Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Chevrolet Impala

There was no accident the driver side rear brake line developed a leak because it was rubbing against the seam on the side of the gas tank. The line is in great shape otherwise. Still has a black coating on it other than the area that was rubbing the plastic gas tank seam. The gas tank seam is also worn away. We purchased this vehicle used in the fall of 2010 and these are the same brake lines as were on it at time of my purchase. Very dangerous experience for my wife who was driving the vehicle when the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily she got it into a parking lot and parked. This happened 3-15-2019. I took pictures then gently pulled the brake line away from the gas tank and took a picture of the hole worn in the line and wear on the gas tank.

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2004 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to fuel lines and brake lines corrosion. Consumer has another vehicle correspondence listed in artemis.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a leak coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the brake fluid warning light previously illuminated and the vehicle was inspected by the independent mechanic who replenished the brake fluid. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Entered my parked car on a sloping driveway and started the engine to pull away. I hit the brake pedal to put the car in gear and the brake pedal gave under the pressure of my foot and went to the floorboard. No brakes, car rolled into street and I was able to drive home with very little stopping ability. Thank goodness I only had to go a short distance to my house with no stopping required in the 6 mile trip. As it turns out the rear brake line had rusted away and blew out under normal use and dumped the fluid.

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Applied brakes while approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal sunk all the way to floor holding no pressure which cause me to roll through a stop sign and into oncoming traffic. Shop brake lines where corroded inside out and all needed to be replaced.

When I applied the brakes to stop the car, the pedal went all the way to the floor. Since the car was going only 5-10 mph, I was able to stop without hitting anything. When I checked the brakes, I found that the right rear brake line had rusted through, approximately 4 inches to the rear of the fuel filter. I had both rear brake lines replaced, for the other was rusty.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that smoke started to emit from the rear of the vehicle and shortly after a fire started. The fire department was contacted and the fire extinguished on its own. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the brakes, brake pads and brake lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting further inspection of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

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Excessive rusting of vehicle steel brake lines.

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Driving said vehicle thankfully at low speed when all of the sudden the brakes went to the floor . Pulled over at saw brake fluid . Looked under vehicle saw rotted out brake lines with a big hole in one of them and the other is just as rusted . I consider this a great safety issue . Due to it happens suddenly. Note: I saw on abc new and on the internet there is an issue with gm trucks as well. It now seems its not just trucks. I keep my car in great shape and have it serviced at the dealer and never was informed of a problem with my brake lines. Thank-you for your time.

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During a road trip, stopped for lunch. Upon continuing the drive to home, the brake pedal suddenly faded away and smoke began to come from under the hood - we found a parking lot and pulled in and shut the car off. After opening the hood, we discover the top of the motor was covered with brake fluid. We had the car towed to our home town - 100 miles away - at a cost of $650. 00 - then delivered to the dealer on Monday - today they have informed me that we have no warranty left and the brake line had rubbed on a part next to it causing the leak. Further more - the required part for repair is on a minimum 2 week back order - indicating that this is not an uncommon problem. If this had happened just a few miles up the road, we would have been in the narrows of highway 101 in the curves with no where to pull off!! the brakes went off line with no warning - where is the recall on this vehicle????? less than 10,000 miles - only choice left will be to dump this car as soon as it is repaired - if!?!.

The right front brake line failed, fortunately in the driveway. Inspection of the lines showed heavy corrosion on all four lines. The failure on the right front line was directly behind the engine and the hole was a large enough to drain the reservoir in 5 or 6 pedal depressions.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving 30 mph she attempted to stop at the traffic light when the brakes were depressed and extended to the floor. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the three brake lines. The brakes lines failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer replaced the corroded brake lines. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current miles were 51,220. Updaetd 07/20/lj.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal traveled abruptly to the floor when pressure was applied. The vehicle failed to stop until the gear was shifted into the park position in combination with the parking brake engaged. The contact replaced both rear brake lines due to extensive rust corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure was 148,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Low brake fluid level light came on 2002 chevy Impala, backing out of driveway. Repair shop 1 mile away. Brake line rusted and split. Replaced all brake lines, because other side was rusting and shop afraid of failure on other line after flush and fill. So replaced all lines.

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- the contact stated that the 2002 Chevrolet Impala's passenger side front brake line rusted. While backing out of the driveway on 3/15/07 he noticed that when applying the brakes they felt soft and drifted to the floor. He got out of the vehicle and checked the garage floor and noticed spots of brake fluid. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they informed the contact that there a deteriorating brake fluid line to the right front wheel. The dealership stated that the right front brake line would have to be replaced due to rust. The contact informed the service manager to keep all of the parts that were replaced. The failure mileage was 79,995, and the current mileage was 80,000 >ak consumer provided copy of pictures and invoice. Update *4/23/07 *.

Contact states while driving his vehicle, he experienced complete brake failure. When he applied the brakes, he heard a popping sound and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and they found rust on the brake line. The dealer replaced the brake line and this corrected the problem. Updated 12/27/05.

Contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala; contact complaint that brake linings corroded. While driving on highway, in course of hitting brakes and all of a sudden, there was no brakes. Car was towed to local dealer. Mechanic could not fix brake lines. Consumer had to pay for brakes to be fixed at another dealer . . No injuries. No police reports. No crashes.

The vehicle's brake line that goes through the firewall ruptured causing the brakes to fail when the driver was coming out of the drive way. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. The rupture was a result of premature total rust through in two locations along the pipe.