2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 146
- 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 146 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 70 records
- brake line · 52 records
- brake pedal · 33 records
- pedal went · 26 records
- went floor · 26 records
- brake failure · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 48 |
| 60–100k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle came to stop in front of me. Depressing the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and had to swerve off the road and into the ditch of the highway to avoid an accident with the other vehicle. Learned that the brake lines had rusted out and caused a significant leak. Upon researching this, found out this has been a common problem with my vehicle, and that there is an investigation ea11001 that has been…
ODI 10555332
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When coming to stop sign, brake pedal went to floor.
ODI 10486902
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving 60 mph when the brake pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The contact pumped the brakes several times before it independently released. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10456116
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Applying brakes for slow traffic the pedal went to the floor. Ran off the road to avoid hitting vehicle in front. Noted failure of rear brake steel line which was heavily rusted. No warnings prior to brake failure. *tr
ODI 10455293
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Applied the brakes at a traffic light and the pedal hit the floor. On inspection i could see fluid leaking from the brake line. Took it to the chevy dealer who tells me all of the brake lines need to be replaced due to rust, as well as the abs and caliper. I had the abs sensors replaced 2-3 years ago due to rust, at a service center not at the dealer, and now the replacement ones are bad. So i'm thinking gm is using…
ODI 10452343
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2000 chevrolet silverado brake line rusted out, also one of my gas tank straps rusted away, my spare tire holder rusted away. But the worst thing is my rear frame is totally rusted away!! A truck only 12 yrs old should not have the frame rust away, that is poor quality,and a safety issue. Some thing should be done about this asap... *tr
ODI 10452065
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Approaching a stop light as it turned yellow i applied the brake and felt the brake pedal go to the floor. There was not brakes, after pumping the brakes i did slow down, but i proceeded through the light (which was red now.) with my yellow flashing light on. I then proceeded to the next safe zone to pull over and assess the brakes. Found a broken brake line under driver seat on top of frame rail. *tr
ODI 10440639
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was traveling west bound in the center lane of interstate 50 at approximately 55 miles per hour when another vehicle abruptly changed lanes in front of me while crossing the severn river bridge in maryland. I abruptly applied my brakes and the pedal went to the floor. There was a total loss of the main and emergency brakes. I was able to safely down shift and coast to the shoulder. Upon inspection, i found a brake…
ODI 10437629
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was backing my truck up at a boat launch when i applied my brakes and still kept going almost running over my hunting partner. I pulled the trailer out and everything seemed normal. While going home later that day i was going down a slight hill when i hit my brakes and pedal went to floor. Brake warning light then came on. I found the fluid was low and then filled it up. At home i saw brake fluid leaking out from…
ODI 10436935
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer at 30 mph and attempting to brake, the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to stop by applying the trailer brake control. The contact examined the vehicle and found that the brake line on top of the engine frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10436536
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I've had to replace all my brake components such as, rotors, calipers, brake lines, backing plates, also the rear leaf spring shackles had to be replaced and welded in all due to metal corrosion or rust. Now my latest problem is the rear shock mounts have broken due to rust so now my shocks are just dangling around not doing anything to prevent me from getting into an accident. But it doesn't stop there, the rear…
ODI 10435029
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle suffers from low speed abs activation, brake lines ruptured from corrosion. *tr
ODI 10434926
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2000 chevy silverado abs is being activated at low speeds when slowing down to a stop and it is also being activated when coming to a slow turn into a parking spot. This is very dangerous as i have had several close calls of almost crashing into buildings or other vehicles as this problem is causing brake failure! I experienced pressure and slight jerking then complete failure as the brake hit the floor causing…
ODI 10440146
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My wife was picking me up and the brake light came on. When we got home i noticed the brake fluid was low so i filled it and the light went off. The brake pedal was still spongy so i got underneath the truck and had her push the brake pedal. I saw brake fluid squirt out of a metal brake line that is corroded on the drivers side rear wheel. *tr
ODI 10432276
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving 5 mph when the brakes failed to work properly with the illumination of the brake warning light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000. Updated 11/16/11*lj the consumer stated the brake pedal went to the floor.…
ODI 10430831
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Just bought this truck used less than a month ago, and it passed nys inspection with no problems (94,000 mi. On it). Was driving in a parking lot and stopped to back into a space when the brakes went all the way to the floor. Parked the truck and opened the hood to verify fluid in the master (ok) then looked under the truck and found a small (but growing) puddle of brake fluid. Was able to nurse it home (low speeds,…
ODI 10430468
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2000 chevy silverado 1500 that i purchased new and now have 109,000 miles on it and has always been garaged. The brakes have failed on me 3 different times due to corrosion to the brake lines that rusted through. I have had the front brake lines replaced once in 2008 and the rear brake lines replaced twice in 2009 & 2011. The 3 times either my wife was driving or i was when the brakes failed, luckily we were able…
ODI 10430623
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line rupture on 2000 chevy silverado. Badly rusted brake lines. *tr
ODI 10430087
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Parked on a hill with boat attached. Started truck and brake pedal went straight to floor. Could not move truck. Brake fluid leaking on exhaust. Truck had to be towed to shop. Rusted brake line. *tr
ODI 10428224
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Pulling a trailer ,went to hit the brakes and the brake line busted underneath the drivers door. *tr
ODI 10426921
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brake line rusted thru. Truck had to towed to repair shop. 8 feet of brake line was repaired. While the mechanic was under the truck he said this was only the start, all the brake lines have very heavy rust. Upon inspection by me, i saw exactly what the mechanic was stating. I was doing a simple u turn on my street when the brakes let out. There was no braking at all, the pedal was to the floor. It was very…
ODI 10427002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet k1500 suburban. The contact stated that the brake pedal would vibrate whenever the brakes were applied and the vehicle would experience and increased stopping distance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes: antilock). The failure…
ODI 10427735
Body · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The rear brake lines started to rust out on 2005 causing the brakes to fail, in 2009 all of the brake lines rusted out causing brake failure, no accident. I replaced at the brake lines myself. *tr the rear frame rails are rusting and holes have developed in the frame.
ODI 10454171
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds with pressure applied to the brakes, it became difficult for the vehicle to slow down or reduce speed. The dealer advised the contact that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 130,000 and the…
ODI 10432347
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i stepped on the brake pedal to shift from park to reverse the pedal went all the way to the floor. I exited the vehicle and saw brake fluid coming from under the drivers side frame near the drivers door. Upon further investigation it was apparent that one of the metal brake lines had rusted and ruptured. Also all of the other brake lines appear to be severely rusted. Vehicle was towed and awaiting repairs. It…
ODI 10423380
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