general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

I have had brakes fail twice because of corroded brake lines now one of my fuel lines ruptured because of corrosion I have been told by mechanics that corroded failing lines is a common issue on silverado's.

The airbag light is on. I took it to the chevy dealership on battlecreek rd, the service clerk said they do not work on vehicles with over 150k miles. How do I get the airbag serviced.

Design flaw - brake light switch- the end section of the internal spring is placed in a position that allows it to potentially slide down and block the space needed for when the plunger is depressed, jamming up the switches ability to properly function. I have not determined what happened to the switch on my truck, but noticed that this scenario was a possibility and felt obligated to report my opinion.

As I approached an intersection to make a left-hand turn, I stepped on my trucks brake pedal. I experienced a complete loss of braking power, with the trucks brake pedal going straight to the floor, after an instant of a firm, solid pedal. Pumped the pedal to try to regain brake operation to no avail. No hydraulic pressure was present. No warning lights or other indications of brake system failure occurred. Truck was driven home a very short distance using e-brake. Brake fluid was seen dripping from the rear axle area in large amounts. Truck was towed to my local garage which found a burst steel brake line at the junction with the rear hydraulic flex hose. Other brake lines were heavily rusted. Rest of the undercarriage was not similarly rust like the brake lines. The garage stated this was not the first silverado they saw with this problem. All steel lines were replaced with stainless steel lines, and as a precaution we replaced all brake hoses as well. The bleeder screws on the front disk brake calipers, and on the rear wheel cylinders were also found heavily rusted and frozen, so those components were replaced as well. The shop stated this issue of severe corrosion of brake lines and bleeders is very common on this generation of silverado’s . They have repaired quite a few like mine after similar brake failures. If you research the issue on-line, there certainly is a problem with these trucks. In my 45 years as a mechanic and practicing mechanical engineer, I have never seen brake system components so severely corroded as the ones removed from my truck. I was lucky I wasn’t towing anything, or was at highway speed when the failure occurred. The next owner may not be that lucky if it happens to them.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to leak fuel and the brake line would leak causing the brakes to lose power whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the fuel tank strap fractured due to rust causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear leaf spring fractured due to rust as well. The contact also stated that the entire sub-frame of the vehicle was rusted causing pieces of metal to fall off from the frame while driving. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake lines, fuel lines, the rear leaf shackle, and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Hi my name is [xxx] my email is [xxx]. I've had my 2005 Chevrolet silverado ss truck with the 6. 0 engine for five years. In those 5 years I have had to change the wheel hub assembly's and the front rotors times 7 times. I'm pretty sick of this recurring issue I see that there was a recall on the regular silverados for my year but not on the 6. 0 engine I'm not sure what gives but I need this problem to be rectified. This is a normal everyday driving vehicle to and from work nothing spectacular and there shouldn't be that much wear and tear on those parts in that little bit of time I've owned tons of other vehicles for that amount of time and longer and I've never had to change that part once I've had to change it 7 times on this vehicle I really love my vehicle and don't want to sell it so I'm trying to figure out if there is a permanent fix for it or a recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While traveling in traffic on the highway at less than 30 miles per hour when I went to apply my brakes the abs came on immediately shortening my safe stopping distance enough so the end result was a collision.

When brakes are applied while driving and the anti-lock brake feature engages because of slick conditions, the brakes lock up and remain that way even when the brake pedal is released. This causes the truck to go into a slide. It happens at all speeds but only when the abs is engaging.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving less than 5 mph, the brake pedal would unexpectedly stop working. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake system was not functioning properly. The contact had to depress the brake pedal several times to get it to work. The steering wheel would also stop functioning when the brakes experienced the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but the contact did not speak with a live representative. The failure mileage was 220,000.

I was driving down a hill about 25 mph on a city street when a warning notice appeared " service steering system" and " service brake system". Almost immediately I could not steer or brake. I almost hit a pedestrian trying to steer and stop. I finally was able to turn a corner and stopped. I slowly drove two blocks to my house at about 5 mph. I am a strong man and if my wife or a less strong individual had been driving, or if I had been going more than the 25 mph or if I was driving at night, I am sure I wouldn't have been able to avoid hitting the pedestrian and / or going off the road and wrecking. This seems like a major accident waiting to happen. My vehicle has been towed to the GMC repair shop in beaverton, oregon awaiting diagnosis.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd. While driving under 35 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and the brakes independently engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,800.

On July 23rd I was driving on a local highway at 55 mph. When I attempted to break for a turn the peddle went all the way to the floor. I had to coast to a stop. A rusty break line blew out in the engine compartment on the drivers side. I am lucky no other vehicles were on the road with me.

Brake pedal went all the way to the floor when applied. The pickup has about 62000 miles on it is well maintained. Located in virginia and during the winter I take the pickup to the carwash several time purposely to have the undercarriage washed. When my mechanic checked it out his response was "I have never seen anything like this. The brake and fuel lines are paper thin from rust. I am fortunate in no one was hurt when this happened as I was traveling down the a country road about 45 miles per hour.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after a recent trip, he noticed that the break line had blown out. The vehicle was towed a local dealer who diagnosed and replaced the break lines. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Fe.

My family and I were driving home pulling our travel trailer from a weekend of camping. There was approximately 2 car lengths between my self and the vehicle in front of us. Both lanes of vehicles came to a quick stop. I applied the brakes the abs started to kick in, I let of the brakes and reapplied again the abs kicked in and the peddle went to the floor. I was able to hop the curb with the truck and trail to avoid hitting the cars in front of me. It took 5 or more vehicle lengths to get completely stopped. I was able to slowly drive the 6 or so miles home using the trailer brakes only. Once the trailer was unhooked I was able to pull the truck in to my drive way to work on it. The brakes would hold the truck, the peddle was to the floor but I'm doubtful they would stop it at any speed.

When slowing down and coming to a stop the abs brakes kick in making it take longer than normal to stop. It started happening a couple of weeks ago pulling into my driveway and it is getting worse. It happens at slow or as I am slowing down to come to a stop, then the abs kicks in and increases the stopping distance. That normal stopping distance you think you have under normal conditions is not there. This problem is in perfectly dry conditions. It is not weather related at all. I have had to stand on the brakes to stop. It's been somewhat intermittent but it almost caused me to get into an accident today. Turning while stopping usually causes the issue to happen the most, that's what happened today. Coming to a straight stop doesn't always cause the issue. Apparently there was this same issue with the 1999 - 2002 chevy trucks and they were recalled. Apparently chevy has not fixed the issue so we are seeing it again, I wonder how many people have to get into accidents or die before something is done about this issue. Is there a death toll we need to hit? I've googled this issue and a lot of people are having this problem. I suspect that because few have been killed as this is happening at lower speeds only insurance issues have arisen and the consumers wind up paying for those in the end. One would hate to dip into chevy's year end bonus money.

I was driving down the street and went to press the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I needed to downshift and coast to get the truck to stop. My truck is a 2005 chevy Silverado 1500, ext cab, 4x4. Truck is now in shop getting fixed. $1000 to repair something that should not have failed in the first place. Stainless steel lines ($40 more for gm) would have prevented the issue. I am glad I was not in a high traffic area where other cars could have been involved.

Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor no pressure. Lost all pressure during snowstorm. Lucky to pull over into drifted snow to prevent crash. 61000 miles and well maintained. Maryland area. Upon inspection all brake supply lines are rusted and blown out. Very difficult to repair oneself. Very costly repair at dealership. This should be a sfety recall. Ridiculous!.

While slowing down and letting off the gas while making a turn the truck started speeding back up, braking did stop the truck and no revving occurred. After breaking to a complete stop and letting of the gas the truck would start moving forward as if the gas is being applied-speeding up gradually. Put the truck in reverse and same thing happened. Turned truck off and back on the problem did not persist.

While coming to a stop, vehicle keeps going. Rolls about 5 feet farther than expected. Seems the brakes just quit before it finally stops. Abs?.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake and shift into the park position in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,600.

No brake lamp illuminates when the brake pedal is depressed, all other lights work.

Hit the brakes, line busted. . . . No brakes. Luckily nobody was hurt. Very dangerous situation.

Luckily my wife was in her parking lot at work. She applied the brakes and the pedal headed for the floor. The line to the rear brakes rusted through mid point between the front and back. This is an 8 year old, well maintained truck! inferior material failure?.

When rolling forward to a stop, the abs activates, pedal falls, and truck rolls past stop sign. At first it was random, now it happens all the time when stopping. I won't let my wife or daughter drive it.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 9 mph, the abs activated and overrode the brakes without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but no failure codes generated for the brakes. The dealer then lubricated and cleaned the brakes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 62,000.

At low speeds coming to a complete stop, the abs braking system will function and pulse causing an extended braking distance. Along with it being a safety issue it is also an annoying nuisance always hearing the loud pulsing of the abs brake.

While braking on all pavement conditions, as vehicle slows, brakes go into abs mode and vehicle surges forward, requiring additional pedal force to stop. Occurs at 5 mph or less even on dry pavement. Occurs with all pedal pressures.

Sudden loss of all brakes after pressing on brake pedal hard, able to use parking break only to stop. Found burst/leaking brake hydraulic line underneath vehicle in vicinity of drivers door. Line was heavily corroded.

I was approaching a stop sign when I applied the brake the pedal went almost to the floor. I pushed my emergency brake pedal to help me stop. `I was going about 30 to 40 miles per hour. There should be a recall.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the anti-lock braking system engaged without warnings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds on dry pavement and trying to decelerate the brakes would go straight to the floor board and would slowly come to a stop. He also noticed that the anti-lock warning would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and advised him to take the vehicle in for diagnostic testing, since there were no recalls issued on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2005 silverado- abs engages when coming to a slow stop, on dry pavement. Abs will engage and pulsate when driving 5-10 mph, with out brake peddle being touched. Abs engaging when stopping occurs on every stop, pulsating while in motion on rare occasion.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the abs would intermittently engage while driving 25 mph and above on normal road surfaces. When the failure would occur, the vehicle would become increasingly difficult to stop. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 29,000.

Abs problem with 2005 silverado. . System engages on dry pavement at speed 3 to 10 miles per hour. Extends the stopping distance.