30 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
All brake lines are rusted and will need to be replaced. We just purchased then truck used. My mechanic inspected the truck. For a noise in the steering, thats when he discovered the rusted brake lines he informed me that it could blow a line and anytime due to the rusted lines. He recommended replacing all of the lines.
While driving my truck on highway 70, the traffic slowed, I attempted to slow down, but my brake pedal went to the floor (rusted brake lines ruptured causing total brake failure) and I was unable to stop. I whipped the steering wheel to the left to avoid rear ending up coming cars. I managed to slow the truck down by pulling down to 1st and was able to get to an off ramp, but was unable to stop, before hitting another car and a sign pole. I have owned many cars that had far more miles than my truck and were not taken care of like this truck. Never have I had a total brake failure on any other car. This should not ever happen, no matter where you live, snow removal methods, etc. I was lucky, I could have killed or seriously injured someone. I would bet there has already been many fatal accidents due to these poor brake line being installed on trucks.
My fiancee was on way home from work and was caught in stop and go traffic (thank god she wasnt going speed limit) and the brakes went completely out. Went completely to the floor and bumped a vehicle in front of her 3 times before she got it to stop. No damage was done and she was ok. Had the truck towed home and pulled into my garage to find the brake lines under the cab was severly rusted and 1 line had a stream of brake fluid spraying out from it. Now I will be spending the next few days replacing new lines threw the whole brake system front to back.
I brought my 2001 Chevrolet to get new brakes on the rear. After the tech installed them he took the truck for a test run. He said that the brake pedal went to the floor and he didn't have brakes. He stated that the brake line had rusted through. He said that all 4 needed to be replaced. He said that these gm pick-ups are known to have this problem. We walked out with a huge bill. Luckily they didn't fail while I was driving 70 mph or while towing our camper!.
Complete break failure, coming to stop sign at intersection. Brake pedal went to floor without warning or notice of a problem from dash. Coasted to stop and put transmission into park to complete the stop. Inspection after the incident, found major brake line corrosion (steel and rubber ) through out the vehicle. This vehicle was on it's way to the turnpike, for the trip home just prior to this incident.
Brakes failed. Brake lines broke due to rust.
During deceleration the brake pedal exhibited little pressure and traveled to the floor. Braking ability was severely compromised but the vehicle came to a stop. Inspection of the undercarriage revealed a severely corroded brake line located just aft of the cab which had ruptured and released a significant amount of brake fluid.
When backing out of drive way brakes failed, I was lucking no car were coming on the road I backed onto. After getting it stopped I pulled back in drive way and checked it out. The brake line going to the back brakes had a hole in it. I had this happen to me in sept 2013 on another brake line.
My truck was parked and when I started it up the brake pedal went straight to the floor without stopping. I stepped out of my vehicle and there was a pool of brake fluid on the ground. The mechanic had to replace all the brake lines due to them all being badly corroded.
Brake lines are extemely corroded. These could rupture at any time with no warning. Contacted gm was told since vehicle is out of warranty they are not responsible. I have other cars/trucks that are older and have no brake line corrosion. This should require a recall immediately before there are deaths from these inferior brake lines.
My brake lines and fuel lines are so rusted I am just waiting for the day that one of them breaks. And possible kills someone. I just hope that it will not happen before gm does something about this problem. I am holding off replacing the lines to see if gm is going to recall this problem. I dont use this truck for fear of getting into and accident!!!!.
I was stopped at a traffic light with my foot on brake and had to reach into passenger seat which resulted in me applying a little more pressure onto my brake pedal. My brake pedal went to floor board and I knew something was very wrong. I proceeded to go straight home and noticed much longer stopping distances. I checked under my vehicle the next day and saw that my brake line was completely rusted through.
Metal brake line rusted out.
Brake line ruptured, all brake lines are corroded, I have never seen brake lines in this bad of a condition on a vehicle that is only 12 years old. Chevy should own up to their cheapness and do safety recall.
While driving on a residential street I attempted to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. After about 20 feet the truck did stop with the brake pedal almost on the floor. The truck had to be towed and the front brake lines where rusted and leaking and replaced. The rear lines are also rusted and need to be replaced. The total cost is about $500. 00. I have had to replace the fule line as it also rusted and leaked, that cost was $900. 00. Apparently gm has had numerous problems with this. In over 40 years I have never seen lines rust through like this. It is a seroius problem and could have resulted in a major accident if the area had been more congested and speed greater. Gm should be putting quality material on such a vital system. Also the rear brakes where almost non-existent due to the gm abs design. This gives no braking ability and should not be that way. As far as safety goes this should be a number one issue as brake failure can be letal, gas leaking isnt very safe either.
While slowing to turn into service station brake pedal went to floor without any warning. Brake line had ruptured just below drivers door.
Premature brake line failure of brake line from abs unit to rear end caused vehicle brake pedal to go to floor. Vehicle was stopped by using emergency brake. 1 line failed and caused complete hydraulic brake loss.
I was driving down a state road when I needed to stop for an intersection stop sign; my brake pedal went almost to the floor. The braking power was reduced to such a degree that I passed through the intersection just being missed by another vehicle traveling on the other roadway that did not have to stop. The brake fluid reservoir was empty in the front section and only small amount in the rear section. I drove the vehicle the rest of the way at 15 mph because the braking ability was so diminished it would not stop fast enough at a higher speed. My front bumper guard was dented and bent when it impacted a car stop bollard at a stop on the way home. I could not call a wrecker because I had no signal on my cell phone and I could not walk for help because I am disabled and can only walk very short distances (I have a state issued handicap placard). Upon examination a rusted through brake line was found to be the cause. The other brake lines are in the same rusted condition. I sure hope dot will make gm correct this problem before some children are hurt or killed.
Brake pedal went to floor as I was backing out of the driveway. Upon inspection discovered brake line was rusted and had a hole.
Driving down hill light turned yellow, went to apply brakes peddle held for a second then went to the floor. Luckily no one was waiting to come through intersection, upon inspection found brake lines had rusted through. Complete brake failure.
This is the 4th time I have blown a line on this vehicle. The first 3 were within the last 2 years. First, pulled up to a light at 25 mph and managed to stop after I ran the light. No traffic, no crash, and I am not sure of the mileage. Second, parking truck at home, blew a line. Less than 5 mph, no damage, again, not sure of mileage. Third, pulling truck into a garage to replace a u-joint, blew a line. Less than 5 mph, no damage, not sure of mileage. I had all of the remaining lines replaced at this time. Fourth, yesterday (October 23, 2010) driving in a construction zone on the highway, 40-45 mph, came up on slower traffic, blew a line, rear-ended the small truck in front of me and shoved him down the road. Both vehicles damaged, mine sustained significantly more damage. I purchased this truck February 1, 2007 with 60,119 miles on it. I generally drive my vehicles many years. I have never had this many brake line issues. My Ford truck with 135,000 never had a line blow, 1995 thunderbird with 125,000 one line blew, 1991 t-bird, 214,000 miles never blew a line, I could go on, but none of the others have blown lines either.
Steel brake line from front to rear before rear spliter rusted through and caused a major leak while towing a trailer down a hill. Trailer was empty at the time since I had just emptied it. Fortunately I could down shift into 1st and run the vehicle onto the berm and side of the road swerving to bleed off speed until I could get to the bottom of the hill and then turn into soft dirt to stop the vehicle. There was no warning, and the peddle went right to the floor, no braking at all. Tried to pump brakes, but went right to floor in less than a second. The steel line completely separated.
All the steel brake lines are rusted to the point of failure. Everything else on the truck is relatively rust free, but the steel brakes lines are rotted out and I don't have safe brakes to stop anymore. Brake pedal goes to floor when a line is ruptured and can't stop. None of my other vehicles that are driven in similar conditions show this much corrosion on the brake lines as this truck does. There is no corrosion protection on these brake lines at all. . I have a bad back and it would be very difficult to replace the lines myself, and I can't afford to pay a shop to do it right now, so I'm pretty much parking it for now. .
I was stopped at the mailbox reaching out for the mail when the brake peddle went to the floor and the truck rolled forward about a foot. I was able to slowly get up the driveway and found the brake lines had rusted through. Had to replace all the lines.
When driving to work, went to stop brake pedal went to floor with no warning. Found out brake lines rotted and leaked. Could not buy had to have brake lines made and installed by mechanic. The more people I've talk to chevy should be responsible for the brake lines. I almost hit another car . Went into ditch to avoid the car. The truck is kept very clean and never taken off road. Purchased the truck brand new.
Brakes were staying applied after braking. Smell of burning brakes. Brakes and rotors worn down and braking distance was affected. Brake hoses were failing and had to be replaced along with rotors and brake pads. Emergency brake was worn down also. Rear brakes and rotors had been replaced 7 months earlier.
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).
Brake lines ruptured on rear axle due to external corrosion causing total loss of braking. Steered vehicle to side of road and coasted to stop.
As I approached a stop sign in my 2001 Chevrolet silverado 1500, I applied pressure to the brake pedal only to have it go all the way to floor. Thankfully I was not going fast, and there was enough pressure remaining in the brake line to slow me down (had I been going faster than 5 mph, I don't know that would have been the case). After being towed to the dealer, the inspection showed that the brake line had rusted through; this caused the brakes to fail. The vehicle had its most recent maintenance done less than a month and 20 miles prior and no issues were found. I followed up with further review of my own on the internet to find that this is a problem, especially in the rust belt states where salt is used each winter. I am glad that I was able to stop, and am grateful that I was not on a busy road going at a higher speed. I cannot imagine why such a vital piece of equipment on any vehicle would be made of a material that could not withstand the elements better. In addition, I would have thought that such a flaw would have prompted a safety recall before anyone does get hurt.
Total brake failure due to rusted brake lines.