range device for it. It was 169 shipped. It plugs into the diagnostic plug by your left knee and turns off the cylinder deactivation. Vibration gone, mileage went down by maybe 1 mpg. Can be removed and it goes back to factory. Supposed to not alter your programming at all, just defeats the cylinder deactivation when it's plugged in. So far mine works with no lights coming on or anything. These dealers who are replacing drive shafts and axles either don't know what they're doing, or bilking GM for warranty work. Try the Range, it works!

While driving my 2002 Silverado 4X4 I experienced total Brake Failure without warning. I was terrified. My pedal went all the way to the floorboard. I applied and released my emergency brake multiple times, which only seemed to work when I coasted down to a very slow speed. I was in jeopardy of going into a pond when this happened. Thank God I was turning onto a country road and not approaching an intersection. I was able to turn into a field and come to a stop. I was very disturbed by the whole experience and realized I could have been killed had the setting been different. I also was thankful my 3 year old son wasn't with me at the time as he often is when I drive my truck.

I have a new 2014 Chevy Silverado, it squeaks like an old rusty wagon when it is damp outside. It has been at the dealer 3 times, the last time they replaced a shock and a strut - seemed okay for about a week then it did it again. Does anyone else have this problem, if so have they fixed your problem and what was it. Thank you in advance for any help or suggestions you may have.

I have a 2000 Chevy Tahoe and a 2002 Chevy Silverado. Last year while driving home I went to use the brakes in my Tahoe and I kept right on going when my brakes failed; luckily, I was in town so I was not driving too fast. One of my brake lines blew and I had 3 brake lines fixed which cost me $558. I only have 58,000 miles on this vehicle which I had purchased new. Two weeks ago while driving on the Garden State Pkwy I went to use my brakes in my 2002 Silverado and I kept right on going. I thought for sure I was going to die as I was doing the speed limit on the pkwy when a vehicle stopped in front of me. Somehow I managed to avoid hitting that car. I took it to Midas in Bayville, NJ and was told I blew a line in this vehicle. He told me that my other lines were rusty as well and it was only a matter of time before they broke, so I had them replaced for $1704. I have owned General Motor vehicles for 51 years. I will never buy another General Motor product again!

2011 1500 Chevy with 70,000 kilometers and last week I was stranded on the side of the highway with overtemp gauge pinned. Towed to dealer and for 250 dollars the lower hose clamp, which was broken off was replaced. This week, turn heater on and the blower doesn't work. I work at a GM tier 1 assembly plant and the parts that come from Mexico lately have been of very poor quality. When I saw that this truck was assembled in Mexico, I should have kept on looking. Having the same issues as other on this site, vibrations, premature rusting etc. GM isn't giving these trucks away. They need to up the quality or it's time to move on to higher NA content like a Toyota Tundra.

Bought my 2007 Silverado Classic off my dad in 2012 with 53,000 on it. Never had a problem, now has 94,000 on it - still no issues. Truck rides really nice, has outstanding hauling capabilities and has very powerful acceleration. Couldn't be happier with my truck. I recommend it to everyone. Best truck out there imo.

I am a proud owner of a 2000 Silverado 1500 LS. As of today 10-09-2014 I have 467125 thousand miles, original transmission and engine. This has by far been the best truck I've ever purchased from GM, and I have owned 4 GM vehicle. I know that there are some bad truck out there, but I am bless to get a good one. looking forward to hitting 500000 thousand, wish me luck.

I purchased a 1985 Chevy K10 pickup and drove it 17 years before passing it on to my son who has it today. I liked it so much I bought a new 2002 Chevy Silverado which now has 76,000 miles on it. I drove to my parents' house for a visit Sunday, September 28th, 2014 (my 50th birthday) and noticed fluid dripping from underneath the truck when I got out. The brake lines under the driver's side were all rusted out and sprung a leak. Thank God it did not happen on the road where someone could have been hurt in a accident! My friend who is a mechanic advised me not to drive the truck for he had repaired a number of these. He knew exactly what was wrong and why and advised me to replace all the lines now for they would not last much longer for next time I might not be so lucky! He towed it to his shop and is now repairing it, cost around $1000.00 or more. My 1985 still has all the original brake lines on it!!! Whatever happened to GM quality and safety? How many people will be injured or killed because of your cost savings?

I ordered a brand new 15 Chevy 3500 crew cab long bed SRW clear over in the state of Michigan, due to the fact that trucks are ridiculously priced here in the oil patch. I saved almost $12k! Had a great experience with the dealer there, Myers Chevrolet, and was stoked to get my first brand new truck. I ordered all the bells and whistles, except the sunroof, don't really need that up here in the sub arctic of ND.

I purchased a 2007 Silverado and it started to burn a quart of oil every 1200 miles. I took it to the worst dealership on earth and they said I have to do a consumption test, I said fine. After they changed the oil all of a sudden a miracle happened. It only burned 1/4 of a quart of oil and the dealer said all they did is change the oil. They also told me that was within GM's standards. So they said, "You might as well not come in anymore." This is after two times by the way. I went home and read the blogs and this is an on going thing that GM doesn't want to fix because it's not a safety concern. That is crap. This is the first time and last time I will ever buy a Chevy. Worst customer service from GM and Conklin Cars of Salina Kansas. I guess I will go back to my Hyundai and my Toyota vehicle. Great products and customer service.

The truck runs off applying no gas starts around 20 goes up to 29 or so no gas pedal needed. Dealer says this is normal. No never had a truck like this scary. Please call. Have not heard from Chevy twice now.

My brakes failed completely. I was able to get stopped and off the road with no injuries or property damage, but I have found out that this is a big problem with this model that has not been addressed by GM. I have found out that they are aware of the problem.

2005 Silverado - Our brake lines rusted out and leaked right above the ABS module, resulting in no brakes at all, pedal went right to the floor. Thankfully we weren't on the road, they failed in our driveway, going 5 miles an hour. I have replaced countless brake lines over the years but never on a vehicle this new. Usually this happens on vehicles 15-20 years old. We have only 30,942 miles on our truck. We rarely drive it in winter and when we do, it's an undercarriage wash in town and then I power-wash it at home. We have a 2000 Ford Escort and the brake lines still look good. Our previous 2 cars, Ford Tempos were considered throwaway cars that we drove till the motor died at nearly 200,000 miles and 15 years old each with no maintenance needed to the brake lines. These 2 cars never had an undercarriage wash.

I've been watching my 2004 Silverado (81,000 miles) rusted brake lines for a couple years in hope of a recall from NHTSA ongoing investigation. Couldn't wait any longer. Got the GM repair "fix" kit. Local mechanics didn't want to touch it. Chevrolet dealer did it, 10 hrs labor @ $90/hr + fluids. Total was $978.96 for front only. Dealer did give me a $250.00 credit so I paid $772.70. Said they have lots of problems. GM blames road salt but my Subaru Outback with 160K looks like new and my 1992 Camaro lines are good. Stainless steel moldings won't rust but brake lines will? Crazy! They're going to kill someone. Brake lines should last forever. Never had a problem in 50 years even when the whole cars were rusted out. Come on GM-Ms Barra. Do the right thing.

2010 Silverado: All 4 corner panels are rusted, radio doesn't work, every clasp, clip, or buckle is breaking. Repairs are constant. Really GM?? This was my 5th brand new GM bought off the lot. It will be my last. I expected more from a truck.

My husband and I were getting on a highway as I'm driving the truck (Chevrolet Silverado 3500). On down the highway we hear a noise. As I try to stop I had no brakes! Literally no brakes all way to floor. Now I'm suffering panic disorders to not want to drive it again. If I had been alone I would've got killed. Thank god my husband was there to help me. We was stranded for hours. The truck stranded now. Every brake line under it is rusted out and busted. We had no clue for we just bought the truck in March 2014.

I have a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado that has developed a leak in the brake lines due to rust. The vehicle is only 8 years old, has been kept clean and well maintained, and was treated too. The dealer offered undercoating when purchased. I have owned and driven many vehicles in this same geographic location and have NEVER had brake lines fail so quickly. The speed with which this particular vehicle required new brake lines indicates to me that the lines are either made of an inferior material, or routed in an area that makes them easily susceptible to the elements, or both. I am very disappointed in this aspect of this vehicle.

I was driving down the expressway and needed to brake quickly for road construction. When I applied the brake pedal, it went to the floor board and there was almost no pressure. The red brake light came on after it was obvious there was no pressure, but there was no warning beforehand. The rusty brake lines broke a leak and fluid was dripping constantly. With difficulty, I was able to control and stop the vehicle. The vehicle in front was quite a distance away, otherwise I would have hit that vehicle and the construction equipment and workers and possibly killed a few people including myself. I was scared to death.

My 2005 Chevy Silverado's ABS started to act up in June 2014. At almost a stop, it acts up and it is good weather. I have contacted a chevy dealer and have been informed my truck is not on the recall list. Now I am told me that it will cost me $300 min. to fix it. Even Chevy knowing they have a issue with the ABS, they will not fix it.

Bought 2014 1500 new, after 6 months and only 4000 miles, the air condition recirculating button/function would shut off and barely blow air even though knob was on high. Brought in to Findlay Chevy in Las Vegas. Said nothing was wrong with it, only needed update on program. Well now 10% of outside air is now coming in, even though we have it on recirculating function. Chevy said this is the way "they" want it and too bad if you feel like you're going to pass out from the carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicles pulling a load up a steep hill (which I drive daily). They won't change it back and say this is how it is, take it or leave it. My truck never did this before the new program was installed. If they want it this way, they can pay the $40,000 price tag. And I bought my truck in AMERICA. I don't want to talk to anyone in the Philippines - what an insult to me.

On highway between speed of 64 and 76 I get a pronounced vibration with a harmonic sound like what happens when you have one window down. I've been to the dealer once already because I thought it was a tire issue. They balanced the tires and nothing has changed. It still vibrates and really angers me.

I really like this vehicle. Interior, ride is okay, not great styling, etc. 2003 z71 silverado 4x4 LS. But... I have do the brakes way too much. Also, abs issues, wheel hubs, wheel bearings, Brake lines (salty area so understood here). Today 2014, with 84,000 miles on it I'm told it's uninspectable. Rotted frame and bumper. This truck was put through the undercarriage washer a lot and used like a family car except for a few sheets of plywood from home depot and such. In comparison, My 2000 chevy tahoe with 187,000 mile on it (both bought new) has had some issues but not bad and has little rust. It's been in the same salt area with double the road miles and three years older. I'm looking into a tacoma and having it undercoated. No more gm vehicles I'm afraid. I've put lots of $$ into this chevy. Not again.

Returning from camping, towing my 7500 lbs fifth wheel, turning in my drive, push brakes, pedal went to floor - no warning or light - lucky it happen in driveway. Had line repair today for 450.00. This is my 2nd line that busted. My mechanic advise that I should replace all lines. I wash under carriage after every snow storm and I don't do a lot of driving. My truck is a 2005 Silverado with 150000 kilometers less than 100000 mi.

2013 silverado 2500 hd vibration from day one - Purchased new. Vibration won't go away. Told to drive 500 miles before they will balance tires. After 11 tires, one rim, 20 days at dealer, five attempts, Gm says there is nothing wrong. I just want a judge and jury to drive this truck. Gm screwed me. 50 grand

Have a front end seat and floor vibration. Dealer replaced shocks, force balanced tires, checked rear end back lash, drive shaft balance. Very disappointed in new truck with an old truck ride. The Dealership has been great but are using all of their resources (GM hot line) to no avail. They are awaiting the next suggestion from GM to bring my truck back in.

Problems started at 36000 miles, needed ball joints. 45000 miles right side rear springs broke sending piece of the spring into my tire. Around 600 miles after that the left side leaf springs broke. 55000 miles fuel module broke stranding me 100 miles from home on Dec. 22. Around 75000 miles left front hub had to be replaced. At the same time I also had the right side hub and bearing replaced. I replaced them with Moog parts. 95000 miles right side leaf springs broke. I replaced both sides at the same time using an after market spring. The new springs are much better. Since then I have had to replace the ball joints again.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado - Leased the truck from dealer on Colerain ave. The truck was in the showroom so I was given another to drive. When taking home I noticed a vibration. I thought it would work its way out, but it did not. Contacted the dealer and district rep., both realized the problem. Since many times back to the dealer, they have adopted the operates as designed. Or condition is normal. I have been in the business for 40 years working on GM and presently working on G4500 Handicap Buses. Have 23 ASE Certs. I have owned multiple Silverado trucks. This condition is not normal. I believe it to be a out of balance condition within the engine, possibly crankshaft phase or balance. The dealer and GM is running away from as many issues as possible. Engineering is poor.

The first time this happened was actually at the dealership. They had just completed the recall for transfer case shifting from drive to neutral on its own. I came back a couple hours later to get an estimate for hail damage that took place the week prior. I pulled up to the bay door that had a slight incline, put the vehicle in park, took my foot off the brake and I was rolling backwards. Most people's first instinct is to look at the shift indicator to see if it was in park. It was. I shifted from park to drive, then back to park. The truck was rolling backwards. The third time I shifted back to park the parking pawl engaged.

Replaced rear brake shoes on my 2008 pickup truck. The brake drums were real loose. No effort at all to take the driver side rear drum off. Found that to be strange; usually there is prying, tapping with rubber hammer to loosen the drums.. Amazed when I took the brake drum off. I noticed the adjuster was not in the proper place between the brake shoes. It was lying on the bottom of the brake drum. It is cast aluminum, been there awhile. It was shiny from scrapping on the drum. The cast aluminum ear broke off the brake adjuster. That is why it fell off. The other side was the normal way drum should come off. Pry and tap.

I don't understand why GM doesn't install stainless steel tube on their vehicle. This is a safety item. I've just experience my second brake failure and this is truly scary, and in order to correct the problem I bought a replacement kit, and the difference in the cost between stainless steel and regular steel was $20.

I have the 2014 Silverado LTZ 5.3lt crew cab 6.5' box. The truck was great when I first bought it. Now it has several issues, but the main one being a very bad vibration, mostly at highway speeds. This vibration occurred when the truck had approx 3500kms and is still getting worse. I have been in contact with my local dealership and GM customer service and they are telling me "it's engineered to be that way". But they cannot give me any reasons. The dealer told me that all 2014 trucks are like it, but they won't help me, and as a matter of fact, they're ignoring me now and still selling lots of trucks knowing the big issue! There's also a major rust issue with the chassis. My truck is only 3 months old and the chassis looks like it's been dipped in the salt water. Also the driver seat tends to shift on its own when making sharp turns or quick acceleration or breaking. The radio has very poor reception and the list goes on and on! GM is ignoring all of this!

Dec. past I purchased a 2014 Silverado LT. Shortly after I noticed a vibration. I thought It was a tire out of balance, no big deal. I have since had my tires rebalanced 4 times. They replaced the front tires first and said problem solved. It was still the same. Then they replaced all 4 tires, still the same. Replaced drive line and rims, still the same. The service manager and shop foreman both agreed with me there is a problem. Obviously they would not have went through all the trouble replacing parts. My son also has a 2014 Silverado LTZ. It has exact same problems.

On 4/17/14 I purchased my very first new truck. I paid over $43,000 for the truck before it was all said and done. Love the truck (I thought), pulls great, rides good. I was very pleased with my purchase until a week ago. I brought the truck to another dealer (owned by the same people) in for the ignition recall and while it was at the dealer, they told me the truck had a rust recall and they would take care of it. No big deal I thought, just a little problem. I get the truck back and I start to research the rust problem a little bit.

I have owned my Chevy hd Z-71 since 2004, bought used. I have been having problems with my braking system since I owned the truck. I have complained to 3 different dealerships about my braking problem. when coming to a stop, at low RPM , I hear a fluttering vibration and the pedal goes to the floor, with the same fluttering sensation on the brake pedal. The worse is yet to come. I pulled into a shopping center to park, found a spot and pulled in, applied my brakes, guess what, no brakes, same flattering sound and same sound on my brake pedal. This time I could not stop, I hit a concrete light pole, in which demolished my front bumper and also damage to the hood.

My wife and I own a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 with the Duramax Diesel. This spring all of the electric windows quit working. Took it to the Chevy dealer and they said the switch was bad so they replaced it. The problem started again days after I pick up the truck. I took it back a second time. Dealer said that the problem was deeper and I had to reschedule for a third visit. During the third visit the doors started to work again. The dealer said they can't find the problem when everything is working.

2004 Chevy Silverado rusted out steel brake lines. Brake pedal went to the floor. Lucky I did not crash into anyone. Chevy dealer does not want to do anything about this problem. They say truck is ten years old.

2011 HD Silverado 2500 diesel - I have multiple problems with this truck. Had 08 and 03 with zero problem. Had to replace exhaust sensor at 60,000 miles. Also had to replace oil seals on front axles at 65,000 miles, had to replace the entire exhaust system diesel exhaust particular filter system at 130,000 miles, had to replace ball joints and pitman arms at 150,000 miles. Just had to replace hydro booster 153,000 and still a problem with the brakes locking up and the DIC light says to service the trailer brake system. What else could happen to this truck? It's in my pocket for over $6,000 and I paid $54,000 new. Any suggestions out? Their GM won't help me at all.

It's true Chevy ABS sucks. I own 3, all lifted and off-roaded, a 91 RCSB with 300,000. Never skips a beat, a 2000 RCLB with 140,000. Pulled ABS fuse - no problems, no rust. Also have a 2005 2500hd with 132,000, no problems other than a ball joint or two but that's what running a lift kit and 35" tires with an offset will cost you. I find it funny how people blame the rusty brake lines on Chevrolet. Most have stated that their truck is 10 YEARS OLD. How many winters has that truck driven through? Did you forget to mention you were too cheap to pay the extra 2 dollars at the car wash to clean the undercarriage? Northern winters are hell on vehicles. The whale sperm that is sprayed on the roads rots everything not even Toyota can elude it.

I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. At around 85K, I began hearing a squeaking noise in the rear wheels. Took it in to Les Schwab Tires and they said I needed new rear brakes. This would be my third set of rear brakes. Before I left the dealership, they told me they were experiencing a pulsation/vibration in my rear wheels. I never experienced this before I brought it in their shop, but as I left the dealership it was quite noticeable. Over the next month, the problem got worse and Les Schwab replaced the rear drums three times (they said they got bad drums from their supplier) and did a complete brake job front and back.

I purchased a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 6 liter in May of 2012 from Len Dudas in Stevens Point, WI. In the spring of 2013, I brought back the truck to Len Dudas to have them look at the rust that had begun to form on the rear bumper. I was told to wait because it was a warranty issue. In the spring of 2014, I brought in my truck to have the rust looked at. The bumper was replaced. I also mentioned that the truck was leaking oil. I was told the front end seals needed to be replaced as well. Last week as I was washing the truck as I often do, I noticed the front bumper now has rust on it as well. Finally as I was washing the truck, I noticed the GM dealership-installed step bars are corroding. My truck has approximately 20,000 miles on it and it is garage stored all the times. I think that expecting an automobile that I paid over $40,000 for has these types of issues. I wish I never would have bought the truck. My question to you is what can GM do for me to provide me a quality customer experience?

I am the owner of a 2003 Silverado SS that is very well maintained. Yesterday evening I was leaving my home with my wife and 14 month old son. As I approached the stop sign at the end of my street, I began to apply the brakes and as soon as I applied pressure to the brake, the pedal went right to the floor with almost no resistance. It happened so quickly that I had no choice but to go through the stop sign turning as fast as I could to avoid going into the woods.

CHEVY SILVERADO 2004 2500 GAS TRUCK - We had our truck ready to go on a camping trip, pulling a 9,000-lb camper behind us. I told my husband the brakes didn't feel right. We took into our mechanic and he put on the lift and found the brake lines had rusted through leaving us without a vehicle to pull our camper and cancelling our trip. Next thing he pointed out to us that the fuel lines were also rusting out and didn't know how long they would last. Overall, we put $600.00 into the brake lines including time and maintenance. So glad we had our mechanic put the truck on the lift or something drastic could have happened if we went out on the road. GMC/Chevy has been a disappointment on not reporting the brake line situation. Just wondering how many others are confronted with this situation. All these years having it maintained at the Chevy dealer and they didn't mention a word about this. I think this should be a safety recall.

I was driving on a 2-Lane Hwy. approaching the cross highway intersection when the light ahead turned yellow. I pressed on the brakes and the pedal was very soft and did not slow down the car much at all. I began to pump the brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor despite rapid pumping of the brake pedal. At that point I jammed on the parking brake with my left foot which slowed the vehicle down somewhat but not enough to prevent me from going through a highway intersection at about 15 mph and clipping a car that was crossing through. This is the closest I have ever come to death.

A few days back I was driving my GMC Sierra Denali pickup with my girlfriend in the passenger seat when the brake pedal went straight to the floor with no warning. The vehicle having a non-functioning E-Brake left me no reasonable way to stop the vehicle. The roads ahead of us were unfortunately all downhill and we had no brakes! I shifted the truck down to 1st gear and navigated down the roads turning left and right to avoid hitting obstacles in front of us, all the while the vehicle was picking up speed. I eventually came to the bottom of the hill where the road came to a dead end with a lake just beyond a very thick chain pulled between two posts, leaving me the option to either hitting the trees on either side or hitting the chain which I expected would tear apart the whole vehicle and possibly injure us.

I purchased a new 2009 Silverado for $15,900 back in 2009. I bought it because it was as cheap as a compact car at that time for the Silverado 1500 WT without AC. I've put 36,000 miles on it during that time, and have never had to do more than change the oil and filters. I finally replaced the battery after 5 years though it still worked, and had the fuel injector cleaning service done. I did have the air bag module go, but that was my fault for not pursuing the recall they put out for it in a timely manner. Other than that, it is a brand new truck after 5 years, running completely perfectly. It is astonishing to me, as someone who paid so little for a new vehicle, to have the kind of power and performance, and now it will be paid off in a couple of months.

Have '05 Duramax. Left front brake will slowly lock up after about 5-6 miles. Loosen the bleeder then caliper will release. Have replaced the brake hose first then caliper, still does it. Bought it and drove home about 100 miles with no problem. ABS does work. Any ideas what it could be? Stumped!

Brake pedal to the floor at 70 mph trailering a boat. No warning until near total failure.

2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 - Brake lines rusted out. Upon slowing down near my house the brake pedal almost traveled to the floor. I was able to pull into the driveway without hitting anything and I used my emergency brake to hold the truck in place while I placed the truck in Park. I pumped the brake pedal and fluid was pouring out of one of the brake lines. The brake lines are severely rusted out as were the fuel lines I had replaced in the past. This truck has 130,000 miles on it and has had inconvenient and dangerous problems since I have owned it.

I have 2000 s10, 2009 Silverado, 2005 Impala. All have had or is having problems with the abs and/or traction control. The Silverado used oil at about 60000 miles. They said it's normal. Had a Dodge 2002, 240000 miles that didn't use that much. I think I have bought My last Chevy.

Had to order my new 2014 Silverado LTZ pick up 6.2 motor. It took 8 weeks to receive. After buying my over $54,000.00 truck and started driving it, I noticed that I had a lot of wind noise coming from the front windows and windshield. I took back to the dealer where I bought it from 5 times & 1 time to another Chevy dealer and I still have the wind noise. Before I bought the truck, they had commercials in November 2013 on TV stating that Chevy have the quietest pick up compared to Ford & Dodge trucks. This is not true because they still could not fix it. I don't know how they received truck of the year when they have problems that they cannot fix right.

2004 Chevy Silverado brake lines need replaced. All lines are very rusted out and led to brake failure. Towed to local shop today and waiting on estimate to replace all the lines. Just surprised this happened even on a 10 year old truck. I bought it new in 2004.

My 2014 5.3L 2LZ Chevrolet Silverado truck has be in the shop for over 2.5 week. First they said it was something on cylinder 3 put something new on that. Then it was something on cylinder 7 and didn't have the part in stock had wait for it to come in. The part came in and that was not the problem. Now they say it is a compress valve waiting for it to come in. It only 1400 k, I have own it for 58 day. I think I got a lemon and it has be in the shop 2 time now. The first time the engine light came on they changed the recall sensor and they also change one other sensor. This was in the 19 days. What do I do, this much trouble in less than 2 month. I had a 2011 never had anything go wrong with it, should have kept it.

My new Silverado CLUNKS hard when it downshifts. After telling me it needed to learn my driving patterns it still has not learned in 20000 miles. After them trying to fix it at a dealer in Tucson and Houston Chevy told me this is normal. I hate to drive this truck and you will too if you get a bad one. Google Chevy bad transmission before you buy. I wish I did. If Chevy cared I think they can fix it.

My truck started to leak gas. My mechanic said the fuel line rusted and needs to be replaced. He is having difficulty snaking the new line through the truck body. He said it appears the fuel line was installed before the body and was not meant to be replaced. Two years ago, I had to replace the brake lines because they rusted too. In researching on the internet, I find that I am not the only one with this problem and that it may be a faulty design.

I am the original owner of this 2003 1500 4x4 Ext Cab, always had it maintained on schedule and washed including undercarriage. Upon leaving my house in truck yesterday, 12/14/2014, fortunately while still in my subdivision, I experienced TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. There was absolutely no warning, the pedal simply went all the way to the floor and the Service Brake indicator came on at that time. The ONLY thing that stopped the truck was a snow bank. Using the parking brake I was able to get it back into my driveway. Brake fluid was everywhere underneath.

2003 Silverado brake lines - Brake pedal went to the floor when a car backed out of a parking space in front of me. A brake line ruptured on front brake system and I reacted quick with a lot of pressure. My vehicle stopped within inches of car in front of me on rear brakes. Pedal hit the floor and had hardly any stopping power. 58,000 miles on the Silverado. Chevy wanted 2000 bucks to fix it. I remembered I had GMAC extended warranty. These creeps would only pay for the one line that leaked but the mechanic at the dealer said they all needed to be replaced. I guess GMAC wanted 8 or 9 more chances to kill me.

I own an equestrian center and trailer horses with my 2004 Silverado 3500 regularly. My brakes when new were fantastic. As I was driving one day this winter (2013-2014) my brakes became very soft and would go to the floor if pressed hard. I was more than a little concerned as this truck hauls some very expensive horses and is quite heavy loaded. It was determined at the dealer that my front brake lines were corroded and would need to be replaced. I had the work done at the dealer for the cost of $1400.00 for just the front lines. This is ridiculous.

I bought a 2008 Silverado new. At 47,000 had to have rear end replaced. I do not tow anything. Warranty covered first rear end replacement. Just had to take it back because the rear end went out again at 67,000 miles. Chevrolet said the warranty started when they made the truck, not when I bought it so warranty did not cover. Dealer wanted $3000 to repair. I complained to Chevrolet. Then the dealer repaired it for $900. It is ridiculous that a rear end would have to be replaced twice in a truck lightly used with so few miles on it. Dealership in Murfreesboro, TN did not care! I will never buy another Chevrolet!

2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 dually, steel brake list rupture and brake failure on highway. From what I have read on the web this is a common problem and a very dangerous one. When line ruptures due to corrosion from poor quality materials used the brake pedal goes to floor and no brakes.

Chev 2500 hd - First got a ticket, thanks to faulty cluster. Went to dealer, said not covered. Still defective. That alone raised my insurance. Second rusty brake lines at frame clips caused brake failure making it necessary to ditch truck and total truck. I did not have collision on truck - I am saving trying to buy enough parts - I am a certified frame man and 40 year shop owner. This is very similar to junk built in late 70s. 40k trucks and putting thousands of people at risk. I pull a 12000 trailer and a boat. I don't trust Chevy trucks anymore but it seems I am stuck with these safety issues. I hope this turns into a class action. Dealers DON'T CARE.

I've actually had 3 problems with the brake system. The well known ABS problem, I just pulled the fuse to eliminate that since GM only did a recall to 2002 even though the 2005s had the same problem. Both front calipers started on fire a couple months apart in 2011, no recall. Now rusted brake lines, back line burst while pulling into driveway, thank god not on highway. Truck sitting in driveway until I can afford to have it towed and brake lines replaced. I've heard the job can be anywhere from $1000-$4000. Also replaced front hubs in 2008 and had the problem with electrical line melting under dash for heater. I've owned Chevy trucks for 30 years. Not sure my next one will be a Chevy. Seems to me they are no longer standing behind their product.

2004 Silverado brake line failure on truck with 55,000 mi. All lines need replacement.

I own a 2004 Chevy Silverado with 81000 miles on it and found out my brake lines are corroded and leaking. Brake lines that can corrode in that short a time or even at all should be illegal for a company to use.

I own a 2004 2500HD Chevrolet pickup. Last Thursday, 10/9/2013, as I was running errands I started feeling the brake pedal going closer to the floor board to get stopped with no warning lights. As I pulled into my driveway the low fluid light came on but I was home with no other trouble. Checked, found the fluid level was low so filled the master cylinder. Light went out. Ok, low fluid problem but I then noticed a puddle under the truck where the cab and bed meet. Called my service person and he stated that I probably had a ruptured brake line as he has seen and repaired several trucks with the same problem. He stated that the Chevy pickups from 1999 through 2009 have this problem with rust on these lines. Since then I have done considerable research on the internet and have found this to be the case.

I am disgusted at the lack of customer service and Expressed Warranty after Buying a 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 that was faulty as soon as I drove it off the lot with 152 miles. I have videos from after the 2nd time the issue with the Stabilitrak lights started coming on and can provide pictures documenting miles time and location. Shouldn't have to do this, but I guess it's the old saying that a Million bucks doesn't exist as you can't produce it for me. Same with the Stabilitrak plague, as I can't reproduce it sitting at the dealership so it's not real. Move on to next customer with an issue, "NEXT"... I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado purchased Sept 3rd, 2013 with 152 Miles for my Birthday (Sept 20th, 2013). I have been working with GM CASE # **Service Rep - Katie Ext ** Details of phone calls below:

I purchased a new 2013 Silverado 3500 HD. The dealer was a complete nightmare from the start. Everything from quoting me on a vehicle (via email... price and VIN) that did not exist as quoted, to losing the keys to my new truck after the deal was done (on a different truck). I contacted GM. They responded and forwarded my complaint to the dealer. No response!! (Surprised???) I called again and was told that was protocol to speak with the dealer first.... No response in 2 weeks! WHAT NOW???

Brake line failure on my 2002 Silverado HD 2500. I had to make a slight abrupt stop at 50 mph. After applying brake, pedal pulse was felt from ABS for about a second. Then pedal sank to floor and I turned towards the shoulder, tried to pump pedal but it was not slowing me down. Used emergency brake to slow truck to a long stop on shoulder. Why is it that the placement of the brake lines and the material (not being stainless) had not been addressed as a safety recall by GMC. ALL DOOMED TO FAIL, IF IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED.

I was pulling a trailer loaded with a cow when my brake pedal went to the floor. I had had front brakes replaced two years ago but nothing was said about lines going bad. I was able to get home because of the good brakes on my trailer and the fact that I was able to drive slowly on back roads. I had the truck towed to the Chevrolet dealer in Flemington. They told me the brake lines are rusted and will need to be replaced. Total cost $4700. They will replace with stainless steel which will not rust again. I asked why they didn't use stainless in the first place. They didn't know.

The brakes went out, specifically ABS. Called GM. Was told issue was resolved with recall notice. Recall notice was a temporary fix. GM required small amount of grease on sensor for the rust belt states. 3 years later, my brakes failed. I am original owner of 2001 Silverado, 97,000 miles. Excellent condition minus the rusted out brake lines.

Although my truck has less than 60,000 miles on the OD, the anti-lock brake system has failed because of rust! I have suffered other rust problems with this vehicle, including rotors that have failed because of rust, complete brake failure because of rusted out brake lines and failed emergency brake! Chevrolet has said "you have no warranty coverage for these problems," although I paid for an extended 60,000-mile warranty!

I purchased a 2012 Chevy Silverado in July 2012 (new). At 3000 miles, the transmission went out and the trouble started. Many other major repairs were to follow. I went through the lemon law process with the state. During the arbitration hearing, the Rep from GM along with a mechanic and the state rep test drove the truck. Although, we continued to have transmission issues among other things. The day of the test drive, the transmission was great, no noise, no slipping (of course). However, one of the other issues was electrical shortage where anything that had lights would shut down, just black out. They witnessed this while test driving, the Attorney General rep, the Mechanic, as well as the GM rep. They all acknowledged that this was a major safety issue. The decision was made to allow GM to repair the vehicle instead of repurchase or replace it.

Driving home from store only to have vehicle stop short in front of me. (May 16 2012) Applied brakes and to my surprise the pedal went to the floor. Luckily I had room to maneuver around traffic and avoid an accident. Vehicle was towed to repair shop and I was told left front brake line rusted out. I purchased this vehicle new and I can attest that no unusual circumstances occurred to warrant brake line rusting out.

I took my Chevy Silverado riding like always, drove to some water hose non-date but yet the wheels throated up water into the air box a little, not a lot. It burned the starter up. They were supposed to fix it. They said the water caused the engine to quit when yet the alternator stopped working right 2 to 3 weeks beforehand. Now they say my truck needs an engine. I had a mechanic look at it. He said there was not enough water in the motor to harm it, no water in the Oil but yet they put a new starter on and told me I would have to pay almost 9,000 dollars for a new engine. The truck only has 28,000 miles on it. I think they are just trying to get money out of me again. I am planning on filing a suit because I could understand if the truck was submerged in water or away in real deep water to the air box but that was not enough water for that and there should have been water in the ole in love a lot more than what was found to cause the problem. I am going to seek legal representation on this matter

I have a 2006 Silverado and the brake lines have rusted through 2 different times. I have had to repair them twice.

6-19-2013 Driving along and brake pedal went to the floor. Pulled over and brake fluid gushing out. Had to have it towed. All of the brake lines were rusted OUT! Almost everyone of them. No rust on truck. No rust on underbelly, no rust anywhere except brake lines and transmission lines. Garage-kept and for 6 out of the 10 years, not driven in the winter. Have the same problem with the transmission lines but have not had them replaced yet. Had to replace every brake line on the truck. $1000 bill. Have receipt. 73,000 miles.

One day I stepped on the brakes and had NONE. Luckily it was in the driveway and no one was hurt. Turned out it was a rusted brake line in the line that crosses under the engine support cradle and then goes to the right front wheel. The way it is routed, it is in a groove in the support that allows it to collect sand and water and it always stays wet. After replacing it, I had trouble bleeding the brakes. Turns out the Anti-lock brake actuator on the 96 trucks can't be bled without some sort of special tool that even the dealer doesn't have! The only other solution turned out to be a pressure bleeder tool that they use on airplanes! You have to force brake fluid backward into the brake bleed screw up into the reservoir from all the bleed screws in the truck. This is a pain! Then of course the rear brake lines rotted through about a year after, and had to be replaced and re-bled using that special pressure bleeder. Then the rear brake adjusters quit working and had to be replaced along with the rear brake cylinders and brake shoes.

I have had a Chevy Silverado for about 3 mouths. I went to drop my kids off at school and right when I pull into my driveway I see a small whiff of smoke roll across my hood. I turn off the truck and pull the latch to open the hood but when I opened the door I could smell what was burning. I grabbed my 7 month old out of the truck and called the fire department and told them my truck was about to go up in flames and it did that just minutes after I had called. Me and my baby were extremely lucky the drive we took only took about 12 min. The dealership that I had taken it to a month before because of electrical problems told me it could no be possible that they had made a mistake. lol. Thank you Chevy for all your help and right before I go to Afghanistan not sure what to do almost not enough time before I deploy to even take this to court.

I purchased this Silverado 4-door 4x4 new in 2002. Was very happy till a noise arrived within a few weeks. Took it back to the dealer. The service writer was very apologetic but that many of the trucks were having the same issues associated with the computer. No fixes were available at this time. Months later, again called the original dealer. Was told the same thing. Changed to a local dealer. They road tested but could not duplicate the complaint. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND MORE PRONOUNCED AND MORE FREQUENT, but again the dealers could not duplicate and would not allow one of the mechanics to do a ride along.

I live on a hill, 100 feet elevation off the main road. On Sept.4, I started to descend down the sloped driveway and applied the brakes, as usual. This time the brake pedal floored. I pumped to no avail. Somewhat rattled I applied the emergency brake which slowed but did not stop the descent. I then rammed the shift up through reverse and into park to short stop the truck. This could have been a disaster since at the bottom of the drive is a creek. I inspected the vehicle to find that the brake lines were severely corroded and had ruptured. I lost all brakes, both front and rear.

I took it to dealer over excess rust on lines. I was told this was normal. It is a 2006 Silverado with 83750 miles. I had called and sent an e-Mail to GM. I was told this is normal, but our 2003 Buick doesn`t have any rust on them and an older Olsmobile has no rust. I am told it is safe to drive. This is what GM said the dealership said. I will look for another dealer. I feel this is a safety issue as they might fail when I have to stop sometime in the future. Also the line across the rear end has a black coating on it and no rust.

2002 Siverado 1500HD Crew Cab - Truck is one-owner purchased new in 2002. Due to severe rust, I have replaced the rear bumper, rear leaf spring mounts, rear brake lines, and hoses from the ABS module back, all 4 brake rotors, 1 brake caliper, and I still need to replace the rusted away rocker panels on both side of the cab. These repairs due to rust started in my 4th year of ownership and as noted, rust repairs are still occurring. From my perspective, this is a manufacturer liability.

Four different times while driving the brakes have failed due to the rusted brake lines bursting under pressure a very bad safety issue. I pray to God GM steps up and works with us to correct the issue of substandard parts failing too soon...

The frame rusted and broke right behind the cab and the brake lines corroded. GM would not help, said they would help buy a NEW truck, not fix the problem.

Traveling at 15 MPH in a parking lot, person step in front of vehicle, had to press the brake pedal quickly, pedal went to the floor. Had to pump rapidly (many times) and press emergency brake to avoid hitting people. WAS VERY SCARY EVENT. This vehicle is only 9 years of age with 89,100 miles. Been garaged since new. GM should be held responsible. All brake lines must be replaced due to rust!

Please note: I have not taken my truck to Dunn Chevy yet, I am not displeased with any of their service. I am wanting to know in advance what assistance I will be able to get to fix my severely rusted brake lines. I own a 2000 1500 Chevy Silverado. I am VERY picky about my vehicles, and have taken extremely good care of it. My brake lines are very rusted, and I was advised by my mechanic that whatever I do, not to touch them, or try not to drive over uneven terrain. As I have investigated this further, I have found out that it is a fairly common thing to go wrong with brake lines in my type of truck. I also talked with my best friend in Tennessee who has a friend whose wife was hurt as she was driving the truck, the brakes went out, she had to hit a tree to stop. She was not hurt badly, thank goodness. I have not had an accident at this time.

2005 Silverado 1500 - We purchased this truck brand new. It had 15 miles on it. I am a 55 year old woman and the only one who drives this vehicle. Husband drives over the road and thought I needed to have something safe, ha ha. I have babied this truck and so far these are the problems I have had: 2 fuel kits, 3 complete brake overhauls hubs and everything. It just keeps breaking. Tranny went out at 60 thousand miles and has gone out again at 100,000, water pump, wheel bearing and other little things. My gripe is that if you pay 30 thousand dollars for a vehicle it should last longer than this one has. Yes some was under warranty some not.

I just bought a 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500. I have replaced every brake component on the truck and I still have a low brake pedal. After reading all the reviews, I will start looking at the brake lines. I should have stayed a Ford man...

Our truck has over 300K so I can safely say out of all the trucks we've owned, this is the one that will be our last Silverado or any Chevy product ever. I will only buy Asian or European from now on. To get started, I will list the three primary reasons to avoid the Silverado's in particular. 1. The entire electrical system in all newer model Chevy’s completely negate the point of having a fuse box. Almost 90% of all repair work is countless hours researching symptoms and finding out which "plastic box, plug, diode, whatever" inside the dash or engine compartment flipped out and is now causing havoc with the entire system. These can be anywhere from mildly annoying to extremely costly.

I was pulling up to pick up a sandwich at a fast food restaurant. As I stepped on the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brake light came on. Further checking revealed a blown brake line. The truck has less than 70,000 miles and was told by the GM service rep checking my vehicle in for repair that this was normal for a 9-year-old vehicle. I've filed a complaint with NHTSA and GM.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax 2500 HD, 4 WD, Miles 69,950: On May 13, 2013 at 12:30 pm, I delivered my Chevrolet Truck to the Peterson Chevrolet Dealership in Boise Idaho to repair the excessive smoke at Idle. At 4:35 pm, I was contacted and told 3 fuel injectors were defective and the Technician wanted to try and clean them. I approved. On 5/14/2013 at 9:50 am, I was contacted and told they could not repair the 3 injectors and would have to replace all 8 Injectors (Cost Approximately $5K). When I picked the Truck up and paid the invoice in full, I asked for the old parts and was told they were rebuilt parts and I could not have them. I filed a claim and it has been rejected.

Truck has ~115K miles. I stopped to get gas. On the way out the lot, brakes sunk to the floor. I tried pressing several times to build pressure. Suddenly, I heard a snap sound. Check brake lights and audible went on. I pulled over to discover the brake lines had corroded to point of rupturing. The dealer estimated $1,000.00 to replace lines. Brake lines are critical safety items that should either be made of stainless steel or other non-corroding material. Since GM opted not to make safety a priority, GM should have maintenance requirements to change periodically.

I bought what looked to be a well-maintained used 2008 Silverado with the AFM engine. After driving for approx 6 mo., (and being only a month and a half out of powertrain warranty), the engine lost power at 75 mph, put us at risk of a serious accident, and I just made it out freeway traffic. I had it towed to the dealer where I learned that a "material defect" had caused toe camshaft to be damaged and blew at least one lifter. Now they are trying to get me to pay most of the bill ($3000.00 +). After doing much internet research, I learned that this engine is fraught with problems and has a well-documented history of cam shaft damage and lifter problems, as well as the cruise control going out all of which I currently am dealing with. To say I am not happy is an understatement of gargantuan proportions.

2008 Silverado 5.3L engine - My truck has been in the shop many times for loud engine knocks. The service department has acknowledged the problem and has worked on my engine but has not fixed it. I have had it in the shop several times while in warranty and now I am being brushed off. They say they hear the noise but it doesn't last long enough to diagnose it. That’s a lie. I believe they are cheating me and hope I will disappear. I have video with sound, right after they did major engine repairs of the very loud knocking noise but they don't care. Please help.

Chevy Silverado 2004 -My husband and I and our two dogs got on our truck this morning to go on a camping vacation. We towed a 36-foot fifth wheel camper. My husband started up the truck and shifted into drive and the dash light said check brakes. He put on the brakes and they went right to the floor. No brakes! He checked the brake fluid and added some but they still didn't work. I called AAA and had the truck towed to the Chevy dealer after unlatching the fifth wheel. I am waiting to hear from the Chevy dealer as to repair cost and when the truck will be able to go. We still want to go on vacation. What a disappointment!

I purchased this truck from Roseburg Community Cars which sells used vehicles for Clint Newell Chevrolet. After I left the lot, I noticed a clunking sound underneath the vehicle. So since I had purchased a 24,000 mile power train warranty, I took the vehicle to Clint Newell's service department. They said that the noise was normal and that when GM made the vehicle, they knew the noise was there but never made a fix for it.

My '02 Silverado had a steel brake line burst above the fuel tank. I went to pull it out of my driveway. When I hit the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The curb across the street stopped me. Luckily, there were no kids riding bikes or anything because they would have been seriously injured or worse. I could not believe the corrosion on the brake and fuel lines. I can't believe GM has not had a recall to fix this. Someone is going to get killed because there is no warning this is going to happen.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 - Approaching a stop sign and upon depressing the brake pedal in order to stop the truck, the brake pedal went to the floor. Service brakes warning came up; pumping of the pedal did not produce any resistance. I was able to slow the vehicle down and pull over. The truck was towed to a Firestone Service Center. I arrived as they were raising the truck on a lift. The technician, the service consultant, and I all observed the rusted brake lines. One of the rusted lines had developed a pinhole leak and needed to be replaced.

In February 2013, I stopped at my doctor's office for a quick checkup and when I went back out to my truck to go home, my brake pedal went all the way to the floor and my truck was moving. I soon learned that my brake lines had failed and blew out all the brake fluid in the system. When I took it to my local Chevrolet dealer, they informed me that this is quite common and you never know when they will go out. Thank God I was only in a parking lot at the time and not on the highway with my 2 small kids in my truck as I normally would have.

Brake lines extremely rusted on 2000 Silverado. Replaced rear brake lines in 2011 and now must replace all front lines. The gas lines were also in extremely poor condition due to rust and were replaced. No warning lights before the pedal went to the floor.

My 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 has been nothing but problems to me. I contacted GM about my not one, but 2 rear axles that went because of their Gov-lock LSD and because of the heads having cracks in the oil boss, which makes the motor use oil and coolant. They would not pay for any replacement even knowing of the issues almost immediately after assembly. So what did they do? They made TSB on the issues, which is not a recall and they won't pay for anything. Also, while stronger than steering rack and pinion, they still use the same poor idler arm/pitman arm/tiny tie rod design that continues to wear out very quickly. Furthermore, the transfer case has issues where the chain eats through the case and requires $10+ a quart fluid. There is no fix, but to replace the transfer case. All of this adds up to many multiple thousands of dollars they will not pay for.

I own a '08 Chevy Silverado and have been having problems with the electric system. I was advised that this is an ongoing issue with the '07 and '08 Silverado. This is an issue that needs to be checked into. This issue is going to cost me $800 to fix. You pay good money for a truck. You should get what you pay for.

My 2003 Chevy Silverado was at the mechanic for service. The mechanic attempted to drive the truck into the shop. When he stepped on the brake, the pedal went down to the floor and brakes were lost. The mechanic looked at the brakes and informed me that all brake lines were rotted out and needed to be replaced. Thankfully, no one was injured. It seems that there are many others who have the same problem. I would like Chevrolet to issue a recall for this problem before someone is seriously injured or dies. Thank you.

I was driving along the interstate and traffic abruptly stopped in front of me. When I pressed on the brake pedal, I slowed down a little but then the pedal went all the way to the floor. I rear ended the car in front of me. After the police report was taken, I got the truck to a Chevy dealer and they said that on the steel brake lines from the master cylinder to the front passenger side was rusted and had burst, spilling all of the brake fluid. The wreck caused damage to the front of my truck which will require a new bumper, new grille and a new headlight support bracket. It also cost $420 to repair the brake line. I did not file an insurance claim, but the guy I hit did so that will affect my insurance premiums. The Chevy dealer recommended replacing all of the brake lines because others may also be corroded and there is no way to tell because the lines are hidden. He said this would probably cost $2,000 or more.

Brake line rusted through 02 Silverado - Driving down my street (Pudding Street) on way to Taconic Parkway, I tried to slow down from 40 mph to 30 mph on slight grade, and turn brake pedal went to floor and would not recover. I put the truck in low gear and used parking brake pedal to slow to stop while holding release handle.

Rusty brake lines. They shouldn't rust out and fail, thus causing a dangerous situation. I pulled up to my destination and applied the brakes. The brake pedal went completely to the floor and the vehicle only slowed down. I then applied the pedal quickly several times and the vehicle eventually stopped, but way past its mark. By luck, there wasn't anything in the way or I would have hit anything in its path. At the low speed I was traveling, it was possible to come to a stop. A landscaping timber chocked the front wheels at the front to help make the stop possible. My biggest concern is what if I was going faster as I was just minutes before? When the brake fluid sprayed out of the broken rusty brake line, the resulting smoke cloud was my only warning. No warning and total loss of brakes and stopping ability. I was fortunate I was going slow when this happened and I didn't hit anyone or anything.

I bought my Silverado brand new, but all I have had are problems. This was my first brand new vehicle I bought and will not have another. My truck started to have a cold start tick at 1500 miles. I took it in and they could not duplicate. Some 500 miles later, I took it in for 3 days, and they still could not find or hear anything. Finally, I took it in again and the same problem. Finally, I said I would pay for the new lifters at $5,000 to be installed. They finally said there was an upgraded version, and they would take care of it. Between that time, I also took it in for a clunk in the tranny or axle. Again, they said it was normal. That was stupid. I can’t imagine how much stress that would put on other components. Anyway, the ticking noise is back at 69,000 miles and the cab leaks in the firewall when it rains. I could not believe the poor quality of Chevy.

My brake lines rusted out on my 2006 Silverado which resulted in total brake failure - no brakes at all! I had to spend $1428.66 to have new brake lines and the front calipers replaced at my local Chevy dealership/service department. Fortunately, there were no crashes or injuries this time. There's only 63,000 miles on the vehicle.

I took my car to the Maintenance department to repair the rear axle. The employee told me that we needed to check it up to know what parts they would need to fix it. Then he promised that he would answer me after 5 days. Until now, I am trying to contact him, but it is so difficult and no one has any idea what is going on. So please find out my problem and try to call them. My car is a 2006 Silverado 1500.

My daughter and I went out to eat and when leaving, we went about 200 feet to a busy 4-lane intersection and my 2004 Chevy Silverado had complete brake line failure. And when I went to stop at a red light, I had no brakes at all and I had nowhere to go. A Jeep was turning and I had no choice but to hit him. I got out of my truck and noticed the brake fluid pouring out on the ground. I'm very lucky my daughter and I wasn't hurt, but I'm now being sued over this even though we were only going about 10 mph and he was not hurt no more than I was. He is just looking to make some easy money but anyway, I can't believe GM has gotten away with this. There are thousands of people not knowingly putting their lives at risk because of brake lines on these vehicle rusting out. I have had a lot of old cars and have never had anything like this happen to me. I got a 49 Kaiser now and the brake lines on it is still solid. How has GM got by with putting so many people lives at risk for using cheap lines that won't last? There are hundreds more like me, but it seems like no one cares how many people are putting their lives at risk every day.

I owned a 2003 Silverado Ext cab for 5 years. I bought it with 72k in 2007 and it seemed in good condition. I only use it on weekends & for special uses. Within that time, I had to completely replace the brake lines when they failed while I was driving. They have to be hand molded as Chevy does not offer replacement lines. The gas line then rotted out and leaked within the next year. Then I was driving with a load of wood at 60 mph and the front wheel bearings failed (they had been replaced in the last year). I never felt safe after these experiences and I'm surprised that GM has not addressed this issue as I've seen numerous complaints online. This vehicle was nothing but a nightmare from the start - I will never buy another Chevy truck. I've since traded it and purchased a new F150.

20011500 pick up truck - I can't contact them and my vehicle is dangerously rotten, even though I cared for it and has low mileage.

Update: There is no change in status, truck still has a problem. GM's solution is for me to drive the vehicle until the battery goes dead again; then the dealer will come out and check it! Great customer service, huh?

I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado that I have had to spend over $1500 on in the last year alone. The electrical components that GM has put on these vehicles are expensive but cheaply made. My pickup has 97.000 miles, which according to GM’s latest ads are the longest running and cheapest to maintain trucks made. I have had my body control module fail, which was over $500.00. Before this, it was the knock sensors, which was another $300.00. These sensors were replaced, which lasted all of a week, then I had to replace the engine valley cover where the knock sensors screw into because the valley was rusted out due to washing my engine. Next, I went to get my brake pads changed out and the parking brake repaired. The parking brake, to the best of my knowledge, I have never even used. The design on these parking brakes is the worst design that my mechanic has ever seen, and GM even admits it is a poor design. But GM did not make this poor design a recall item, so guess what? The brakes and parking brake repair was another $535.00.

My 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado pickup is falling apart due to heavy rust and rot in multiple areas of the frame! Overall condition of the truck would not warrant one to suspect this level of deterioration. I recently purchased the vehicle used, in a private sale, upon assurance of the seller this vehicle was sold to me as solid drivable condition with only known areas of rust being in the rearward trailer hitch area behind the spring perches, the rusted rear bumper and the acceptable minor spots of body rust at bottom edges that were common to a used vehicle residing in the New England area. I clearly absolve the previous owner of false statements as it was a below market sale and with that I assumed the risks.

2000 Chevy Silverado, rusted out brake lines - In January of 2012, I experienced a full brake line failure as I was approaching a stoplight. I began to press down on my brake pedal. It gave a few seconds of speed reduction, then the pedal dropped to the floor. I had to run through the stoplight and swerve into the opposite lane to avoid a collision with an oncoming van that was turning through the intersection in the left lane. I had no brake activity at this point and had to use my emergency brake pedal and hit a curb to slow the vehicle down. After the vehicle had stopped, I examined the underside of my truck to see that the brake lines had rusted out entirely and had burst when I had tried to apply the brakes.

I have a 2005 Silverado 2500HD with 82K miles. I'm the second owner and bought it in 2007. When I got in it a week ago to drive somewhere, the brake pedal went to the floor. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was completely empty. I had no indication of a problem up to this point. I filled the reservoir but the brakes would not pump up. I looked underneath and saw brake fluid dripping. Upon closer inspection, I found the entire set of brake lines and fuel lines were rusted to the point of being rotten. I wiped off the lines to find the leak and found the fuel line was also leaking. At this point, the fittings on the ABS module cannot be removed without breaking or damaging the module. I haven't estimated the cost, but all the lines, brake and fuel will need to be replaced as well as the ABS module.

On 1-31-13, I purchased a used 2007 Chevy Silverado from Bruner Chevy/Toyota in Brownwood, TX. I love the truck. It's exactly what I was looking for and they really went out of their way to get me a deal I could live with. The problem is I have owned this truck for exactly one week now and Sunday morning after church while I was sitting in my new truck, I discovered huge cracks in the dash that weren’t there when I purchased it. I returned immediately to the dealer to show it to them and I was told it could cost $1,200-$1,500 to repair it. I fully understand that this is a used vehicle and I also understand that neither they nor I did anything to cause this damage. However, I didn’t pay $18,000 for a clean low mileage truck only to have the dash crack open in only a week. Their first comment was I should probably file this with my insurance, because it was going to be very expensive to repair. Then I was told they would look at ways to possibly cover it.

I started my GMC truck and applied the brakes to shift into gear. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor but then seemed to work. I continued on my way on the highway, and shortly afterwards, the brakes went completely out. Thankfully, I was close to home and slowly drove directly to our Chevy Dealer in our town. Our Chevy Dealer was very helpful and inspected the vehicle immediately. They found that the entire brake lines were rusted out and had to be replaced at a cost of $1,300. Note this vehicle only had 35,000 miles on it which I questioned our dealer. But he showed me the vehicle's rusty brake lines, and they were in fact not repairable.

Brake line ruptured while driving. Luckily, it happened while I was traveling at low speed and had plenty of stopping distance because while the second half of the brakes still functioned, stopping distance was greatly increased. I've come to find through research that this seems to be a very common problem. I had the ruptured line replaced and was told the rest of the brake lines and fuel lines should be replaced due to the amount of rust. I love this truck but knowing I'm driving around in a truck that is known to have such a dangerous safety issue tarnishes my opinion of GM.

After replacing the inner driver door handle of our 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500 Series 4 X 4 pickup 8-10 times out of pocket (and door bushings have been replaced, so door sag is not the problem), couldn't this issue just be addressed instead of breakable plastic parts being needed in stock at our local dealers? It is possible that a strong metal handle is in order as we need it for strong farm vehicles. Even the 1969 Chevy Impala I grew up learning to drive had terrible inner door handle problems.

Our 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500's brakes busted coming out of a parking lot. We lost all the fluid and the parking brake didn't work at all. All the lines were rotted. I called a garage and they said that it was a common problem with Silverados. They said it would be about $1600 to fix. I couldn't afford that, so I had it towed home. It sat for a few weeks so I could try and find a garage to fix for less. We forfeited Christmas to have the brakes fixed as we live in an area where snow and ice is frequent, and my husband needed the truck for work. We again had to have it towed to the garage and it cost $1,584. We are still suffering financially for that one. There is no recall for this although there are numerous complaints?

I bought my 2003 Silverado 1500 WT new, and it now has 98,000 miles on it. Two days ago, I was pulling into my garage. As as I braked, I heard a hiss. Upon investigation, I saw a puddle of fluid under the driver's side door. One of the 4 brake lines going to the rear end had ruptured. I had to have the truck towed to my independent dealer. I was told all the brake lines were rotten. The tow was $60, and new nickel alloy brake lines were $735, labor and material. I feel GM used inferior materials, and these lines should not have failed this soon.

I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Short Bed truck that I purchased brand new. It currently has less than 23K miles on it and has been babied. In Dec. 2012, I discovered brake fluid leaking from a pinhole that developed in one of the brake lines feeding the rear wheels. Upon inspection, I was shocked to notice that all of the brake lines throughout the truck are severely rusted. The truck is in otherwise such excellent condition that the paper identification label that was attached to the frame by the factory is still intact and in good shape, proving that the truck has experienced minimal weathering and use. The rusted brake lines are an obvious manufacturer's defect in material. There is no way these should be this rusted and failing. Thank God, I wasn't driving the vehicle when the line ruptured.

2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 hd duramax crew cab - In the last 2 weeks, I have spent $9,600 total. First week, I had new injector pump and replaced the fuel level senior assembly which cost $4,395.47. Two days after getting it back from Chevy dealer, the truck started to smoke really bad. I took it back and they told me it was the injectors. I took the truck to another dealer. They spent 3 days at a cost of $1,000 after removing the glow plugs to tell me it was the injectors. Why they have to remove the glow plugs to tell me that, I really don't know. It wasn't necessary. They told me with the work they did so far with the glow plugs and to install new injectors, it would run 5,600 bucks. The truck has 165,000 miles on it. The same dealership replaced the injectors before at 75,000 miles. Can you tell me how you (GM) can justify these ridiculous costs? I thought I would trade it in on a new truck. The dealer told me as the trucks sits now, it is only worth 2,500 bucks. If I fixed the injectors, it would be worth 7,500 bucks.

I have had this 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck in multiple times for the same complaint. After the truck sits for a couple of days, sometimes 3 days, I go out to start it and it is dead as a door nail. It has been in the shop many times and they keep throwing parts at it and installing batteries but the same problem persists over and over. I have had many Fords and no problem such as this. I just need it repaired with no excuses like an electromagnetic pulse or that I may have a magnetic rock in my yard. Yup, I heard that one also! Come on, GM. Surely you don't make vehicles that are that sensitive to a magnetic rock. Just fix my truck.

I was driving south on I-95 on the New Jersey Turnpike and slowed due to traffic and brakes went to the floor. I pumped them several times and put on the emergency brake and luckily stopped before hitting anyone. I had my whole family in the car, wife and 4 kids as we were heading to Maryland from Connecticut to visit family for Christmas. I pulled over and was able to stop again but the brakes never felt quite right again. I had warning list come on several times and had to keep adding brake fluid.

I just got back from a quick vacation. Living on a hill, I reversed my truck (2000 Silverado) down the hill and realized I had very little stopping ability! I brought it to my mechanic where he informed me my brake lines were rusted out. Once I started there, my gas lines were also shot. To bleed my brakes, they had to change the calipers. It is shocking that for a few hundred dollars, Chevy would put not only their customers' lives at risk but also their reputation. Having a 79 Chevy before my 2000, I was proud to buy another. I am sad to say that my next truck probably will not be a Chevy after this headache and thousands of dollars in repairs close to three on a 2000 truck when it could have been resolved at the plant initially. It's sad!

I bought a 2001 Chevy Silverado, new. The truck only has around 100,000 miles and has always been maintained. It's mostly used as a passenger auto. The truck has never been on the beach and the exterior body is in good condition. All my brake lines and gas lines had to be replaced. My chassis is also rotting quickly. Chevy has ads that state Chevy is the longest lasting trucks on the road. Really! How is that possible when my truck is rotting away? I want Chevy to fix my truck so I can keep it for many years or replace my truck. I'm retired and cannot afford a new truck or thousands to repair my truck. I also have a noise in my engine when I start the truck. Piston slap, I think it is called. Again, Chevy needs to change their ads. Their trucks do not last. I can send pictures soon.

I bought a new 2010 Silverado in July of 2010 from Pendarvis Chevrolet in Edgefield, SC. In November of 2011, I had to have the lower ball joints replaced because of wear. GM did the repair under warranty because it only had 56,000 miles on it and they felt this was premature. I had to replace the upper ball joints with 104,000 miles a few weeks ago and GM is not willing to help on this repair. These are all highway miles and I have never had to replace these components on any of the other Silverados I have driven in the past, all of which have been over 200,000 miles with one being over 300,000. I have all maintenance done and don't know what could have been to avoid this. My dealer agrees they should not be wearing as fast as they are. After contacting the 800 number for GM, they offered a $500 coupon toward the purchase of a new truck. This repair cost over $650 and I feel GM should pay for it.

My 2002 Chevy truck with 82,000 miles failed inspection due to rusted brake lines from my dealer. I took it to another independent garage and they showed me my brake lines and how bad the lines were rusted. The dealer quoted me $1,200 to $1,450 to put steel lines that are coated to stop the rust. The independent shop is going to use copper nickel DOT approved brake lines and the cost will be $800.00 to $1,000; all brake lines replaced. What gets me GM is that my 1988 Chevy truck never had rusted out lines and it’s still on the road today. What happened to quality and safety first? My 2002 looks new but underneath the brake lines are so rusted it scares me to drive. I have always bought Chevy trucks. My next one might not be a Chevy. Like a rock, not anymore. Safety first GM, shame on you.

The brake lines on my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado rusted and burst. I replaced that line only to have the same thing happen again. I am 67 years old and on fixed income. I cannot afford to take it to the dealer and not young enough to crawl around under it. So it sits in my driveway, useless. GM should not skimp on brake lines. They are gambling with people's safety.

I ordered an '11 Silverado HD, 4x4, crew cab, 6-1/2' bed, 6.0 gas. Everything's fine until July '12. On a trip to California in Eastern Arizona, pulling an enclosed trailer (55 mph, cruise control, "trailering" engaged), the engine suddenly raced to 4500 rpm without a sensation of acceleration. I disengaged cruise control, braked, and finally stomped on the gas several times till it quit. Several other similar events within an hour on the trip sometimes initiated when putting on the brake in the same cruise/trailering status. I continued our trip to California and return to New Mexico without repeat. I took the truck to Casa Chevy in Albuquerque. They had it two weeks and did absolutely nothing. Explanations were that "We imagined it", "Computer says nothing is wrong", and "GM says that it can't happen". Well, it absolutely did happen.

Last night, I tried to apply the brakes to the truck (2003 Chevy 2500), and the pedal went to the floor with no brakes. Luckily, I was in my driveway just finishing a highway trip. This truck is under 2-month warranty from the dealer and he tried to tell me he wasn't going to fix it. After he checked his side, he decided to call me back and say he would cover it. I just don't understand how a vehicle could be produced without some sort of backup braking ability. It was a complete failure in seconds. The lines broke at multiple locations and all lines appear totally shot.

I bought a brand new Z71 Silverado. I've had it for 2 weeks. The truck has a noise that sounds like the windshield is cracking coming from the dashboard when you are doing around 60mph. The dealership can't figure it out. I don't want the truck now. The noise is terrible. I love GM. It's all that I ever buy, but this problem needs to be fixed.

I have purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab 4x4 LT. Since the date of purchase, I have a loud clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle, more predominant when turning and driving slow through parking lots. You really cannot hear it all driving down the highway. I have been to the dealer four times now for this problem and apparently, there is a TSB on it. The TSB tells them to squirt some lube on the spring pads and between the leafs. This quiets it down for about 15 minutes. Now they have since replaced both leaf springs. Still have the noise. They had the truck for 7 days. This vehicle has been in the shop this many times in under three weeks of ownership.

On 11/12/12, a rear brake line on my 1999 Silverado truck burst and the brake lines were very corroded. Not only that, a few months ago, I had the brake lines going to the front tires changed out because a line burst while applying pressure to the brake pedal as I was getting off the expressway. After fixing that line, another line burst when I was bleeding the brakes. This was very dangerous, and I could have been seriously injured or even killed.

The brake line on my truck 1500 4-wheel drive Chevrolet Silverado rusted and busted through. I lost the front brakes. The truck has 50,000 miles on it.

I bought a new 2012 Silverado LT with all the options. It is a $40,000 truck. I had it for one week and had a horrible roaring and vibration between 60-75 mph. I took it to the dealer service department and they replaced the drive shaft and the ring and pinion gears then called and said it was fixed. They had it for a week this time. When I got it back, it was not any better. I took it back and they replaced more rear end parts keeping it for a week again. They then called me and told me that it is "unfixable". I have had the truck for 3 weeks and only had it in my possession for 8 days. The dealer and GM said that they will have to get me a new truck but it could take weeks or months for the process to go through. This is unacceptable! What should I do? Who should I call? I need help please.

My 04 Silverado has been losing coolant for a while. I finally got around to replacing the water pump. When I got the old one removed, I could see that the gasket was installed incorrectly from the factory. It cost me 4 hours of my time plus $100 for a new pump.

I purchased a new 2003 Silverado 4x4 z71 1500 with 32,000 mi. The brakes were shot, and the brake pads and rotors were destroyed. I installed new rotors and brake pads at 32,000. The truck had 64,000 rotors destroyed again, and I had to have the inner and outer CV joint seals replaced. This truck is in mint condition, pretty much like the day I bought it at 68,000 original miles. I've been a Chevy guy since I was 16 years old, and will consider a Dodge truck as my next purchase.

My wife was using our 2004 K2500 Silverado (32K miles) to deliver our freshman to college in August. As she approached an intersection, she attempted to stop, but the brake pedal went right to the floor and she barely missed hitting a pedestrian. Seeing how we have had previous issues with our local Chevy dealer, I took the truck to an independent repair shop. He indicated that they had already seen about 12 trucks ranging from 2002-06 where the brake lines were totally rusted and had blown out and had had to replace all of them. Such was the case with mine. After replacing all the lines, the mechanic also indicated that the fuel lines were not that far behind and could go at any time. This issue is just as dangerous as the brake line issue as the fuel system operates at about 60 PSI and if one of those lines burst, fire could be a result.

My wife and I were in a car accident yesterday. The truck was hit by a Honda Sedan at 50 miles/hour from the front driver side, in which my wife was in. No airbags exceeded. She was thrown from the driver’s side. She is suffering from fractured foot and bones.

We are the second owners of a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD truck. We have had brake lines go twice. The last time was at our town dump. My husband was stopped with the truck in park and when he put his foot on the brake to put the truck in gear, the pedal went all the way to the floor with no real stopping power. He checked the emergency parking brake and that too was not functioning. It doesn't seem right that Chevy has been able to use such dangerous engineering on something as important as brakes. We also have rusted transmission lines and backer plates. It is going to cost $2,000 (two thousand dollars) to fix these problems.

Our 2005 Silverado 1500 had severely corroded brake lines. My wife was driving with my children and fortunately had a line rupture 500 yards from our house at 30 MPH. No injuries or damage. I've worked on vehicles from the 1970's recently that have better-looking brake lines. No excuse for such a thing. All brake lines being replaced with aftermarket stainless steel. Frame and fuel lines are also in poor condition. I've been a loyal GM truck customer most of my life until now. Shame on you GM.

My 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (2500SD 4x4) was cut off by bad driver who braked hard. The pedal went to the floor. Luckily, he missed the car by swerving. The car limped to a parking lot, and after walking around the truck, I found a burst brake line on the frame close to the left front wheel. Upon closer inspection, all the brake lines are badly rusted. The truck is in the shop for evaluation. I have a feeling this is not going to be an inexpensive repair. After reading numerous similar complaints, why are these trucks not being recalled? I've owned at least 20 different vehicles and this is the first brake line failure I've ever had! I wonder why safety is not paramount with GM. To all of you in similar situations, make sure you report your issues and save all receipts. If there is a recall, you may get some or all of your expenses back.

My 5-month old 2012 1-ton diesel Chevy Silverado with only 73,000 miles had the radiator start leaking badly in-between the cooling channels where the tiny heat fins are welding in - a $870 replacement. I expected better quality.

I have a 2001 GMC Sierra (same truck as the Silverado with a different name on it). It just hit 100,000 miles and the brake lines gave up. Lucky for me it was in the driveway and not on the highway. They put a stainless exhaust on the truck - why cheap out on the brake lines?! My 89 Chevy Cheyenne went 280,000 miles before the brake lines went, but at that point that truck was on its way out. I just paid this truck off and figured it’s going to start falling apart now a lot more. There’s rust under the carriage shocks and the shock mounts look bad. Also, at this rate she will be ready for the scrap yard in 2 or 3 years. I figured a $40,000 truck would last a bit longer.

I was driving down the road at highway speed (65mph) and the front right steel brake line burst and I lost most of my brake fluid. Upon looking under the truck for the cause of the problem, I noticed that all of the brake lines and two of the fuel lines were badly corroded. I tow trailers often and I'm thankful I wasn't towing our 11,000 lbs 5th wheel camper when this happened or there would have been a horrific crash! I have done quite a bit of research and noticed that there are quite a few complaints about the same problem for this model year pickup. Is there a recall and how do I go about getting this fixed? I am out of work on medical leave and cannot afford to take the truck to the shop and "wait" for GM to think about reimbursing me.

I was trying to make a slow stop while traveling down a hill and I nearly rolled into the intersection and hit a car because the ABS system stopped the brake from working. There have been some recalls for this safety problem but not for my 2004 Silverado.

I was driving from the boat launch to park my 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I pumped the brakes as I slowly approached my parking spot, however, I could not get any pressure to build up in the system. With no action on the brake calipers, I used my parking brake to stop as I entered my parking spot. There was no warning or indicator light alerting me to any brake problems. After parking, I noticed a leaking brake line under the driver's side near the ABS brake module. I made a temporary repair, attempted to bleed and pump up the brakes which resulted in the rear brake line blowing out right at the hose connection. Still, no warning or indicator light came on to alert me to any problems with the brake system.

While towing a 34 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with my 2004 Silverado, a car pulled in front of me causing me to engage in a panic stop. My brake pedal went to the floor. If it wasn't for the trailer brakes, it would have been a disaster. After $700 at the Chevy dealer to get my rusted brake lines replaced, I was on my way again. The brake line should be made in such a way that they will not rust out!

I have a 2007 Duramax diesel crew cab 4x4 long bed. July 2012 my factory warranty expired and in September, I brought my truck in for 75,000 mile service. I have never missed an oil change or maintenance of any kind. Today, two months after my warranty expired and 10 months before the truck is paid off, I was informed by Ed Bozarth Chevrolet that my transmission cooling hoses need to be replaced; my power steering hoses need to be replaced; my tie rod ends need to be replaced; my idler arm needs to be replaced; my pitman arm needs to be replaced; my oil pan is leaking; my carrier bearing in the drive shaft needs to be replaced. They are charging me $3,500.00 for these repairs. I was GM's biggest fan. I paid over $50,000 for this truck and have babied it like crazy. I can't even get 80,000 miles out of the original equipment. I am so angry. It's like clockwork, build it to last only until the warranty expires and screw the customer. After a lifetime of GM loyalty, I will never be a customer again.