Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Eight problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Silverado 3500.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2017

My 2001 chevy one ton silverado pick-up with 90,000 miles on it , has majorly rusted out brake lines. While driving down the road, I blew a brake line. When I looked to see what line it was,I was amazed at how badly all the lines were rusted. My mechanic quoted me like $ 1400 dollars to replace all of the lines,and guarantee his work. I understand that all gm trucks from 2000 to 2009 had this major problem . I have found an after market line kit for $ 280 with about 3 days labor for a diy guy.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2016

Brakes failed. Ruptured brake line & barely avoided accident. On a street, vehicle moving.

3 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

I was preparing to hook my 5th wheel and while positioning my truck I had lose of almost all braking. The brake pedal went to the floor without any warning. I noticed a massive amount of brake fluid under my drivers door. I then took it to a chevy dealership and they had to replace all the brake lines and I had to pay $1400,00. I baby my truck but the rust on the undercarriage is bad, the body and interior is pristine. We could have died if the brake line ruptured after my 5th wheel was going down the highway! I want gm to do the right thing and give me our money! I have all receipts from the chelsea chevy dealer.

4 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2012

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage, causing the contact to drive through a red traffic light. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the rear brake lines and the fuel tank, which was severely corroded. The contact stated that the front frame was also found to be corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate current and failure mileage was 104,000.

5 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2012

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the brakes failed while entering a residential driveway. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the rear brake lines were rusted completely. The failure and the current mileages were 145,000.

6 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2012

Brakes failures , rusted brake lines.

7 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2010

Brake line failure for the second time. Rust thru.

8 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2009

I own a 2001 chevy Silverado 3500 extended cab 8' bed 4x4 and have had the brake lines rust out to where the brakes failed and the fuel lines rust to the point of leaking. I am having to completely replace both sets of lines. Have there been any other complaints as to this issue?.


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