2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500: brake failure

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Brakes · MI

As I was coming to an intersection with a red light, I went to slow stop from 30 MPH and my brakes failed almost causing me to crash into the intersection. When I applied the brakes they did not engage and my brake pedal went to the floor.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · OH

I was slowly backing up at a flat launch ramp to put our boat into the water. As the trailer reached the water, I pressed harder on the brake pedal. When I did that, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to roll backwards until the boat reached the water. Fortunately that stopped the vehicle from moving and allowed me to apply the parking brake. One of my brake lines had burst. The repair shop said the brake lines were all rusted and not in very good shape. Contrary to what gm is claiming, my vehicle could not stop in a safe distance and that was without the boat/trailer attached. If we had been exiting the highway when this happened (which we did shortly before the failure), the results could have been catastrophic.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Brakes · 80,909 miles · MA

While pulling away from the driveway, coming to a stop the brake pedal went to the floor. After getting the vehicle back in the driveway, a large amount of brake fluid was running out from a location under the drivers door area. After inspection, the brake line to the left rear wheel was rusted through and ruptured. All brake lines look totally rusted. Limited or no brakes is a big problem on a 3/4 ton vehicle. This vehicle's under carriage is washed on a very regular basis.

Filed Mar 9, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MA

A complete loss of brake pressure with no warning light indicator - when inspected the drivers side line had corroded almost directly under the drivers side door. This is the second time of occurrence, the first being the passenger side brake line in same location.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Brakes · 72,300 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet suburban 2500. The contact was traveling 45 MPH when the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to work properly. The contact mentioned that the brake warning light illuminated immediately after the failure. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 72,300 and the current mileage was 75,293.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Brakes · 65,871 miles · NY

While driving the car at a relatively slow speed (35 MPH), I attempted to apply the brakes as I approached a traffic light turning yellow. The pedal went all the way to the floor without any decrease in speed whatsoever. Essentially, there was no braking power at all. Prior to this, there had been no issues with the brakes and the truck had been routinely serviced at my local dealership (nesenger 112 chevrolet, 112 medford avenue, medford, ny 11763). I was able to place car in neutral in order to allow it to coast off the road and it was towed to the above named dealership for repair the next morning. Fortunately, it was approximately 10:30 pm on a side road and there were no cars in front of me. The service manager at the dealership told me that all the brake lines were corroded and had to be replaced, as well as the rear backing plates. The repair total was $2457.01.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Brakes · 93,813 miles · NJ

Was driving my 2003 suburban 2500 & went to stop, brake pedal went all the way to the floor & truck had trouble stopping. After looking what was the problem saw brake fluid all over the underside of truck and on ground. Brakelines have rusted through and have burst. Now need to be replaced.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Brakes · 109,685 miles · IN

While driving my 2003 k2500 chevy suburban, another vehicle pulled out in front of me from a side street while I was traveling about 35 MPH and I pressed the brakes very hard - hard enough to lock up at least one wheel, but avoided an accident. I continued on, but just a few seconds later, I approached an intersection, and the brake pedal went to the floor, with very little braking power. I was able to get the vehicle stopped by pumping the brakes quickly and ran slightly into the busy intersection. I pulled into a parking lot to inspect whether I had damaged something. I decided to return home about 1/2 mile away and slowly drove home, with very little braking power. When I got home, I crawled under the vehicle to find brake fluid splattered and leaking all over the underside around the ABS unit. The brake lines are extremely corroded, and I suspect one has blown out. The vehicle is in very good and well maintained condition otherwise, but the underside seems particularly rusty. If I were traveling more than the 30-35 MPH I was, there would have been no way to stop the vehicle. A serious accident would have occurred. These are very common vehicles, if this is typical, a safety recall must be initiated.