Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2003 Chevrolet C/k 3500

Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet C/k 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2012

Brake lines are all rusted as are fuel lines, brake line developed leak after hard stop, pedal went to floor, repair shop is now replacing brake lines.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2011

Had corroded fuel lines replaced. Mechanic stated that brake lines looked in bad shape and suggested they be replaced also. Had limited usage of my truck while I looked into having them replaced. On one occasion I was approching a stop sign with my wife in truck, as I went to stop, line ruptured, pedal went to floor and I came close to going through stop sign in front of oncomming car. I replace the line since it was easy, and now on 7/8/2003 two more lines have ruptured.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet C/k 3500

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