2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Service Brakes Problems
- 23
- 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.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake line · 14 records
- brake pedal · 12 records
- brake lines · 9 records
- went floor · 7 records
- pedal went · 6 records
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle took a long time to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. On another occasion, when barely depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle completely stopped, causing the contact to jerk forward. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). There were no warning indicators…
ODI 11235095
Service Brakes
I am unhappy that gm made a recall for the problem my silverado is exhibiting however since i do not live in the neighboring state i cannot have my problem fixed. I also live in the "salt belt" being in kansas, i live 20 miles from the state of mo. I am having the exact problem as the recall - 05v379000. I wish i knew who i could contact to aid me in solving this problem. It sounds like this results in a crash due…
ODI 11000727
Service Brakes
When coming to a stop sign i applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I was able to steer into a parking lot and coasted to a stop. I had no brakes front or rear. When i stopped at the previous stop sign the brakes worked as usual. After having the pickup towed to a repair shop i was told and shown that the brake lines at the frame behind the left tire had rusted through. This failure came with no warning…
ODI 10924450
Service Brakes
I was driving approx. 25 mph within 100 ft. Toward a red light. A truck pulling a trailer pulled across the road in front of me. I pressed on the brake pedal. The pedal held for a second and then quickly dropped to the floor. I was able to swerve to the right of the truck, missing it and pushed the emergency brake. Realizing i encountered total brake failure i cautiously drove the truck into a mcdonald's parking lot…
ODI 10894645
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2500. While entering the driveway, the brake pedal sank to the floor. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact indicated that the brake lines rusted to the point of corrosion and fractured. Also, the contact noticed the presence of brake fluid leaking from the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
ODI 10660885
Service Brakes
My oldest son was driving my 2000 chevy 2500 pickup truck when the brake pedal almost went all the way to the floor of the truck. He narrowly missed rear ending the car in front of him. He was able to drive very slowly home with a very mushy feeling brake pedal. When i inspected the truck i found that the brake lines had rusted so bad the brake line had ruptured and was leaking fluid under the drivers side door. *js
ODI 10609072
Service Brakes
The brake pedal went to the floor, due to a hole in the brake line caused by external corrosion. Luckily it was not at a stop street, or there would have been an accident. It occurred on the highway, so my wife was able to slowly drive home. I had to have all of the steel lines replaced for the vehicle to be safely driven again. *tr
ODI 10566311
Service Brakes
Went to move the truck, brake pedal went to the floor. Left rear line has a leak where the line runs along the frame by the fuel tank. About 2 years ago i had to have the front lines replaced because they were leaking. *tr
ODI 10547306
Service Brakes
Traveling on road at posted speed of 35mph approaching a highway intersection. Tried to make a normal stop and brake pedal went to the floor. Truck went through red light and through intersection of a section of highway that is 8 lanes wide. If not for early time of day it would have been a lot more traffic and killed someone. Stopped truck by slamming into park. No brake warning light prior to this or after.
Crash reported
ODI 10537842
Service Brakes
Within a residential neighborhood approaching a stop sign at 30 mph +/- and applied brakes evenly and smoothly. Pedal went to the floor and limited braking available. Proceeded cautiously to a park 2 blocks east. Parked and inspected vehicle. Found brake fluid leaking drivers front at upper back of caliper. Limped vehicle home, placed on stands, pulled wheel and found metal end of flexible brake line adjacent to the…
ODI 10532600
Service Brakes · Steering
Hydroboost leaking power steering fluid affecting steering and braking performance. Dipstick for measuring p/s fluid level was dry, and fluid stains all over the firewall and master cylinder resulting from the p/s fluid leaking. *tr
ODI 10513912
Service Brakes
I had just picked up a trailer at u haul and was driving down the hill in front of their store to finish signing the paperwork. At the bottom of the hill i began to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. I came close to running into the u haul building but the truck finally stopped just in time. I put the truck in park and got out to see what happened. I went to the front of the truck, looked under…
ODI 10577548
Service Brakes
Brake line failure in lines to the abs electro-hydraulic control unit. Loss of braking experienced. *tr
ODI 10491555
Service Brakes
Driving at 65 mph, needed slow down for sudden traffic jam. Applied brakes and pedal sunk to floor. After brake pedal hitting the floor, finally had some braking power but nearly piled into vehicles in front of me. Brake fluid running out of vehicle. Repair facility identified abs brake line rusted through and had to be replaced, which i visually verified. At no time prior to, during or after the line failure, did i…
ODI 10503376
Service Brakes
The hard line brake line started leaking fluid out. *tr
ODI 10550953
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet k2500. The contact stated that while at a complete stop with the brakes depressed, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was advised that the brake lines were corroded. The brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle…
ODI 10475260
Service Brakes
Steel brake line ruptured while braking going down a steep hill with approximately 1,000# of cargo. This is the third such incident of a ruptured/leaking line on this truck. All lines were original equipment before failure. Brake pads/discs were replaced and rotors machined between the first and second brake line failure. The emergency brake was used to successfully stop the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10471542
Service Brakes
The hydraulic pump shaft broke the evening before very common on these trucks and chevrolet did a limited recall. After replacing the pump the rear main brake line was rusted and could not handle the pressure of the new pump. *js
ODI 10463971
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
My brakes failed without warning in a parking lot. Carefully, i made it home with no brakes and found the brake lines were all corroded and leaked brake fluid. Brake lines are supposed to be made from non-corrosive material. Fixing brakes on this model pickup is a massive undertaking. One brake line is located under the bed of the truck. *tr when the consumer examined the brakes on the vehicle, he was shocked to see…
ODI 10461501
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Rusted out brake lines caused loss of fluid while driving. Rusted out fuel line caused fuel leak while driving. *tr
ODI 10478508
Service Brakes
Backing out of my driveway, i stepped on the brake pedal and a stream of hydraulic brake fluid hit my wife. A brake line had burst and i completely lost brakes. I had vehicle towed to the dealer they charged $650 to replace the rusted brake line that had burst. Now i have lost brakes again 6/21/13 another leak from a rusted out hole in the brake line. I purchased this truck new in 2000 and it has remained in florida…
ODI 10521559
Service Brakes · Steering
I have problems with my brakes and steering when i am braking and turning right or left. The power steering completely go out . I have to use all me strength to turn the steering wheel. Once you complete the turn and let off the brake the power steering comes back the steering wheel jerks back in place. I have replaced the booster, supply lines on brakes, power steering pump and supply lines and truck stills has…
ODI 10576095
Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Steering problem. Power steering goes out when slow down. Chevrolet is very aware of the problem and there is currently a recall on the later model vehicles. The 2000 we have is very dangerous and we have reported it numerouse times and wonder how many tragic accidents have to happen before it is corrected?
ODI 11013624
Catalog parts for this system
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