2007 GMC Sierra: brake failure

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Brakes · 29,900 miles · VA

Metal brake lines rusted prematurely @ 29,900 miles causing brake line to rupture. This caused brake failure. Truck had to be towed to dealer who diagnosed rusted brake lines. For future safety all metal brake lines on truck required replacement. Failure occurred in work parking lot so no accident occurred due to failure.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Brakes · 174,233 miles · TN

I drive a company truck during the week and make a habit of driving my sierra once a week as well. I was going down the driveway to the main road when the pedal fell to the floor. No brakes whatsoever. I used the emergency brake to come to a safe stop. I looked under the hood to realize that the brake lines were rusted and had blown a hole. This truck is not that old and I do not live in a northern state where salt corrosion is an issue. I baby my truck and keep it up. I later did a search on the web an found out that thousands of others are having this issue as well. This is ridiculous, this is a bad material choice for brake lines. Gmc needs to realize this and recall all of us and install coated, or better yet, braided/poly-covered lines to make sure this never happens again. What if I were traveling at a higher rate of speed and had my family in the car? I can see their stand on this being a maintenance issue, but I have friends with early 80's and 90's model trucks that still have the original brake lines in them, not corroded or rusted, and still work great. Get on the ball gmc and take responsibility for this.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc sierra. While driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal failed to respond when it was depressed and the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact discovered that there was no brake fluid in the reservoir and the brakes were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 10/10/14*cn the consumer stated upon depressing the brake pedal the vehicle slowed, but the pedal went to the floor. The driver made a right turn at 35 MPH and slid into gravel almost hitting a guardrail. The manufacturer stated they haven't received any similar complaints. The consumer has heard otherwise from various mechanics. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 3/31/2015

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · CT

Brake lines rusted out resulting in brake failure, luckily it happened at a complete stop on the side of a road.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Brakes · 63,286 miles · FL

Brakes failed, vehicle brought to a stop using 1st gear and parking brake, narrowly avoiding accident. Parked in parking lot and brake fluid drained to pavement. Dealer advises replacement of all brake lines as all are severely corroded (estimated cost - $2,400). Vehicle is exactly 5 years old with not many miles. Used in canada in the summer and florida in winter months. Only exposure to salt and snow is when encountered on trips to and from florida. Vehicle was undercoated at purchase. Very dangerous failure, most certainly must have been fatalities given the number of reports and could have been us yesterday or when towing 5th wheel rv.