Owners have filed 95 complaints
about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with NHTSA between 2000 and 2019.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 25 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 28
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 49
9.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 9
5% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Chevrolet Silverado 2500
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
46.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
712.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1627.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1424.1%
150,000+ miles
1627.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2000peak 3Mar 2019
Recalls on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 190,000 milesLamar, COFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SEVERAL OF MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS BROKE OFF EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED CAUSING HOT EXHAUST TO LEAK OUT IGNITING SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM V8'S.
NHTSA complaint #10545353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesLamar, COFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEVERAL OF MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS BROKE OFF EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED CAUSING HOT EXHAUST TO LEAK OUT IGNITING SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM V8'S.
NHTSA complaint #10545353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Orchard, WACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING HEAD ON COLLISION. HTTP://WWW.USER.DCCNET.COM/LHORNUNG/ACCIDENT DT
NHTSA complaint #768782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yorktown, TXFire4 injured1 killed
TIRES
WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR KELLY TRAIL MARK TIRE LT235/85R16E EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY AND INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE IMPACT CAUSED BOTH VEHICLES TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND A FIRE TO ENSUE, THERE WAS ONE FATALITY AND 4 INJURIES. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC
NHTSA complaint #560739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mesa, AZCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
G30, BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT. PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 4 TO 5 TIMES WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED SOMEONE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE DEALER IS STILL REFUSING TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #864035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mesa, AZCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
G30, BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OUT. PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 4 TO 5 TIMES WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP, AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED SOMEONE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE DEALER IS STILL REFUSING TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #864035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Littleton, CO
SERVICE BRAKES
THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE NEW. YOUR PARTIAL RECALL FIX FOR STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS ONLY IS INADEQUATE. MAKE ME WONDER ABOUT UNDUE GM INFLUENCE. JUST BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TRUCKS HAVE PARK. THAT IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR GM NOT TO FIX THE PARKING BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #11184032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cortez, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS ENGAGING LESS THAN 10 MILES PER HOUR. NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL OF 805,000, AS NOT IN A RUST BELT STATE.
NHTSA complaint #11083075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesChillicothe, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE ALL WINTER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE IT OUT AND NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10971693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesEnglewood, CO
ENGINE
BROKEN OR MISSING EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS. POTENTIAL FOR CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKS INTO THE DRIVING COMPARTMENT. UPON RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. WITH GM ENGINES FROM 1999 TO AROUND 2007. JUST FOUND THIS PROBLEM ON MY 1999 SILVERADO ON 5/20/16. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE DAY ONE AND HAVE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE RECORD AT A WELL KNOW DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED.
NHTSA complaint #10870216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesSidney, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
RUSTED BRAKE LINES ! DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO TURN INTO A DRIVE, BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES AT ALL, I FOUND THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE REAR HAD BROKEN BY THE GAS TANK, BRAKE LINES ARE VERY CORRODED AND RUSTY, TRUCK IS KEEP INDOORS, AND CAME FROM NEW MEXICO, NO RUST ON THE BODY AT ALL, TOW BILL WAS 200 BUCKS,AROUND 50 MILES FROM HOME. STAINLESS STEEL BREAK LINES ARE AROUND 200 TO 300 BUCKS, AROUND 200 TO 300 FOR LABOR, VERY EXPENSIVE SO FAR, AND THE TRUCK IS NOT FIXED YET. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN THE REAR LINE BROKE, I SHOULD HAVE, STILL HAD FRONT BREAKS, IN A TWO PART BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT I HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL. I'M LUCKY, IT CAUSED, NO ACCIDENTS, OR INJURIES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE. IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY WORSE, EVEN DEADLY UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU THINK THEY WOULD HAVE PUT STAINLESS STEEL ON THE BRAKE LINES LIKE THEY DID ON THE EXHAUST. I MEAN, A RUSTY EXHAUST, PROBABLY WONT KILL ANYBODY, BUT RUSTY BRAKE LINES HAVE KILLED A LOT OF PEOPLE, I'M SURE.
NHTSA complaint #10809915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,500 milesAustin, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
I STARTED TO BACKUP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THEY WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. PULLED BACK INTO DRIVEWAY AND SAW WHERE BRAKE FLUID WOULD SHOOT OUT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE BRAKE LINE HAD CORROSION IN FOR ABOUT 4 INCHES. REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE. YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 AGAIN WENT TO BACK UP AND PEDAL TO FLOOR. UPON EXAMINATION THE BRAKE FLUID SHOOTS OUT IN A STEADY STREAM WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
NHTSA complaint #10764031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 193,348 milesOwenton, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDROBOOST MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,348.
NHTSA complaint #10748744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 193,348 milesOwenton, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDROBOOST MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,348.
NHTSA complaint #10748744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 193,348 milesOwenton, KY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDROBOOST MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,348.
NHTSA complaint #10748744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesDolan Springs, AZ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONS AFTER FILLING TANK - IT READS EMPTY IMMEDIATELY AND INTERMITTENTLY THEREAFTER AT ANY FUEL LEVEL. IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR TRAVELING ANY LONG DISTANCE AS YOU ARE NOT QUITE SURE HOW MUCH FUEL IS AVAILABLE OR IF IT WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME DURING A DIFFICULT SITUATION. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO CHECK IT AND THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS A PROBLEM FOR MULTIPLE MODELS TO GM.
NHTSA complaint #10618019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesHopkins, MN
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE DID NOT WANT TO STOP, FOUND ALL BRAKE LINES TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED FROM THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER TO THE BRAKING HARDWARE AT EACH WHEEL, DOT3 BRAKE FLUILD LEAKING QUICKLY FROM BRAKE LINE RUNNING TOWARD THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. REF: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/RESULTS.CFM?ACTION_NUMBER=EA11001&SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&SUMMARY=TRUE
NHTSA complaint #10616836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesCasper, WY
ENGINE
THIS TRUCK HAS HAD AN EXHAUST TIC FOR MANY YEARS. I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A LIFTER NOISE WHEN IN ALL REALITY WHILE CHANGING SPARK PLUG AND WIRES ABOUT 2 MONTHS BACK I FOUND THE BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE WEB I FOUND THIS IS AN ISSUE ON 80% OF THESE GM TRUCKS. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHILE OPERATING THESE VEHICLES AND THE EMISSION PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10568023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL DROPPING TO FLOOR THOUGHT MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD AFTER MECHANIC CHECKED VEHICLE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES AT THE COST OF $ 500.00.
NHTSA complaint #10561580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 298,905 milesWurtsboro, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICLE HAD BEEN RUNNING POORLY FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS MAYBE MORE. FUEL PUMP ALSO WAS SOUNDING FUNNY. INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL QUICK WHIRRING FOR A FEW SECONDS THE PUMP SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS LABORING AND HAD A SLOWER, DEEPER PITCH. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS TIME FOR TUNE UP BUT MY RECORDS SHOWED OTHERWISE. ( I KEEP PRETTY EXTENSIVE VEHICLE NOTES ON ALL WORK/MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.) ON THE MORNING THE ACTUAL PROBLEM FINALLY WAS DISCOVERED I HAD STARTED MY TRUCK AFTER A LITTLE MORE CRANKING EFFORT THAN USUAL. ENGINE RAN FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS OR SO AND THAN SHUT DOWN. TRIED TO RESTART BUT THE FUEL PUMP DIDN'T POWER UP AND THEN THE SMELL OF FRESH GASOLINE WAS EVERYWHERE. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE TRUCK I TOOK A LOOK ON THE GROUND AND YES THERE WAS GAS ON THE GROUND AND STILL DRIPPING FROM UP UNDER THE TRUCK. TOOK OUT MY FLASHLIGHT AND CAREFULLY PEEKED UNDERNEATH AND RIGHT AWAY SAW THE MAIN FUEL LEAK. FUEL LINES ON BOTH THE SUPPLY AND RETURN SIDES ARE RUSTED PRETTY BADLY IN MULTIPLE AREAS. GAS WAS LEAKING AT LEAST 4 POINTS FROM WHAT I COULD SEE AT THAT MOMENT. SEEMS THAT THE PLASTIC HOLD DOWNS FOR THESE FUEL LINES AND THE BRAKE LINES ARE THE CULPRIT WITH THESE ISSUES. THIS PUMP BURNED OUT DO THESE LEAKS SO NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AGAIN, AS WELL AS THE COMPLETE FUEL LINE SYSTEM FRONT TO BACK. I REMOVED THE 34 GALLON FUEL TANK AND THE TANK ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS IT IS SEVERELY RUSTED. I MENTION ALL OF THIS BECAUSE I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE BEFORE DUE TO FAILURE AND NOW IT SEEMS THAT THE ETHANOL BLENDS ARE RUINING THESE PUMP MODULES ALSO. EACH TIME I HAD REMOVED THE FUEL TANK I INSPECTED THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR AND CLEANED, PREPPED, AND APPLIED RUST DETERRENT PRODUCTS AS NEEDED. I HAVE OWNED VEHICLES FROM THE 1950'S AND 60'S AND NEVER HAD THESE ANY OF THESE TYPE OF ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #10557238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 248,000 milesWurtsboro, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
COMPLETE REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN PARKING LOT JUST AS I WAS LEAVING WORK. HAD TO QUICKLY PUMP BRAKES TO KEEP TRUCK FROM MOVING. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR IN AN INSTANT. I PUT TRUCK IN PARK GOT OUT AND THERE WAS FLUID ALL OVER THE PLACE ON THE GROUND,AND ON THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER CARRIAGE JUST BEHIND THE CAB DOOR. LOOKED UNDERNEATH WITH FLASHLIGHT AND COULD SEE THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD SEVERE RUSTING WHERE EACH PLASTIC HOLD DOWN IS LOCATED AND ONE HAD RUSTED TO POINT OF FAILURE. GLAD I HADN'T PULLED OUT AND ONTO THE HIGHWAY AT THAT POINT. HAD TO HAVE MOST OF THE LINE REPLACED ALONG THE FRAME RAIL,( ABOUT 15').
NHTSA complaint #10557236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesLamar, COFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SEVERAL OF MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS BROKE OFF EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED CAUSING HOT EXHAUST TO LEAK OUT IGNITING SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM V8'S.
NHTSA complaint #10545353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesLamar, COFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEVERAL OF MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS BROKE OFF EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED CAUSING HOT EXHAUST TO LEAK OUT IGNITING SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM V8'S.
NHTSA complaint #10545353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,564 milesCrysral River, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TRUCK BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED AND BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR, LINES HIDDEN BY GAS TANK RUPTURED, THIS TRUCK WAS SHOWROOM CONDITION AND SPENT MOST OF IT'S TIME CLEAN AND IN THE GARAGE, NO RUST APPARENT ANYWHERE ELSE.
NHTSA complaint #10447541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,500 milesEagle, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
JUST DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NORMAL WHEN APPLYING THEM. LIGHT CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD INDICATING BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN I ARRIVED AT HOME CHECKED FLUID AND WAS OUT OF BRAKE FLUID. STARTED LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM AND FOUND A BROKEN BRAKE LINE BADLY CORRODED. LOOKING AT THE REST OF THE LINES THEY ARE ALL IN A BAD WAY. I'M A PLUMBER AND HAVE WORKED WITH STAINLESS STEEL TUBING MY EXHAUST IS ORIGINAL NEVER HAD A PROBLEM OR LEAK. IT SEEMS STRANGE TO INSTALL SUCH A GREAT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND NOT THE SAME ON A LITTLE MORE IMPORTANT SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10404081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesNewark, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR ABNORMALLY. HE THEN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10402788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDavenport, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVARADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR MORE THAN USUAL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE SHOCKS WERE WET AND COVERED WITH OIL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE WHICH CONNECTS TO THE REAR AXLE WAS ALSO LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION; NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA11001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10395600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesGenoa City, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 SILVERADO TRUCK BRAKE LINE FAILURE. WENT TO STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PROBLEM BRAKE LINE RUSTED THRU. ALL THE BRAKE LINE ARE RUSTY PRETTY SAD THE TRUCKS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD.
NHTSA complaint #10369223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesBrantford, 00
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 EXT CAB LONG BOX 2WD PICKUP WITH 155,000 KLM HAD TWO BRAKE LINES EXPLODE UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES. TRUCK WAS PULLING A FULL LOAD AT THE TIME AND AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN MAJOR. LUCKILY THE TRAILER BEING TOWED HAD ELECTRIC BRAKES ON IT. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE LINES SHOWS THEM ALL VERY RUSTY. SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. I DRIVE AN OLDER ASTRO VAN AND THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. GM SHOULD BE REPLACING ALL THE BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10362317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesBrantford, 00
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 EXT CAB LONG BOX 2WD PICKUP WITH 155,000 KLM HAD TWO BRAKE LINES EXPLODE UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES. TRUCK WAS PULLING A FULL LOAD AT THE TIME AND AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN MAJOR. LUCKILY THE TRAILER BEING TOWED HAD ELECTRIC BRAKES ON IT. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE LINES SHOWS THEM ALL VERY RUSTY. SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING. I DRIVE AN OLDER ASTRO VAN AND THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. GM SHOULD BE REPLACING ALL THE BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10362317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesChesapeake, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ON FRIDAY SEPT. 15, I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WHEN I EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE RUPTURE FROM TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. I WAS MERELY ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN FOR A CURVE AND I DID 'DYNAMITE' THE BRAKES. I APPLIED NORMAL PRESSURE AND SUDDENLY, THE PEDAL BEGAN TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE FLOOR AND I COULD FEEL THE VEHICLE BECOMING HARDER TO SLOW. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE SUFFERING AN ACCIDENT. AFTER I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, I INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON THE BRAKE LINE WHERE CORROSION HAD SEVERELY DAMAGED THE LINES, AS WELL AS TWO SMALL HOLES IN TWO DIFFERENT LINES. WHEN I GOT HOME, I PERFORMED A SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM ON MY COMPUTER AND FOUND LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE!! THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT GM SHOULD ADDRESS, OR BE FORCED TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY!! IF NOT, THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY/LOSS OF LIFE DUE TO SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THEIR BRAKING SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10355771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.