2005 GMC Sierra 3500 brakes problems

Filed Sep 16, 2024 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to come to a stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt loose. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop and the contact became aware of a brake fluid leak coming from under the hood, and that both front and rear brake lines were rusted. An appointment with the dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. When the brake pedal was depressed at 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to respond without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred three additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the service braking system warning indicator illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed that the brake line was rusted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · MD

Stopping in driveway. Brake pedal went to the floor without resistance. After vehicle stopped observed fluid leak under front driver side aft of front tire. Inspected engine compartment and observed severely corroded brake lives and brake fluid in engine compartment. Brake line apparently corroded and ruptured resulting in brake failure.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Brakes · 76,554 miles · KY

My 2005 gmc sierra 3500 crewcab with less than 77,000 miles on it experienced a ruptured brakeline. As I commenced going out my driveway the brake pedal felt mushy then went to the floor. Thank-goodness this happened in my driveway opposed to out on the road! Brake line was rusted and rotted through causing a rupture in the line and brake failure. This vehicle is not routinely driven but used for hauling a horse trailer, trips or server weather winter driving; thus the low mileage for it's age. Cannot haul a thing without brakes as the undersized braking system on this truck barely stops itself under normal braking conditions. It is kept clean, dry and stored in an open front building. Since my incident a friend of mine with a very similar truck (maybe a year or 2 newer) experienced the same scenario. Fortunately, theirs happened as they were backing up to park at a campground and not out on the road either. *ln updated 1/8/2103

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · NH

Brake lines rotted on way to garage .

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Brakes · NY

Upon trying to stop, when almost at a complete stop, the brakes fade and pedal goes to the floor.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 88,000 miles · CO

Steering hydrulic assist connections at booster constantly leak from day one. They have been replaced and still leak. Which in turn cause a decrease in brake pressure.

Filed May 14, 2010 · Brakes · 500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. While braking from speeds of 10 MPH, the pedal fell into the floorboard and the brakes would not engage. The contact stated the failure had occurred intermittently since the date of purchase. The vehicle had been to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised that the vehicle would need to be further inspected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 39,198.

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. Whenever the parking brake was engaged with the gear shifter placed in the "neutral" position; the parking brake system failed to function. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. The contact had concern of the potential safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 55,000. The current mileage was 81,000.