Six problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On August 14, 2014 the rear brake line rusted through and fluid was spilled onto the road. Fortunately I was leaving my home and only going about 10 mph and there were no injuries. The s-10 has 65500 miles on it. It cost $700 to repair at the gm dealer. In November 2013 the front brake line rusted through as I was leaving work and had to stop at traffic light. Once again I was fortunate that I was traveling in a school zone and only going 15 mph when they gave out. It cost $1600 for the repairs. It has 58000 miles on it at the time. I can only image the danger associated with these brake failures as I travel in the nys thruway and long island expressway regularly at speeds of 65-70 mph. I am fearful of the next rust through as the rear brakes lines were repaired not replaced.
Driving back home from the grocery store. Brake pedal went to the floor. Nursed the truck to the house. Reservoir almost empty. Refilled reservoir with brake fluid. Checked under truck and found that the left rear wheel was coated with brake fluid. Pulled the rear wheel to find the leak. Brake lines coated with fluid. I had my wife come out to pump the brake pedal while I was under the truck. Leak found in the hard line about 2 inches from the flexible line to the hard line connection.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet S10. The contact was approaching a traffic stop when he applied the brakes and the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard, causing the contact to become involved in a crash that involved four additional vehicles. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 136,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 04/29/lj.
Brake line corroded through and brake pressure was lost.
Left and right front brake lines ruptured causing loss of braking ability.
2003 Chevrolet s-10 experiencing problems with front brake line. The consumer requested a refund on 2 brake lines that were replaced.