2002 Chevrolet Suburban: brake failure

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Brakes · OH

the brake lines rust and they burst this occurred on my main brake line going to the abs controller I had no brakes from mechanics they say this is a common problem on usa made cars brake lines should never ever rust and burst

Filed Feb 4, 2018 · Brakes · 215,000 miles · MN

Brake lines rusted and brakes failed twice while driving vehicle. There were no accidents. First incident was the rear brake line burst. I replaced the rusted brake line. Front brake line burst 6 months after rear brake line was replaced. All front brake lines were so rusted, I removed and replaced all of them as a precaution. The brake lines rusted in areas where they were clamped, so that salt and dirt could not be cleaned out. Brake lines were unpainted bare steel.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Brakes · 142,000 miles · PA

Brakes failed while driving 60mph on highway I-476 (philadelphia pa) with the family in the vehicle. Upon braking to stop for traffic, the brake pedal went directly to the floor and pumping the pedal several times did not result in any braking of the vehicle. After managing to get the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road, and then pumping the brake pedal several more times, brake fluid could be seen coming from underneath the vehicle at both the area around the rear axle and the area under the drivers side seat. Later, inspection of the brake lines found them all to be severely rusted. After reading that this is an existing problem with gm vehicles, it is greatly disappointing, to say the least, that no notification or recall was given. Such a severe and scary safety problem should require at least notification of customers and better quality design/control of braking components.

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY · crash

The rear brake line failed for the second time and caused me to have accident. The issue is that the front brakes did not stop the vehicle and the brake pedal went to the floor. When this happened the first time 2009 the dealer changed the master cylinder and other brake components stating that is why the front brakes didn't work however this failure was exactly the same as the first incident absolutely no brakes.

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · OH

Went to press on the brake pedal to put the vehicle into drive and the brake pedal went to the floor. I put the vehicle in park got out and brake fluid was coming out from under the car near the front of the drivers door.

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · FL · crash

Vehicle was involved in crash after brakes failed, without warning indicator. Brake line was corroded through in engine compartment near bracket on frame.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Brakes · 170,000 miles · NC

Brakes failed today. Steel tubing was found to be perforated along the forward left portion. The remainder of the tubing is substantially corroded and appears subject to failure as well. I see that this failure is the subject of the federal safety agency action number ea11001 .

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Brakes · 164,000 miles · NY

My son was traveling @ 50 MPH when brakes failed. He narrowly missed hitting a car at an intersection. Found out from mechanic that brake line had failed and was entirely corroded. Had no warning. Repair cost $1,200. Evidently, this happens so often that there is an aftermarket kit to replace all lines. Has their been a recall?..

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Brakes · 140,987 miles · IL

While driving 25 MPH and coming to a light changing to yellow during a heavy snowfall I had attempted to stop . The ABS pulsated a few times because of the snow and the brake pedal went to the floor and the suburban did not stop and I could only hold on hope and pray myself and my 2 and 3 year olds get through the snowy and slippery intersection without hitting anyone or getting hit by someone else, luckily the snow on the ground actually helped slow the vehicle, the master cylinder showed minimal fluid loss, I was told by the dealer cold weather and age caused the failure and an estimate of about 1500 to repair . This happened within 7 months of a dealer multi-point inspection which showed no leaks and full brake inspection by the dealer which included the brake lines and a requested system bleed to try to get the brakes to work properly.the truck also has a long soft pedal travel which goes below the gas pedal height of which the dealer has informed me is normal and like all older 2002 suburbans. And the final bill for the brakelines was 1730.26 after adding an oil change while it was there for service... Got it home and fluid was leaking profusely on the driveway (where I had no leaks up until this point) the dealer denied overfilling the oil would cause the leak and suggested that the cold weather caused the front seal leak so I had agreed to replace the front seal which was another 374.44 and the notes now show multiple oil leaks.and a repeat brake inspection shows no failures , but the brakes continue to not work properly and the dealer said if it continues they can manual bleed the brake system to see if that helps the issue.

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 236,000 miles · IN

Backing to hook up to trailer, brakes failed no prior warning (light). All brake lines need replaced as well as fuel lines beginning to leak and will soon need replaced.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Brakes · 127,000 miles · CT

Rear brake line failed resulting in loss of braking ability.

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Brakes · 96,698 miles · AK

While depressing brakes at a complete stop, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I proceeded at a slow rate of speed and tested the brake system. The brake pedal has to be pushed all the way down to the floor just to get the vehicle to come to a slow/crawling stop. After inspecting underneath the vehicle, I discovered the left rear brake line leaking. Vehicle was taken to a local repair shop.