Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the brake lines had extensive rust to the point of corrosion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was no repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. ...updated 09-05-14 *bf updated 3/30/2015 *js

Had a complete failure of the braking system when pulling into a convenience store. pedal went to the floor and brake light came on, but appeared to have a small amount of residual braking on front wheels. upon inspection the left rear brake line had rusted through. went straight to garage for repair and was told that all brake lines were in danger of rusting through in several spots. also entire undercarriage is badly rusted as to rotors, shocks and such. actually had all rotors replaced about three years ago at chevrolet dealer in order for truck to pass the state inspection. have other vehicles even older than this truck with no apparent problems with rust under them. was told by garage mechanic that he has seen a very large number of chevy trucks of this vintage with same problems. it's a shame, because this truck looks almost new in every other aspect.

There was a recall on august 29 2005 for this problem. recall number 36327 i have this problem with my truck right now how should i handle this situation? it is the hydraulic: abs sensor (the problem started slowly and now its bad) i just found out about the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact was traveling 45 mph when the brakes failed to work when the depressed. the contact discovered that the brake lines had ruptured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 141,600 updated 08/16/12*lj the consumer stated there were no warning lights on bfore, during or after the brake lights. updated 08/21/12

My wife was on an errand and when she got into the truck to come home the brake peddle was soft and went to the floor before she was able to stop. she was scared and tested the brakes and found there was some so came home slowly with a plan in her mind to hit something other than another car in the case the brakes failed completely. had this happened on the road there may have been a crash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado k 1500. the contact was driving 5 mph when the brake line failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 81,220.

I was driving down the hwy and my brakes went completely out. no warning light that is a lie and so is the statement about it slowly coming to a stop. luckily i was going up a hill so it came to a stop then started rolling backwards into on coming traffic and i had to go off the road and hit a pole and broke my tailgate off cause the tailgate pins were rusted to and i live in alabama. no salt anywhere. thanks chevy, now i can't even fix the truck because its going to cost me 1,000 dollars. *tr

i purchased my vehicle in march of 2011 and since have noticed a significant amount of rust on all the brake lines going and coming from the abs module under the driver's side frame rail. i have read many cases of owners that have had their lines burst in as little as 2 years after purchase from the dealership. i am very concerned about the safety of operation of my truck with the brake lines corroded to the extent that they are and hope that general motors will do the right thing and fix this safety hazard. there is also a significant amount of rust on the entire underside of the vehicle (frame rails, bolt locations, weld locations, underside of bumpers, ect). *tr

Rusting fuel line caused a significant fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank, while repairing that line i observed several other rusting lines in that area brake, and more fuel lines. *tr

While pulling into my parking area and braking, the break pedal went to the floor. a hissing sound was heard while the pedal was being pushed. upon inspection a break in the brakeline under the driver's side cab was identified at the hanger. based upon visual inspection their appears to be corrosion around the break in the line. *tr

Brakes failed due to loss of brake fluid caused by rusted out brake line from abs unit. *tr

Brake line corroded at abs unit along frame. *js

When starting my vehicle i had my foot on the brake, in short order the pedal went to the floor. i tried pumping the pedal but the soft pedal feel did not subside and the pedal would still go to the floor. i then got out and checked under the vehicle and found brake fluid pouring out of a ruptured line. a pin hole sized rupture is at the driver rear axle near where the hard line connects to the flex rubber line. i feel that it is relevant that though this vehicle is now in a southern state, the first five years of its existence was in a salt-belt state. *tr

Brake lines all rusted causing complete failure.. rocker panels totally rotted out..

2001 silverado 1500 4wd ext. cab short bed. original owner purchased new in 2001. just so happens that i experienced my brake failure during a return trip after purchasing a used lawn tractor that i was bringing back home on my 6x10 single axle trailer. i was approaching the off ramp to my exit off of major highway traveling at approximately 60 mph. along with other vehicles taking exit also i started to brake to go into exit and suddenly with no warning the brake pedal immediately went to the floor and i started heading to collide with the vehicle in front of me that was slowing down into the turn. i luckily was able to swerve back onto the shoulder of the highway without collision to any vehicle and then press down on emergency brake to come to a slow stop. i must mention also that i had my 9 year old son with me who was oblivious to everything going on until i explained what just happened. i had to call my wife to come so that i could unhook trailer from my truck and hook back up to her 2003 gmc yukon. after gathering myself and pondering ...