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 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when they noticed that the rear brake line was rusted near the wheel well. In addition, the front driver's side brake line was replaced for the same defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/07/14 updated 03/13/2014
The brake line running from the ABS modulator to the rear brakes failed causing loss of braking ability. I was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
Recently, I spent three days performing preventive maintenance on my 2005 GMC Sierra and found two primary issues that shouldn't be occurring on this young of a vehicle. The first was rotted sections of brake line (supposed to be stainless steel) in the rear of the vehicle (the main line that comes back from the master cylinder) and the second issue was a leaking seal in the power steering pump. There is a considerable number of people with the same problem who have qualified for a recall or work to be done under a technical bulletin, but apparently my VIN lies outside of the acceptable range.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact was driving 10 mph and after applying the brakes, brake fluid discharged from the braking system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
While driving forward in traffic when car cut in front from the next lane to the right. This required emergency braking, but my speed was slow and truck should have stopped within the space available and the truck brakes seemed to feel as if they released on their own. Damage occurred to the car I rear ended and they rear-ended a car in front of them. Damage to all 3 vehicles was light enough that all were driven away after crash. On the way home I noticed the brakes were not working properly and lost stopping power shortly after depressing the brake pedal each time. After a 2 mile trip home like this I check the brake fluid and found it low. Then I saw fluid on the ground and found the brake line was dripping brake fluid. It appears to have ruptured from the pressure of the fluid inside. The lines were also seriously corroded. This appears to be a problem in materials and my 1985 Suburban shows almost no signs of corrosion on the brake lines and is 20 years older. I was ticketed for reckless driving for not stopping because the car that cut in front made it all the way to the center of the lane before I struck it. That car was behind me and went around me and cut in front because I was "driving too slow" according to her. I had left two to three full car lengths in front of me and this bothered her. I had a good amount of distance to stop the truck even after she cut in front, but the truck was unable due to the line breaking when I pushed the pedal hard. The line should be able to withstand that pressure.
- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS engaged without manual force as the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Looked under my truck after my brakes failed while driving to work. Was surprised at how rusty all the lines are. Aaa towed my truck home. I spent the next 3 days replacing brake lines. Now I noticed the lines from the master cylinder are rusty as well. Now I will have to replace those as well. I've never had brake lines rust out like these have. My wife drives a little 1999 escort and the brake lines on that are fine. What the heck this is all the use you can expect on a GMC Sierra?
Driving the truck on driveway while plowing. Brakes failed due to rotten brake lines causing truck to slide off driveway into an embankment. Need to be towed out of revine & to mechanic.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the steel brake lines and the calipers were severely rusted and would need to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the front driver's side brake lines were ruptured, due to the severity of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 67,772.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brake lines fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,146.
Three months prior I lost power steering because of a metal line leak. Then coming up on traffic I'm applying the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, luckily I was able to pull onto the shoulder of the road to avoid an accident. Had I not been able to pull on the shoulder my GMC would have slammed the vehicle in front of me and would have pushed that vehicle into the car in front of that one. Have not gotten the truck back from the shop yet but I could see brake fluid leaking from a metal brake line. 2005 GMC 88,000 miles this is my first GMC and my last. I think all GMC products should be recalled and fixed!!
As I was leaving home my home and approaching stop sign, my brakes gave out. I located an area near the rear left axle where the brake line was corroded and burst. Inspection of the brake lines shows extensive corrosion along the entire lines.
While applying the brake to shift into drive, the brake pedal "went to the floor". pumped braes once and still no pressure. Was able to hear the leak under the driver side and brake fluid was obvious under the truck. Investigation revealed the one of the lines rusted through at the plastic clip to secure it to the frame near the drivers side floor board.
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- Guilford, CT, USA