Brakes lines popped a leak below the drivers side door, which seems to be a common problem. I have never had brakes fail after only 9 years and only 31,942 miles. We purchased the truck new on 8-4-2005. I have a Ford car that is a 2000 model year, and the lines still look good. We had 2 other Ford cars in the past that had nearly 200,000 miles when we got rid of them, and they still had the same brakes lines, which looked good for being nearly 15 years old each. I know this is an important routine maintenance issue, but GM apparently put poor quality lines on various vehicles. We rarely drive it on salty roads in the winter, and when we do, we regularly do a undercarriage wash, which wasn't available when we had the 2 previous Ford cars. It is very obvious the lines put on these vehicles are junk. They put on a exhaust that is supposed to last the life of the vehicle, but put on inferior brake lines which are a safety issue, go figure. After seeing how GM stonewalled and brushed off the ignition switch issue, and now this brake line issue, all I can say is I'm going back to a Ford. I always do preventive maintenance, but these brake lines caught me way off guard. I have done a lot of brake lines over the years but none this soon. I am going to advertise this to any GM owner to check see if they have crappy brake lines.

- Sterling, MI, USA

While traveling at approx 30 mph, brakes were applied in anticipation of a red light. The brake pedal hesitated, then went to the floor. Vehicle was stopped utilizing the emergency brake. Upon further inspection, the brakes ruptured due to severe rust. Currently being repaired at the dealer.

- Seaside, CA, USA

All brake lines are corroded. Brakes failed while driving vehicle in traffic. All brake hard lines needed to be replaced.

- Woodbine, NJ, USA

Brake pedal went to floor as I pulled out of my drive.. so as I looked to see what it was, 1 brake line was leaking due to corrosion an split. Another line close to splitting. All 4 rusted bad.

- Warsaw, IN, USA

Making left turn from loop 375 exit ramp to turn left onto Montana ave. In el paso tx. I was waiting for light to turn left. Light turned green I proceeded to make left turn and in the turn the steering came really hard to turn I went up on the curb and attempted to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. There was enough brake to stop. Good thing this did not happen when I approached the intersection or would have been much worse. There was no warning light or chime. I checked fluids and they were all full. When I took it to mission Chevrolet and explained what happen they gave me the impression they already knew what was wrong like this is a common issue. Today I got a call from them and confirmed that it is the power assist for the brakes and power steering. Why if this is a known problem the consumer does not know about it?

- El Paso, TX, USA

Attempted to stop at stop sign and bake line between master cylinder and prop valve ruptured instantly draining brake fluid resulting in no braking. Stopped vehicle with parking brake. Upon inspection, determined that brake line had rusted out as a result of being mounted on top of frame rail where dirt, salt and moisture collect from front wheel spray.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

While doing an oil change on my 2005 pu I noticed enough buildup of rust on the brake lines that I stopped driving the truck. I have had pu trucks (Ford) since 1972 and never had an issue with brake lines although I had the trucks for 10 yrs. This is a serious issue of negligence of GM. I am 75 and never had this issue although I had cars and trucks (and motorcycles) since I was 16. I believe this is more serious than ignition switch. Thank you

- Devon, PA, USA

Approaching a traffic light at the bottom of a steep graded highway, I noticed the brake pedal felt spungey and near the bottom the brake pedal went clear to the floor board. I was forced to leave the highway to prevent a rear end collision with the stopped vehicle in front of me resulting in no real damage to the vehicle itself. It could have been much worse. The brake lines (4 of them) have rusted out so much that they could not contain pressure of the fluid when applying the brake and bursted. My mechanic tells me this will be in excess of $600 to repair do to the cab having to be unbolted and lifted from the chassis to access the lines for replacing. He also tells me that many GM models, new and old have this problem with rusting brake lines. GM is aware of these problems. Why has this not been addressed" why have these models not been recalled" Subaru recently recalled over 660,000 vehicles for the same problem; #doingtherightthing. I am not at all happy about this.

- Mineral Wells, WV, USA

I was traveling between 50 and 55 mph pulling a 7000 pound trailer when a car pulled out of a gas station in front of me. I stepped on the brakes only to have the pedal go to the floor with no braking ability at all. I tried pumping the brakes several times and the brake pedal went to the floor each time with little or no ability to slow the truck and trailer. The driver of the car realized they pulled in front of me and accelerated to avoid a rear-end collision. It took nearly a quarter mile from initial application of brakes to a complete stop by using the mechanical parking/emergency brake. The cause of the failure was the rust-through and subsequent bursting of the steel brake line that runs from the ABS valve body to the rear brakes.

- Plain City, OH, USA

The brake lines and fuel lines rusty to the point that they are leaking need to be replaced.the blend motor for HVAC isn't working right.

- Minoa, NY, USA

My son borrowed my truck to get a tool box that his wife got him for father's day. I told him to bring the truck back to my house because I wanted to hook a trailer up so he could take a riding mower to his house and use while we were out of town. When he came back I had him back the truck up to the trailer and we hooked it up. When he got on it he pushed the brake to put the transmission in drive, the brake pedal went to the floor. We unhooked the truck and he drove it across the yard to my garage. After looking for and not finding any leaks I checked the fluid reservoir and could not feel any fluid. We went to auto zone and got a bottle of brake fluid dot3 and filled the reservoir up and he looked for a leak while I pushed the brake pedal. He found it leaking from a line above the fuel tank right behind the passenger door on the driver's side. I had the truck towed to a Chevrolet dealership and was told the brake lines was rusted and they need replaced along with the two front calipers. Just thankful the line did not bust while he and his wife were not on the interstate nor after we got the trailer hooked up and went to his house which has some very steep hills. Ten working days and $1800 later I have my truck back.

- Nitro, WV, USA

While doing an oil change on my 2005 pu Silverado I noticed large rust build up on the brake lines' this is not through neglect on my part, but is sufficient enough to cause serious concern. My son in law with Chevy 2002 had a similar problem when his brakes failed on a hill which caused me to check mine.this is extremely dangerous and GM should bear the recall expense. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Devon, PA, USA

Driving down highway road when several deer ran in front of vehicle. Slammed on brakes and the pedal, after a few seconds, went to the floor. Noticed big puddle of fluid the next day under cab of truck. Started truck and had no brakes at all. Had the truck inspected by local repair shop and was informed that all of the brake lines were rusty beyond the point of repair. Had to have a whole new brake line kit installed.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

Brake pedal push to the floor, oil coming out onto the ground, brake lines rusted out in many places under the hood.

- Harrison, MI, USA

Got into truck to pull out of driveway and stepped on brake pedal. Pedal went to the floor, heard a hissing noise and saw fluid dripping down the side of the gas tank. Took a closer look where leak was and can see the brake line is all rusted. Checked master cylinder and fluid was low.

- Shoreham, NY, USA

Fuel lines corroded and rusted though and leaking, potential for vehicle to catch fire. Brake lines severe rust and corrosion. Can fail at anytime potentially causing vehicle crash, I have a 1996 Chevrolet cavalier with over 200,000 miles and the brake and fuel lines on this car are in better condition than this truck.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

I purchased my 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 hd in December of 2013. The car had 76000 miles on it at purchase, and has had less than 5000 put on it since then. Upon initial inspection of the brake lines, they were completely rusted through. See photos below: I1358.photobucket.com/albums/Q769/gassmanautomotive/P3062952_zps83F4F21D.jpg I1358.photobucket.com/albums/Q769/gassmanautomotive/P3062955_zpsb3B17251.jpg I1358.photobucket.com/albums/Q769/gassmanautomotive/P3062956_zpsf48189db.jpg I1358.photobucket.com/albums/Q769/gassmanautomotive/P3062958_zpsc12bd6ab.jpg I1358.photobucket.com/albums/Q769/gassmanautomotive/P3062954_zpsed21C697.jpg I was fortunate enough to catch this before anyone was injured while the truck was in use. My question is this: Will the 2005 year model trucks be included in the engineering analysis file #EA11001? I checked Chevy's website today and found that there are currently no recalls on this model year truck.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA

Rear brake line appeared rusty and scaly, then when hit my brakes, the pedal went to the floor. I used emergency brake. I replaced rear brake line. All other lines appeared rusty and scaly. Now, my front left brake line is beginning to weep; it's moist and it glistens with oil. I will have to replace it soon. All the other lines in the truck appear to be the same, rusty and scaly. I will no doubt have to continue to replace each line.

- Weymouth, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure was recurring and sporadic. Additionally, the instrument panel failed and the head lights would sporadically fail. The contact also stated that the rotors needed to be replaced on a regular basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was not able to diagnose the multiple failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1000.

- Lower Burrell, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the ABS warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer, who both stated that the ABS sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Snow Hill, NC, USA