If you own a model year 1993 – 2003 Chevy or GMC truck, you may want to check out this post.
Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declared it is officially investigating roughly six million 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, and Avalanche pickup trucks, and their GMC twins: the 1999-2003 Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL.
The NHTSA says it has received 110 owner complaints of brake line corrosion in the above named vehicles. Burst lines could result in the sudden loss in braking strength, increased pedal travel and stopping distances.
The agency has opened two inquires into the matter
General Motors says it is aware of the investigation and is working with the federal agency to address the matter. “We are aware of it and we are cooperating,” said GM spokesman Alan Adler.
via Motor Trend
People are not educated ways to get proper proper care of an automotive, along with the way it truly does work. Generally, people won’t be conscious of reasoning behind vehicle oil changes they basically realize that they’re made to request these to done carrying out a designated volume of miles.
Brakes blew less than 60k miles. replaced both lines from master cylinder to abs box.. when i was bleeding the air out blew another line inside left front wheel well.. Dealer estimate 700-1000 dollars to replace them all.. A HELPFUL HINT…If you have a dealer make repairs you can be re-imbued when Re-call is issued.. Frank- West Virginia..
Has there been a recall from GM for this matter? I have a 2003 3500 Series and had to replace the brake lines and calipers costing $4200. Last summer the Transmission cooling lines corroded for a cost $2000. This truck has less than 22000 miles on it. I contacted GM and was told that corrosion is part of life. I was also told that I do not drive it enough. I have had to replace the brakes on this truck four times since I bought it new. I replaced the rear brakes last February and had to replace the pads again. I put on less than 1000 miles. GM still hasnt given me a good answer.
This problem is not limited to gm products. My dodge ram and others I know have also had brake lines rust through (usually at the frame strap location) thankfully I didn’t get in a crash as a result!!!!!!
I guess not enough people have died because of these brake like problems..This is my second repair and ALL lines are now shot..Between the brake lines and the lower part of the bodies rusting off 2000-2004 trucks GM needs to pay while people are not dieing..
Have a mint always maintained never plowed 50k miles Z71 Silverado 2005.I even wash underside of truck.This truck has rusted out brake lines burst in driveway imagine what could have happened in a panic stop. GM cut corners and used cheap brake lines. THEY REALLY SHOULD RECALL THESE TRUCKS AND MAKE GOOD ON THIS. Also look at the bottom inside of your doors everyone Ive seen is starting to rust. This truck cost big money and should last . My 1998 FORD RANGER 260K had no rust problems.
Have a 2004 Chevy Silverado P/U my brake lines went to the floor only to find out that my brake line rusted out and the fluid ran out. Only 45,000 miles and brake line gone???
I own a 2006 Silverado and the brake line rusted out at 20,000 miles….
My brakes went out and I found the brake lines are all corroded I am getting it towed to be repaired. I only have 62000 miles on this 2000 gmc sierra.
94 1500 lost brakes at a stop light today made it home on front brakes line rusted out at frame over rear wheel pita to replace 98000 miles baltimore
Has GM stepped up to take care of this yet? NHTSA and GM have been looking at it, but I havn’t heard anything on a recall yet. I just replaced a third rusted line after a third close call of not being able to stop due to a line blowing out due to rust. I have an 83 3500 and the lines on that are in better shape than what is on my 03 pickup that I’m have the problems with.
I HAVE A 2000 GMC SAVANA 3500. IT IS A BOX VAN . ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED . IS THERE A RECALL .PS WHERE CAN I GET STAINLESS STEEL LINES . THANKS
I found out the hard way the my 2000 GMC Sierra brake lines are corroded as I was driven down a small hill and had to stop for a school bus and the pedal went to the floor…once stopped, I pulled over and discovered brake fluid leaking on the ground when I pushed on the brake pedal. Aside from a rusted out truck that will not pass the next state inspection…I will never buy another GM vehicle.
I had a 95 yukon and still have a 98 pick-up,the brake lines blew out in the same place on the frame rail;further more i know several other people that this has happen to.The right thing for GM is to use some of there bail-out money and make this an official RECALL!Before someone is killed or perhaps that is what has to happen,sad!
I have a 2004 (built in 2003) GMC K3500 dually and pull a 15000 lb fifth wheel. Last August I blew a corroded brake line and again this August I blew another part of a brak line. It cost $1400 last summer and don’t know about this one (being repaired now). I’m moving over to stainless steel lines. I haven’t heard if GM will pick up any cost yet!
I have a 1993 Silverado as well, brake line rusted through. Glad it was in the driveway when I noticed it. Anything I can do to check or get on the recall list?
I have the same rig and the same problem. Is there actually a recall or what. What happens if you fix the problem and there ias a recall does that void it?
Thanks
Sue
I HAVE A 93 CHEVY P/U 1500 MY BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I CHECK THE REAR BRAKE LINE THAT RUN ALONG THE CHASSIES AND IT WAS CORROSED WITH A HOLD IN THE LINE. I just check it out on 4-12-10 then i read this. Anything i can do. thanks Gary