Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 2

I was quite fortunate to have been leaving a parking spot and had just left "park" shifted into drive and applied the brake because a pedestrian stepped out. At that time the pedal hit the floor, I steered the truck in the opposite direction from the person, headed for a part of the lot where there were no cars, applied the parking brake, it did'nt work either, so I put it into park. All this and I hadnt applied the gas to the vehicle. Only moments before I parked, I had been traveling on the expressway at 70 mph. When I got out of the truck, all the brake fluid was on the ground. Upon closer investigation, we noticed the brake lines were rotted out completely. We feel lucky that no one was injured or killed. Very angry at Chevrolet.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and applied the brakes, but the brake pedal released abruptly to the floorboard. The vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact shifted into first gear in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was then towed to the residence for diagnosis. The contact detected the brake lines completely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 108,700.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken for state inspection when the contact was informed that all of the brake lines were corroded and would have to be replaced. There was an investigation under NHTSA action number: ea11001 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) that could have been related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Brake lines and fuel lines must be replaced due to excessive rusting. Blew a brake line and had no brakes at all. Additionally, the frame has rusted through and had to be welded. Looking at repair costs between $1500 - $3000 depending upon how this goes.

After securing 10 pallets in the bed of the truck and beginning the drive home from the local lumber yard, I depressed the breaks to stop at the first light. The brake pedal went to the floor, so I downshifted and began to depress the emergency brake to stop. At this point I had my wife pick up the children so they would not be in the vehicle with me. I proceeded home (less that 1. 5 miles) at a reduced speed of approximately 10 miles an hour. Depressing the brake provided marginal stopping capability. It was sufficient stopping power for a vehicle traveling about 10 miles per hour at 100 feet. Under the vehicle after the antilock braking box, the one line was spraying brake fluid when the pedal was depressed. The rust was so severe, when going to cut the line, the line actually crushed inwards with no apparent good metal. In splicing the line I was unable to find the proper clearance to reconnect the line to the antilock braking box, so my mechanic will be working this shortly. The other lines look equally bad so I will have those replaced as well. I have never seen rust this bad on my vehicles even older than this one. Pictures and or pieces of the brake line can be supplied upon request.

I attempted to stop at a stop light. When I depressed the brake pedal it went to the floor and I realized that I had no brakes. I was able to slow down enough to make it through the light and into a parking lot. After a quick inspection I found that the steel brake line going to the rear brakes rusted through, and was spewing brake fluid. This truck is a 2002 model with only 88k miles and is well maintained. I don't think the brake lines should rust through and fail this soon. This is a major safety problem. I was lucky. I was driving slow, was not on a busy street and didn't have an accident. It could have caused a terrible accident! it has not been repaired yet.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph he applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle would not stop until the emergency brake was engaged. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed the brake lines on the driver's side fractured due to corrosion. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.

I recieved a card to fill out in regard to my chevy silverado 2002 truck. I reported no brake failure at that time on June 3rd 2011 the brake line gave way and nearly caused an accident. I had to take the ditch to avoid it and 2 of my children were in the truck.

1. Normall driving, all vehicle preventiative maintenance 2. While driving, the brake lines burst causing lose of braking power. Upon inspection, the brake lines were completely rusted through. 3. All brakes lines replaced.

Corrosion on brake lines in engine compartment with one brake line rupturing and causing a loss off brakes.

2002 Chevrolet silverado. 41,000 miles. Brake lines rusted out. Nearly smashed into an entire family when I lost brakes. Driving for 35 years and have never been so scared. Someone please do something.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving 40 mph and exiting a ramp. As the brake was depressed, the pedal went all the way to the floorboard and the vehicle would respond to the contacts braking attempts. The contact had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence where he inspected the brakes and discovered rusting of the steel lines that carried the brake fluid. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 02/03/lj updated 02/14/11.

Had shocks replaced on my truck today and mechanic informed me that brake lines on my 2002 Chevrolet silverado were rusted and would need to be replaced soon for safety reasons.

While having my 2002 chevy Silverado 1500 serviced for an oil change I was advised that all the steel brake lines were badly rusted, unsafe, and needed immediate replacement. Initial estimates are $2000. Vehicle mileage is 98,000.

Brake lines to rear wheels failed with mild break application . This was due to rusty break lines . There were no brakes at the application of the pedal . This is not a isolated case , dealers have seen many cases of this problem. Today as I had my truck at the dealer another chevy truck came in with the same problem .

2002 chevy silverado brake line burst during normal operating condition. Resulted in truck going through intersection with red light. Mechanic attributed to rust on brake lines.

Brake lines rusted through on a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extra cab 4x4. Luckily no accident resulted with the brake failure. Called Chevrolet corporate to check on recall. Nothing noted.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated when driving approximately 5 mph, he attempted to brake but the vehicle would not stop. The contact crashed into the vehicle ahead of him. There were no injuries and minimal damage to the other vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the entire brake line was rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000 and the current mileage was approximately 62,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that while examining the vehicle, he noticed that the brake lines and the rear axle was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61,088. Updated 05/24/lj updated 05/26/11.

After driving 400 miles to laurel springs ,nc from baltimore ,MD through mountain roads and arriving at our destination my wife parked our truck , we got out to go in and open up the house. I then went back to the truck and got in to move it closer to the house to unpack our belongings for a weeks vacation. I started the vehicle and placed it in drive only to have the brakes go all the way to the floor . I then took a flashlight and had my son pump the brake pedal and brake fluid was gushing from the brakeline. I took a file and scraped what looks like little balls of rust and behind the ten or so balls found a hole the size of ball point pen tip. I then spent two days replacing the brake line form parts at the not so close auto zone. I find it hard to believe that 8 year old brake lines would rust that badly , I've had 20 year old vehicle s that didn't have brake lines rust out. I'm just lucky that the line broke after getting to my destination and not on the mountain roads we were traveling. I have the old brake line but left it at the house in nc.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact started the vehicle and as he depressed the brakes, they went all the way into the floorboard and all of the brake fuel leaked from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and repairs. The contact stated the front brake line was previously repaired because the line had rotted on the underside along the frame rail, where it was not detected. The contact believed the dealer installed used, defective parts for the previous repair. The contact stated he would repair the vehicle himself. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 45,000.

I am the original owner of a 1500 series, 2002 silverado, residing in south florida. While exiting the ramp off the highway, at 50 mph, with a 7,600 pound car trailer in tow, I depressed the brake pedal, and it went to the floor! only with the use of the manual override of my electric trailer brakes was I able to stop, avoiding a near miss collision, and a serious, perhaps fatal accident. It was determined one of the brake lines leaked and failed as a "rust and corrosion". The vehicle had 52,300 at the time of the incident, and in florida since purchasing new. With the help of a friend, a temporary repair was made using a compression fitting to allow us to continue our 90 mile trip home. The truck was taken to the dealership who confirmed "rust and corrosion" was the cause, however there were no recalls, or warranty, and I would be required to pay the cost of $738. 00 to replace all the lines. At that time I had little choice but to authorize them to proceed. However after completion of the work and my inspection, the lines were installed using interconnecting fittings, at various locations, and not continuous lines as was originally supplied by the factory, nor was placement. I now question the safety of the repair. The dealership advised the work they performed was the method authorized by gm, and continuous lines were not available from the factory. This is probably because gm does not offer them, as the brake lines should have lasted the life of the truck. I have concluded that the material used for the brake lines were of very poor quality. I have contacted gm and continue to await a response from their engineering. The dealership has further advised there was nothing further they could do, and the gm area representative confirmed that with them. I question if it takes a number of deaths as a result of poor quality brake lines before gm takes some action. In searching the internet, I have found many reports relating to the same problem. So, what will gm do?.

I saw the newspaper article on the possible brake failure on 99-03 pickup trucks. This happened to my son in my 2002 chevy silverado in my driveway which is about 100 feet long. He pushed on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Luckily he was going slow. There was brake fluid in the driveway. I was outside at the time and got in and pumped the brakes. None. I had to have it towed to a repair shop and they replace a defective brake line. Your article has made me fearful for my family.

Loss of brakes due to rotted brake lines on a 2002 chevy silverado.

Brake failure, hydraulic steel brake lines rusted and burst when brakes were applied resulting in total loss of brakes. All steel brake lines had to be replaced because they were all severely rusted costing $1400. 00.

Rusted brake lines possible brake failure.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the contact would experience abnormal brake fluid leakage and a loss of braking power. The dealer advised the failure was due to corrosion and rusting of the frame which caused the brake line to rupture. The dealer replaced the metal brake lines and the front caliber yet the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,829 and the current mileage 15,853.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 30 mph the vehicle lost the ability to stop when he attempted to make a turn. The road conditions were normal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake lines rusted which caused brake fluid to leak. The dealer replaced two brake lines and the contact was advised to repair the other brake lines that started to rust. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.