Three problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Silverado 3500.
While driving and towing a 9000# trailer noticed brake pedal was getting a little spongy. Stopped at rest area and checked the fluid and noticed it was quite low. Looked under the truck and could see fluid dripping from a brake line. Mechanic put the truck on the rack and showed where all the brake lines were rusted and the one had rusted through. Mechanic said this is a known problem with this model truck. Replace all metal brake lines with stainless steel lines, also replace all the rubber lines as a precaution.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the power steering fluid was leaking from an unknown area. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake hydro-boost unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,188.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the passenger rear brake line broke because it was corroded which caused brake fluid to leak. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 44,000.