1999 gmc sierra k2500 4x4. At just over 100k miles the advanced rust and corrosion on my steel brake lines is very bad. These are the hard galvanized lines that are in the engine compartment beneath the brake fluid reservoir near the frame, and the hard galvanized lines that run along the inside of the frame rail on the driver side (left hand side of the truck) from front to rear. This started a few years ago and has gotten progressively worse. The corrosion is in the form of rust that is flaking off in chunks. With the steel rusting and flaking away like this, it will compromise the integrity of the brake line, significantly reducing the ability for the brake lines to hold pressure, and at some point may ultimately result in brake failure. I have other gm vehicles with more miles that are older I've had since new and the brake lines have very little signs of rust and corrosion. I am not happy about this as I take very good care of my vehicles and this is the first gm vehicle that I've seen this happen. I will have to stop driving this vehicle to avoid the high accident risk potential the rusted brake lines have created.
1999 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes complaints
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Dealer replaced rusted out brake lines in 2008. Dealer now says brake lines need to be replaced again. Brake lines for this vehicle are apparently made of a material that is extremely prone to corrosion leading to brake failure-which occurred to this vehicle.
I was driving my daughter to a friends house. When the pedal started getting soft ,it was just a 3 mile ride on 35 MPH roads. By the time I got home I had no brakes at all. Had to have 5 brake lines and 2 brake calipers replaced they were totally covered with rust.
I own a 99 gmc sierra 2500. While pulling a 9000 lb trailer my brakes went out had enough time to down shift and use emergency brake to bring truck too a stop. Upon investigation I noticed the blown brake line and lots of corrosion on the under carriage of the vehicle this is something that needs to be addressed. I have owned older vehicles and have never seen such rust on the under carriage like this truck has. Especially the brake and fuel lines.
I have a 1999 gm pickup while 3 hrs from home I was coming onto a traffic signal when I applied the brakes I was not slowing down I had to use the emergency brake and lower gears to prevent running into the cars ahead of me, when I finally stopped and checked fluid I was empty the closest station was still miles away, lucky for me I was on fl st rd 710 20 miles from indiantown I stayed in the slow lane driving at 5- 25 MPH until I could get fluid. I had this problem all the way home without crashing. Upon investigating I found that my brake lines have rusted out, I am now in the middle of changing them out as I can't afford a mechanic and now am having problems trying to fix so now I am out of work because of this. Last night I happened to be watching the news and seen this. If you would like to see the lines I have one off out of 4 lines my hope is a recall to have these fixed by someone that knows how if not I will do my best so I can make it to work.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that every time he approaches a stop at approximately 10 MPH, the ABS engages and the vehicle jerks forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer stated that the hub bearing needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,700. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 12/12/07
Dt: a humming noise came from under the hood after removing the key from the ignition and shutting off the engine. The vehicle was driven to a gm dealer, who noted that the anti lock brake pump was continuously running. The anti lock brakes were repaired under a recall, but the pump was not covered by the recall. The cost for a replacement of a brake pump was $2,000 or the dealer could perform a cheaper process by simply removing anti lock brake fuse which bypassed the brake pump. The contact opted for removing the fuse due to cost. This remedy warranted the anti lock brakes as non working. Since this repair there have been no further problems.
When the vehicle was shut off, the anti lock brake motor blew out.
Brake problems since purchase of vehicle. When going over bump and braking at same time, ABS kicked in and it took longer than usual to stop, up to 1 1/2 car lengths. Gmc co and dealer said that was how their vehicles reacted. *ak
Consumer had an intermittent problem with brakes. Brake pedal would go to floor when tyring to stop. Also, if it was pressed a couple of times it would kick back in. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle, and said to bring it back when vehicle was having the problem.
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While driving on local roads applied brakes and heard squealing noise. Contacted dealer and was told vehicle needed new brakes. They were not under warranty. Later, while driving down the road, slowed down to make a turn, and steering wheel would not turn. Also, there was noise in the steering column. Vehicle has been at dealer's 5 times for both, brake and steering repairs. *ak
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