Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2000 Chevrolet C2500

My brakes failed without warning in a parking lot. Carefully, I made it home with no brakes and found the brake lines were all corroded and leaked brake fluid. Brake lines are supposed to be made from non-corrosive material. Fixing brakes on this model pickup is a massive undertaking. One brake line is located under the bed of the truck. When the consumer examined the brakes on the vehicle, he was shocked to see the extent of corrosion on the meal brake line. He was also shocked to find that for one of the brake lines, he had to remove the truck bed, in order to see it. The first rupture occurred on the line running from the metering or proportional valve to the rear brakes. There was no way he could see that area. The second failure occurred during bleeding and testing of the first repair. The third leak appeared by the movement of the line during the second repair. All were due to corrosion in what should have been non-corrosive material. The consumer stated the location of the brake lines and the materials used were totally unacceptable and he is seeking reimbursement for parts and labor. Updated 06/29/12.

Chevy silverado pickup, year 2000, brakes failed due to ruptured brake line, that were totally rusted out. Got lucky. . . . Happened in driveway. Brake lines had to be replaced.

The caller said brake lines rusted. He believed the rear brakes were affected. Dealer said there was a problem with rust and corrosion. Manufacturer offered no help. The first failure was repaired , and the second time there was a different section.