2.1
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 75,025 miles
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado lt. Consumer is concerned about issues with rusting brake lines on GM pickup trucks. An inspection revealed, the brake lines were rusted on the consumers vehicle.
- Ontario, DC, 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
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and the emergency brake had to be engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that all of the brake lines and fuel lines needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
- Cheswick, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while traveling approximately 5 mph, the brakes failed and the emergency brake had to be applied in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and there was a loss of brake fluid. As a result, the front and rear brake lines would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 10/7/14
- South Gate, MI, USA
Brake lines ruptured and brake pedal went to floor. Stopped using emergency brake.
- Rocky Hill, CT, USA
- Lakeside, MA, USA