Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500

Three problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Express 1500.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2010

I own a 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 v6 and while driving to my house from work I lost all brakes due to a brake line failure, the two hydraulic brake hoses that are attached to the master cylinder are in contact with another metallic brake hose under them, by rubbing together for four years caused the hoses to wear and rupture and nearly caused a crash.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500. The contact was traveling 25 mph when the brakes were applied and they would not respond. The contact was forced through a red traffic light and attempted to shift into a lower gear. The vehicle did not stop until driving over a curve and coming to a stop. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic where it was discovered that one of the hoses of the master cylinder failed. The mechanic advised that there were two hoses that were running together abnormally and the friction caused the hose to collapse. The failure and current mileage was 53,000.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2009

1) total brake failure while driving 2) both brake lines ruptured at flexible section below master cylinder. 3) replaced all brake lines, refilled system and bled system.


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