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 bringing vehicle to a stop, brake pedal was depressed as normal but the pedal went all the way to the floor. Steel brake line burst and fluid was dispersed on the ground. All steel brake lines were extremely rusted. I replaced entire original steel line system with new stainless steel lines at a cost of $596.
The brake lines on the truck had rusted/corroded to the point of failure. Luckily, one of the lines ruptured after applying the emergency brake while stationary and that led to identification of the other lines before an accident occurred. All of the line on the truck had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the frame. The contact also mentioned that due to the corrosion, the brake lines failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that all of the brake lines needed to replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,000.
Multiple brake line ruptures under drivers side of cab due to rust. As each failed line was replaced another ruptured during the "bleeding process. " all four (4) lines replaced due to failure at point where lines cross frame rail. Chassis is also extermely rusty.
Tl- contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to stop the vehicle the contact noticed that the brake pedal had suddenly fell to the floor of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the brakes lines on the driver's side of the vehicle were rusted through. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 160000.
I was driving to work when I came to a stop sign I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor the truck slowed very little I had to pull off the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The mechanic replaced one corroded brake line that burst. The truck stopped good for a month. The next incident happened when I went to back out of my driveway I applied the brake and the pedal went to the floor board and it would not stop at all I rolled into the street and rolled to a stop, brake fluid was everywhere another brake line corroded and burst two of my neighbors pushed the truck back in the driveway and it has sat there for last three months hoping for chevy to recall. I called the chevy dealer and explained the problem they told me that was impossible and that the truck is designed to stop even if a brake line fails. They are wrong!!! I guess it will take a bunch of wrongful death lawsuits before they wake up. From what I'm reading from other chevy owners they feel the way I do, losing faith in chevy! I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I knew people could die using one of my products. After it's repaired I will trade it for a Ford truck and still feel guilty whoever buys it may be injured or killed.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. While the vehicle was in the reverse position in a parking lot, the contact depressed the brakes and they did not engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake lines were replaced. The contact stated the failure did not recur. The failure and current mileages were approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. While traveling at 25 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the brake pedal fell to the floorboard and would not engage. The contact proceeded through the traffic light. A crash did not occur. The contact stated he experienced the failure seven months prior. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the brake line was replaced. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 155,000.
After exiting the main road, I started a curve and downhill exit which had a traffic light at the end of the exit, which dead ended on to another main road. Seeing that the light was turning from yellow to red I started to brake. Fortunately for me no traffic was approaching the green light as when I began to brake the pedal went to the floor. As I was attempting to stop,I continued through the red light and onto the opposite shoulder of the road and used my emergency brake and downshifted the trans. Once I stopped I checked under my truck and found a ruptured brake line. I managed to get my truck to a service store and had the line replaced. At that time the service provider told me all chevy trucks have bad lines and mine was no different as they were common steel line and he priced replacement of the lines at about $1300. 00 give or take.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. While backing out of the driveway, the contact noticed a large amount of brake fluid leaking from his vehicle. When he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that every time he applied pressure to the brakes, more brake fluid leaked out. No warning lights were illuminated at the time of the failure. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that one of the brake lines were leaking. The mechanic repaired the brake line. A couple of days later, while driving 55 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle failed to stop. He used the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. The same mechanic stated that a different brake line was leaking and that all of the brake lines were rusted. The brake lines are currently being repaired again. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 96,000. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. When the brakes were applied at 5 mph, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact applied the emergency brake. He noticed an oil spill on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and they stated that the metal brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
First incident occurred on June 9, 2006 where the rear brake line failed while pulling boat from remote fishing lake at approximately 10:30 pm, leaving a large amount of brake fluid on the ground and on the right rear tire. No dealers are open at this hour, therefore I had to drive truck with only emergency brake. Delivered truck to the dealer during business hours where the rear brake line was replaced due to failure from being corroded through. Asked for inspection of all remaining brake lines and have them replaced if required as I did not want the incident to happen again - none were replaced and was informed everything was now fine. 2nd incident occurred December 6, 2006. Another brake line along the left side of the frame near the transfer case failed due to severe corrosion. This happened as my wife was returning home and drove to the end of our driveway and when the brakes were applied the pedal went all the way to the floor. Our house is located on a hill and the truck went off the drive and headed through the yard down the hill - luckily she placed the transmission in park without an accident or injury. I inspected all of the brakes lines and found that all are severely corroded. If they are touched in any way, large flakes of corrosion come off in you hand. I will not return this vehicle to a gm dealer for repair as I would rather complete the job myself rather than have someone lie to me and jeopardize my families or my life any further!.
Back brakes on my chevy pick up Silverado 1999 did not have non corrosive brake line and when I had the two rear tires replaced the line cracked apparently due to salt at the bend going into the rear wheel brake cylinders. Due to not having brakes and not wanting to return to dealer I purchased the truck I went to the oakland dealership where I told them to replace both lines as if the one fractured I expected for the other one to go shortly. However they did not replace the line until the brought the lines up to breaking pressure and then fortunately for me the other brake line ruptured. I had to pay for all repairs as my extended warranty did not cover but I argued with the dealer these repairs should have been paid for by gm as the lines did not conform to astm stds and according to the salesman that sold me the vehicle they knew about the brake lines braking and made comment the brake line that goes over the gas tank goes first! I could have been going over the hills to kingwood west virginia when I lost braking and I fell it would have killed me and I feel all chevy trucks around my year model should be recalled that are in areas with winter salt use. I am a registered safety consultant with NHTSA primarily motorcycles.
While driving a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado applied the brake a little quicker than normal and felt the pedal go to the floor. As I started to press on the brake the brake line ruptured and caused lack of pressure and no fluid to engage the calipers and start the braking action. I quickly avoided hitting the car in front of me and quickly diverted to the shoulder of the highway were I met the jersey wall barrier and produced cosmetic damage to the vehicle. According to a Chevrolet dealership I have to replace all of the brake lines because of excessive wear, I purchased the vehicle 5 months ago from a different dealership within the local area. My cost is almost half of what I paid for the vehicle, and that is just for the brake lines, not to include the damage I received to the side of my vehicle. I have been informed from the service advisor that this is not a common maintenance aspect, however it could happen and this leaves any driver the inability to have control of braking power of their vehicle. At this time I have not authorized repairs because of the overwhelming cost to replace the brake lines. They do need to be replaced and I am currently seeking additional cost estimates from other various maintenance facilities to correct this repair.
: the contact stated while driving at 5mph, the brake pedal was depressed. After the pedal was depressed, the pedal went to the floor. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The brake fluid line rusted and fractured. The vehicle was driven to the local dealership for additional inspection and repairs.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 36000 miles had a second brake line corrosion failure resulting in lose of brakes. Note that the rear brake rotors have been replaced twice due to excessive corrosions and not wear.
Contact stated the brake lines was corroded . This caused the brake fluid to leak out, and while driving there was brake failure. The service dealer replaced the brake lines. The service dealer did not tell him why the brake lines corroded. The manufacturer has been contacted, informing them of the problem with the vehicle.
The contact stated his brakes pulsated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection. The repair shop tested the brakes and the brake lines busted in two separate places. The repair shop discovered extreme corrosion on the brake lines. As a result, the brake lines were replaced, but the problem with the pulsation was not corrected. The contact has now received NHTSA recall 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes, but not on the brake lines. Ak.
Brake lines developed corrosion. As a result, brake pedal went to the floor, and the brake line broke. With the brake pedal depressed and going over a speed pump consumer was able to coast to a complete stop.
00 v 345 000/brake line chaffing: right front brake line was rubbing againt wheel and causing brake fluid leakage. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Brake hose was being cut by the tire whenever making a turn, and vehicle was leaking brake fluid. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Recall 00x001000 front brake hose repairs were done on 15 July 2001. Label fell off on 15 oct 2001. Consumer contacted dealer, and refused to do recall repairs again.
Consumer received a recall notice 00v345000/ brake line chafing, and dealership refused to perform repair work. Reason for refusal was that vehicle was not purchased from that dealership. Consumer has received a second recall notice and wanted to have repair work performed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer contacted dealership when he received a recall notice 00x001000 from manufacturer concerning front brake hose. Dealer did not have parts available, and informed consumer they would contact him when parts were in. Consumer has yet to hear from dealership. Please provide any additional information.