Stopping the truck in front of my garage when the brake pedal went almost to the floor. I inspected below the truck and noted fluid leaking forward of the ABS module. I still had partial brakes and was able to take it the few miles down the road to my mechanic. He inspected all my brake lines and ended up replacing them all as they were showing the same pitting and corrosion problems as the one that burst.

- Effingham, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal shook when it was depressed. The failure recurred several times. The dealer stated that the sensor was rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Means , KY, USA

Starting from a waiting line for my annual vehicle inspection I was directed to stop, while trying to depress the brake pedal it went to the floor with no resistance and not warning light. I hit the emergency brake to halt the vehicle and ask the mechanic on duty to assist in determining the problem. While pumping the brake trying to build up pressure I was told to stop as fluid running on the ground it appeared to be coming from under the left front headlight area. After it was lifted on the rack it was determined that my steel brakeline had developed a hole due to excessive corrosion. I was lucky as just prior I was on a major freeway and traveling at a much higher rate of speed. The mechanic explained that where the line runs across from left to right that it appears that water is constantly being diverted from the radiator down onto the line. This sounds like a design flaw that should have been discovered a long time ago or the brake line should be stainless steel to prevent the corrosion.

- Mililani , HI, USA

Brake lines rusted out.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was applied and traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The contact mentioned that the vehicle hesitated to stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was informed that the front and rear brake lines needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Wollingford , CT, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor without warning and it became difficult to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. The fuel lines were also rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,900.

- Derby, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal sank to the floorboard without warning and the vehicle failed to stop. The dealer stated that the brake lines were rusted and contained leaks. Also, the technician diagnosed that the fuel lines were rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 36,900. Updated 3/31/15 updated 9/7/2017

- Derby, CT, USA

Vehicle lost brakes due to corroded steel brake lines.

- Whitestone, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the brake and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

- Louisburg, NC, USA

First off there's very little snow here so the body and frame isn't rusting out because of that but its definitely rusting very bad the brake lines have rusted completely in half the transmission has went out twice the oil gauge don't work there have been times the motor knocked but then smoothed out again I've been a Chevy fan my entire life but the company isn't up to standard's of the consumers in my book if your asking 35000 for a [xxx] truck it should last a long time with no issues. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Huntington, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the right and left wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Alton, MO, USA

My vehicle is 9 years old with 80,000 which means it has not even had a tune-up yet. Everything underneath is rusted through, brake lines are busting and it looks like the fuel lines are next. I would expect this in North Dakota but the truck has been in Kentucky it's entire life. Steel lines with little protection I would willingly pay a little more for stainless steel shame on you Chevy.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

My son was driving my truck and as he tried to stop to turn into a drive, the truck would not stop. Luckily he drifted to a stop and called my husband immediately. We towed the truck to an auto repair station in town where they found that the brake lines had rusted through. They replaced the brake lines which ended up costing us $767.80. After speaking to a friend about this, he showed my husband an article about how GM pickups have been having issues with rusted brake lines and that they should be recalling these vehicles.

- Hampstead, MD, USA

As I was procedin towards a yield sign, my brakes seemed to have given out. The vehicle would stop but slowly and nearly caused me to get sideswiped by an oncoming vehicle. Upon returning home I saw a massive pol of brake fluid underneath the vehicle. Having another person hit the brakes I saw that the fluid was escaping from the metal brake line running underneath the cooling fans. The line was severely corroded by rust.

- La Feria, TX, USA

Brake line rusted through. GM knows this is a problem with these trucks, but won't recall.

- Portland, ME, USA

I was coming home from my daughters soccer game with her and my ex-wife as passengers.we were approximately 50 miles from home traveling on the interstate when I applied my brakes and peddle went slowly to the floor. I managed to get slowed down and by quickly pumping my brakes I could get enough pressure to stop the truck. I phoned a friend and he brought a trailer and we hauled it home. I do a lot of my mechanic work because of garage cost. I replaced the one line, had another one rust out so replaced all 4 of them. Then just this past week I was going down my steep driveway approximately 1/8 mile long and brake line under radiator broke and had to use emergency brake to get stopped. I keep my truck clean underneath and on top and the frame is rusting so bad it's shameful!! the bumpers and cab corners are rusting too.

- New Martinsville, WV, USA

After driving 30 miles on interstate 95, I parked in my driveway. When I attempted to move the truck, I stepped on brakes as usual except the pedal went to the floor. I lost my brakes because the brake line under the driver position ruptured. When I talked to the service department, I told them I lost the brakes in my truck. The response was "it is a known problem with Silverado trucks and Suburban". they said "bring it in and we'll check it out". I told them if it is a known problem, there should be a recall on it! I can't believe the company does not put a recall out for this. That truck weighs about 7000 pounds, I do mostly highway driving at speeds up to 75 mph (if you drive 65mph on I-95 you'll either be tailgated or pushed out of the way), and it is terrifying to know that you can lose your brakes like that without any warning. Most of these vehicles haul heavy loads or pull trailers or both.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

After driving 30 miles on interstate 95, I parked in my driveway. When I attempted to move the truck, I stepped on brakes as usual except the pedal went to the floor. I lost my brakes because the brake line under the driver position ruptured. When I talked to the service department, I told them I lost the brakes in my truck. The response was "it is a known problem with Silverado trucks and Suburban". they said "bring it in and we'll check it out". I told them if it is a known problem, there should be a recall on it! I can't believe the company does not put a recall out for this. That truck weighs about 7000 pounds, I do mostly highway driving at speeds up to 75 mph (if you drive 65mph on I-95 you'll either be tailgated or pushed out of the way), and it is terrifying to know that you can lose your brakes like that without any warning. Most of these vehicles haul heavy loads or pull trailers or both.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

I was at our town dump when I hit a small pot hole and when I applied the brakes they went to the floor. I found brake fluid splattered on the inside of the drivers side rear wheel. I found that the brake line gave away right above a small metal bracket that connects the rubber hose to the main brake line from the ABS box. The condition of the rest of the brake line reveals serious corrosion, I live in ct and deal with winter conditions. The truck is a 2006 Silverado with 62000 miles. I was very fortunate that this did not happen on the open road or when we pull our horse trailer. I have read about many issues about GM brake line issues and feel that a recall would be prudent.

- Chester, CT, USA

Driving on the road at approx. 35 mph and had to make a abrupt stop. After making the abrupt stop, I proceeded down the road. The next time I pushed the brakes the pedal felt soft. After pulling to the side of the road and checking the vehicle there was a large amount of brake fluid coming from the rear of the vehicle. After futher inspection, I found that the rear metal brake line had rusted and busted open.

- Andersonville, TN, USA