Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2002 Chevrolet S10

One problem related to brake fluid leak has been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Fluid Leak problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2010

Brake line failure on 2002 chevy s-10 crew cab. One brake line began leaking. Dealer suggested replacing two lines. When repair was being completed a third brake line began to leak. The parts are not readily available from gm and the dealer said it could take months to get. Waiting to see if a local shop can manufacture the third line. I was told that the lines corroded due to brine used on roads during winter. I saw an article stating that the NHTSA is investigating other gm trucks between 1999 and 2003 for this very same problem but the s-10 is not listed as having an issue. I was fortunate that I caught it early by seeing a puddle of fluid under my truck. The brake light did not come on. I do not feel very confident about the remaining lines that have not been replaced.




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