Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

Brake lines rusted through to point of failure.

My brake lines on my silverado have been replaced 5 different lines in 4 years the truck has 90,000 miles on it and in the last month 3 times ive lost brakes the guy who fixes my brake lines tells me the lines are rusted out each time this happens, he told me he cant tell by sight when they will fail cause they look ok but that's not the case, I've read this is a issue with these vehicle's ive been lucky so far (knock on wood) but the cost and the stress of having your brakes fail is unacceptable seeing the lines are not up to normal standards, someone should be held responsible for this issue.

In July of 2018, my 2002 Chevrolet silverado had major brake failure as I was driving about 35 mph approaching a red light. I pressed on the brakes, it went totally to the floor and I was unable to stop, blowing right through red light. My mechanic told me the my brake line rusted through, and all the brakes lines, as well as the fuel line is totally rusted. I was told that this is very common in this Chevrolet / gm model era. He said if all he were to do is replace brake lines in this 1999 to 2006 era, it was enough to keep his business booming. What shocking struck me is that he told me they all fail under the drivers side door, along the frame, before the abs module. This is definitely a safety hazard that should be addressed. Myself, as well as others could of been killed when I was unable to stop at the red light. John d. Norristown, PA.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, which caused the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact was a certified mechanic and was able to diagnose that the brake line was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Brake lines are severely corroded. Causing pin hole leaks. Lines are so severely corroded that there is no way to fix except to replace all bake lines. This is a exterme costly repair. Dealer ship quoted a minimum $1700. 00 but could be higher. Leaks occurr while driving then applying brakes due to corrosion cause weak spots in lines. Leaks only occurr while driving then applying brakes that cause increase in pressure in lines. This could be very dangerous in fast moving traffic.

Came out of a restaurant put foot on brake petal and it went to the floor had truck towed to dealer and was told brake lines need replacing at a cost of 1100. 00 dollars. Just glad that I wasn't driving as this was very dangerous.

While driving down the interstate last week I went to brake for an exit only to find that I had no brakes. It turns out my brake line had rusted through and my brake fluid had been draining my whole trip down the interstate. I was lucky enough to manage to get off the road and park my vehicle and call aaa to have my vehicle towed. I am now finding out that this is a very common issue with GMC older trucks. This is not acceptable. Lives are at risk.

I was pulling my 2000 lb boat to the lake sat. With my 2002 Silverado 1500 . I made it to the launch ramp ok but when I went to launch the boat I couldn't stop rolling down the ramp [ no brakes) I was only able to save the truck from becoming a submarine by throwing it in drive and hitting the gas. I drove into the parking lot to find the brake line rusted out . Had this happened at highway speeds it would have been catastrophic . I read online about the issues with the lines and the fact there was a backup. Trust me when I say while pulling a boat it would have never stopped me. I've had cars longer this this in my 40+ years of driving any never had a brake line fail from rust. I would have liked a heads up on this issue as I've seen it to be a problem in multiple years. Needless to say I'm disappointed again by gm by not at least giving the owners a heads up. And I'm thanking god for my wife and I not being injured on a simple fishing trip. Shame on you guys. If it wasn't an issue you wouldn't have changed the lines on later model cars. Just one more push to make me look at other vehicle manufacturers. Greg klocke.

I was driving on the highway and had to stop, the brake pedal goes to the floor with hardly any brakes. I had to go on the right side of the road to avoid major crash . Was very shocked and heart was racing . I never had that happen before in all the years I have been driving. I managed to make it home by using lower gears and emergency brake to stop. When I finally got home I looked to see what the heck was going on and saw that my brake lines had corroded thru and the fluid was coming out. I went on line to see if there was any others with this problem and saw there were many, many complaints about this issue. I called several places and the cost to replace all my brake lines was around 1200 - 1700. I ended up getting them replaced for $1600. This should not happen. I have owed many vehichles over the years in this same area and have never ever had to replace a brake line. I think this should be a major recall before anyone dies. There must be faulty metal being used in these and needs to be stainless steel. I would like to be reimbursed for the $1600 I had to spend on these faulty brake lines. They need to do a recall or let people know about this problem and reimburse them for the repairs.

Brake line are rusting and failing. I was driving in the city and the pedal went to the floor when I applied the brakes. This is the second line to fail from rust and the other 3 look very rusty.

Brake lines and fuel lines are very rusted also the drive shaft and abs bracket 2 brake lines have rusted through while driving the truck has only about 100,000 miles it is very dangerous.

Corrosion and failure of metal brake line directly below left front door. Very poor design as tubes are behind a double loop of chassis wiring causing buildup of dirt and moisture resulting in premature failure. Failed when backing out of the driveway and thank god I was not on the road.

Brake lines rustd out. Making my truck loose brake fluid and had to be replace,. Serious problem, lucky I did no have an accident. Rust etc, all over the rest of the brake system, very costly, $$$$$, I was driving down a street slowly.

Chevy rust. Brake lines rusted out completely and failed - happen at slow speed no one injured. Shackled broke off and hit bottom of bed without towing. Frame is rusted out. Neighbor has similar vehicle with same problems (put jack on frame and it went through the frame. ) many complaints online about these very issues.

Started vehicle early one morning for the first time that day, allowed it to warm up for about one (1) minute and then placed it into reverse to back out of driveway. After traveling about six (6) feet in reverse attempted to stop, pedal went completely to floor with no resistance at all and vehicle stopped after about six (6) feet. There was a complete and total brake failure. No prior indications, no dashboard warning light. After stopping the vehicle I noticed a small puddle of liquid on the ground near the rear of the driver's side door. After having vehicle towed to repair shop I was notified by the repair shop that the brake lines had completed corroded. Total repair shop cost to replace all brake lines was $810. 36. This did not include the cost of the tow truck to get the vehicle to the repair facility. I am the first and only owner of this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The brakes failed while driving 50 mph. The dealer stated that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Rusty brake line broke. Lost brake control for entire vehicle.

I was traveling at approximately 5 mph approaching an intersection and applied my breaks. I could feel the abs system functioning as I was on a snow-covered road. After about 1-2 seconds of abs activation, the brake pedal lost all pressure and continued to the floorboard. I was able to coast to a stop and could see the brake line located on the driver side under the driver seat, squirting brake fluid onto the ground each time I engaged the break.

Applied brake, pedal to the floor, no brakes. Had to run into ditch to avoid accident. Found brake line rusted through. Had to replace brake line. No warning light. Inspect whole brake line. All are severly rusted. , found seepage near front from brake line. Brake reseviour was over 1/2 empty with no warning light.

Leaving from work at the greater cincinnati airport. Driving down the ramp to the stop sign at donaldson rd. While attempting to brake for the stop sign the brake pedal went to the floor causing the truck to go through the stop sign across the east bound lanes of donaldson road and finally stop before entering a ditch on the north side of the road. At first, I was going to have the car towed. I found that there was some residual braking left and I, slowly, drove the car approximately 12 miles to my house. The next day I took the car to the local shop and upon inspection was told that one of the brake lines had failed due to corrosion. I was also told that "all" brake lines needed to be replaced due to corrosion. Total bill was over 1200 dollars. 2002 Chevrolet silverado extended car/long bed 1500.

I had replaced antilock brake module last year and had brakes worked on this year and last and replaced brake pads. The rotors had been turned before, on a trip to my daughters my brakes started to go out. They were completely out by the time I reached her corner. I had to have all new brake lines and rotors and pads even though there were only 6,000 miles on the pads. I also had rustproofed the the truck including the underbody and carraige when I bought it new in 2002. It's a rust bucket despite the extra protection. The antilock brake module was rusted. The brake lines were completely rusted through. And now the fuel pump is out and they fuel lines are rusted as well. What gets me is I paid so much extra for extra rust proofing. It should not have rusted through this bad at only 125000 miles. The antilock brake module is placed where the rust can get at it right under the chassis part unprotected. So much for safety. That went out at about 75000 miles but just got it replaced at 100000 miles or so. The brake lines and the fuel lines are a joke on this vehicle. I used to make and inspect and test them at a factory and these would have never passed inspection for corrosion test. But they weren't made there. The factory is closed. No union wages either, but we did good work not this garbage. It cost over $500 for module and it cost 2500 for the rest of brake job. And now the fuel lines and pump and filter will cost over $1000. Plus my truck body is rusting through on the rocker panels. I bought a silverado because they hold their value and are dependable. Now my vehicle is only worth about half of what it should be and I'm paying though the nose on top of it! we have a 98 chevy blazer with 195000 and no rust on the rocker panels and the brake lines are just now getting replaced. There was no extra rust protection on it either! when is gm going to be responsible?.

Brake line ruptured while pulling into parking space almost striking another parked car. Remaining brake lines are very rusted and will need replaced.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. The vehicle failed to stop until the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed that the front driver's side brake line fractured due to excessive corrosion. The four brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,685. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 08/12/lj.

On the evening of December 23, 2013, while travelling on a connecticut state road, I applied my brakes, as a vehicle was turning left ahead of me. The brake peddle went immediately to the floor. I realized a brake line had ruptured. I was about a mile from the automotive repair facility that I utilize. I was able to nurse the vehicle there, where it was subsequently repaired (brake line replaced). In the past, I would have taken the vehicle to the local dealership where it was purchased, but that dealership was one of many closed down by gm. The nearest dealership, in any direction is about 20 miles. Fortunately I have found an outstanding local independent automotive repair facility.

Started truck to hook up to a trailer at home. Backing up, and depressed brakes while backing, suddenly lost all brake control. I had no control to stop vehicle. Vehicle rolled to a stop while I pressed and pumped brakes with no affect. Rolled to stop. I then placed vehicle in park and exited to find brake fluid on ground. I then tried to slowly move vehicle into garage so as to raise jack up- for a further examination, but I had zero control over braking. In order to get vehicle onto concrete surface/garage I had to shift back and forth between neutral and drive until I limp the the truck into garage but do so without ramming through the back wall as I had no control over brakes. Once in, I jacked up truck and I found one leak in one rusted metal brake line at a bend closest to left rear wheel. Sudden and total and complete loss of brakes.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed the brake lines were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 16,233. Updated 12/24/lj.

While backing out of my garage I applied the brakes to change direction and go forward. I heard a sudden hissing noise through the open driver side window and my brake pedal went to the floor, bottoming out. Upon investigation I noticed brake fluid coming from rusted brake lines behind the left side front wheel. When the brake pedal bottomed, it didn't appear that I had any brake action at all. Very fortunate to have been in my driveway and not at a busy intersection or other dangerous location.

Lost most of my braking as a result of heavy rust on brake lines and other brake parts. Mechanic said this was way more rust than there should of been in these areas.

I have owned this truck from new. It is used for limited hauling duties around town and has very low mileage. Last summer I took it to the Chevrolet dealer for PA state inspection. The mechanic drove the car into the service bay and upon doing so, the brake fluid dumped out suddenly from beneath the truck chassis. This was 10 min after I drove the truck to the dealers using a local expressway. The truck was then put up on the lift and I was shown the fact that the brake lines were severely corroded to the point that the brake fluid was dumped onto the floor. I paid $2332 for brake repairs. As a graduate materials engineer I inquired as to the material used for the brake lines and was told they were carbon steel. It offends me greatly that this truck had this severe failure with less than 10k miles, and that gm apparently has been aware of the problem and hidden it for many years. Their focus on saving a buck could have cost lives as a result. The dealer was not helpful in making me aware of any mitigation program by gm. And I am stuck with a large bill for their negligence. I am appalled and an unhappy customer!!!.

Traveling down hill on snow cover roads at about 40 mph, the light turned and I hit the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, the rear wheels started sliding. I was not able to stop in time to make the light, but was able to get on the shoulder to avoid an accident and come to a stop. After investigation I found the steel brake lines that were badly corroded had ruptured.

Most recent(9/15/12),brake line ruptures do to tons of rust. . . . Body mounts totally rusted off , rear brake rotor dust shields rusted off, leaf spring shackles rusted thru and fell off. . Rear bumper rusted thru,total under carriage rusted thru, railsunder doors totally rusted thru and have big holes in them. . ## VIN passed ## chevy silverado 2002 ##.

Had to make a panic stop at a speed of 50 mph. . . . Not a full braking panic stop but a minor panic stop when the brake pedal went to the floor. Drove 3 miles to home (very carefully) . . . . . . Service garage said I had blown a brake line due to rust, and all lines were completely rusted. Cost to replace all lines, $950. 00.

While driving, the vehicle operator experienced complete brake failure--vehicle was towed to nearest Chevrolet dealer and is now awaiting "new " brake line installation. I have been told that the entire braking system has corroded and will need to be replaced.

I am the original owner of this 2002 chevy silverado. I was driving about 15 mph and as I started braking the pedal went to the floor. Once the pedal went to the floor the truck started to brake. I was able to slowly make it home as I was only a half mile away. When I got home I inspected the under side of the vehicle and found the main rear brake line had rusted and was spilling brake fluid near the driver rear shock. After inspecting all the steel tube brake lines they all will need replacing as all are rusted very badly.

Brakes failed due to rust / corrosion. These brake lines should be made of stainless steel. They are made from low grade steel. It amazes me that something as critical as brakes would be chosen as a way to lower costs especially when the company which made the truck was bailed out by the same tax payers whose lives they put at risk. Next truck will be a Toyota.