Brake Fluid Leak Problems of Chevrolet 1500 - part 2

Driving at 50mph, traffic light was turning red,started applying brakes to slow down, and brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Truck did not want to stop at all. No indicator light illuminated or warning light. Got truck back home and fluid was pouring out from under truck. Further investigation proved rusted, brake line had split in two. All brake lines on this truck are rusted or corroded. No sense for these lines to be like this. Wonder which one will bust next. Gm has a serious problem!!!.

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Pulling into my driveway the brakes went to the floor and almost hit my other car. Steered around it and went into the yard. After checking my truck I found a metal brake line under the driver door rusted and leaking fluid. Very lucky it happened at home I guess.

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I was traveling at 30 to 35 miles per hour and a school bus stopped to drop kids red lights flashing. I applied brake pressure only to have the brake pedal go all the way to the floor board. Lucky timing I was first in line and ran into grass on the side of the road before any children had disembarked. Investigation revealed that the brake lines had corroded and caused a fluid leak.

Noticed brake fluid was low. Could not find any leaks, while backing truck up, I applied my brakes and the brake pedal went clear to the floor. I used my emergency brake to stop my truck. I immediately looked underneath the truck and brake fluid was dripping from the rear axle. I investigated the brake lines and found them to be completely rusted and corroded. I was just lucky that this did not happen on the highway as it would have been a certain collision causing injuries or death.

While driving 35-40 mph, depressed brake pedal to slow at a traffic light. Brake pedal went to the floor with no warning sounds or lights. Made it home with no further issues. The next morning a puddle of brake fluid was discovered on the driveway. (driver side rear) after further investigation, a large leak cause by corrosion on a brake line connection was discovered. All brakes lines are severely corroded. This could have been a serious accident and caused loss of life or serious injury. Suspect material defect. Request a gm recall to replace defected parts/materials.

Noticed the brake light on the dash was on and flickering at times. Checked the fluid and notice it was very low. Topped off the fluid and notice spots under the truck. Checked closer and saw that fluid was leaking near the abs controller further investigation showed that the brake lines all had moderate to sever rust on them and this was causing the loss of fluid.

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This complaint relates to NHTSA action number ea11001 regarding corroded brake lines on chevy trucks. I was coming up to a red light, some cars ahead of me, going about 30 mph. I applied the brakes. Initial pressure on the pedal felt normal, then the pedal resistance dropped to zero. By pushing the pedal all the way to the floor I was able to stop the vehicle. I pulled in to a gas station. Brake fluid was pouring out of a location along the brake line running to the back of the vehicle. Location about where the cab and bed meet. I was able to drive slowly to a nearby chevy dealer for repairs. Total repair bill was $2200.

Coming home from work around 5:00 in the afternoon and went to slow down for traffic slowing down and brake pedal went to floor as I eased down on the brake pedal. To keep from hitting the truck in front of me I hit the emergency brake pedal and went to the right side of my lane and hit a guard rail slightly damaging my fender and bumper before coming to a full stop. I got out and looked under the truck and found brake fluid leaking from above the fuel (gas tank) along the inside of the frame rail. I called aaa road service and had my truck towed to my house so I could further inspect the truck for repairs needed. I am a diesel truck technician and have been working on cars and truck for years. I also have a 1989 chevy truck with 368,000 and never have had a brake line replaced or a brake failure like this, as I inspected the brake lines I found all steel brake lines are corroded and rusted and need replaced. I know this is going to be a costly repair! I pull a boat, travel trailer and a utility trailer. If I had been pulling one of these items and the brakes had failed like they did only god! would know the out come. Gm needs to make a recall and have this issue fixed. I am back driving my 1989 step side until I can afford to make repairs! I sure could use some help!!.

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The front brake lines busted while coming to a stop while pulling my 20ft enclosed trailer, I had to run off the side of the road into the ditch to avoid hitting multiple vehicles, onced stopped I found brake fluid leaking from the drivers side front behind the wheel. I found the front brake lines had rusted out and busted.

While towing my boat I was approaching a stop sign while pressing my brake pedal it went completely to the floor. I was barely able to get out of the way of the other stopped cars at the stop sign I had just enough pressure to stop in the oncoming traffic lane just past the cars in my lane which I was lucky enough to avoid hitting. Thankfully also there was no cars coming in the other direction. I then pulled over and got out of my truck and noticed brake fluid leaking from under my truck under the drivers side door entrance. I then looked under and noticed the rusted lines the fluid was coming from as it was dripping out. This could of been a disaster because if I had made it to the interstate and got on the highway to head home I surely would of not been as lucky. So far my towing cost me 298. 00 to get my truck home and to my mechanic where it sits in their lot until Monday morning. Luckily my fishing partner was not far behind me and saw me pulled over and then pulled over to see what was wrong. He has a truck and towed my boat all the way home for me which was 60 miles. This was by far the scariest event I ever have had in my truck while towing but do realize that it could of been much worst. After reading all the countless issues that most have had with this I cannot imagine why gm has not stepped up to fix the problem through a recall.

Main rear brake line rusted leaking fluid, lost brakes.

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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.

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Stepped on brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Mechanic looked at vehicle and advised that all brake lines were rotted out and leaked brake fluid. All lines needed to be replaced.

While exiting freeway, on "off ramp" removed foot from gas pedal to start braking and pedal went to floor. Literally stopped two (2) feet from rear of already stopped car. Upon underneath inspection found leaking brake fluid at rear, severely corroded brake line.

2003 Chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup. Service brake system warning appeared on dash display. Brakes almost went to the floor. Checked the undercarriage and found a major brake fluid leak from the rear driver side brake line. Also discovered that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. An online web search revealed too many incidents regarding the same topic. Any malfunction of a vehicles braking system is a major defect and there should be a recall.

During an unexpected stop situation, my brakes stopped working normally. The abs system was going on and off. My pick up would not stop. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic and I was able to drive in the oncoming lane avoiding the vehicle in front of me and there was no accident. I took the vehicle to my repair shop and the technician showed me that the brakelines were rusting out and in two spots the lines had ruptured, probably during the event described above. Brake fluid was leaking from the lines in two spots.

I stopped at a fast food establishment and when I came out, I saw brake fluid puddled by the front of my vehicle. I looked under the truck and saw the fluid leaking out of very corroded lines. I called a tow truck as I was far from home. I had to have all the brake lines replaced due to corrosion. I recently found out this is a very common occurrence.

As I approached a traffic light at 30 mph and attempted to stop, the brake pedal went right to the floor with no warning. I had to vigorously pump it several time to come to a stop and was lucky I was going slowly and there were no stopped cars ahead of me. No warning lights appeared on the dash and still do not if you start the truck. I was close to home and carefully managed to get to my driveway. A large puddle of brake fluid dripped from the driver side beneath the door. When I inspected it from below, I found the brake lines severely corroded where clipped to the frame and one had burst through, causing the leak and loss of stopping ability.

Brake performance was poor, but brakes did work before servicing the system. Replaced rotors, pads, calipers on all four wheels. Brakes bled successfully. Was beginning a test drive of the vehicle and when putting in reverse brake pedal went to the floor with dash warning of brake system failure. Brake fluid was leaking from under the vehicle. Inspected and found abs unit to rear brake line failed due to corrosion and line from abs unit to right front failed due to corrosion. Inspected lines more carefully and found multiple areas of corrosion on all lines that appeared to be in imminent danger of failing. Corrosion seemed to be primarily where lines were placed in plastic clips to hold them in place. The complete system failure was not preceded by any warning and resulted in total loss of front and rear brakes simultaneously. Fortunately vehicle was in the repair bay and not moving at the time of failure.

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.

Truck: 2004 Chevrolet silverado 1500, standard cab, long bed, 133 inch wheelbase, 109,568 miles on odometer. Brakes completely failed, pedal to the floor, no front to back split braking available, total failure. Brake line ruptured, brake fluid, under pressure, squirted on exhaust, lots of smoke, but no fire. Laid down puddle of slippery fluid on roadway. Pulled off road without incident. Truck is standard shift, used transmission, to down shift and slow down, emergency brake was working, but couldn't stop vehicle on its own. Didn't use tow, risked driving vehicle home, luckily only about 5 miles in rural area, in first gear at 5-10 mph.

I was attempting to stop for traffic ahead, I applied the brakes which initially slowed the truck but then the brake pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop my truck and hit the car in front of me. Both vehicles sustained only minor cosmetic damage. After making sure the other party was uninjured and waiting for the police to arrive I noticed fluid under the truck. I looked under the truck to find brake fluid dripping from the brake lines that run along the frame rail at the drivers door. All the brake lines where severely rusted and I had to have the truck towed to a repair center to have the brake lines replaced. I don't understand gm's logic of using a stainless steel drive shaft and exhaust systems, but use lesser material for something as important as the brakelines. A recall is clearly in order.

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!.

I was driving when I went to stop and the pedal was soft. The truck still stopped but the pedal didn't feel right. I was able to get to my in-laws house,about 2 miles. When I got out I saw brake fluid leaking from the brake lines running along the frame on the drivers side. They are the lines that go to the abs module. When I inspected further, all 4 lines were either leaking or about to. That is when I noticed both rocker panels, just under the doors, were rusted and the passenger side rusted through. The doors are not rusted and there is very little rust on the truck even where the paint has flaked off.

I was driving down local road, when there was a three car accident way ahead. I sowed right down, may 25-30 mph as we came up on it, realizing as I went to slow down more, my brake pedal went to floor. I made it home and parked. My boyfriend looked at it next morning, I had no brake fluid left, one of the lines was so corroded the fluid leaked all over the driveway. I had recently had my brakes done and inspection within the past month. I bought the truck brand new, and have had a lot of issues with it. Including abs that was previously recalled, and never worked after it was replaced, which I did complain about, he interior set material needed replacing, the tail gate cables and hinges are broke, the dealer says there is no recall on them. A sensor went in gas tank, the drivers side mirror fell off, the window cable on drivers side has been replaced twice, passenger side once, the list goes on and on. Like I said, I bought it brand new off the lot, traded in older chevy silverado, paid cash with gm discount. I love my truck, but think it has had way too many problems. I have definitely read a lot of complaints on the corroded gas lines among other issues and would hope chevy would stand behind their products.

Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. Upon inspection from a mechanic, it was noted that both brake lines were rotted (one was rotted all the way through causing the fluid to leak from the line). We were also told that the gas line and caliper had severe rotting. Upon my research, this seems to be a very common problem with Chevrolet trucks. I hope this will be resolved so additional Chevrolet owners do not have severe accidents due to these issues. My husband and 4 year old son had to walk quite a few miles in 95 degree weather! this is a safety issue and I hope my complaint will help further the investigation.

Started truck, went to put in gear and brake pedal went clear to floor. Looked under truck and had a puddle of brake fluid approximately under the front of the driver's door. Upon inspection, the line that went from the abs module up to the right front brake had ruptured (small pin hole). All the brake lines on the truck are about rusted through. This rupture left me with no brakes on the truck. Luckily it happened in a parking lot while putting in gear instead of while trying to brake on the roads.

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5-29 12 front brake lines leaking fluid in driveway. Severe corrosion on brake lines . Local dealer replaced brake front lines. 5-22-13 driving the down road ,complete loss of brakes ,emergency stop!! rear brake line on frame rail had burst due to corrosion. Local dealer replaced "rotted" brake lines with new corrosion resistant lines. All repairs done at dealer on file.

I was going to stop at a traffic light and the brake pedal went to the floor. I was lucky that there was no one in front of me and that I still had the front brakes. I limped it home and when I got back brake fluid was dripping out of the lines that run on the frame just under the gas tank. Everything under the truck is rusted. The rocker panels are also rusted out. The truck bed is rusted on all sides as well. I have also had to replace the straps holding the gas tank on. They were completely rusted. I had one strap that had fallen off when I took it in for repair.

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I was coming to a very slow stop when the brake pedal went almost to the floor. I tested the brake several times while moving very slowly, and the pedal continued to go to the floor with a swooshing sound. I had someone check underneath the vehicle while I depressed the brake pedal, and he confirmed that brake fluid was shooting all over. My truck is 9 years old but it has only 50,000 miles, the original tires and has had only 2 brakes replaced just recently I believe that it is premature for the brake lines to have suffered a complete blowout. My former chevy truck which I had for 13 years had no problem with brake lines.

On Saturday March 3, 2012, my son was backing the truck out of a driveway when the brake pedal went to the floor. Investigation showed that brake fluid was squirting from a broken brake line under the bed of the truck and about 6 - 8 inches rearward from the back of the cab. Subsequently, I found that all brake lines are defective and there will be a cost in the area of $1600 to repair these items.

Severe brake fluid leak on main steel line(s) under drivers side about 1/2 way toward the rear wheels. Unable to drive vehicle. Pedal went to floor as I was trying to put the vehicle in gear. Pumped brakes with no increase in pedal. Looked under vehicle and brake fluid on cement.

My daughter and I left a restaurant and went about 200 feet to a busy intersection and I went to stop and my brake pedal went all the way to the floor no warning or anything just no brakes at all we could of both been killed a Jeep was turning and I tried my best to avoid hitting him but I had no were to go and after the wreck I noticed brake fluid pouring out under the driverside door the brakes had just been changed a few months earlier and the mec never noticed rusty brake lines because it had been painted over when my dad bought the truck but by looking at them they looked ok but there is 4 lines running 2gether and you can't see the back 2 but when I had them replaced with stainless steel lines I can't understand how gm would use such poor quality of lines on something as important as brake lines there are thousands otherfamilies lives at risk right now how many people have to get hurt or even get killed before they do anything im lucky my daughter and I wasn't killed I have got a 49 kaiser and the lines on it are still in perfect shape but I cant believe how rotten all the lines were on my truck and we don't even get much snow in TN why have they got away with this how many people and their families have to unknowingly risk there life every day before some one does anything about it is gm paying people off or what this should not be allowed to go on the kedshould atleast send the owners of these cars to atleast get them checked out so people don't put there lives of risk.

While driving, applied brakes. Pedal went almost to floor and required a significant distance to stop. Noticed fluid leaking through the frame on drivers side of the truck. Found a pin hole leak in the steel brake line at the 45 degree bend at rear of truck where it offsets up to clear the frame and then back down to its connection by drivers rear shock. The leak was hidden behind the plastic bracket that holds the steel line to the frame. The entire brake line running along the inside of the frame has excesive corossion. Very dangerous situation. Fortunately this didn't occur in a panic stop.

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.