2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Brakes Problems

“Traveling down hill on snow cover roads at about 40 MPH, the light turned and I hit the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, the rear wheels started sliding. I was not able to stop in time to make the light, but was able to get on the shoulder to avoid an accident and come to a stop. After investigation I found the steel brake lines that were badly corroded had ruptured.”

“While driving down the interstate last week I went to brake for an exit only to find that I had no brakes. It turns out my brake line had rusted through and my brake fluid had been draining my whole trip down the interstate. I was lucky enough to manage to get off the road and park my vehicle and call aaa to have my vehicle towed. I am now finding out that this is a very common issue with gmc older trucks. This is not acceptable. Lives are at risk.”

“The brake lines on my 02 silverado blew out while moving our camper trailer into our back yard for storage. My wife was driving and I was watching her backing up. She yelled out to me the brakes feel funny , we were almost done and unhooked the trailer. I moved the truck to the street and noticed the pedal went to the floor and would not stop easily. I noticed a big wet spot under the cab, checked the brake master cylinder level, empty. Had it towed (aaa) to my mechanic, paid $1,600.00 to have the steel brake lines and flex hoses replaced. …”

“My vehicle was in 4 wheel drive as I was leaving a parking lot and entering a highway. The vehicle was only traveling about 5 MPH. I applied the brake but the vehicle did not stop. I then pressed the brake pedal with both feet and there was a noise and then the ABS brake system started to stop the vehicle. I was just able to stop before rolling out onto a very busy highway. I took the pick-up to the chevy dealership and had it checked out. After several people drove it, it was determined there are no problems. I have owned this pick-up since the fall of 2001 purchasing it new. …”

“Applied brake, pedal to the floor, no brakes. Had to run into ditch to avoid accident. Found brake line rusted through. Had to replace brake line. No warning light. Inspect whole brake line. All are severely rusted., found seepage near front from brake line. Brake reservoir was over 1/2 empty with no warning light.”