Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Driving on highway at 60mph traffic slowed sudenly while pressing down on brakes when to floor I swerved to avoid slowing traffic and ran off shoulder in to grass and small trees to come to a stop had truck towed to my house found line over gas tank split open their was no pedal at all and no warning light for brakes untill all the fluid driped out in to my driveway.

My wife while driving the above truck stated that the brake peddle "felt funny" and continued to drive it. She stated that she had almost completely lost the ability to stop. When I was able to inspect the truck I found a ruptured brake line that lead to the rear brakes. Also all the brake fluid had leaked out of the ruptured line. I have since have had all the brake lines replaced with stainless steel lines. I am learning that this is an on going issue with this model of truck and my concern should be obvious. My wife could have seriously injured herself or others.

I was in fast lane on highway approaching some construction and was cut off by someone who passed me on the right . I stepped hard on my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor . . I hit the person in front of me and ruined my front bumper. Upon inspection of my vehicle I noticed brake fluid dripping from frame rail . . I looked and noticed a line ruptured due to rust / rot and all the brake lines where in bad condition . I was able to crutch the truck to a repair shop and the repaired the steel line. Mechanic made me aware of the terrible condition all the steel lines were in ( fuel lines, transmission lines,ect) and that the brake bleeders on front calipers where also rotted beyond saving . . I believe all these lines should have been stainless steel as they are exposed to the elements and I'm lucky to have not totaled the truck , injured someone else and or myself.

While stopping for traffic light, brakes were weak and required excessive pressure to activate enough to stop vehicle. Pulled into nearest parking lot and found brake fluid dripping from chassis under driver door area. Called tow truck to take vehicle to dealer. Tried to move vehicle to make it easier for tow truck operator to hook up and pedal went completely to floor with no braking effect. Used parking brake to stop. Dealer said entire brake system needs to be replaced due to corrosion.

As I approached a stop sign, I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went soft and then to the floor. Immediately followed by a brake system warning and a brake light on the instrument panel. I got the vehicle stopped on the side of the road and checked the brake fluid reservoir. It was empty. It had been snowing that day and I noticed a puddle of fluid had formed in the fresh snow under the driver's side of the vehicle, just inboard and aft of the front left wheel. When I crawled underneath and looked I found what appears to be severely rotted brake lines. I have never had a solid brake line fail on me before and was quite shocked at how progressed the corrosion was. I take care of my truck and it gets washed and serviced regularly. With that it gets used as a truck as well. I feel that the corrosion was excessive and perhaps is the result of a material flaw/cheap materials used. I shudder to think what the outcome would have been had I been towing my horse trailer or my camper that day.

Vehicle almost hit garage due to pulsing of brakes during dry stop. An inspection revealed fluid leakage at the abs module under the cab. Brake lines appear severely pitted and corroded.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact noticed hydraulic fluid leaking from the hydro boost lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the hydro boost lines failed and caused the leak. The contact was informed that if too much fluid was lost, the braking system would completely fail. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,037. 54. The manufacturer stated that there was a recall regarding the failure, but no compensation would be provided because the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was 56,456 and current mileage was 56,600. Updated 03/09/09. Updated 03/11/09.