2000 GMC Sierra 1500: brake failure

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MD

Brake failure for the second time on the vehicle. Original brake lines were replaced 7 or 8 years ago due to failure at my own cost (rusted lines, leading them to fail as the brakes were applied), all lines were replace with gm replacement lines by a qualified technician. Original failure rendered the brakes 0% operational, gravity (uphill) was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. The most recent failure (on july 29, 2017) affected the brake line running to the front-right caliper, line failed where it crossed over the skid plate near the center-line of the vehicle up front by the lower radiator support. Line failed due to corrosion. Rear brakes appear to be working but are not sufficient to stop the vehicle in a safe manner. No accident occurred, line failed as approaching a light turning red while going uphill, rolled through the intersection prior to the light turning green for crossing traffic and was able to stop the vehicle as it drifted to a stop uphill. The quality of the gm brake lines are very suspect to say the least. The brake lines are dangerous and seem to be more susceptible to corrosion than any other brake line on any other vehicle I've ever owned, or any of my friends or family have ever owned. I can only imagine if the lines failed under different circumstances (while towing though mountains while going downhill for example, this would be a life-threatening situation). Please determine if these lines are faulty for the sake of others with these vehicles, and the sake of other motorists that could be impacted when the brakes on this larger vehicle fail. If they are found to be faulty owners should be notified that these brake lines are subpar, and that the manufacturer's replacement lines are also subpar.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 183,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle had a sudden loss of power steering and the brakes failed to engage without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would veer to the right independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier and spun around from the front and crashed in the rear. The drivers side and front passenger side air bags deployed. The contact sustained a dislocated left shoulder and a fractured right foot. The contact also sustained whiplash, neck pains which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v005000 (power train) and the federal safety agency action number: ea04012 (service brakes, hydraulic, steering). The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,500.

Filed Mar 21, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · FL

Brake lines rusted out and caused truck to not be able to stop and almost caused an accident. First line went about 2 months ago and was repaired. I assumed that this was a singular incident and the repair was fine, and I would have no other problems. Now, a different brake line went. Same exact problem...rusted out appears that all of the lines are at issue and all of them must be replaced. I was lucky as I had just come off the interstate highway where I was doing speeds of 70mph and relying on my brakes as would be normal. Just as I got off the highway and pulled into work, the line blew out completely and my pedal went to the floor. I had no brakes at all...nothing. Luckily, I was in the parking lot, and going slow enough and I thought quickly and used my emergency brakes and stopped. Had the brake line gone out just two minutes earlier, or about two or three brake pedal presses before, I would have been in a serious accident.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Brakes · 240,000 miles · MI

Multiple incidences of steel brake line corrosion, resulting in loss of fluid pressure, and therefore loss of braking ability. This has happened 3 different times already. Luckily I drive country roads with little other traffic.obviously this is a repetitive and serious issue for many other owners of these vehicles, as evidenced by the sheer number of complaints regarding the same issue filed to the federal safety agency for this vehicle. Does the federal safety agency even read or evaluate the volume and seriousness of complaints on the same issue? How many lives must be lost before this becomes a recall?

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · PA

I was driving down the highway in my 2000 gmc sierra truck when I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I couldn't stop at the red light, so I had to make a quick left turn, across on oncoming traffic into a parking lot before I could get the car stopped. This is the second time my brakes failed and in both cases it was because the steel brake lines rotted out. I've owned many gm vehicles and never had to replace the steel brake lines, not even on my 1969 olds cutlass that I still own. I read about others having the same problem and supposedly gm did not recall. But was going to replace parts and labor for $500. I called gmc and they said they didn't know of this and I called 2 dealers and they didn't know of this kit either. So, I guess I have a big bill on my hands. Cheap brake lines were used building this truck, and brakes are pretty important to stop. I'm lucky I was able to get out of this situation without wrecking.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · MI

Corded brake lines caused the fluid to be loss upon stopping causing the brakes to go out, this happened in 2012 with all the main brake lines to all 4 wheels having to be replaced, then again in 2013 the brake lines attached to the rear differential, corroded causing a rapid loss in brake fluid and, and loss of brakes.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Brakes · 153,000 miles · WI

I put my foot on the brake pedal to start the truck and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Fortunately the truck was parked. I had the car towed to the gm dealer and had the lines fixed for $890.00.

Filed Dec 28, 2013 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · OH · crash

Loss of braking effectiveness at low speed when turning wheel. While making left hand turn into driveway at low speed on dry pavement, anti-lock braking system activated causing loss of braking. Brake pedal "froze" at position and would not allow pedal to be depressed further. Vehicle continued forward until impacting the exterior garage wall causing structural damage to the home. Upon further testing vehicle in open, dry parking lot, the antilock system activates incorrectly when turning wheel left or right while braking at low speed. This vehicle had wheel sensor service for recall campaign 05068c performed on february 20, 2012. The gm wheel speed sensor recall campaign apparently is not a permanent fix for the root cause of failure, but only a temporary band-aid solution. Fortunately there was no one in vicinity of front of vehicle when this incident occurred, otherwise serious physical injury of loss of life could have occurred.

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Brakes · 247,000 miles · MI

Metal brake line corrosion and failure, resulting in mass fluid loss, pedal traveling to the floor, and complete loss of braking ability.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Brakes · 71,237 miles · NC · crash

Total brake failure caused by corroded brake lines.

Filed Jun 23, 2013 · Brakes · 29,500 miles · IL

Catastrophic brake failure. Went to brake at a stop sign and there was no brake pedal pressure; pedal went all the way to the floor. Inspection showed failure of brake line(s).

Filed Aug 4, 2012 · Brakes · 71,295 miles · PA

Pulling on the in front of my home , no brakes use the parking brake. Look under the sierra on the driver side leaking brake fluid. Corrosion on brake line,71,295 miles on the sierra.