2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Brakes Problems

“The brakes have stopped working on this vehicle, which is not particularly unexpected given the vehicle has 155,000 miles. However when we tried to purchase new parts we were advised that general motors no longer supports or manufactures the necessary parts ( rotors,pumps, etc) for the year of vehicle. How can they simply stop making parts for a vehicle that is just 10 years old? We were told to go to a scrap yard and see if we could scrounge the necessary parts there ! Should they not be required to support any vehicle they manufacture? …”

“We are the second owners of a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 4wd truck. We have had brake lines go twice. The last time was at our town dump. My husband was stopped with the truck in park and when he put his foot on the brake to put the truck in gear the pedal went all the way to the floor with no real stopping power. He checked the emergency parking brake and that, too, was not functioning. It doesn't seem right that chevy has been able to use such dangerous engineering on something as important as brakes. We also have rusted transmission lines and backer plates. …”

“2004 Chevrolet silverado 2500 hd brakes failed due to rusted steel brake line. Rust of component was located under driver door. Currently having trouble finding manufacturer replacement part. Looks like I will have to bend my own line. The truck has 40,000 miles and located in tennessee. The truck is mainly used on a farm and has not been on salty roads to a great extent. Fortunately the incident was while using the truck on the farm so there was no damage or bodily harm. I had to use the emergency brake to stop. In 2010 I had to replace the rear brakes and rotors because of rust. …”

“Towing a heavy boat at interstate speed limit in kansas. Applied brakes to disengage cruise upon approach to exit ramp. Noticed more than usual pedal travel and began to pump to find some brakes. Pumping did nothing, fully depressing is all that would slow vehicle. Going downhill and approaching stop at end of ramp. Ended up going through stop sign without stopping. Couldn't stop wouldn't stop. Rolled through stop sign intersecting highway speed 60 MPH. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD. The contact stated that all of the brake lines were severely rusted and corroded. The contact was driving 5 MPH and depressed the brake pedal when it abnormally traveled to the floorboard before stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by the contact who discovered the rust on the brake lines from the outside of the brakes. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 89,785.”