general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

I backed out of my driveway. Began slowly traveling down the hill that I live on. The brakes completely failed. The brake warning light was not on prior to this occuring. The engine also stalled. I had no way to slow or stop safely, as the parking brake cable was rusted and did not work. I made it to the bottom of the hill. Ended up driving off of a small embankment causing damage to the front bumper and other external areas in the front. The hood and driver side door are no longer sealing very good. A repair shop had to replace much of the brake lines due to failure caused by rust. The mechanic also found fuel line damage due to rust and replace them as well. I could have easily been injured or died that day, or have caused injury or death. Why has Chevrolet not been required correct these problems?.

My gas pedel stuck and the cable frayed causing the engine to race while in gear,lucky I was on a back road and not in traffie,on a 98 S10 pickup,I say that chevy should fix all ,public has no say on how they make their cars, gas pedels should always work,.