Brake Light On Problems of Chevrolet 1500

Went to start truck. Pressed brake pedal. Truck started, pedal went to floor. Took foot off pedal. Let truck run for a few minutes to see if brake light would go off. It did not. Turned off truck. Checked around truck. Found brake fluid under truck by right rear tire. Check brake line near left rear tire. It is in bad shape and will likely fail soon. Two or three years ago, had front line fail below driver's seat. Replaced front lines. Rear lines did not look too bad at the time. With all new technology advances, chevy is now using inferior material. Dust guards around rear brakes of this truck are completely gone on both sides. Everything is rusting. Had 1975 Buick estate wagon for 22 yrs. It was in better shape when I sold it than this truck has been for the last several years. Chevy could do all the corporate double speak they want. Fact is this rust issue is a safety issue. I have friends that have a little older and newer 1500 and all have brake line issues and varying degrees of rust underneath the vehicle. I see where others have registered similar complaints. It is unfortunate that nothing will get done until there are serious injuries. (I see where you want a daytime phone number. If you call from a phone that does not have a NHTSA id, you will have to leave a voicemail. ).

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Backed out of garage drive with a downward slope. The brake pedal went to the floor. Stopped the truck using the emergency brake. The brake light came on after the incident, not before. Checked the brake fluid reservoir, fluid level was below minimum. Under the vehicle, the problem was apparent. Near the abs control unit it looked like the metal line(s) had exploded and brake fluid was all over the underside of the truck and dripping down the frame rail. Checking the vehicle, I found all the metal brake lines, especially near the abs unit, were badly rusted. Two problems: 1. The failure was catastrophic without warning. While the brake light came on after the brake line failure, it provided no prior indication of problems. Brake fluid was ok prior to the line failure (no brake service light) and the brake fluid loss was the result of the brake line rupture. The brake line, weakened by rust, failed with the increased pressure when brakes were applied. 2. There was no residual or back-up braking available even with fully depressed brake pedal. I've read gm's statement that the brake service light would provide advance warning and the braking system is designed to provide braking (with longer stopping distances) should there be failures in the system. Unfortunately, in catastrophic brake line failures there were no warnings; the warning light was delayed after the fact. From an engineer's perspective, did the metallurgical content of the brake lines change in 1999 or perhaps that was when the abs housing changed to aluminum? the galvanic nature of the steel brake lines connecting to aluminum in the presence of salt water will certainly result in the increased corrosion of the brake lines. Summary: the NHTSA needs to issue a recall (regardless whether gm is held responsible for the monetary costs of repair) to prevent accidents.

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Noticed brake fluid on the floor of my garage as a result of brake line rust thru. Upon inspection I found that all of the steel lines in the brake system were corroded and required replacing. Even though the brake fluid level has leaked down significantly and the brake pedal is nearly on the floor, no brake warning light has activated indicating a brake system failure. Because I have prior experience working on vehicles, I knew enough not to continue driving the truck. I am in the process of replacing all of the brake lines on the truck because the defective steel brake line material has failed or is near failure throughout the brake system.

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Brake lines failed in 2 places on the drivers side due to corrosion. Rusted through under the drivers door and at the drivers side rear caliper. Travelling 40mph applied brake to make turn, initial brake resistance, then pedal went to floor. Removed foot and reapplied pedal. Able to make turn, tested upon stopping with two additional hard stops when going less that 5mph. Both instances pedal had resistance. Backed into driveway to attached trailer, pressed pedal to test trailer lights, pedal went to floor and brake light warning illuminated. Loss of fluid was observed on the street where 2 additional tests took place, main loss of fluid appeared in driveway during light test.

Went to drive truck and when I turned the key to the on position the check brake light came on and alarm bell sounded. After checking under vehicle I noticed brake fluid under the left rear (driver's side) tire. I checked for the source and noticed that the solid brake line had corroded in that location.

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Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 19 mph, the vehicle stopped at a longer distance when the brake pedal was depressed. The anti- brake system light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor and all wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,000. Jo.

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I was driving to the store and I went to stop suddenly to avoid someone pulling out of front of me and the brake pedal went to the floor and the brake light on the dash came on. So not having any brake pedal I had to pull off the road a little bit to avoid other car that pulled out in front of me and by doing this I ripped the valance off the front of my truck. I think they need to do something about this. Everyone I know that has had one of these trucks for a few years has had a brake line or two blow on them, and I guess its now my turn. I'm just lucky not too much damaged was cause and no one got injured.

As I approached a stop sign after traveling about 30 mph and slowing down for the stop sign I press the brakes and it went to the floor and press them a second time and possible a third before crossing traffic and failing to stop. I miss hitting a car by inches. This was all on an uphill incline. I cross traffic and was able to stop in a church parking lot by using the parking brake. After about the fifth time applying the brakes the brake warning light come on. No warning until then. After inspection the brake line next to the drivers side had rupture. The line let a trail of brake fluid for about 200 yards. The brake fluid was checked at oil change service four days prior and was full. Now it is empty. This is a major failure that should be corrected before someone is killed. I though that there was a secondary system to stop if one half of the system failed. Apparently not!!!!!.

When trying to leave a parking garage, I depressed the pedal and the brake light came on and the pedal almost went to the floor. Got it home without incident. Took a look under the truck and the entire brake line was rusted. The place where the brake line broke was in a place where you could not physicall reach it. The other lines running across the axle were also horriably rusted. Now I have to take all of them off, measure, bend, and refit. I refuse to pay gm to fix their shoddy work. I owned a 1991 GMC sonama with over 300,000 miles on it and never had this problem.

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Below 5 mph anti-lock brakes activate, brake pedal becomes pressurized, and truck does not stop and continues to roll unless you press on the pedal extremely hard. There is no check engine light or brake light illuminated. I brought this vehicle to the repair shop. They assume it is a sensor in the wheel hub. And without a light or code they cannot diagnose and fix this problem. My wife and kids are regular occupants in this vehicle and we frequently drive in school areas and feel this is a extreme safety hazard for the occupants and pedestrians and other vehicles around us. I contacted gm but they refuse to admit that this problem exist. I had the same problem with my 1999 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck. I argued my point if this system fails it should fail so the brake system continues to work!.

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I was driving down an ice covered road stopped at a stop sign then went down a hill and when I pushed on brake pedal it went to the floor almost wrecked unable to stop on ice covered road. Brake light never came on until I got home about half hour after brake line failure. Had a 5 year old and a 7 year old with me this is unacceptable something's are more important then money. I have had vehicles that were 30 and even 40 years old that had original brake lines on them and never had a problem like that. This is simply using cheap metal just like they use on the bodies of their pickup trucks. Whether or not anything is done about this by gm makes me little difference but I will be doing something about it. I am selling the truck and buying a different make that isn't so dangerous to me and those driving around me. Thank you for your time.

Coming up on a red light, I applied the brakes to slow down to a stop, when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Only then did the brake light come on. I put the truck in neutral, and finally coasted to a stop. Upon finding a pin hole in one line, the complete brake system failed. Once replacing the brake lines, the fuel lines was also so rusted, and they were about to fail.

My abs and brake light come on intermittently but usually stay on. The other day they came on while driving someone pulled out in front of me and I hit my brakes to stop and my brakes locked up avoiding the car that pulled out in front of me I ended up on the sidewalk thankfully their were no people walking. Now that I have this problem I have started to notice a lot of people that drive the same vehicle as me I see the same light on there instrument panel. Have heard that their are places rebuilding the ebcm because of inferior parts from the manufacture.

The vehicle had a brake failure due to a brake line rusting out. Further inspection revealed that the brake lines are of poor quality. And all the brake lines are rotted out. These are sized too small diameter to save weight . 3/16th cheap steel, and thin wall tubing, uncoated, unpainted, non galvanized, or any other type of protected brake line. It is a chronic problem with these vehicles. Gm decided to use these cheap thin wall brake lines. And all the brake lines and fuel lines , and power steering cooler lines, for that matter are rotted beyond safe use. While the rest of the vehicle looks beautiful. It is just blatent irresponsible behavior. To use these lines without rust protection. Paint at least. Or better yet, they should of been stainless or cad or galvanized plated lines. Gm should replace them for free, and the fuel lines and my rotted out cooler lines. The vehicle has 54,000 miles on it and is parked in my drive. I owe 3 years on it. I drove it 4000 miles . The brakes failed, the airbag lights on, the brake lights on, lines rotted all over, and its a piece of [xxx] . I hope gm rots in [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I entered the truck depressed the brake pedal and started the vehicle as I always do. The pedal then went to the floor. I tried to apply the brake again and pressed it completely to the floor, at that point the service brakes light came on so I shut off the vehicle and inspected it. I noticed brake fluid coming out from under the drivers door area. Upon closer inspection I noticed a cluster of brake lines that all appear very rusty and in very bad shape. At least one of these lines is leaking. Thankfully I was parked.

Total brake failure as a result of corroded and rusted brake lines on a ten year old silverado that has been well maintained and taken through car washes including undercarriage washes at least six times a year here in new jersey. As I slowed for a light the brake pedal traveled further than normal and as I the pressed the pedal it went to the floor. Only quick reflexes and jumping a curb into a empty parking lot prevented an accident, the check brake service light was now on. I checked the brake fluid and not a drop remained. I broke down near a brake repair business and got the truck to them the next day. One week later 36 feet of new stainless steel brake line was added at a cost of $1113. 87. I retained the old rusted out lines in case needed down the road. Apparently no sensor to indicate brake fluid was low. Research after incident reveals this to be a common problem with that model year. At the very least warnings should have been issued on these defective brake lines.

When I was backing my truck out of my driveway my brake pedal hit the floor and the service brake light came on. Upon further checking I realized that my break lines rusted out and broke. While looking under truck I realized a lot of lines and truck is rusted. Don't feel a nine year old truck should be that rusted. If you need to contact me my email is ohbald1@aol. Com or 201-280-7955 my name is andrew pacucci jr.

I was driving my 2003 chevy silverado on a rural but residential road with a steep decline at about 35 mph. I attempted to slow down but when I stepped on the brake pedal it went to the floor and the service brakes light came on. It felt like there was air in the brake lines so I attempted pumping the brakes hoping to prevent any more acceleration down the hill and that is about all I got. I could not stop and had no choice but to ride it out until I crossed the bridge at the bottom of the hill and started up the other side. When my truck finaly came to a stop I quikly put it in park to prevent it from rolling backwards down the hill. I popped the hood and got out. I checked the brake fluid and it was almost full so I didn't know how air could get in the brake lines. Unfortunately it was snowing out so I couldn't tell if I had a leak. I was only a mile from my house so I decided I would drive it home on a different "flat" road at very low speed, about 10mph. Once home I was able to have my wife press on the brakes while lying under the truck and I found that the brake line supplying the rear brakes was rusted out and had a severe leak. If this had happened a few minutes later I would have been on a state highway doing 45 to 50 mph with other vehicles. Why isn't chevy/gm being made to fix these problems ?.

I was stopped at a traffic light and the service brake pedal light went to the floor and the vehicle began to roll. There was no warning signs of an issue at this point. Due to the light turning green I was able to avoid an accident with the vehicle in front off mine at the traffic light. I proceed to a safe location carefully testing the brakes and noticed the pedal to be soft. I pulled into a area quickly and the pedal went to the floor again and was able to put the vehicle in park before the vehicle moved more than a foot or two. I opened the hood and the fluid was above the min mark on the reservoir then noticed fluid on the ground under the cab. The brake lines appeared to be leaking and severely corrroded with holes in the lines from the engine compartment to the rear of the vehicle.

On driving my vehicle, my brakes slowly sank to floor, upon pumping my brake warning light came on, I pulled over to find brake fluid coming from under the truck, located under the driver door area. Having my vehicle towed to my brothers house we noticed that the brake lines where rusted and rotted, right before they go into the abs, my vehicle has been sitting in his driveway since then, I do not have the money for repairs.

While driving at 45 mph, my brake light came on. I immediately started to pull over and noticed that I felt less pressure on brake pedal. I was able stop the vehicle, but notice no puddles. Resumed drive home. Check fluid reservoir, fluid almost gone. Filled reservoir and pumped brakes back up. Noticed some drips in driveway. Also noticed slight gas smell. Took vehicle to mechanic and he determined that not only was the brake line rotted, the gas lines were rotting out as well. The areas that were rotted the most is right where the support brackets are. These were underneath driver side door, headed up into engine compartment. Lines were replaced with stainless steel lines to prevent from happening further.

Slowing at a traffic light I noticed the pedal depressing more than normal. At light the pedal depressed to the floor of the car, brake light came on. Unsafe ride home with almost zero braking. Left front brake line was rusted out.

2001 chevy silverado 1500 pickup abs control module failure at 85,000 miles. Abs light illuminates along with brake light while driving. Vehicle has no or intermittent abs brakes . Pump continues to run after vehicle shutdown. At slow speeds vehicle may not stop. Gm dealer acknowledges problem exist but says gm does not warranty the part and no recall exist.

I have a 2001 Chevrolet silverado pickup with antilock braking system. The abs computer module has failed twice since I have had it. You can tell it is not working when the system continually pumps the brakes even when the engine is turned off. The module costs $800-$1000 and I cannot afford to replace it again. I called Chevrolet to report the problem and took it up their chain of complaints as far as I could get anyone to listen to me. The best they would offer as a resolution was a coupon for $500 off a new pickup truck. I pulled the module to stop the continuous pumping. And my dashboard brake warning light and the abs warning lights stay on continually. My brakes still function, but the abs safety system does not aid them. I reported this problem to ntsb the first time the module failed and got no reply and this is the second module to fail on this truck. My mechanic say he does not understand why there has not been a recall because he has seen this many times on 2001 silverado. It is a safety concern because abs won't function without the module working properly.

While driving on the highway my brake light came on. Then as I applied the brakes under normal usage I felt the pedal go all the way to floor. Was able to get it home. Took to dealer who said all 4 brake lines had burst due to corrosion. Charged me over $1500. 00 to fix for new lines and bleeding the system.

When driving the abs and brake warning lights will light up. Took truck to a local mechanic and he put it on a computer and the computer gave a code that a relay is bad which is built onto the trucks main computer board. No way to replace it except to replace the computer which is very expensive and the dealership has to reprogram it. Mechanic told me that when abs and brake lights come on that your abs brakes will be disabled. Talked to a local Chevrolet dealership to see if there may have been a recall on this particular matter. They told me no. No recalls will be issued unless it is a safety issue which more than one vehicle have been reported with the same problem. I have did a lot of searching and talked to many mechanics and they have came across many silverado and tahoe vehicles having this same issue. To me it is a safety concern because part of your brake function is enabled.