Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

The rear brake line on my 2001 chevt 1500 silverado rusted into. Is was not a salt corrison. Many trucks have this issue. I work in a parts store and a man came in last week with the same problem. It is know these checy trucks in this year do this. I hope u can take this serious and have gm to correct it before someone gets killed if they haven't already. I ran off the road due to it breaking and slide upon a fence. When I pushed on the brake . I had nothing no brakes at all. Please help. Thank you.

The brakes failed due to corrosive failure of brake lines. Complete replacement.

Brake lines have rusted through, causing line to rupture while in operation, nearly causing an accident. This has happened twice in last 9 months.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the abs module and brake line were rusted. The contact was a mechanic and repaired the brake line himself. The contact called mccarthy Chevrolet lee's summit (945 se oldham pkwy, lee's summit, mo 64081, (816) 356-6610) and they confirmed that there were no recalls. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 250,000.

I purchased this truck used approx. On 10/2016. Shortly afterwards I began to smell gas. I found the fuel lines rusted through and had to replace the fuel lines from the tank to the engine. Last week a brake line failed due to rust pulling up to a stop light. The pedal went right to the floor. A line had to be replaced from the abs pump to the rear axel. I was told at that time the rest of the brake lines were in very poor condition. The cost to repair will exceed the value of the truck.

I was driving back home from work one day, then in front of me was a yellow light about to turn red. I was far away so I didint bother to speed up and I was only going 45 mph. Then I slightly press the brakes and the brake pedal sinks all the way down to the floor. I stopped and got out to look and I find out that my brake line was leaking.

While driving I lost brake pedal. All the lines had some type of defect in the steel lines causing a failure and loss of brake fluid. I suggest to make it mandatory to have only stainless steel brake lines on all vehicles.

Loss of brakes due to rusted brake lines.

Extremely rusty brake lines, rusted all the way through due to no protection from elements. Complete loss of brakes while driving on city street.

Had to brake hard and steel brake line burst. Pedal went to floor and started to move forward. Looks very rusty. Front seatbelt failed, doesn't retract.

Brake line failure due to massive, system wide, corrosion. All lines show evidence of deterioration. This is not normal. While driving, pedal went to floor during a normal, in town stop. Was able to stop before rear ending another car.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 40 mph, the brake module malfunctioned and caused the abs pump to lock up. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle. In addition, the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Brake lines rusted through, fail failure do to faulty brake lines. Why arnt brake lines stainless steel. This is a huge saftey hazzard. Need to be recalled.

Vehicle was driving/braking fine in/around town and on highway. Noticed that it was becoming harder to get truck to stop as brake pedal was gradually getting closer to floor before brakes would start slowing truck down. Stopped at restaurant to eat, when I came back out to leave, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Had truck towed to a mechanic I trust. He informed me that this was a known problem for this model and year vehicle. He also said that all of the brake lines were corroded and that one had ruptured (it was spraying a mist when the pedal was pushed). He repaired the ruptured line, topped off the fluid, and bled the brakes, brakes work again, but I'm concerned that the other corroded lines may rupture when I need the brakes the most. Cost of this repair instance was $387. Dealer quote to replace all the lines was $1500. Mechanic said that the lines all run very close to each other and in some instances rub against each other. Mechanic said that Chevrolet offers a "kit" containing all of the lines except for the two lines to the rear wheels. The lines in this kit are epoxy-coated to prevent future corrosion. However, due to tight quarters and close proximity to the other brake lines, replacement of all of these brake lines is very difficult. This vehicle is located in virginia, which was not one of the salt states indicated in a now-closed recall (ea-11-001).

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that whiled driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The vehicle stopped after crashing into a curb. There was not any injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line were rusted and fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,523. Ss.

The steel brake lines corroded and broke causing brakes to fail.

A car pulled in front of me as I was accelerating so I had to slam on the brakes which went straight to the floor and was unable to stop. I was able to swerve to avoid an accident and pull into a parking lot. After parked I opened door and pumped brakes and the brake line was broke on the rear passenger side. There was no way to stop as the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the brake fluid pumped out the broken brake line. There is no warning for this failure and no leaks or dash lights prior to this line breaking on the way to work. I have been reading of many people with the same issue of the brake lines rusting on these vehicles. This is a real issue and people will get in accidents. I am very lucky I was able to swerve and avoid an accident. Not everyone will be this fortunate. I hope there is a recall on this issue.

Yet another brake line story to throw on the heap. Full disclosure, I do mechanic work on my own cars and periodic inspections as a result. The areas of the failures, including mine, are difficult to see when inspecting. Anyway, on the highway doing about 65 went to start slowing down for my exit and the pedal just kept going. I feverishly pumped the brakes and started gearing down and trying the ebrake. No ebrake, which I though was odd because its mechanical and it worked just fine before. No warning lights, no indication of the brakes going bad and narrowly missed vehicles as I brought it to a stop. The brakes that you do have are so minimal, their just about useless. It was the main feeder line to the rear brakes, before the rubber flex line to the axle, right on a bend. Interestingly enough, 12" away from the significant blow out, not a pin hole, it was still have way decent to use a compression fitting for a temporary fix. Why are companies allowed to use steel for brake lines in the first place, even coated, once it scratches that's pretty much the beginning of the end. Both fuel and brake lines should have to made from that will not rust, along with the fittings. I understand routine maintenance, but brake lines are in no way routine maintenance. I actually contacted chevy about this matter and basically got nowhere, the senior adviser, nicole, just kept telling me things I already knew and stating the warranty had expired. Just talking in circles and towing the company line. No assistance and really could care less. I wasn't looking for a handout, just some help with a significant expense that I did not anticipate having to pay. Dealer said it was going to be $1400 parts and labor. I really hope it does not take people dying to take action, I told them how about being proactive for a change, it fell on deaf ears. Thank you.

While backing my boat up a small grade in my driveway, one of the brake lines broke causing me to loose complete braking system. No brakes at all. I was able to get the boat into the garage due to the fact I was pushing it up a small grade. I had just come off of the freeway during rush hour traffic. Had the line broke while trying to stop on the highway there could have been a major accident due to complete brake failure. After inspecting the brake lines they were all found to be covered with rust and had to be all replaces. Had over a $600. 00 repair bill.

Our truck was ebing painted at a maaco. We got a phone call from the maaco that the brakes had failed while the vehicle was in their possession. We had the truck towed to a repair shop. The repair shop stated that all brake lines on the truck has rusted through completely. They also stated this is a well-known issue amongst Chevrolet trucks, and they see this time and time again. The cost of our repair was approx. $1450. 00. The good news is that no one was driving the vehicle at the time. Someone could have been severaly injured or even killed. If this is a known issue with Chevrolet trucks, then Chevrolet should recall the trucks and perform a proactive repair.

Brake lines rusted out and burst leaving us with no brakes and unable to stop. Almost in a collision, and left us stranded. Two times this happened with two different brake lines bursting at low speed. Luckily we weren't going fast.

Brake line rusted out lost brakes pulling into parking lot also found fuel line leak under truck.

Owned the vehicle since new. Vehicle now has approximately 81,000 miles. Each time the brakes needed replacement the rotors needed to be replaced due to "excessive pitting and corrosion" this was done twice during the years owned. During the most recent brake service I was informed and shown that the brake lines were so badly corroded as to be a hazard and that they could fail at any moment. I believe this is due to inferior materials being incorporated into the vehicle at the time of manufacture. A recall should be issued as the dangers of sudden unexpected brake failure are significant.

The brake pedal has been soft for quite a while. During a PA. State safety insp. It was discovered by inspection mechanic that the brake lines were leaking in multiple places. He was going to replace only the affected area at first but then discovered the lines were leaking in multiple places. Therefore all the lines had to be replaced.

I was changing the oil on my 2001 Silverado 1500 LS which has about 115,000 miles in my driveway. While I was under the car, I noticed that the brake lines (around the abs unit) along side the frame rails on the driver side is badly corroded. I may well have to change the lines ASAP as it is hazard to drive the vehicle on the road. It may well be fatal for me or for anyone else on the road in case the brake lines burst when I apply the brake. Did not expect this from gm. I have taken very good care of the truck so far and this is what I get back - glaring issues which can get anyone injured seriously/killed. Please do something about this and get gm to fix this for all affected consumers before a wake up call in the form of a fatal accident.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines had extensive rust to the point of corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was no repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The rear brake line busted when brakes were depressed in driveway and appears as though all brake lines are severely corroded. Ohio.

I started noticing rust spots on the body of the truck. Then I realized it was rusting out holes in the truck in certain areas. After I started noticing these spots, I was driving down the road towing my lawn equipment and heading to my next jobsite. When all the sudden I went to hit the brakes and nothing happened. The truck would not stop at all and course I was going down hill. So I started to try and slow down the truck by downshifting to a lower gear and was able to slow down a few miles per hour but not near enough. As I was coming around a curve not long after the brakes started failing. Not to far in front of me was stopped traffic. I tried to do everything I could to stop but it was not enough. I only slowed down to 45 mph before I was about to hit the back of a car head on. So I did the only other thing I could to maybe make it out without a fatal crash. I went off the road around the car and hit the parking brake and nothing happened because it failed as well. So I turned the truck real sharp to Dodge the trees and slid sideways for a while and the truck finally came to a stop and I was so sick I had a bad panic attack and started throwing up and my heart felt like it was being hit by a hammer and my body hurt so bad from the truck coming to a stop and me slamming into the arm rest and the seat belt cut my neck stomach and chest. I got out and looked at my truck and noticed I hit a pile of logs and damaged my tires and the body of my truck in the several places. Then I took it to a auto shop and they found out chevy didn't put any corrosive protection under the truck or on parts. The brake lines had blew out cause of the rust. All the brake lines were shot along with all the other brake parts and just about everything under the truck and outside the truck is solid rust. I could have got killed if I didn't react well. Now I pay for a truck I can't drive.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and it abnormally traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. The contact avoided traffic by maneuvering to the shoulder of the highway and applying the emergency brake. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake lines suffered from severe corrosion and had begun to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 149,000.

I was driving 45 mph down the road when a group of three ducks ran into the road. I applied the brakes as in an emergency and the left front brake line blew out because it was made of steel and had rusted out. The brake pedal went to the floor and I ran over the ducks. I am glad that it wasn't for a car or person that I had to make an emergency stop.

Brake line failure under drivers side cab. While my wife was driving home the brake pedal went to the floor. Had it towed to firestone and they are currently doing 1841. 00 worth of brake repairs. All 5 lines at the abs pump I was told are completely rotted through requiring 7hrs of labor. In the rack next to me is a newer approx 04 suburban exact same failure. Met a gentleman in the lobby with an 03 - 2500 exact failure, the mechanic working on the vehicle has the same as me and just completed the exact same repair. And a friend at work with an 01 just took a week doing all the lines on his. Exact same repair. Please do something before some one does get killed. 10 seconds earlier and my wife would have driven this 6000+lb truck into someone in front of her at 40 mph into the busiest intersection of town.

Upon a routine gof (grease,oil & filter), the mechanic at the tires plus shop at okeechobee, FL, investigated a low brake fluid issue and upon troubleshooting, the brake line burst, leaving no brakes. The mechanic called me out to the garage bay and showed me the rusted line(s) and suggested that they all be replaced. I had brakes upon arriving for the gof), so this was an unpleasant "surprise". The vehicle could not be driven, so I was unable to shop for a competitive job estimate. Also, I had to abandon the vehicle and arrange a ride, as the vehicle would remain overnight at the tires plus garage. Upon a subsequent internet search, I learned that this is a particular problem for silverados and suburbans vintage 1999-2006, and was encouraged to file this complaint. I have the receipt for the work which was approximately $600.

Luckily, I was stopped at a local bank atm machine, and while sitting there, a plume of vapor occurred around my vehicle, which I first thought it to be a ruptured coolant hose, as the vapor had the smell of some type of fluid. I pulled aside and saw that it was a ruptured brake line. This occurred in February of 2013 and again in July of 2013, as I just had all the brake lines replaced. On the first occurance, I starting thinking outside the box, that regardless of the exposure of such lines in the northeast, that they should be made of a resistant material (ss). Luckily I was stopped on both occasions, and at the very same spot on both occurances?? figure that one out. I ever made contact to gm, as most vehicle exhausts are ss, now why do they not make brake lines and fuel lines out of ss? hey! we all the know the reason why! I totally feel that gm owes me and many others a reimbursement on the needed repairs. Truthfully! I am lucky that my vehicle was stopped on both occurances! what could happen in so many other situations! I use my vehicle a lot to transport my young grandchildren, and thank god that they were not with me, and that I was not traveling when both of these incidents occurred. Thank you for letting me submit!.

Complete brake failure due to ruptured line caused by excessive corrosion. After applying brakes and receiving some resistance, brake pedal went completely to floor. Very minimal braking was available by rapidly pumping the brakes and liberal use of the parking brake. . . I was able to finally get the vehicle stopped after traveling about 2 blocks. I was thankful no traffic or pedestrians as the possibility of serious injury/death and property damage would have been extremely high. After safely stopping the vehicle I discovered one of the brake lines which run along the left frame rail in a group of 4 lines, had ruptured. All four brake lines had significant corrosion. . . I thought brake lines were stainless steel. . . I also noticed mild corrosion on the adjacent fuel line, which appeared to be aluminum. It's a good thing I recently got my parking brake rebuilt. . . The middle cable broke (also from corrosion and in about the same area as the brake line failure) and during repairs they ended up having to replace the backing plate and entire emergency brake assy, also due to corrosion. I do not have a boat, nor would I consider my vehicle to have been exposed to excessive salt from roadways.

While depressing the brakes to go from park to reverse, the brake pedal suddenly sank to the floor. After towing the vehicle to a gm dealership, I learned that it was a brake line failure which was due to a rupture in the corroded steel brake lines. I was told that this was a common problem with this model year truck. The ruptured line was replaced with a non-corrosive copper/nickel line. Fortunately I was parked at the time of this failure or this could have easily caused a severe accident. I question why gm would use corrosive steel for a life-safety component of the vehicle and has not addressed this issue either through recall or safety bulletin.