2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 brakes problems

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Brakes · IL · crash

Brake lines corroded resulting in loss of brakes and rear ending school bus. Replaced all brake lines at my cost as well as the damage to the front end of the truck. Now, the known ABS brake sensor issue is activating the ABS at low speeds.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 168,260 miles · CA

While traveling to work my vehicles check engine light came on and the reduced power warning came on at which time I had complete loss of acceleration, complete loss of braking, and complete loss of steering power. I then had to coast to a stop and attempted to restart the vehicle 6 times before I was able to get the reduced power warning to go off and was able to drive although the check engine light stayed on. This is the 2nd time this has happened to me in 2 days with the loss of power. I have had the reduced power warning on numerous occasions years past but never have I lost total / absolute power to control the vehicle, this is a total death trap for anyone who has had this experience, especially on the freeway or highways at high speeds. I have read numerous accounts of this same issue affecting other gmc owners and have seen no resolutions or any recalls from gmc. I have already replaced the throttle housing and harness components, acceleration pedal sensor and yet the issue continues, someone is going to ( die ) because of gmc's lack of concern and responsibility to owners of their products. I will never ever own another gmc associated product.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · NY · crash

Iwas driving at low speed went to stop at stop sign when brake peddle went to floor.I crashed into stop sign to stop . Truck was towed to dealer. I was told to major brake line burst. Truck is now at dealer being fixed. At a price of 2800.00. Something has to be done. This can't go on any longer.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Brakes · 127,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when applied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 149,000 miles · NM

While driving posted speed on expressway vehicle suddenly shut off. Leaving no power steering no power brakes. I see many complaints on your website as well as online. Are you doing anything about this issue? It is the same issue that you are currently requiring gm to recall over 1 million vehicles for. Your current recall only goes back to the 2009 models. Why are you not requiring all gm vehicles recalled since 1996? They all have the same key lock system and same ABS systems both of which seem to contribute to or cause the problem. If a vehicle is built with a safety hazard does the fact that it is older mean that it is no longer a manufacturer's responsibility to repair it? Since the government owns gm how are you affected in initiating a recall? The government does not allow other companies to police themselves, yet is that not what you are doing with gm?

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Brakes · 149,125 miles · NJ

Coming down an onramp onto the highway, I brake to yield only to have the brake pedal drop nearly to the floor. This caught me off guard and as I was forced to merge into traffic I attempt to apply the brake again only to have it drop further. So I attempted to gradually apply the emergency brake but it also ended up fully extended and having no effect. With main braking power almost gone, I used a lower transmission gear to slow the vehicle and exit the highway into a parking lot. There I discovered excessive brake fluid loss coming from the driver side rear wheel/suspension area. Dealer repair report: "found vehicle to have lost breaking ability. Found rear brake lines from ABS hub rusted out causing system to loose braking. Removed and replaced rear brake lines from ABS hub to master." considering the busy highway I was entering and absolute no warning from the vehicle either by electronics or "feel", I consider it a miracle I was not in a crash or worse. An ase certified mechanic told me that the brake lines corrode, likely due to winter road salt exposure over time, and on the yukon are in a location in the rear that makes it difficult if not impossible to inspect other than by "feel" (instead of visually).

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · OH

Driving vehicle when brakes went soft and failed pulled over to side of road, towed car home replacing all brake lines due to excessive corrosion.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Brakes · 75,300 miles · NJ

Lost brakes due to rusted failure of metal brake lines. The brake pedal went to the floor and I had to drive off the road to avoid an accident.

Filed Apr 6, 2014 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · NY

Traveling on bqe 3 lane crowded highway in brooklyn when attempted to brake for exit and brake pedal went to floor - no brakes - I luckily was able to stop the vehicle on level road and avoided accident. I could have been killed. It was not my day to die but I thought it was.....then I saw the federal safety agency investigation ea 11001 and read the internet posts on this gm problem and can't believe there has been no recall....how many people need to die?

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 63,174 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali xl 1500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the ABS warning indicator lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken for repair where the contact learned that the electronic brake control module was discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was made aware of the potential issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,174. Updated 10/17/13*lj the informed the consumer, they replaced a switch in the brake system used to equalize pressure between the wheels. After the consumer left the dealership, the warning lights illuminated again. The consumer returned to the dealer, the next day and an inspection revealed a problem with the ebcm. The consumer was informed the part was discontinued. Updated 10/24/12