1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 126
- 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 126 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 70 records
- brake line · 58 records
- went floor · 40 records
- brake pedal · 35 records
- pedal went · 32 records
- brake fluid · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 46 |
| 100–150k mi | 46 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
This is the second of two incidents of when i was pulling my truck out of my driveway to find i had no brakes as a result of corroded brake lines. Both incidents did not resolve in an accident since i am an aware driver. But the fact that i have had to separate brake lines corrode through has me nervous to drive the vehicle as i'm unsure when it could occur. I am having all the lines replaced even if the mechanics…
ODI 10532196
Service Brakes
While driving, i depressed the brake and the pedal went all the way to the floor with minimal stopping power, i pulled over and saw a pool of brake fluid. After checking further notice the corroded brake line has ruptured. *js
ODI 10608746
Service Brakes
I was driving down the highway and the light turned red. I pushed on the brake and the pedal went to the floor. I swerved around a car and ran through the light. Luckily no one was going through it at that time. I then pulled over after i down shifted and used the emergency brake to stop. Upon inspection, the line was rusted through and the rest of them were right behind the one that ruptured. Gm should be ashamed.…
ODI 10532109
Service Brakes
I came up to a red light, engaged the brakes and the brake pedal slowly went to the floor. Luckily there was not a vehicle in front of me or in the cross traffic, for i was not able to stop until i was well though the intersection. I was able to stop safely without injury. Left rear brake line was rusted through. *tr
ODI 10525255
Body · Service Brakes
I was slowing down to drive around a sharp bend, when i pressed on my brake pedal and it dropped to the floor. I then down shifted, but could not stop. Before my truck plummeted down a wooded hill ( the hill being approx 50-60 yards long) i jumped from my truck, but got caught between my truck and a stationary vehicle. I was then crushed, as my truck proceeded to plummet down the hill. This all causing the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10524202
Service Brakes
Driving east on ohio state route at 40 - 45 mph slowing to make right turn applied brakes in a normal fashion and pedal went to the floor with minimal effect on vehicle velocity. *tr
ODI 10641401
Service Brakes
My vehicle will not stop at slow speeds. The abs kicks in and extends the stopping distance by various amounts. *js
ODI 10669169
Service Brakes
Backing boat into water at boat ramp. Applied brakes to stop, pedal went to floor, slammed transmission into park and was able to stop without losing my boat and truck. Inspected all lines--all corroded and seeping brake fluid. Truck has only 105,000 miles, was rustproofed and undercarriage wash every week during winter. Have had chevy vehicles and ran them up to 300,000 miles in the 70's and 80's and never had a…
ODI 10513092
Service Brakes
Rear brake line (not brake hose) ruptured due to corrosion. I was still in my driveway when the line ruptured but, was five minutes from getting on the interstate. I was pulling a trailer when the rupture occurred. When i applied the brake the pedal went to the floor with no warning. My driveway is on a steep hill but, i was able to stop the vehicle with the parking brake before entering the street. Very dangerous.…
ODI 10510479
Service Brakes
Brake line failure due to corrosion two different times very lucky was not going fast, after inspection all brake lines are badly rusted. *tr
ODI 10557894
Service Brakes
While coming down a hill to a red light, i applied my brakes and the brake went to the floor. As it went to the floor i heard a noise, turned my wheel to advoid hitting the car infront of me, i ran over a speed limit sign, only to miss a building by appling the parking brake. I was only going 25mph. A cop behind me heard the pop and stop to see if we (me, my fiance and child) were alright. When i talk to my…
Crash reported
ODI 10507136
Service Brakes
Sudden brake failure when slowing to turn off the highway into a gas station. The brake pedal when completely to the floor with very little brake function. After inspection i found a hole rusted in one of the metal brake lines just below the drivers door. *tr
ODI 10500059
Service Brakes
Dear sir or madam, i have a 1999 chevy silverado. I just had the brake lines burst on my chevy pickup. Having heard it reported on the local news and reading about it on line that. It is an issue that needs to be address, gm needs to step up and fix their low quality work. Toyota had to fix their gas pedal issue, this is a far worse issue when you have no brakes and your car is full of people. *tr
ODI 10502215
Service Brakes
Replaced brakes and calipers bleed system then went to drive and when stopping no pedal at al. Rear brakes work fronts don't. Rebled brakes and with both front lines off there is no fluid coming out the lines and when testing the rear i get fluid coming out. My truck is disabled till i can fix this. *tr
ODI 10501106
Service Brakes
My 1999 silverado had brake failure. The brake pedal went to the floor. Upon inspection found a front and rear brake line had rusted and blown out. The warning light never came on. There are several lines that need to be replaced. I have six gm cars and never had this problem. My 1957 and 1963 and 1964 brake lines are in great shape. I live in nc and do not have the bad winter and exposure to road salts that some…
ODI 10669451
Service Brakes
The brake line on my chevy silverado pick up ruptured do to rust. The line is located just under the drivers door. It runs from the master cylinder to the abs block. *tr
ODI 10490713
Service Brakes
I just spent over 2k replacing all of my brake lines with stainless steel the way the factory should have done it originally on my 1999 chevy silverado. My mechanic almost hit the bay door when the brake pedal went to the floor as the rusted brake line blew out. The local gm dealer that replaced the lines had another chevy in with the same problem and said they are getting 1 to 2 per week with the same, exact…
ODI 10489074
Service Brakes
When stopping at stop sign pedal went almost all way to the floor. Cycles pedal a few times afterthought coming to a complete stop. Still went to floor and heard around like air or water rushing at each push of the brake pedal. Upon investigation found leak on top side of main brake line spraying brake fluid in upward direction into rear driverside cab floor. Brakeline appears to be pitted with corrosion with large…
ODI 10484936
Service Brakes
Put brakes on and pedal went to floor, finally got truck stopped and brake fluid was pouring from under cab. The brake lines are badly rusted. *tr
ODI 10483772
Service Brakes
I could have been killed, as well as the police officer i almost hit at the stoplight and the people in cross traffic i would have pushed him into, when my brakes failed due to rusted out brake lines. No warning lights to tell me there was a problem and still no warning light, even though i have no brakes. The only reason i was able to stop is because i was not going the full speed limit due to groceries stacked on…
ODI 10483771
Service Brakes
Rear brake line corroded and caused a break where brake fluid sprayed through the line when the brakes were applied. Loss of braking distance. No accident. *tr
ODI 10482157
Service Brakes
On oct. 10 2012, a car stop real fast in front of me and i had to apply my brakes. They did not work, went a around her and still could not stop. Went through red light,dodging traffic. If i didn't know how to handle my truck i would have hit 6 different cars. I made it through that, went into parking lot still could not stop. I was head for a business and if i did not turn the wheel when i did i would have gone…
ODI 10482257
Service Brakes
Thankfully after removing my box of my truck to repair rust, i noticed severe corrosion/rust on the brake line that feeds the rear calipers (enough corrosion where it was bowing out and slightly leaking). I went out and purchased corrosion proof flex line and replaced the entire line. Upon further inspection the entire line is basically corroded away. I started looking at the other lines and they all have this same…
ODI 10480030
Service Brakes
Was moving the truck into garage to change oil.. Hit brakes and pedal dropped a bit, brake fluid from rusted out line just below drivers floorboard. I've heard there was an issue with these...this is not the first line to go..this is a bad design. I live in northern indiana...part of the salt belt. *tr
ODI 10475536
Service Brakes
Rear brake line burst. Upon inspection found that all brake lines are severely corroded. *tr
ODI 10480004
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