I bought a 2003 chevy silverado 2500hd 15 years ago and gave it to my 16 year old son. recently we noticed that the brakes and steering was acting funny and making a noise, so we replaced the power steering pump and hoses. the problem only started getting worse. i did some research and found an old recall or notice related to the hydro-boost relief valve that was defected because of o-ring failure. just searching the vehicle will show several sites revealing the problem. the nada site goes into more detail on the problem. we have parked the truck until a decision is made. i contacted the manufacture and they stated that there was no problem, the vehicle has trouble when steering and looses braking.
Rear brakes rusted out fluid burst out no brakes two yrs ago. fast foreword saturday 12/22/2018 brakes pedal went to floor ,line from brake booster to proportioning valve blew out rusted completely through.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 15 mph, the abs light illuminated. the contact depressed the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle at a low speed. the contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,330.
Just as we pulled into our driveway pulling a fifth wheel camper as my family was returning from a camping trip our brakes failed. cause was a pinhole corroded in a steel brake line. we had been driving on mountainous roads and had this happened during the trip instead of miraculously as we arrived at home a tragic accident would have been a high probability. the truck has been well cared for and is in excellent condition with very minor corrosion underneath. vehicle has been garaged much of the time and has had very limited exposure to corrosive chemicals. this was a total surprise and shock. due tto the cost of this vehicle we limit usage to extend life and with the care given this vehicle this should not have happened.
One of the brake lines ruptured as i attempted to relocate the vehicle in my driveway. *tr
Corroded brake line failed. complete brake failure. no brakes. *tr
After loaning my daughter my truck we met at a location to exchange vehicles. i started to drive away and applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. i pumped the brakes and was unable to achieve any pedal pressure. i had my truck taken to my residence and inspected the brake system for the cause of the failure and found that the left rear steel line rusted through and created a loss of fluid. in my opinion this line rusting out is very premature for the age of the vehicle. i have owned many other vehicles that were older and have never had any issues with the brake or fuel lines rusting out. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact also stated that the hood latch was rusting and the vehicle was leaking diesel fuel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,173.
I was loaded up on my 2003 2500hd chevrolet silverado for the weekend holiday camp trip with truck camper, and boat on trailer behind. for last minute safety my partner was inside the truck and i outside to test the brake lights, signals usual stuff before taking off. for no reason at all the brakes went to the floor and brake fluid all over the ground on the driver side of the vehicle. in looking closer the second line from the driver door on top of the frame has a split in it. i have now looked at the numerous complaints on this happening to other people. i have looked at gm's response for this obvious defect in the brake system and tend to wonder how many persons at gm would purchase a vehicle for themselves or their loved ones knowing of this huge safety issue. the complaints are not just in salt related places. even if they were does gm not build their vehicles for all states and road conditions??? i can say i am one of the lucky ones that this just happened in our driveway. where were going entailed mountain driving and i do not believe the outcome would have been the same if it were to happen then i keep thinking about this daily and the fear that goes with the thought of, what if we were in the mountains? does not go away. i will not drive this vehicle again until i have replaced all the brake lines with stainless steel ones and it is going to be costly. i should not have to do this nor should have all the other persons who have had to. this is an unbelievable safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately before some fatality happens if not already. these vehicles need to be safe in all driving conditions and areas period. gm needs to recall these vehicles on this which i understand is 6.1 million. i am appalled they have not already recalled on this and portrayed such a lame excuse as to not do something about it. please fix this now! *tr
Brake lines roted out total system failed no brakes got to stop on e brake clamped line added fluid to get home changed all lines. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard when depressed. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were rusted and fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 150,568. *tr
Brake line burst do to rust. had vehicle towed and found all the brakelines very bad. also the fuel lines are rotted with the return line leaking fuel. i had 1 rear brake line replaced in 2012 which was also rusted out. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the brake pedal was engaged and there was no response. the brake pedal suddenly traveled to the floorboard without warning. the contact began to down shift in addition to applying the emergency brake. the vehicle came to a stop and the contact was able to drive to his residence. the contact noticed that the hydraulic brake line ruptured and caused fluid to leak excessively onto the ground. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
I was traveling in icy conditions (rain and 26 degrees) and was turning the corner to go into a local mall when i stepped on the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. there was no warning whatsoever and had to apply the brakes with both feet to coast to a stop. i added in a bottle of brake fluid into the master cylinder and had my son step on the brakes, and a gusher came out of the line right under the drivers door. in looking underneath the vehicle, all of the lines seem to run there and all look extremely rusted to the point where i can't tell which is bad. if this had happened 4 minutes before, i was traveling down an extremely steep grade and feel that both my son and i would have been killed. after searching the internet on this issue, it looks like this has been investigated by the nhtsa since 2010 with no findings whatsoever. this is absolutely in excusable. i'm not sure what i am looking for as far as repairs go but am really thankful that my son and i are still alive. what is it going to take to get a ruling on this? does someone have to die? *tr
I was driving my son home from football practice and had to brake hard for a car that stopped suddenly in front of me. my pedal went to the floor and i barely stopped in time. there was a puddle of brake fluid on the ground and one of the steel lines running under the vehicle (near the driver side door area) had burst. *tr
This is the second incident(first time in 2011 on the rear brake line),applied brake to shift from park and pedal went to the floor! this time it was the front brake lines about a foot from abs unit above the frame! thank god i was not moving on the road cause it might have been serious!! very poor design,should be a recall!!! *tr
I was driving down a hill when a car went through a stop sign at an intersection. i slammed on my brakes, in a panic stop, and my brake pedal went to the floor. i didn't have any brakes so i drove around the car almost hitting it. the other car didn't stop and i drove 5 mph to a parking lot where i looked and found a puddle of brake fluid under the driver side of the truck. i took it to my auto shop and he said i blew out two brake lines. i had all the brake lines replaced at the cost of 2,269.99. *tr
While stationary and applying the brakes. the brake petal went to the floor and the vehicle had no brakes! a rusted brake line had burst letting the brake fluid run out.
Hit brakes the abs system activates and the brake pedal goes to the floor truck does not stop. this happens at all speeds. the ignition shuts off when driving down the road around 35 mph. the truck has been to multiple shops and lots of parts replaced cannot get the brakes or ignition fixed. this has been going on for over 6 months. *tr
Rusted brake lines, vehicle would not stop. *tr
I was driving into my driveway when i tried to stop the brake pedal went entirely to the floor. the truck seemed as though it was gonna hit my garage. thankfully i have good reflexes and was able to hit the parking brake (which isn't an easy task in a p/u truck. when i got out, i noticed a large leak under my driver door. with further investigation i found the brake lines were severely corroded. one of them had sprung a leak and was spraying brake fluid everywhere. the over all state of the brake line system is in horrible condition. i had this happen to me before in my '93 chevy truck... but its expected at twice the age of my '03 truck. i saw the nhtsa had an investigation that was about exactly what happened to me and wanted to report it. *tr
I was driving down the road and depressed the brakes to stop and pull into my drive way the pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not stop the vehicle. as a result the vehicle made contact with my garage door and it was damaged in the incident. this incident is completely unacceptable to me. there were no warning lights prior to failure. i have taken the vehicle to a shop and the lines are rusted through. *tr
My rear steel brake line burst in a parking lot after applying the brake to shift into gear. the main line that runs from the abs module to the rear differential was so rusted it burst unexpectedly. *tr
Brake line rupture from the abs module to rear of the truck. the brake line is completely rusted through and i can see brake fluid dripping off the frame underneath the driver side door. i believe it rupture in my driveway returning from a trip with my camper attached to the bed. *tr
Had to make hard stop and brakes failed, later it was revealed brake lines had rotted out.. this has happened on several occasions?
Steel brake line to rear of truck rusted through, which caused brake fluid to leak out & system could not generate sufficient pressure to stop the vehicle quickly. fortunately traffic was relatively light and i had a significant gap in front of me. the brakes functioned normally several times prior in the same trip, and no warning light came on, even during the failure. at the next key off & on, the warning light did actually come on. *tr