While stopped at a bank teller box i applied the the brakes only to find that the brake pedal hit the floor with no resistance. i exited the vehicle and discovered large amounts of brake fluid near the rear driver side tire. was not able to drive vehicle because the emergency brake was not functional either. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. the contact stated that the undercarriage was severely rusted and caused the brake lines to fail. the contact had a dealer inspect the vehicle and the dealer stated that the rear brake lines failed and the vehicle loss all braking function, including the emergency brake. the failure and current mileages were 110,000. updated 04/27/12*lj updated 04/27/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and there were repeated attempts before the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who detected the brake line was completely corroded, which required replacement. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
While under hard braking the drivers rear brake failed just above axel. after the repair during the test drive 3 lines ruptured on the drivers side frame rail just below the drivers feet next to the abs module. i see that there has been a nhtsa action number : ea11001 already started on this problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. the contact was driving 25 mph when he applied the brakes and the brake line ruptured, causing all of the braking fluid to leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 140,000.
My brake lines ruptured under the drivers seat by the abs box. i inspected all of the brake and transmission lines and they are all rusted badly and need replaced immediately. i was pulling my seadoo's when this happened and had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck. i have read a ton of the same complaints on the internet today. when is anyone going to make chevy replace all of the brake and transmission lines? this truck is only a 2003 and looks like a 1903 underneath. the whole frame and undercarriage is rusting badly. please help. thank you *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 silverado 1500 hd. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when he noticed a leak coming from the brake line. in addition, when decelerating the brakes would pulsate unusually and there was an increase in stopping distance and time. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake line was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
2003 chevy silverado extended cab pickup. brake line corrosion. brake line burst. pennsylvania. brake line burst on drivers side. brake line burst when brakes applied. loss of braking ability was the result. incident occurred on residential street- thankfully there was not an accident. had vehicle towed to dealer to resolve problem. apparently there are numerous complaints about the defect of chevrolet's brake-line assembly for the 2003 chevy silverado. have proof of repair. is chevy going to recall the inferior materials used in these brake lines? *ln
Correction 03 1500hd silverado 64,000 miles, left rear metal brake line failure and all 4 metal brake lines severely rusted. failed while pulling my boat from driveway fortunately at low speed and flat terrain, able to stop with parking brake. there is no way these lines should be rusted to the failure point considering the vehicle has spent 5 years in pa and 2 in nc. *tr
03 1500hd silverado approx 72k miles, left rear metal brake line failure and all 4 metal brake lines severely rusted. failed while pulling my boat from driveway fortunately at low speed and flat terrain, able to stop with parking brake. there is no way these lines should be rusted to the failure point considering the vehicle has spent 5 years in pa and 2 in nc. *tr
I have a 2003 chevy 1500hd crew cab. on 5-21-2010 i found that my brake pedal went to the floor when i got in to back down a boat ramp to load my boat. i found that two metal brake lines were rusted into. the rust was under a plastic clamp that held the brake lines in place. i would like to know if this is common on this truck model. *tr
below is a list of history with repairs to my truck. in march 2004 i bought a brand new 2003 chevy silverado 1500hd .first 2 yrs front rotars turned covered under warranty. then 1-21-09 front rotars and calipars replaced due to rot.1-30-09 transmission line replaced rotted.on 6-19-09 new starter. 8-29-09 rear calipers and hose rotted 35455 miles.on 9-2-09 abs sensor and left front brake hose rotted. on 8-28-10 power stering pump replaced. on 8-24-11 brake lines to abs rotted 46763 miles. 10-27-11 left rear brake line rotted 47943 miles. my windsheild washer fluid reservoir needs to be replaced leaking insrument panel shows empty. i'm having my left rear brake line replaced next week...its the only one left and i dont want to take the chance of an accident. mt mechanic states he has never seen this much rust on a fairly new vehicle. unfortunately i didnt keep records in the early years of ownership but i cant believe transmission lines,brake lines ,calipers can rot that fast. i have never had this experience with past trucks i have owned. i believe there must be some sort of factory defect that is causing this. *tt
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. the contact stated that in june 2008 while driving at 5 mph, the abs activated and the vehicle seemed as if it would not stop. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the sensors and surface areas were taken out and cleaned. the problem occurred again a few weeks later and began to occur every time the contact drove the vehicle. the contact called the dealer and was advised to take the vehicle back in for repair. he was also informed that he would be responsible for all repair costs as the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealership and was also given a case number. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the current mileage was approximately 42,500.