Several brake lines have rusted through, this caused loss of brake fluid and loss of any braking. This has caused me to be without a truck. Do to this defect gmc has caused a very dangerous vehicle to be on the road. This will now cost me two thousand dollars to make my truck safe to drive. Gmc needs to be held responsible for this poor material in brake line material. Please correct this defect before lives are lost.
2000 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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On 9 june 2011, I was towing my 8,000 lb camper back from the dealer when I pushed on the brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor, I used my camper brakes to stop the truck and find out what was wrong. I had to travel about 30 miles without brakes pulling my camper using only the camper brakes with the brake controller inside the truck. Once I arrived home I found a line of fluid on the ground, I opened the hood and found no brake fluid in the reservoir. I refilled the reservoir and had my wife push the brake pedal so I could find the leak. The brake line under the drivers door going to the front right tire was leaking. This happened about two years ago with the left rear brake line, I at that time was also pulling my camper. Thank god there was not an accident involved in both, I consider myself a very good driver and a safe driver. All my brake lines need replaced on my 2000 gmc sierra truck. I have never seen brake lines rust and corrode like this, this is not good for gm. I take good care of my vehicles and this is something that will cost me alot of money to replace these lines. You look at my truck and can see that I take care of it, it does not look like it is a 2000 from the outside, but look at it from underneath and it looks to be 100 years old. I still have the part of the line that I replaced this past week, but the line I had to replace 2 years ago I do not have.
Backing vehicle out of driveway, applied brake and pedal dropped to floorboard with loss of braking ability. Found all brake lines severely rusted, with a rupture in the line from the ABS module to the rear of the vehicle. All brake lines will need to be replaced.
Attempting to stop for a school bus, as I pressed on the brake pedal it went to the floor and the truck did not come to a complete stop. After pulling over, it was discovered that the brake line was leaking fluid on the ground. Upon further inspection, noticed the brake lines are corroded. Be it know that the frame and body parts on this truck are also rusted as to not pass state inspection. The truck is just over 10 years old and unsafe to drive due to multiple manufacture defects.
While applying the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle braking power was diminished and the braking distance was substantially increased. Had another vehicle or structure been in front of my truck there would have an accident with airbag deployment and injuries. A visual inspection of the braking system by this writer revealed a ruptured brake line. The area of the rupture as well as the balance of the suspect brake line was in poor condition due to corrosion. The remaining brake lines were found in a similar corroded condition. The corroded condition was found on the entire length of the brake lines up to within 6" of the master cylinder. The corrosion was also in areas including what this writer would consider "protected areas".
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. The contact was braking from approximately 55 MPH but the vehicle would not respond. The contact downshifted from second gear into first gear until the vehicle rolled to a stop. The vehicle was towed to her insurance companys repair facility where she was informed that the brake line was severely corroded and caused the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. The contact stated while braking from speeds of 10 MPH, the brakes would not engage. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and proceeded to crash into a nearby ditch. The contact was not injured and the vehicle sustained minor damage. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop for repairs. Neither the dealer nor the manufacture was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 105,000
2000 gmc sierra brake line corrosion issue. Ruptured steel line below the drivers door. 1). After a hard stop due to other motorist pulling out in front of me the brakes were not as firm as before. 2). The next morning I found an oil spot on driveway and brake reservoir half empty. Investigated and found heavily corroded brake lines in a group of four below drivers door against outside of frame. One line leaking fluid badly. 3). I went to general motors to purchase new brake lines and was told that the come in bulk rolls only. They have to be bent to shape and flared to be installed. This seems like a very labor intensive repair and would be very costly. I am weighing my options.
I have a 2000 gmc sierra pickup truck. Today I experienced a total failure of the braking system; while coming up to a light on a street with a speed limit of 50 MPH, I lost all braking ability and the parking brake was of no use. There was no accident (thank god) but after having the truck towed to a repair shop, a web search showed a recent article describing similar failures. Thought I should file a complaint before speaking with gm tomorrow morning.
My front brake line corroded and ruptured and started leaking fluid. I had no brakes and had to towed for repair.
I have a 2000 gmc sierra pickup with disc brakes on all four wheels. The parking brake is a horseshoe shaped brake shoe that is to grab a brake drum designed into the rear wheel rotor. I have used the parking brake about five times( exaggerated) in the life of my truck. When the brake failed to hold I thought nothing of it, as I rarely used it. Recently on an unrelated repair I had occasion to remove and inspect my rear rotors. The brake shoe for the parking brake repositioned itself and has been rubbing on the brake drum portion of the rotor causing it to wear the lining of the drum . Very little wear occurred to the parking brake shoe. The design of the shoe its position on the drum created a basin wear particles accumulated inside the worn area of the drum creating even faster wear to the surface. After 180000 miles on my vehicle I have the original disc brake pads in relatively good shape and if I hadn't had the other repair to perform I would not have removed the dic brake rotor on the rear wheels to learn that about half of the drum material had been won through on one side and less so on the other side. I was not subject to recall 05042b (the federal safety agency action number ea04011) and I was not aware of the previous issue with the parking brakes. If I continued to use the vehicle in unadulterated manner my wheel rotor would wear through and the wheel fall off at a time of its own choosing.. I spoke with my local chevrolet dealer and asked about applicable recalls regarding the parking brake on the pickups and he told me that he knew of no such issues.
On or about 18 oct 2009 as I was turning into my driveway as I applied the brakes on my 2000 gme 1/2 ton truck it failed to stop as normal. I almost hit my travel trailer. The brakes made an unusual noise that sounded as if it came from around the brake booster. I had it replaced, this did not eliminate the problem. This vehicle was not driven again until around 15 jan 2010 this braking problem occurred again. After taking the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer and talking with a service mgr. With some 33 years experience,he recognized the problem. He explained that the anti-lock brake system was activating resulting in increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. He removed the wheel speed sensors and cleaned the wheel speed sensors mounting surface and applied a rust inhibitor and reinstalled the wheel sensors at a cost to me of $252.00 I believe gmc should bear this cost as there is a recall on this problem. Recall id# 43621 dated aug.29. 2005 this recall did not cover va.,but the ABS brake problem does not know that it is in va..gmc should recall all vehicles with this ABS system regardless which state the vehicle is in.
Why is it that four people I know who own gmc vehicles all have had to disconnect their ABS systems by pulling the fuse? The wheel sensors have become defective and are very expensive to repair or replace. Isn't the ABS system supposed to be a safety feature? I think something must be wrong with the set-up or design. Gm should have to recall them.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra truck. The contact stated that at relatively low speeds it is difficult to apply pressure to the brake pedal. This can cause increased stopping distances, which could result in a crash. He notified the manufacturer in reference to recall #05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock. A representative stated that since his VIN was excluded, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. Updated 10/13/09.
2000 gmc sierra truck had a recall in 2006 for severe corrosion areas. Consumer states that the recall was performed but two years later have the same problem and coverage was denied. *nj recall # 05v379000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. While driving less than 55 MPH, the contact slammed on the brakes to avoid rear ending the preceding vehicle; however, there were no brakes. The brake pedal extended to the floorboard and there was no resistance. The contact was able to avoid crashing into the preceding vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer and is awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 102,400. Updated 1/8/09 *cn updated 01/14/09.
2000 gmc sierra with defective ABS system. Consumer stated that he took his vehicle in for a second time to repair the ABS system. He stated in 2005 he had to get it repaired due to premature activation. *kb the consumer requested that the recall be extended to cover recurrences of the same problems now and in the future.
2000 gmc sierra pick up truck. Abs sensors are corroded and the truck will not stop properly. It was in for recall 1 and a half years ago at 40,000 miles. Now at 48,500 it is doing the same thing with ABS. Dealer will not pay for the repair for the fix. In addition the dealer now wants me to replace rotors that are under recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. When the brakes are applied, the ABS activates and reduces the vehicle's stopping distance. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do because her VIN is not included in recall # 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
In regards to the federal safety agency recall id 05v379000. Mailed a recall notice from gmc about this issue with the wheel speed sensors. Truck exhibiting issue noted in recall. Dealership would not repair vehicle under recall and charge us $42 for diagnostics fee. They even noted that the wheel speed sensors needed replaced but would not do it. Truck does not stop correctly under 10 MPH due to anti -lock motor running.
Consumer complaint concerning the antilock brakes which malfunctioned prior to recall notification. *ts the recall work was done but the same day the antilock brakes failed again. The vehicle was returned to the dealer . The dealer claimed there was nothing more they could do.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side tire had excessive wear and a noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle at various speeds. The contact removed the tire and replaced the caliper, rotor, and shoes. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake light illuminated. The contact pulled the fuse to the ABS to have braking power at low speeds of 15 MPH. There is an the federal safety agency recall, 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock, however the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership cleaned the sensors; however the vehicle is still having the same problems as indicated in the recall. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. Updated 6/23/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated while having the brake sensors replaced the federal safety agency recall # 05v379000 concerning the service brakes antilock. The dealership determined the rotors were flaking apart due to corrosion.
Slave cylinder on hydraulic clutch failed instantly resulting in loss of stopping ability. Occurred at home in drive without an accident. Could have been catastrophic if traveling on public highway in traffic.
Loss of braking on bumpy or unpaved downhill slope. The brake pedal became stiff and the truck kept going right out of my driveway into 55 MPH traffic luck being with me no cars or trucks were coming.
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 3 to 5 MPH, the ABS activated. The fuse was taken out to deactivate the ABS. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000 regarding the antilock brake sensor. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle.
Vehicle brakes damaged by road salt corrosion, causing rear brake calipers to seize up and brake disks to delaminate. Rear brakes were completely inoperable.
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the ABS. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 1/23/2006 - the left front wheel speed sensor was replaced on 12/27/2005.
Dt: the contact had recall 05v37900 repair work done on the anti lock brakes. Approximately one month later, while applying the brakes, he heard a loud grinding noise. The consumer was only going 8-10 MPH and the consumer traveled 200-300 feet before he was able to come to a stop. He took the vehicle to the dealership, and they stated the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. *ak updated 01/11/06.
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