59 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While approaching intersection put on brakes and they failed, pedal went to the floor. If I had not been a test driver for Chrysler corp. And doing lots of brake and suspension work I could have easily been seriously hurt. The brake lines were shot, rusted through. This vehicle has spent it's life in FL. No salt on the road. I know you have ruled on this being a recall, but I think you made a huge mistake, someone will be killed by this. Thanks.
One morning out of the blue when I went to drive my truck, pressed the brake pedal to put it in gear my pedal went to the floor with very little give. Looking under the truck I notice a metal brake line has a hole. The worst part, all the medal brake lines are so rusted it looks as if they could all fail at any time.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 35 mph hauling a trailer, the front and rear brake hydraulic lines failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by using the brakes on the trailer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact, an experienced mechanic, diagnosed and replaced the brake lines. On a separate occasion while driving 50 mph, a plastic component of the driver's seat fractured and caused the seat to slide back and forth into the steering wheel. The failure was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was not available.
Pushed the brake pedal and was not able to stop due to a blown brake line. This was my first incident, but the second for the truck. This issue occurred when my father owned the truck and he had gm replace the brake lines. I had gm replace the brake lines for a second time. It's very scary not being able to stop a vehicle, but luckily I was on a highway and was able to drift over to the shoulder.
Was going to work at about 3:40 pm about 15 miles from my house had stopped at 2 stop signs and 3 red lights was going down hill towards 4th stop light cars were slowing down in front of me speed limit was 45 I was slowing my vehicle at about 25mph or less lost all brakes pedal went completely to floor was not able to stop vehicle hit truck in front of me no one was injured thank god this vehicle was bought brand new buy us at shelor motor mile Chevrolet in christiansburg virginia it came with lifetime inspection by them had always been inspected by them last inspection 7 month this year last day of month never got any call of recall notice from gm or check brake line information from them I think gm should pay to have my truck brake lines replaced and be held liable for damages to my and the other persons truck this is a much more severe problem then ignition switch cutting off I think gm is putting this off because of cost and labor charges the truck is being towed to dealership today by the way brake lines at left under drivers door at abs valve burst with no warning due to corrossion.
The brake lines are very rusty which has caused the brake line to break and cause the brakes to fail.
Driving along road, brake pedal went to the floor when I attempted to stop. Upon inspection, discovered that the hydraulic line going from the abs module to the rear brakes had ruptured due to corrosion. Upon further inspection it has been determined that all of the hydraulic brake lines are swollen and corroded to the point of failure and must be replaced at a cost of over $1200. My truck has not moved since, as I cannot afford to repair this issue.
Steel brake line ruptured while applying brakes in parking lot. After inspecting the steel brake lines; they appear to have severe corrosion issues throughout the braking system. I believe all brake lines needs to be replaced due to severe safety concerns with the remaining steel brake lines. I am glad that the brake line burst at a low speed and not during a fast stopping situation.
I was driving home on memorial day 2014 pulling my boat and trailer. Traffic was stopped outside crivitz, WI and I had to hit my brake pedal. It went right to the floor - no brakes at all - contrary to the gm info in an article I read on yahoo. I quickly hit the shoulder, fortunately wide and hard, and coasted into a Mini mall in crivitz. Down shifted as I went and hit the emergency in the mall lot. Feel very fortunate that my wife and I are alive as well as those in front of us. Both back brake lines were blown as well as a front. Truck is maintained every 3-4 months. Gm is full of beans. I have driven numerous Chevrolet cars in excess 0f 180,00 miles without any brake line issues. This to me is faulty engineering. $1100+ to repair.
Brake line ruptured and instant loss of brakes no warning when it happened. Brake lines are completely rusted.
I went to step on my brakes at a stop sign and my brake line blew out due to corrosion! I went right through the intersection.
Corroded brake lines. Completely rusted and leaking. Under side of truck is ok other than the lines.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 28 mph and approaching a red light, the vehicle would not stop or slow down when applying the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle drove through a busy intersection nearly crashing into two oncoming vehicles. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into park. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake lines under were corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 2/27/cn the consumer stated the main front and back brake system lines coming from the master cylinder were corroded and had ruptured. The consumer indicated that the car had been garage kept and was in great condition. The vehicle was repaired. The consumer saved all removed lines for investigation.
I have a 1999 chevy silveraido the frame has broke . The truck is mint everything but the frame and the brake lines . I have ordered a new frame and will replace . Chevy will do nothing.
After a sudden stop due to tailgate falling down and cargo in the back falling out I reloaded the cargo and started down the road. When trying to stop further down the road, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without stopping the vehicle. I coasted to a side road and eventually stopped. Looked under the hood and saw brake fluid sprayed all over the front of the engine compartment due to a failed brake line. Repair shop indicated front brake line had rusted through and that all brake lines were very rusty and needed replacement.
Brake failure, upon leaving my home I approached hwy62 to make my stop at the end of my street, when I applied the brakes it began to slow then the pedal went to the floor and I was forced to go onto state highway 62 without stopping. I was lucky that no traffic was coming at that moment. As the speed limit on that part of hwy62 is 40mph. I made a slow loop back home. I inspected my vehicle to see burst brake line that was rusted badly near the frame at rear of truck. I had a wrecker tow it to a local shop. Then to find out the brake lines were rotted out. $306. 93 in repairs.
On 06/07/2013 driving 55 mph tried to stop and had no brake. Had to run off road to keep from hitting cars ahead of me. On 5/30/14 front brake line left go while backing up on boat ramp to load boat. I almost went into the lake. The metal brake lines are all rusting and chevy should be held accountable before I die. Thank you.
Going to work at stop sign brake pedal went to floor lost all stopping power. Brake lines rusted away.
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the brakes were applied and they abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were corroded, which would require replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact replaced the brake lines himself. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 280,000. Kmj.
I was traveling down hill on a four lane road, two lanes oncoming traffic when a vehicle in front of me braked suddenly. I applied the brake, but my foot pushed the pedal down to the bottom of its travel. The vehicle slowed down enough that so that I avoided colliding with the vehicle in front of me. With the help of an auto mechanic, it was determined that the brakes failed because the brake lines had completely rusted out. I had all of the brake lines (front and rear) replaced by an independent mechanic. Currently the vehicle runs fine but there are some issues with the abs locking up in 4 wheel mode (not sure if the brake line failure is the cause). Note: did not report this incident to the authorities because there was no resultant accident.
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for brake service and was informed that the frame and brake lines were completely rusted. The contact was also told that the vehicle could no longer be driven. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 59,000. Kmj.
Brakes failed on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado in September of 2012 as I approached a four way intersection. I was unable to stop the truck and went right through the intersection. Fortunately, the intersection was in a rural area and there were no other cars around or there would have been no way to have avoided an awful accident. Chevrolet dealer said the rear brakes line had failed and fabricated a stainless steel brake line to replace the original. The incident cost me $1500 to replace the brake lines. The Silverado had approximately 90,000 miles on it at the time. In another report to the NHTSA, I reported that the front brake lines had failed about five years earlier and resulted in another horrifying inability to stop the Silverado.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact was traveling 55 mph when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the brake line ruptured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
I started the vehicle, depressed the brake pedal(normal) to shift into a forward gear, subsequently applied the brake pedal, but this time the pedal traveled all the way to the floor. Brake efficiency was drastically reduced, but did stop the vehicle after several feet, albeit from a very slow speed. Subsequent inspection revealed that all brake lines leading into the abs module, located on the left underside of the vehicle just aft of the driver's door, were severally corroded; one of the lines leading to the module was ruptured. When the brake pedal was depressed, brake fluid streamed from the ruptured line.
Brake lines along frame rail rusted through causing brake pedal to go to the floor and loose braking power.
After researching the internet found that there was a recall on my 1999 for the brake lines. The brake lines are corroded and will need to be replaced. This recall would have fell under 00v345000. I would like to see if the recall is still in effect so that I can get these lines replaced.
As slowed down to stop for a light the brakes completely failed with no warning. Luckily no one was in front of us or collision would have occurred. Mechanic said that brake line "exploded" due to major corrosion that should not be so extensive on a vehicle of this condition and mileage. Very scary situation.
Brake lines rusted and leaked. Driving and applied brakes and they went to floor.
All brake line are rusting out. Truck is kept indoors and not driven in snow.
Brake lines on this 1999 chevy Silverado lt 1500 4wd z71 have failed 2 times. First in October 2006 with approximately 98,200 miles. All brake lines were replaced at a cost of $1,400, plus the cost of the tow. Then again in October 2011 at approximately 173,600 miles. The first occurrence happened in my driveway while pulling out onto the street. Fortunately, I was not moving too fast and was able to pull over without incident. The second occurrence happened at speed, approximately 35 mph, as the light turned red and the car in front of me applied his brakes. I applied mine only to have them go straight to the floor. I was able to make an erratic loop around the other vehicle, going through the red light and the intersection. Had it not been the middle of the day, with light traffic, I, and any number of other drivers, could have been severely injured or killed as a result of this failure. This vehicle was towed, at my expense, and is presently in the shop being evaluated for needed repairs. Two complete brake failures in 12 years or a failure once every 6 years is totally unacceptable. I have been a chevy driver for more than 36 years, however, I no longer trust my vehicle, or any chevy.
Was driving my truck to the carryout when I went to stop and all of sudden there were no brakes and the pedal went right to the floor. Never had a warning it was going to happen. I was lucky that the person that didn't have to stop didn't hit me, as they had to slam on their brakes and swerve to avoid me. I am lucky this happened at 2 am in the morning when there wasn't much traffic. I was only able to stop because I ended up hitting the curb and jumping in someones yard scared me into thing I weas going to smash into the house. Well the truck came to rest about 10 foot from the porch. I looked under the truck and can see that the lines are rusted really bad under the driver side cab and it looks to be all need replaced. I have never had brake lines rust like this ever and I own several older trucks and they aren't this bad being twice the age of this truck. Gm should own up to this problem and do a recall before somebody gets killed if that hasn't happened already. Like I can just let my truck sit while this investigation is slowly looked at by officials that don't care if people die by not issuing a recall now.
Fuel line failed while sitting in driveway due to extensive corrosion after repairing the fuel line and running the truck to check for leak I applied the brakes and the foward brake line failed. The entire under carrage is rusty and all fuel lines and brake lines are completly rusty and will need to be replaced.
Brakes failed when leaving a residential driveway. Two lines split near the balancer valve located below the driver seat underneath the vehicle resulting in catastrophic brake failure. Noticed extreme corrosion around all five of the brake lines around the balancer valve upon inspection.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of brakes while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were completely rusted through. The contact also stated that the frame was rusted through and there was hole the size of a half dollar on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.