Braking coming to a red light. Catastrophic brake failure occurred due to brake line corrosion. Upon investigation, all five brake lines leading from the pump under the drivers seat, next to the frame are severely corroded. Everything else is in very good condition. There is almost no corrosion at, except the severely corroded brake lines. All brake lines need to be replaced. This is clearly an issue of inferior brake lines used.
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes complaints
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When getting ready to pull out of out driveway, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I had a mechanic look at it and was told all of the brake lines running along the frame by the ABS actuator were completely rusted and some were rusted completely through. He said all lines would have to be replaced. Luckily I wasn't on the highway or roadway and involved in an accident. I had to have it towed to the dealer for repairs.
2000 gmc sierra 1/2 ton 4x4 truck brake line failure in march 2009 a rear brake line failed due to excessive corrosion no accident due to failure and had to have the truck towed for repairs. Repair shop had to replace rusted metal line and one rear brake caliper due to excessive corrosion. 24 july 2010 another brake line ruptured due to excessive corrosion. Again truck will be towed to repair shop for brake line replacement/repair. This is the second brake line to rupture due to excessive corrosion and I've noticed the entire brake line and fuel line system is severely corroded with rust. I no longer feel this truck is safe to drive and will be getting rid of it asap after repairs. Luckily the brake lines failed while the truck was parked in my driveway. Updated ivoq 09/10/10*jb
Driving toward an intersection I applied the brakes. As I pressed more firmly the pedal gave less resistance and eventually to the floorboard. The vehicle rolled into the intersection and eventually stopped. Not seeing any type of brake warning on dash I proceeded home slowly with little stopping power. When I inspected underneath the vehicle, I noticed that the brake lines were leaking like running water and corroded so severely that they needed to be replaced. The vehicle was delivered to the nearest auto repair facility.
Severe corrosion of the steel hydraulic brake lines on 2000 gmc sierra 1500 2wd. Severe corrosion exists at points where lines are in contact with the frame and extreme corrosion where body line connects to flex line at rear axle. This is same corrosion as reported on other vehicles with no factory replacements available for affected parts.
All of the brake lines on my 2000 gmc sierra 1500 are rusting thru and bursting. Causing loss of brakes and nearly causing an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While servicing the brakes, the contact noticed that the brake pads are rubbing against the inside of the rotors on all four wheels. The vehicle had not been diagnosed at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Approaching stop sign at an intersection applied brake pedal and at same time pedal went down almost to floor and lost of braking force. Was able to bring vehicle to a stop but had no room to spare. Inspection under vehicle revealed brake line ruptured due to corrosion. Vehicle has been parked since that time and not in use. Brake line running to rear of vehicle needs to be replaced.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop. Mechanic found brake lines had ruptured because of corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
Truck lost ability to stop effectively. Truck was taken to local repair shop. Mechanic found steel brake lines had ruptured because of corrosion. Brake lines were replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact attempted to apply the brakes to avoid crashing into the vehicle in front of him; however, they failed to respond. The contact was forced to make a left to avoid the crash. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the brake line was replaced as it was covered with rust. The current mileage was approximately 93,000. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact was forced to allow the vehicle to coast through a stop sign when the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the brake line was replaced. The contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. The current mileage was approximately 67,000.
Brake failure due to brake fluid leaking from rusted out brake lines.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc k15. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed that it took extra time for the brakes to engage when he depressed the brake pedal; he had to continue to apply pressure so the vehicle would slow down. He noticed the problem only at low speeds. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 65,508. The failure mileage was approximately 64,100.
Rear brake line failure caused by salt.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the brake pedal traveled to the floor with pressure applied to it. The vehicle was driven into a parking space to avoid crashing into the proceeding vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was related to corrosion in the front brake line which resulted in a brake fluid leak. Additionally, there was corrosion within the antilock brake line system, parking brake cable, caliper, and disc which were all replaced. The repair cost was $700.00. The failure mileage was 63,000. The current mileage was 67,900.
2000 gmc sierra brake line ruptured last year while depressing the brake hard to avoid a collision.
Gmc sierra - unwanted antilock brake system activation. Gmc recall #05068.
I have a 2000 gmc. At low speeds (under 10k) the vehicle will not stop quickly,it takes 10 or more feet with the brake fade. I took the ABS fuse out an it stops on a dime.very dangerous in shopping centres the fuse is in.
My brake lines failed on my 2000 gmc from wear.
I have a 2000 gmc sierra with an anti-lock brake problem. At low speed braking the truck's anti-lock system comes on and causes the truck not to stop correctly. This has caused many near collisions. I spoke to gm about the problem and was told the they had repaired the truck before I owned it, and they had fixed the problem. But if the same problem is happening again, then they have not fixed it. I understand that wear and tear is a issue with every car and that over time things need to be repaired, but if it's the brake system itself and not the condition of the brakes, shouldn't that fall on gm to make that correction. Thank you
Abs activation at slow speed, often when turning. Paid for wheel speed sensor cleaning and reinstall 12/14/2004. Recall for same problem performed 11/16/2005. Symptoms have returned, dealer will not perform recall procedure a second time at no cost. Slow speed ABS activation increases stopping distance, and can cause a crash.
Excessive rust from middle of under carriage on back lead to two part failures. Rear main brake line on driver side of vehicle burst while applying brakes in driveway leading to brake failure. I stopped truck by applying emergency brake and slamming transmission into park--thank god this happened in my driveway and not on the road-- research on internet reveals excessive rust for these trucks is common. After hearing about the toyota tundras dropping a spare tire due to excessive rust, I figure brake failure possibly leading to traffic accident qualifies too.
2000 gmc sierra 4x4 pick up ABS brake system activates at very low speed, thus releasing brakes and causing vehicle to continue forward causing me to go over a bank or hit object ahead.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that there was a recall regarding the brakes on his vehicle. After the recall repair was performed, the failure recurred. While driving 8 MPH, the vehicle continued to move when the brake pedal was depressed. Prior to the repair, the contact filed a complaint and had the issue addressed and repaired for free. The failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 130,563.
The parking brake on my 2000 gmc sierra will not hold. I have adjusted both the park brake shoes and cable, but it will still not hold the truck. This is the same issue that LED to a recall on gmc and chevrolet pick-ups with manual transmissions, but the trucks equipped with automatic transmissions were not included. However, the park brake must be in working order to pass the nc safety inspection.
Purchased 2000 gmc sierra 1500 new. Have during time of ownership had both front and rear disc brakes/rotors repaired/replaced twice. Once with 20,151 miles under warranty. The last set of front rotors and pads were replaced with 74,299 miles during the recall 05068 for ABS speed sensor corrosion. I had to pay for this set of rotors and pads at a cost of $406.03. Since time of "safety recall" truck has intermittently not stopped properly at low speed. While driving I attempted to stop heard a slight pop and the brake peddle went to the floor with little resistance. Had truck taken to dealer ship where last brake repair and safety recall was performed, they discovered that my main brake line had rusted through and had failed. At that time they also informed me that all the brake lines were rusty and should be replaced. I had at the time of dropping the vehicle off informed them of the problem with low speed braking and the feeling that the ABS was activating. Upon repair of the main brake line at $244.32 (I declined to have all brake lines replaced at my expense) they test drove the vehicle and indicated that they were unable to experience the low speed brake failure. I do not believe that a vehicle with less than 90,000 miles should have brake lines rust through, that two sets of rotors rust to the point of failure. This degree of rust to the braking system appears excessive and unwarranted. In looking at internet appears to be serious problem with 2000 gmc and chevy pickups. Wife will not ride in the truck as she feels it is unsafe since can't always stop truck!
Brakes fail to engage when braking. Thank god I do not follow closely to vehicles ahead of me. This has been happening for several years. Brought to dealership when this first happened and was told there was nothing wrong with my brakes and there is no recall on the brake system. I will report the last date this happened.
Fuel gauge acting very erratic and vehicle will not start have noticed online that many gmc sierra owners of similar years have experienced same problems very expensive to repair.
Every so often the for about a month the anti-lock brake system would kick back slightly when the vehicle was coming to a stop. One sunday morning while coming to stop the anti- lock system kicked back very hard and I ran into the vehicle in front of me. Now the system is kicking back at almost every stop!
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