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1GCHK23U92F••••••2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD
5on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 5Hydraulic 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJan 2014
Total brake failure, brake lines corroded through
Service BrakesAug 2012
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes were engaged but the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard abnormally. The driver was a certified mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discoverd that the brake lines were severely…
Service BrakesAug 2011
Truck only has 66k and brake lines rusted through. Seems to be a problem on this year and model with no recall as of yet. Extremely costly to repair! Would like to see a study done of others with this problem
Service BrakesSep 2006
2002 chevy silverado was being driven and a steel brake line popped while braking for a downhill grade, causing loss of braking. If we had been towing our horse trailer an accident would certainly have occurred. The brake line is severely rotted and rust flakes off easily. The…
Service BrakesFeb 2006
The contact stated while inspecting the brakes on the vehicle corrosion was noticed on the rotors. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership determined the rotors needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the rotors and notified…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCHK23U92F123609 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.