12 problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
"takata recall" as I was leaving a local store in my neigbor-hood,I pushed the brake pedal and it went almost to the floor. I then tried to pump it up but that did work. So I drove it slowly home,down shifting while coming to stops. I have a 5 speed manual transmission. When I got home I noticed my brake fluid was low so I added fluid. Got into my truck and pumped the brake pedal a few times,nothing happened. Got out and seen brake fluid dripping on my driveway. I noticed it was coming from my rusty brake lines but couldn't pinpoint it. Two years ago I was working in w. Virginia and through the winter months and yes the salt did a number all under my truck,everywhere. I have an old flip phone therefor no fancy data from this phone.
On 09/21/2014 at approximately 1100 hours I had just come off interstate 66 west. I was entering a gated community in gainesville, va. I stopped at the guard booth to show I. D. I noticed some smoke at the guard booth and thought it was the car behind me. I slowly accelerated to the next cross street. I attempted to brake to make a left turn and the brake pedal went to the floor. I attempted to pump the brakes and I still had no braking. I had to utilize my emergency brake to stop. The smoke was from my vehicle. It was from the brake fluid pouring out the rusted brake lines onto the exhaust. The reason I had complete brake failure was due to both lines from the master cylinder failing at the same time. The location of the line failure was on the frame rail closer to the master cylinder (not further down by the driver's door). I am thankful that the brake failure did not occur at high speed and or in heavy traffic. I am thankful that there were no pedestrians present that I had to brake for and no property damage. I personally inspected the brake lines after the incident and have found the corrosion excessive. I have ordered a kit to replace all the brake lines because this is a serious safety issue. This is the first time I have ever reported any defect on any vehicle. I am reporting this because I believe it is that serious of a safety concern. This is not normal wear and the brake line material and design are at fault.
I was taking off from a red light and another car crossed in front of me causing me to apply my brakes upon realizing that the pedal had went to the floor I pumped the brakes and the truck came to a slow stop and I missed the other vehicle by mere inches I limped the vehicle to work avoiding getting too close to other vehicles and downshifting to help slow down when I got back to work I pressed the pedal and heard a hissing sound I looked under my truck and found a puddle of brake fluid by the rear axle upon closer inspection I had a friend slowly depress the pedal and found that the main line running to the rear had a hole and noticed the entire line had rusted so I started looking at the rest of the lines a noticed all the brake lines and fuel lines are completely rusted and are ready to burst just like my brake line did I'm just glad I wasnt going faster or had my family in the truck when this happened.
The vehicle brake pedal went to the floor and it was discovered that the brake line from the master cylinder to the anti-lock brake module rusted through leaking all the fluid. One month later after replacement of the two master cylinder brake lines the rear brake lines blew causing loss of all brakes while trying to stop from an interstate speed of 70 mph. Examination of all the brake line system shows severe excessive rusting throughout the entire brake line system which will require a total brake line system replacement. I have never seen a vehicle with brake lines rusted like this for a vehicle with this mileage and age. There is an obvious manufacturers problem with this vehicles brake line components. Its a miracle someone wasn't killed due to the lack of component quality.
In August 2013 rear brake lines under rear differential leaking. Had repaired was informed they were rusted and corroded, 2 brake lines replaced by independent mechanic. I also noted the other brake lines throughout vehicle were also were rusted and corroded - suggested that all brake lines be replaced. Mechanic advised not necessary at that time. The brake pedal had gone to floor when driven, no brake fluid in reservoir, noted puddle of brake fluid under rear differential at that time. January 12, 2014 - brake light went on in vehicle, brake fluid reservoir half empty. I walked around and looked under vehicle - leaking from rear brake lines noted, also noted again the corrosion and rust of front brake lines. Brought to my independent mechanic again - stated it was different brake line then one repaired during August 2013. Stated after examining condition of all brake lines - rust/corrosion - he was going to now replace all brake lines from the master cylinder back. There was a recall many years ago for brake line defect - but did not address the entire system. Fortunately this repair was needed before I went on long trip to pennsylvania, with hilly terrain and slick roads - early detection may have avoided a severe accident.
I own a year 2000 Chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup truck. On April 15, 2013, while driving home from the nearest village, I lost all power in my brakes. The truck was going downhill and as I applied the brakes the vehicle continued to increase in speed. I was quickly overtaking a slower passenger car ahead of me, so I had to veer off the road onto the shoulder and into a rough ravine. Eventually I slowed to a stop. I got out and examined the brake fluid and found it to be less than the minimum level. I also saw fluid leaking out from underneath the rear axial. Since the incident happen in the evening, I called a friend who helped me bring the truck to my home. The following day I had the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealership where they diagnosed the failed (rusted through) rear brake line. The other rear bake lines were extremely rusted and at the suggestion of the service technician, I had them all replaced. The cost of the repair was $1625. The truck had approximately 99,000 miles at the time of repair and was garaged during winter months since it is primarily a farm vehicle. I believe that the brake line wear and rust is a safety hazard since the truck lost all brake power and was increasing in speed even though I had the brake pedal fully engaged. Only by steering off the road and driving up an elevated road embankment was I able to stop the truck safely.
The brake line running from the abs module to the front passenger wheel corroded to the point of leaking brake fluid. The brake warning light came on. The truck was then parked until it could be serviced. All brake lines were found to be severely rusted & corroded. A second line (from the abs module to the rear axle) disintegrated upon removal. The worst corrosion was at the points where the brake lines were clipped into the plastic brackets.
When applying the brakes to make a turn, the brake pedal sank to the floor. Unable to slow down, I pumped the brakes with no result. I down shifted to third, then second, to first and made a turn into an uphill driveway. Upon stopping, brake fluid leaked under the cab. The truck was towed to a repair shop. Thank god no one was in front of me, and I did not crash!.
My wife was picking me up and the brake light came on. When we got home I noticed the brake fluid was low so I filled it and the light went off. The brake pedal was still spongy so I got underneath the truck and had her push the brake pedal. I saw brake fluid squirt out of a metal brake line that is corroded on the drivers side rear wheel.
Just bought this truck used less than a month ago, and it passed nys inspection with no problems (94,000 mi. On it). Was driving in a parking lot and stoped to back into a space when the brakes went all the way to the floor. Parked the truck and opened the hood to verify fluid in the master (ok) then looked under the truck and found a small (but growing) puddle of brake fluid. Was able to nurse it home (low speeds, ebrake) and jack it up to find the leak. The leak is one of the 4 lines above the frame near the antilock control. To my supprise all 4 lines are very rusty and all will need to be replaced. This will be a major cost but more importantly this is a big safety issue. The lines look ok everywhere else except for this 2 foot section where they are bundled and ride on top of the frame. I am glad this didn't happen at speed or in an emergancy braking situation but it might have.
Parked on a hill with boat attached. Started truck and brake pedal went straight to floor. Could not move truck. Brake fluid leaking on exhaust. Truck had to be towed to shop. Rusted brake line.
I was leaving a bank parking lot and went to stop before turning onto the highway. When I applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. Luckily, I was on a slight incline and was able to stop the vehicle. There was a puddle of brake fluid under the front of the truck, which was coming from a corroded line between the master cylinder and abs module. I had the truck towed to my local shop and they replaced two brake lines between the master cylinder and abs. Fast forward to April 22, 2012 and around 37k miles later. I was backing out of my driveway and went to stop. Pedal went to the floor, brake fluid on the ground. The brake line going to the right front wheel had rusted through enough that it could not hold the pressure. This line I replaced myself. And finally, today, January 4, 2015, same thing. I start my truck, let it run for a few minutes. Apply the brake to shift into reverse, pedal goes down to the floor, brake fluid on the ground. This time it's the brake line for the rear brakes that has rusted out. I am going to have this line and any other lines that have not been previously repaired, replaced at my local shop or dealer. This is an issue that gm needs to take care of! I was going slow with each of these incidents, but what if I was doing 70 mph down the interstate and had to stop or slow down very suddenly and my brakes failed? someone and/or myself could have been seriously injured or killed. Maybe that's what it will take. . . Fix it gm before someone gets hurt!.