Brake Light On problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet silver 2500 . While his son was driving 2 mph in a parking lot the brake pedal was applied but failed to respond and depressed to the floor . There were no warning lights illuminated. After the brake line brake the low brake fluid light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lindsay Buick GMC 250 w shirley Ave, warrenton, va 20186 (540) 987-2082 where diagnosed that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 190,703. Ap.

Had total brake failure, no warning till slowing down at intersection of busy road. Apx. 100 yards before stop light I applied brakes, pedal was soft,pumped brakes and pedal went all the way to floor! I quickly pumped brakes and came to stop in the intersection not 2 seconds after motorcycle with passenger passed in front of me! no brake warning light ever alerted, found steel brake line had rusted and ruptured. This truck has only 65000 miles on it, found another line is very rusted in same place as it crosses over frame. After research on repairs, found that this is common problem with these trucks from 1999 to 2003. This one could have been fatal,as motorcycle was traveling at least 45 mph. These trucks are all coming to the age of failure. Thank god, I was not pulling my boat that weighs 6700 lbs as this truck can no longer be trusted. I will be checking into repairs,and it will be sold !.

I was loaded up on my 2003 2500hd Chevrolet silverado for the weekend holiday camp trip with truck camper, and boat on trailer behind. For last minute safety my partner was inside the truck and I outside to test the brake lights, signals usual stuff before taking off. For no reason at all the brakes went to the floor and brake fluid all over the ground on the driver side of the vehicle. In looking closer the second line from the driver door on top of the frame has a split in it. I have now looked at the numerous complaints on this happening to other people. I have looked at gm's response for this obvious defect in the brake system and tend to wonder how many persons at gm would purchase a vehicle for themselves or their loved ones knowing of this huge safety issue. The complaints are not just in salt related places. Even if they were does gm not build their vehicles for all states and road conditions??? I can say I am one of the lucky ones that this just happened in our driveway. Where were going entailed mountain driving and I do not believe the outcome would have been the same if it were to happen then I keep thinking about this daily and the fear that goes with the thought of, what if we were in the mountains? does not go away. I will not drive this vehicle again until I have replaced all the brake lines with stainless steel ones and it is going to be costly. I should not have to do this nor should have all the other persons who have had to. This is an unbelievable safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately before some fatality happens if not already. These vehicles need to be safe in all driving conditions and areas period. Gm needs to recall these vehicles on this which I understand is 6. 1 million. I am appalled they have not already recalled on this and portrayed such a lame excuse as to not do something about it. Please fix this now!.

Brake warning light illuminated along with chime and "service brake system" message on dash display. Chevy service technican diagnosed ruptured connection from line to brake modulator caused by corrosion and recommended replacing all brake lines at cost of $1700. Ordinary steel in this application is a poor materials choice--stainless steel would have lasted the life of the vehicle without this safety issue. Am told new lines are rubber coated for longer life. Antique vehicles (over 25 years old), are expected to have this issue, not a 10 year old truck.

While driving on a main city street with heavy traffic the cars ahead of me started to brake. I started to apply my brakes lightly when the pedal went right to the floor, I went for the emergency brake and pulled to the side of the road. I was able to stop the truck. After inspection the main brake line to the rear of the vehicle was rusted and ruptured ! all of the other brake lines on the vehicle are in just as bad shape and need to be replaced also.

To start off, my brake line are severely corroded as the was a new england truck for the first 8 years of its life. After sitting overnight, I went to drive my truck yesterday. Upon starting it, I received the message "service brake system" on the driver information screen. I also noticed the brake light was on and that the pedal went to the floor. I went under the hood and noticed the brake master cylinder was empty and several of the brake lines were wet with brake fluid. I had just checked my brake fluid (with all of my other fluids this week as I was on a camping trip when this happened. I looked this up on the internet when I got home and found NHTSA action number dp10003 that discussed this exact same issue. Please advise on the status of this investigation. Thank you.

I bought my 2003 silverado new. No complaints until 2008 when the brake rotors and calipers started rusting. Toward the end of the year I replaced the front rotors with new and exercised the calipers. I drove it a month and the rear brakes were acting up. I parked it until 2009 and tried driving it again. The rear brakes were acting as if they were not even there. I removed the wheels and found nothing but rust. Not just surface rust but deep pitted rust on the rotors and calipers. I replaced the rear rotors and calipers, installed new pads and bled the system, front and rear. Also noticed the brake lines are severely rusted but did not change them yet. I drove the truck for a week and was pleased with the way the brakes were working. Then the anti-lock brake light came on followed by the regular brake light. Everything looked normal, fluid level, no leaks, brakes seemed to work ok but wasn't going to chance it. I parked the truck and called the dealer and they said the only recall was for front abs sensors. How can a vehicle with less than 35,000 miles have its brakes turn into a ball of rust ! I owned a 88 silverado with 210,000 miles with no problems with the brakes. They must be using cheap chinese rotors and calipers. I'm luckier than most, I haven't had any close calls. I'm just disappointed in gm accountability. Hope you enjoyed your bonus I gave you.