1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- brake line · 9 records
- brake lines · 8 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- brake fluid · 4 records
- brake stop · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Just driving home from work and the brakes were not working as well as normal when applying them. Light came on in the dashboard indicating brake problem. When i arrived at home checked fluid and was out of brake fluid. Started looking for the problem and found a broken brake line badly corroded. Looking at the rest of the lines they are all in a bad way. I'm a plumber and have worked with stainless steel tubing my…
ODI 10404081
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated when he depressed the brakes, the pedal extended to the floor abnormally. He then inspected the vehicle and found brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and…
ODI 10402788
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silvarado 2500. While driving approximately 25 mph the brake pedal extended to the floor more than usual and the vehicle became difficult to stop while applying pressure to the brake pedal. The brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that one of the shocks were wet and covered with oil. The contact noticed that the rear brake…
ODI 10395600
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 silverado truck brake line failure. Went to stop brake pedal went to the floor. Problem brake line rusted thru. All the brake line are rusty pretty sad the trucks only 10 years old. *tr
ODI 10369223
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On friday sept. 15, i was driving my 1999 chevrolet silverado when i experienced brake line rupture from two different locations. I was merely attempting to slow down for a curve and i did 'dynamite' the brakes. I applied normal pressure and suddenly, the pedal began to travel towards the floor and i could feel the vehicle becoming harder to slow. Luckily, i was able to stop the vehicle before suffering an accident.…
ODI 10355771
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving my 1999 chevy silverado [redacted], went to brake and the brake pedal went straight to the floor without warning, i narrowly avoided hitting the car in front of me ,causing significant damage and injury. Limped home and found rusted thru brake lines just outside of driver side frame. Truck has just turned 100,000 miles, but the undercarriage looks much older...severe corrosion and rust...not what you would…
ODI 10349482
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact attempted to abruptly brake from 20 mph but the vehicle would not stop. The contact had to utilize the emergency brake to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 86,773.
ODI 10347202
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brake line failure. Brakeline corroded through causing loss of rear brakes. *tr
ODI 10342383
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500 extended cab long bed 4wd. While leaving work my brake pedal went straight to the floor resulting in no brakes. The metal brake line going to my right rear wheel rusted through resulting in brake fluid shooting out of the line leaving a puddle of fluid on the ground. After checking all the metal brake lines i found them to be all rusting and they will all have to be replaced. I…
ODI 10340229
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving down the road, i stepped on the brake to stop to turn into my destination when my foot went all the way to the floor. I turned into the parking lot, put the truck into neutral and pulled the emergency brake to stop completely. The truck towed to a local garage when the mechanic stated that the brake line had blown due to rust. *tr
ODI 10327057
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Entire brake system (calipers, hoses, lines) everything, truck is not primary vehicle, has rusted hoses complete brake failure on road no accident fortunately. 1999 chevy silverado spent over $3,000 on brakes in one year because the brakes designed for this truck are faulty - keep failing. *tr
ODI 10295082
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 chevy silverado 2500 ext cab long box 2wd pickup with 155,000 klm had two brake lines explode upon applying the brakes. Truck was pulling a full load at the time and an accident could have been major. Luckily the trailer being towed had electric brakes on it. Inspection of the brake lines shows them all very rusty. Should not be occurring. I drive an older astro van and there are no problems with it. Gm should…
ODI 10362317
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hydraulic brake tube ruptured due to corrosion. Vehicle failed to stop. But because it's not a toyota no one will do anything about it. *tr
ODI 10304949
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes on my 1999 suburban under low speed the anti lock brake system engages and i can not stop in normal braking conditions this is on dry pavement with good tires and the mechanic said that the sensors are rusty and there is a recall i called gm and they are saying mine is not included i had this brake system inspected by a gm mechanic and thy don't understand why mine is on not on list its the same parts as in…
ODI 10281342
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Low mileage vehicle, driven below national mileage avg., maintained well. 2. High pressure brake lines rupture due to excessive corrosion. 3. Nothing yet pending legal action. *tr
ODI 10278309
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Truck brake pedal applied and brakes went to the floor, lines hidden by gas tank ruptured, this truck was showroom condition and spent most of it's time clean and in the garage, no rust apparent anywhere else. *tr
ODI 10447541
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer would like to be reimbursed for recall repairs done to a 1999 chevrolet k 2500. *kb the consumer had the wheel speed sensor replaced prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer contacted the manufacturer twice and the refused to honor the recall and reimburse the consumer for the repair made. *nm
ODI 10169117
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Severe brake pull, almost lost control ofr vehicle. Gm service bulletin concerning this problem.*ak
ODI 10065861
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