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 contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving at a low rate of speed, the brake pedal would not engage unless excessive force was applied. When the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, the ABS engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic) by wehr Ford (11311 us-60 bus, mountain grove, mo 65711, (417) 926-3192). The contact stated that the dealer only cleaned the ABS sensor for corrosion. Years later, the brake pedal failed to respond due to internal corrosion regarding the sensor. Also, the ABS kept intermittently activating and caused extreme difficulty when braking. The brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle and caused the driver to have to reverse more than twice to prevent a crash. The dealer was notified of the failures and indicated that the ABS sensor may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Went to stop and the brake pedal pushed against my foot instead of going down. Was moving slowly and the brake pedal instead of stopping the car pushed my foot up from the brake pedal and I went over a parking brake. Mechanic verified that when wheel sensor goes bad the vehicle thinks the brakes are locking up and the ABS system goes on pumping brake pedal. Happened multiple times as approached stop lights pushing me into intersection instead of stopping.. I believe when the wheel sensor is bad it should not put me or others in a dangerous situation.
During a normal stop at a stop sign on a rural road, a steel brake line ruptured due to excess corrosion. This one line between the master cylinder and ABS module is the only line that provides pressure to the front brakes, which supply roughly 75% of the vehicle's braking power. The rupture resulted in rapid fluid loss and therefore a lack of pressure in the hydraulic system to allow for adequate braking. Needed to swerve into a ditch to avoid a crash with cross traffic.visual inspection indicates most brake lines are extremely corroded, and were obviously made with substandard materials as compared to other manufacturers. I do recognize that this is an old vehicle, however other vehicles of similar age and driven in similar environments do not have this issue. Online research, most notably the complaints filed to NHTSA, indicate this is a common problem with Chevy/GMC trucks of this era. Although other oem's (Subaru) have issued recalls in similar situations, it appears that the GM that the public bailed out just a few years ago has decided to deny that this is a problem, gambling that the the cost of lawsuits associated with deaths do not exceed the cost of a recall.
Brake failure for the second time on the vehicle. Original brake lines were replaced 7 or 8 years ago due to failure at my own cost (rusted lines, leading them to fail as the brakes were applied), all lines were replace with GM replacement lines by a qualified technician. Original failure rendered the brakes 0% operational, gravity (uphill) was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. The most recent failure (on July 29, 2017) affected the brake line running to the front-right caliper, line failed where it crossed over the skid plate near the center-line of the vehicle up front by the lower radiator support. Line failed due to corrosion. Rear brakes appear to be working but are not sufficient to stop the vehicle in a safe manner. No accident occurred, line failed as approaching a light turning red while going uphill, rolled through the intersection prior to the light turning green for crossing traffic and was able to stop the vehicle as it drifted to a stop uphill. The quality of the GM brake lines are very suspect to say the least. The brake lines are dangerous and seem to be more susceptible to corrosion than any other brake line on any other vehicle I've ever owned, or any of my friends or family have ever owned. I can only imagine if the lines failed under different circumstances (while towing though mountains while going downhill for example, this would be a life-threatening situation). Please determine if these lines are faulty for the sake of others with these vehicles, and the sake of other motorists that could be impacted when the brakes on this larger vehicle fail. If they are found to be faulty owners should be notified that these brake lines are subpar, and that the manufacturer's replacement lines are also subpar.
Brake line running on top of frame from master cyl to ABS has corroded to the point of failure. It has rusted through and leaks brake fluid. Brakes have failed. This vehicle has never left Florida and is still held by original owner.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle when depressed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake. The contact noticed brake fluid flowing from a fracture in the front brake line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
While driving my vehicle and towing a 4000+ pound boat, my brake petal went to the floor. When I got out of the vehicle, there was brake fluid leaking on the ground. I detached the boat and attempted to see if I could drive the vehicle to the repair facility. There was no braking power available so the vehicle was towed to a repair facility. Repairs were around $900 for a replacement of all the rusted brake lines.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle had a sudden loss of power steering and the brakes failed to engage without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would veer to the right independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier and spun around from the front and crashed in the rear. The drivers side and front passenger side air bags deployed. The contact sustained a dislocated left shoulder and a fractured right foot. The contact also sustained whiplash, neck pains which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05V005000 (power train) and NHTSA action number: EA04012 (service brakes, hydraulic, steering). The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,500.
We were traveling West on 495 heading to georgetown hospital in DC taking a friend for her weekly kidney transplant checkup from baltimore md. The traffic had slowed to a stop as I hit my brakes and they went to the floor with minute stopping power. Had I been in the next lane over it would have been a wipe out as I would have rear ended the stopped traffic. I was in the curb lane and got into the shoulder. Brake lines are totally corroded, rusted and just crumbling.. I noticed GM knows about the problem but refuses to do anything. Will they wait until a fatality happens before they warn the public of this problem.. many of these vehicles still on the road..
Brake lines rusted out and caused truck to not be able to stop and almost caused an accident. First line went about 2 months ago and was repaired. I assumed that this was a singular incident and the repair was fine, and I would have no other problems. Now, a different brake line went. Same exact problem...rusted out appears that all of the lines are at issue and all of them must be replaced. I was lucky as I had just come off the interstate highway where I was doing speeds of 70mph and relying on my brakes as would be normal. Just as I got off the highway and pulled into work, the line blew out completely and my pedal went to the floor. I had no brakes at all...nothing. Luckily, I was in the parking lot, and going slow enough and I thought quickly and used my emergency brakes and stopped. Had the brake line gone out just two minutes earlier, or about two or three brake pedal presses before, I would have been in a serious accident.
While traveling on country road in quarryville pa. I came to a hill and a stop sign and pressed on the brake peddle. It went to the floor. I had very limited braking power and traveled through the stop sign across the intersection. It was a 4 way stop intersection. And no accident occurred. But oh boy did I get a dirty look! all the brake fluid was gone out one half of the container. Looking at the brake lines they are rusted through and leaking.
Multiple incidences of steel brake line corrosion, resulting in loss of fluid pressure, and therefore loss of braking ability. This has happened 3 different times already. Luckily I drive country roads with little other traffic.obviously this is a repetitive and serious issue for many other owners of these vehicles, as evidenced by the sheer number of complaints regarding the same issue filed to NHTSA for this vehicle. Does NHTSA even read or evaluate the volume and seriousness of complaints on the same issue" how many lives must be lost before this becomes a recall"
I was driving down the highway in my 2000 GMC Sierra truck when I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I couldn't stop at the red light, so I had to make a quick left turn, across on oncoming traffic into a parking lot before I could get the car stopped. This is the second time my brakes failed and in both cases it was because the steel brake lines rotted out. I've owned many GM vehicles and never had to replace the steel brake lines, not even on my 1969 olds cutlass that I still own. I read about others having the same problem and supposedly GM did not recall. But was going to replace parts and labor for $500. I called GMC and they said they didn't know of this and I called 2 dealers and they didn't know of this kit either. So, I guess I have a big bill on my hands. Cheap brake lines were used building this truck, and brakes are pretty important to stop. I'm lucky I was able to get out of this situation without wrecking.
Had a recall on the brakes, recall # 05068. Classic cheverolet (now out of business did the work) they only cleaned the parts, ABS light came back on a few months later so they just kept cleaning them until my warranty expired. Then when I brought it back it all of a sudden need over $2000 dollars of repairs. My wife got them to kick in a $1000. But I believe the parts should of been re manufactured out of stainless steel so they didn't rust & I wouldn't still be having his problem. Now I'm probably looking at another $2000 to continually fix the same issue. They basically did the same thing with the tail gate recall, just replaced with new parts of the same mat'L as the ones that were rusting and failing in the 1st place. So I replaced them since then again also. Which if they would of made them out of galvanized or stainless they would of held up better.
While driving home from work at approximately 35mph on a congested road, I applied the brakes to stop at an upcoming light and the brake pedal immediately went to the floor. I swerved into the adjacent lane to avoid rear ending the car in front of me. Luckily there was an opening in the adjacent lane and the car behind me was observant. I pulled off the road and opened the hood to confirm the brake fluid level. It was very low. I climbed under the truck to observe brake fluid everywhere and assumed a brake line failed. I took the truck to a repair shop and was informed the brake line was rusted through and needed to be replaced. A cost of $275. Upon researching this on the internet, I have seen that this is a major problem and GM is holding out doing a recall. This incident caused me to narrowly miss an accident and it made for a tense and anxious time. I believe GM should recognize this issue and do something quickly before more serious accidents occur.
Rear brake line failed when brake pedal was pressed. Upon inspection brake line showed major corrosion, and remaining lines appear to have major corrosion as well.
Corded brake lines caused the fluid to be loss upon stopping causing the brakes to go out, this happened in 2012 with all the main brake lines to all 4 wheels having to be replaced, then again in 2013 the brake lines attached to the rear differential, corroded causing a rapid loss in brake fluid and, and loss of brakes.
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