Chevrolet Suburban 2500 brake failure problems

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · NJ

Had my truck looked at by all american chevrolet in 2014 after I read your article a couple of years ago, and while they said the lines looked rusty underneath the truck, things looked ok. The gm exec [xxx] was estimating a $500 repair cost, and figured it was no big deal when I eventually got to that point. I also read that gm said if a problem occurred I'd not lose braking because it was a double system, and that I would also get an indication on the dash of a problem. Sadly over the christmas holiday 2016, I experienced a total brake line failure, and luckily no one was hurt. The repair was not the $500 estimated by gm it was over $2,000. "..g.m. Does not comment on other automakers? Recalls, [xxx], a spokesman for g.m., wrote in an email. [xxx] gm added that general motors had developed a parts kit last year for the brake lines..." ?these are available through dealers and the aftermarket,? He said. ?based on time studies, the repair including labor should cost about $500. We can only suggest how much labor time the repair should take.? I also received no warning on the dash of the truck when the lines failed, and the fluid was pouring onto the road, I could see a trail of it behind the car. Luckily I had kept the emergency brake well maintained and I downshifted the truck to stop and had it towed by aaa to the shop. Can we talk about this or who at gm should I speak with? When the brakes failed I needed to get the truck repaired right away and the cost was over $2200. [xxx] [xxx] *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 113,204 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 113,204. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/2/2017

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 May 15, 2014 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · IL

Coming to a stop light the brake pedal went to the floor. Only way I could stop was by using the electric brakes on my trailer to stop the combined vehicle. Examination revealed a rusted brake line coming from the brake master cylinder to the ABS module at the ABS module under the vehicle. Further examination revealed that the 4 brake lines from the ABS module to the wheels were all rusted/pitted and about ready to rust through.

Filed Jan 5, 2014 · Brakes · 162,282 miles · MD

While driving the vehicle, the brake lines along the frame rail under the driver's side of the vehicle failed. The lines burst and a loss of fluid caused the brake pedal to go to the floor. Due to the brake failure it took a considerable distance to get the truck stopped probably due to a loss of brake pressure. I was driving in a residential area and luckily was able to get the vehicle stopped before being involved in a crash or hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle was repaired at a local gm dealership at a cost of approximately $4000. That's right four thousand dollars.

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.