This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The brake line on my 2002 Chevy Tahoe busted while stopped at a busy intersection June 2014. The brake peddle was depressed after a normal stop when all pressure went away and I began rolling forward into the intersection before pushing the brake firmly to the floor to halt the vehicle. Upon pulling over I discovered a leak in the line mid-body of the vehicle and a empty brake fluid reservoir. After doing some research I discovered this is a common problem GM refuses to fix. The second incident happened on February 14th 2015 when stopping at another intersection which I almost went through. I again discovered a break in the line at roughly in the same spot. The shop told me the ABS had rusted through.
Prepared to leave the house, stepped on the brakes to put in gear and pedal went to floor. Had towed to dealer where was informed all brake lines had to be replaced due to corrosion failure. There was no warning, no fluid on the ground, just sudden catastrophic failure. Cost $2300 due to body having to be lifted from frame. Now, a few months later fuel lines have suddenly failed for the same reason, I.e.: low grade cheaply made steel used in high corrosion area. Again the body lift required, estimated cost $2300.
My wife was driving vehicle and tried to apply brakes and they went completely to the floor. She had no brakes and she coasted into a parking lot and put the transmission in park. Very lucky no accident because the brake lines rusted out under the vehicle an had no warning or lights to show problems.
While traveling at highway speeds vehicle wanders left and right and ABS light appears. Codes are "erratic wheel speed" mechanic diagnosed front wheel hubs worn and must be replaced unknown if covered by possible recall due to unable to find part number. Also while turning left and right a "knocking clunking" noise is heard from front suspensions. Mechanic diagnosed worn idler arms after being replaced with oem. This can lead to loss of steering causing accident or injury. Also premature wear of rear brakes compared to front brakes. Mechanic cannot diagnose and dealer cannot diagnose.
The ABS kicks in at slow speeds while stopping in normal conditions. Had all new brakes put on and the problem continues. Checked recall status on my vehicle and the year and symptoms of recall were found at NHTSA id#05V379000 / GM recall #05068. Called Chevy and they said my vehicle didn't qualify for recall due to it's VIN. Very upset because my vehicle fits exactly what is on recall and GM wont fix it.
Total brake failure will all my children in car!!!!! luckily nobody was hurt filing complaint with GM!!!!! extremely luck it was not a fatal day for all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was about to put the truck into drive when the brake pedal felt "soft".. I kept steady pressure on the brake pedal, but the pedal went right to the floor. I put the truck in park.. exited the truck and saw brake fluid leaking from under the driver's side door. I looked and saw the brake line was totally corroded and burst, causing the brake fluid to leak out. I then checked under the hood and saw the fluid was very low in the brake fluid reservoir..but also.. the brake lines under the hood exhibited signs of excessive corrosion. My local GM dealer is quoting over $2,000 to repair the brake lines... and other local repair shops have informed me that they are replacing a lot of brakes lines on numerous GM models..............
Brake line rupture due to corrosion and rust. Created unsafe stopping distances. Vehicle is unable to come to complete stop using just the normal hydraulic brakes.
Traveling at 15mph on flat sidestreet, applied brakes to slow vehicle. Brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle narrowly avoided rear end impact with another car by steering into curb to stop my vehicle. Upon inspection, steel brake lines corroded and failed under vehicle on drivers side below drivers seat. Brake fluid squirting underneath vehicle and no braking ability.
Driving vehicle down highway at 45 mph when applied brakes. The pedal fell to the floor. No brakes. Had been driving for 30 min. The main steel line going to the rear brakes has a rusted hole in line. When brake is applied fluid squirts out.
Heading home from fireworks show with 3 children in the vehicle. Applied the brakes in our driveway... nothing, straight to the floor. I have delivered mail since 2000 (not in this vehicle ), I have had my share of brake problems. This complete failure of brakes was the worst I had ever experienced. If it were not for quick thinking and my husband's actions, we would have plowed head on into our home. I hate to think what would have happened if we could not stop at the 5 intersections on the way home. Both brake lines blew, rust, corrosion and now untold amounts of stories just like ours. I have always driven Chevrolet vehicles. Not anymore! if I have to tow this beast to the dealership to unload it, I will. I will go to a Chevy dealership and buy a Toyota. They can have this mess that they created. 5 lives were at risk last night. This is completely unacceptable.
Un-expectant failure of corroded brake line wife was operating a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe on a 4 lane divided highway at approximately 45 mph. When approaching an intersection, the light turned red and when she applied the brakes, the brake pedal "?went to the floor?? and the vehicle could not be stopped before entering the intersection. Wife kept pressure on the pedal and the vehicle finally came to a complete stop approximately 50 yards beyond the intersection. She was able to pull the vehicle into a parking lot a short distance later. Figuring the vehicle traveled approximately 100 yards from first applying the brakes until the vehicle came to a complete stop. Upon inspection, determined that one of the brake lines ruptured just below the driver?"S side door. The line that ruptured was very corroded in the vicinity of the rupture. All of the brake lines in the vicinity of the rupture also appear to be very corroded. Plans are to replace all of the brake lines. Had a similar problem with a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix where one of the brake lines failed un-expectantly due to corrosion. All of the brake lines on the Grand Prix were also replaced at the time of repair. Both vehicles are/were well maintained and garaged.
I was out of town to visit family and as I was turning into a street and all of a sudden my brakes went soft and I had difficulty stopping. At first I thought what is wrong with this thing but as I got closer to a friends house the brakes no longer worked I had to push it to floor to slow down. I was so petrified I pulled over and waits for some friends to pick me up. I had to stay an extra day to wait to a shop to open. The mechanics stated I loss 2 brake lines and 2 calibers almost 700 I had to pay with no choice since I had to go home and work the same day. This was very upsetting and cost me tons of money I don't even have. This problem came with no warning what so ever.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and depressing the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle would failed to stop. The contact indicated that after inspecting the vehicle he discovered that brake fluid would leak from the vehicle when depressing the brake pedal and the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,419.
While coming to a stop sign, I began to press on the brake as I was stopping my brake pedal started to vibrate. Causing my vehicle to skid just past the stop sign. This has been going on if my ABS light on the dashboard is off, my braking is ok. But when the ABS warning light is not on I get that vivratiing feeling on my brake pedal just when I'm about to come to a full stop, kinda like pulsating. I been searching in the internet about cases like this and there are recalls, I need to know how can I include my vehicle in the recall. The area that I live in is really close to the ocean.
The brake lines on this truck (and every other GM truck this era) are rusted beyond belief!!! I fix them and fix them and fix them - I'm trying to do them all but I do not have the funds...this time the pedal went straight to the ground and the truck kept going. Had a choice, hit a stopped school bus or hit a tree. I chose the tree. Not much damage, but could have been worse!!! I've seen many many posts online with people complaining about this issue - I go to the parts store and they stock the bulk line and fittings and know the size for GM trucks because the problem is so common - its crazy that GM put such ferrous metal in these truck brake lines. I own cars much older and with many more miles and there are no issues. Same geographic location, same roads, same parking - different results. Hmmmm....its obvious they used cheap inferior crappy lines that have not stood the test of time. The pedal going to the floor is absurd! no failsafes? and the antilock brake mechanism (valves/electronics) are located in a spot on the frame that was installed before the body was mated to the chassis! great!!! how the heck do you fix it? im thinking of cutting a hole in the floor above it and welding it back in! this is crazy...a recall should have been in place years ago.
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- North Branch, MI, USA