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The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard when attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact inspected the vehicle while parked and noticed that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brake lines would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact started the vehicle and depressed the brakes, but the brakes were abnormally depressed into the floor board. In addition, brake fluid was leaking from beneath the door. The was no warning to indicate a failure. The contact stated that he would have been badly injured had the failure occurred while he was driving. The vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic where the brake lines were replaced. The failure and current mileages were 105,000. Updated 07/19/12 updated 07/23/12
My brakes failed without warning in a parking lot. Carefully, I made it home with no brakes and found the brake lines were all corroded and leaked brake fluid. Brake lines are supposed to be made from non-corrosive material. Fixing brakes on this model pickup is a massive undertaking. One brake line is located under the bed of the truck. When the consumer examined the brakes on the vehicle, he was shocked to see the extent of corrosion on the meal brake line. He was also shocked to find that for one of the brake lines, he had to remove the truck bed, in order to see it. The first rupture occurred on the line running from the metering or proportional valve to the rear brakes. There was no way he could see that area. The second failure occurred during bleeding and testing of the first repair. The third leak appeared by the movement of the line during the second repair. All were due to corrosion in what should have been non-corrosive material. The consumer stated the location of the brake lines and the materials used were totally unacceptable and he is seeking reimbursement for parts and labor. Updated 06/29/12.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the steel brake lines were rusted, making it dangerous when attempting to stop the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The contact repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 6/6/12
- Bellbrook, OH, USA
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado, lost all brake fluid when the brake line from the ABS pump to the rear broke open causing consumer to back into side of garage door opening.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While traveling 25 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brakes would not respond. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the main braking lines were replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 119000. Updated 12/29/10 updated 12/30/10
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he applied the brakes when they extended to the floor. The contact also noticed that there was brake fluid leaking in his driveway. The diagnostic test performed by a local mechanic indicated that the front and rear brake lines were destroyed by rust. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 105000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 30 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the pedal extended to the floor. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and then drove home very slowly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the brake lines were covered with rust. The rear brake lines were repaired. The contact stated that after the rear brakes lines were repaired the front brakes lines were covered with rust within a few days. The front brakes lines will be replaced by the contact. The dealer was notified and stated that they would not offer any assistance due to the year of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 116000. The current mileage was 118000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 25 mph he attempted to apply the brakes, but the brake pedal had fallen to the floorboard. He was eventually able to decelerate. Upon inspection he noticed that the rear brake line was cracked. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 147000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While the contact was attempting to stop the vehicle, he noticed that it would not stop and the brake pedal extended to the floor. He examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brake line had begun to leak due to rust. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 109,000. Updated 07/24/09.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake line failed. The failure occurred on two occasions in the front and rear brake lines due to rust. He was able to drive home at a low speed. The brake line that carries the fluid to the brakes was covered with rust. The dealer replaced the brake line; however, the manufacturer does not have the parts available. The manufacturer stated that the failure was a maintenance issue. The failure mileage was 62,530 and current mileage was 62,550. Updated 02-14-08 updated 02/14/08
Driving down the road when suddenly without warning my brake pedal lost all compression - the brake line cracked from contact rubbing against a beam under the cars part of the suspension - a recall service was performed but was not performed right.
All of the brake lines rusted through causing a complete brake failure on the 2000 Silverado truck. Had to have all of the lines replaced along with the calipers. Truck had approximately 52590 miles.
:the contact stated the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brake was used to completely stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators prior to complete brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the an independent repair shop, and upon inspection they discovered the brake line was completely rusted. Also, the repair shop personnel determined premature rusting of other metal brake lines.
The contact states that he has experienced some problems with the braking system. A few days ago the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Upon inspection he discovered that the brake line completely rusted. He was left with only secondary brakes or just the emergency brake. This same problem occurred about four months ago. During the first brake failure the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. Three brake lines have been replaced by the contact at this time. He planned to replace all the brake lines.
The caller said brake lines rusted. He believed the rear brakes were affected. Dealer said there was a problem with rust and corrosion. Manufacturer offered no help. The first failure was repaired, and the second time there was a different section.
Brake lines (pipes) are rusted so severely that all fluid suddenly leaked out as I was driving in heavy traffic. The rusting condition must have originated when the vehicle was manufactured, as I reported brake problems to the dealer from whom I purchased the vehicle. After several complaints the dealer made major repairs in 2002 on the brakes due to rusted out components, but did not replace the hydraulic lines. The service manager exclaimed that he had never seen so much rust on brake systems. As a retired professor, having taught metallurgy and industrial materials, there are metal treatment procedures that must be followed when manufacturing piping for vehicle hydraulic systems. Obviously, General Motors used inferior parts and materials in brake systems. If they do not recall all vehicles with brake component rusting problems, many accidents will occur. The vehicle I am reporting is currently under repair and the cost estimates by the service department at tom gill Chevrolet in florence, Kentucky are quoted at $1500, or more. Brake lines should not rust out in five years. I have never had rusted out brakes lines on any of 14 vehicles I have owned. General Motors is responsible for the pending repair costs, and if past history is an indication, they will deny responsibility and blame the consumer one more time.
Received new brake lines and brakes from the GM dealer, this was a design change because they were not like the old ones. When making a right or left hand turn it made the rubber brake line come in contact with the wheel. This happened on July 27, 2005. The new lines havdbeen on H just a little over 30 days.
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- Bondurant , IA, USA