Four problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I started to backup out of my driveway, when I pressed on the brake pedal they went all the way to the floor. Pulled back into driveway and saw where brake fluid would shoot out when the brake pedal was pushed under the driver's side door. Further investigation showed the brake line had corrosion in for about 4 inches. Replaced the brake line. Yesterday, September 13, 2015 again went to back up and pedal to floor. Upon examination the brake fluid shoots out in a steady stream when pedal is depressed.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated when he depressed the brakes, the pedal extended to the floor abnormally. He then inspected the vehicle and found brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
On Friday sept. 15, I was driving my 1999 Chevrolet silverado when I experienced brake line rupture from two different locations. I was merely attempting to slow down for a curve and I did 'dynamite' the brakes. I applied normal pressure and suddenly, the pedal began to travel towards the floor and I could feel the vehicle becoming harder to slow. Luckily, I was able to stop the vehicle before suffering an accident. After I pulled off the side of the road and saw leaking brake fluid, I inspected the area and found several locations on the brake line where corrosion had severely damaged the lines, as well as two small holes in two different lines. When I got home, I performed a search of the problem on my computer and found literally hundreds of complaints regarding the same issue!! this is an extremely dangerous condition that gm should address, or be forced to address immediately!! if not, they are responsible for injury/loss of life due to sub-standard materials used in their braking system.
I own a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 extended cab long bed 4wd. While leaving work my brake pedal went straight to the floor resulting in no brakes. The metal brake line going to my right rear wheel rusted through resulting in brake fluid shooting out of the line leaving a puddle of fluid on the ground. After checking all the metal brake lines I found them to be all rusting and they will all have to be replaced. I have not repaired the brake lines or got an estimate on repairs as of yet. Luckily I was able to stop before entering a four lane road where the speed limit is 40mph.