Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was being service for routine maintenance, the contact was advised by the mechanic that the front and rear brake lines as well as the fuel line was corroded. The vehicle was not yet repaired as the contact was awaiting the arrival of the parts needed for repairs. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 171,000.

Brake line failure on 2000 chevy Silverado 1500. Has happened twice due to lines rusting out, and now mechanic says fuel lines are rusting out. I live in ky with little salt and have heard numerous other complaints about the same issue. Driving along and bam, no brakes due to corrosion. Last time it happened to my wife and pregnant daughter in law. Someone is going to get seriously hurt or killed if it hasn't already happened. Gm has our tax dollars and should use some of it to recall and fix this deadly problem. This is costing between $400. 00 to $600. 00 to repair. Local mechanic has said it is a constant problem with these vehicles in this year range, along with tahoes.

Fuel lines running under the truck are rusted , causing a leak when the truck is running and thereafter until the fuel line is drained when the motor is turned off.