2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 16 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- brake line · 10 records
- emergency brake · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- pedal went · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure. *smd the consumer stated the brake failure happened with no warning. There were no signs of leak and no other visible or physical evidence of a brake system problem. The vehicle was take to a repair facility. The consumer was informed the brake line system needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *jb
ODI 10805735
Fuel/Propulsion System · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
While looking at my truck after getting it back from the shop getting all 4 of the brake lines replaced, i noticed the fuel lines are leaking and extremely corroded. I have always been a chevy lover, and this is my first nice vehicle i have ever owned. Bought used in september of 2014. So far we have noticed that just about every recall from the past was never fixed on our truck, so we had to shell out almost $900…
ODI 10659278
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2003 chevrolet silverado has now had two brake line failures (one in 2010 and one in 2013) resulting in no braking ability. In both cases the emergency brake was quickly used to avoid a possible accident. Both incidents occurred while driving within city driving conditions. Both brake line failure were due to corrosion according to the auto repair shop. I have also had to replace a brake caliper and a front wheel…
ODI 10567344
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Noticed that brakes were "spongy" the night before. In the morning i started the car, and started to drive out the driveway when i applied the brakes , the pedal went to the floor. The dash board information center indicated "service brakes". I got out and lifted the hood to detect the issue. I saw fluid leaking from a rusted brake line. Upon closer inspection i noted that it ruptured. The real issue is that this…
ODI 10541871
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. Consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake line failure. *smd the consumer stated the hydraulic brake lines, failed twice on the vehicle. The last bill was $1200 for the hydraulic brake lines and $600 for the emergency brake.
ODI 10543725
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Truck experienced catastrophic brake failure when a corroded right front brake line ruptured during an attempted hard stop at a traffic light. The brake pedal went straight to the floor and the truck continued through the intersection. Pumping the brake pedal had no effect. Shifting the transmission down and applying the emergency brake eventually stopped the truck. Fluid leaking from the rupture drained the master…
ODI 10512138
Fuel System, Gasoline · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Had hooked truck to a car trailer and stepped on brakes to put truck in drive and brake pedal went to floor, there was no brakes at all. Upon examining i found that three brake lines had failed. The truck was towed to a local garage and they found that all brake lines and also the fuel lines were badly rusted and had to be replaced.
ODI 10497241
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
While driving at approximately 15 mph i applied the brakes to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. I immediately used the emergency brake to stop. I was right around the corner from my residence so i drove the truck back home using the emergency brake to stop. When i got home i checked the brake master cylinder and the fluid was low. I refilled the master cylinder and had my son pump the brakes as i was under…
ODI 10461751
Caliper · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the rear brake lines fractured. The contact discovered extensive rust on all six brake lines, calipers, and the undercarriage. An independent mechanic repaired all six brake lines and replaced the calipers. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10621673
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake line was severely rusted. The contact stated the vehicle was mostly parked inside a residential garage and away from the elements and believed the brake lines should not have rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that he had not experienced a brake failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10392153
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle and depressed the brakes to shift to park, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and after inspection, they advised that all of the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 42,000. Updated 05/04/11…
ODI 10390395
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact was operating a state of maryland fleet 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500 vehicle . While driving approximately 10 to 20 mph, the brake were applied and the brake pedal initially had braking and the depressed to the floorboard with zero braking. The vehicle rolled through a red light and a hard right turn was made to avoid a collision and drifted to a stop using low gear. After stopping the brake…
ODI 10384362
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was braking from approximately 55 mph when the brake pedal abnormally depressed all the way into the floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake lines and cylinders were corroded. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
ODI 10355597
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was reversing from a residential garage on an incline at 2 mph and depressing the brakes. The brake pedal fell much farther into the floorboard than usual and the vehicle would not stop. The contact attempted to utilize the emergency brake but to no avail. The contact drove into a ditch to avoid a crash. The contact found that the brake line was…
Crash reported
ODI 10347412
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was braking from approximately 55 mph when the brake pedal fell into the floorboard. The dealer advised that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000 and the current mileage was approximately 78,300.
ODI 10346986
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while trying to stop for a stop light the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the brake lines in the rear were replaced. The remedy was successful until 8/9/2010, when the front brakes failed again under similar circumstances. The vehicle has been repaired by replacing the front brake…
ODI 10354727
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The brake pedal failed to engage when he attempted to shift into drive gear out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ruptured front brake lines were replaced. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 57,840 and the current mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10348250
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While backing out of the driveway between 3-4 mph, the brakes did not respond when the pedal was depressed. The driver experienced extreme difficulty slowing down the vehicle. Immediately, the gear shifter was placed into park and the parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. There were no prior warnings or injuries. The vehicle…
ODI 10275271
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated he could smell smoke from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic made unknown repairs to the brakes and antilock braking systems. The failure recurred within 20,000 miles. The contact stated the brakes had been repaired three times by his mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic…
ODI 10328100