Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Drove truck to go fishing, parked, finished fishing and went to take truck out of park an put into gear and the pedal went to the floor. Popped hood to check master cylinder, no visible problem, looked under truck, seen fluod dripping. Went to drivers side where fluid was dripping and seen all brake lines corroded and rusty and a bisted line. Had to drive home hoping the e brake would slow my speed, it did not, so had absolutely no brakes and had to drive thru town up and down hills pumping the pedal hoping their was enough fluid left to create pressure. Had to roll thru 3 stop signs and a red light, with hazards on honking to warn other drivers.

When pulling into garage I applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, got out to inspect, found large puddle of fluid just behind front left wheel. Drove into garage to inspect cause found fluid leaking from one of several brake lines running above front left cab mounting bracket ,fluid dripping from one of two self tapping screws installed from top into bracket ,I believe brake line ruptured from chaffing.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph with the brake pedal engaged, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floor and an extended braking distance was required to stop the vehicle. The contact also had to apply the parking brake. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid leak was due to corrosion of the brake lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated when the brakes was applied the brake pedal went straight to the floor. The contact looked under the vehicle and brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Bt.

I left my parking and the brake light came on in the dash. I noticed a very spongy feel so pulled over and found that half of my fluid was missing. I inspected under the vehicle and noticed that all the brake lines were extremely corroded, even in the engine compartment. Based on this inspection, despite not being able to find a "smoking gun" leak, it is very apparent that the corroded brake lines are the cause of the leak. Fortunately, I was able to pull over with brake fluid still left in the system. It is ridiculous that such a critical safety item (brakes) should have a corrosion problem to the degree that this does.

After returning to the truck from an errand I started the engine and, upon depressing the brake pedal in order to put the vehicle in gear, the brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lamps of any sort were illuminated prior to the brake pedal going to the floor. Pumping of the pedal did not produce any resistance. After a few minutes the brake fluid level warning lamp came on. Brake fluid was added but did not result in any resistance from the pedal. Had to have the truck towed home where it then sat over-night. I observed a large wet spot on the driveway just below the driver’s side door. I looked underneath and saw that all of the brake lines going into or out of the abs module were severely corroded and at least one had obviously been leaking brake fluid. The truck was towed to a Chevrolet dealer. I arrived as they were raising the truck on a lift. Evidently they also added some brake fluid because quite a large puddle was forming on the shop floor below where the brake lines enter the abs module. The technician, the service consultant, and I all observed the rusted brake lines, and fluid was literally dripping from one that had obviously burst. The dealer advised that gm does not make replacement steel brake lines so all the lines would need to be hand fabricated by the technician. Dealer also advised that the abs module may have to be replaced because of how corroded the brake line fittings are (fittings are steel, abs module is aluminum) where they screw into the module. We also observed that the fuel lines were severely corroded. I have owned many vehicles far older and with far more mileage and have never had to replace the steel brake lines. I believe the design is flawed (the routing and placement of lines and module) or the brake line material (steel, instead of stainless steel) is insufficient.

Upon slowing down near my house the brake pedal almost traveled to the floor. I was able to pull into the driveway without hitting anything and I used my emergency brake to hold the truck in place while I placed the truck in park. I pumped the brake pedal and fluid was pouring out of one of the brake lines. The brake lines are severely rusted out as were the fuel lines I had replaced in the past.

While driving approximately 25mph, brake pedal went to floorboard. Upon inspection, the solid brake line from the rear axle to the front was completely rusted through and brake fluid leaking out.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet silverado k1500 hd. The contact was driving 45 mph when he abruptly depressed the brakes to avoid a crash. The brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle would not stop. The contact was able to merge onto the shoulder to avoid a crash. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact then discovered that there was a hole in the brake line as a result of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the brake line was rusted and corroded. The contact secured an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 173,000.

When starting my vehicle I had my foot on the brake, in short order the pedal went to the floor. I tried pumping the pedal but the soft pedal feel did not subside and the pedal would still go to the floor. I then got out and checked under the vehicle and found brake fluid pouring out of a ruptured line. A pin hole sized rupture is at the driver rear axle near where the hard line connects to the flex rubber line. I feel that it is relavent that though this vehicle is now in a southern state, the first five years of its existance was in a salt-belt state.

My wife was driving the vehicle and when she went to stop, the brake pedal went completely to the floor with virtually no stopping ability. She was able to get the truck to a parking lot safely. When I arrived to inspect the vehicle there was a huge puddle of brake fluid under the truck at the area under the drivers feet. Upon inspecting the failure I noticed that all of the steel brake lines at the point where the cross the frame to the abs control module were massively rusted to the point where the fluid was purging out of at least one of the lines. Upon testing the brakes myself there was absolutely no stopping ability due to complete loss of all brake fluid and air that had now entered the system. After reviewing this issue on the internet I realized that I am not the only gm owner having this exact same issue. Luckily, it did not result in a crash and injuries or death. Had this happened 2 weeks earlier while is was towing my 30 foot jayco camper, the outcome would have had an entirely different outcome. Something needs to be done to recall these vehicles before someone gets killed. There also needs to be reimbursement for the thousands of dollars that it is going to cost to have this fixed. In thirty years of driving, I have owned only Chevrolet's. This will probably change in a year or two when I replace this vehicle and probably go to a foreign manufacturer, may life may depend on it! to reiterate, the brakes lines are rusting along the frame rail under the area of the driver's feet to the point where they fail and all of the brake fluid is purged. There had been absolutely no indication (seeping, leaking, or dripping) prior to the complete and rather instant failure. I have taken digital pictures for future proof.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and decelerating, the brake pedal went to the floor board causing an increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake line was rusted and leaking brake fluid. The dealer advised that the brake lines would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 46,900.

I lost the brakes on my 2001 chevy silverado, coming home from a family outing. Once I was finally able to stop the truck, my husband saw all of the brake fluid leaking out. When the local chevy dealer inspected it they said all the brake lines were corroded & badly rusted that both the front & the back brake lines had to be replaced. They, of course, no longer make the brake lines for this truck so they had to be hand made.

Sudden loss of brakes on 2001 chevy Silverado 1500. All brake lines were badly rusted, fluid was leaking from a group of lines to the hcu. Removed all rusted brake lines and brake components. Replaced 5 brake lines, caliper, brake hose, & fluid. Cost = $ 1369. 21.

1. At approximately 2 pm, cst on August 10, 2010, I pulled out of my driveway and began exiting my subdivision down the one lane gravel road. I was traveling at approximately 15mph, and compressed the brakes while driving downhill. 2. After applying the breaks to reduce my speed while traveling downhill, the brake pedal completely depressed to the floor, and all function to the brakes was lost. I continued downhill with the emergency brake fully depressed, which provided some deceleration, although the vehicle remained in motion, reaching a speed of about 20mph before finally coming to rest on the one lane bridge exiting the subdivision. A visual inspection revealed that the brake lines were nearly completely corroded, and had ruptured, leaking brake fluid onto the chassis, and puddling on the gravel. 3. I have contacted Chevrolet customer service, and was told the vehicle must be diagnosed at my own expense before assistance could be provided. I plan to have the vehicle diagnosed Friday, August 13, 2010.