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.
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The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While the contact was driving 5 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard and brake fluid sprayed out. The contact used the emergency brake and was able to stop. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but was not repaired. The mechanic stated that the entire brake line needed to be replaced as it was rusted. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Original owner, 2000 GMC Sierra sle, truck has 178K miles. Total brake failure when stepping on pedal after start up to shift into drive. Noticed puddle of brake fluid under truck below drivers seat. Called a friend who found the brake line going from junction below drivers seat to front left wheel had failed.
I have a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 sle pickup truck. At 8 years old - one of my brake lines failed while driving on the highway. This was due to extensive corrosion on the under carriage of the car. I had to have every last brake line replaced for $1,600 due to the corrosion. I have never seen corrosion on such an important component before. As an aside, much of the rest of the truck is incredibly corroded on the underside, and I just had a fuel line fail for the same reason.
3rd time brakes/rotors have been replaced. This time I found I needed to replace the front calipers also. I have a detailed vehicle repair history from the day it was first purchased. The brakelines are in bad shape. While bleeding the brakes after installation, I had one of the lines rupture from corrosion. Upon inspection of all brakelines, I find it necessary to replace all brakelines for the safety of myself and my family and the other motorists on the road.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact was driving 30 mph when the ABS light illuminated. When depressed, the brakes would fall much farther into the floorboard than usual. The dealer replaced the speed sensor yet the ABS warning light illuminated immediately following repairs. The dealer then advised that the failure could be caused by a faulty valve or module. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer stated he spent over $3000 on the brake module and brake lines which were rusted. Updated 12/22/10.
- Ashford, CT, USA
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Braking coming to a red light. Catastrophic brake failure occurred due to brake line corrosion. Upon investigation, all five brake lines leading from the pump under the drivers seat, next to the frame are severely corroded. Everything else is in very good condition. There is almost no corrosion at, except the severely corroded brake lines. All brake lines need to be replaced. This is clearly an issue of inferior brake lines used.
When getting ready to pull out of out driveway, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I had a mechanic look at it and was told all of the brake lines running along the frame by the ABS actuator were completely rusted and some were rusted completely through. He said all lines would have to be replaced. Luckily I wasn't on the highway or roadway and involved in an accident. I had to have it towed to the dealer for repairs.
Driving toward an intersection I applied the brakes. As I pressed more firmly the pedal gave less resistance and eventually to the floorboard. The vehicle rolled into the intersection and eventually stopped. Not seeing any type of brake warning on dash I proceeded home slowly with little stopping power. When I inspected underneath the vehicle, I noticed that the brake lines were leaking like running water and corroded so severely that they needed to be replaced. The vehicle was delivered to the nearest auto repair facility.
Severe corrosion of the steel hydraulic brake lines on 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd. Severe corrosion exists at points where lines are in contact with the frame and extreme corrosion where body line connects to flex line at rear axle. This is same corrosion as reported on other vehicles with no factory replacements available for affected parts.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While servicing the brakes, the contact noticed that the brake pads are rubbing against the inside of the rotors on all four wheels. The vehicle had not been diagnosed at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Approaching stop sign at an intersection applied brake pedal and at same time pedal went down almost to floor and lost of braking force. Was able to bring vehicle to a stop but had no room to spare. Inspection under vehicle revealed brake line ruptured due to corrosion. Vehicle has been parked since that time and not in use. Brake line running to rear of vehicle needs to be replaced.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop. Mechanic found brake lines had ruptured because of corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop. Mechanic found steel brake lines had ruptured because of corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC K15. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed that it took extra time for the brakes to engage when he depressed the brake pedal; he had to continue to apply pressure so the vehicle would slow down. He noticed the problem only at low speeds. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 65,508. The failure mileage was approximately 64,100.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the brake pedal traveled to the floor with pressure applied to it. The vehicle was driven into a parking space to avoid crashing into the proceeding vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was related to corrosion in the front brake line which resulted in a brake fluid leak. Additionally, there was corrosion within the antilock brake line system, parking brake cable, caliper, and disc which were all replaced. The repair cost was $700. The failure mileage was 63,000. The current mileage was 67,900.
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- Grove City, OH, USA