2001 GMC Yukon: brake failure

Filed Nov 16, 2014 · Brakes · 181,000 miles · CT · crash

Brakes were weak, almost to floor so the car was towed home. While slowly backing the car into driveway the brakes failed completely. Stepped on emergency brake and intermediate cable broke. The e-brake cable failed because of rust and the brake lines to the ebcm where they go over frame all failed. The only part on this car that has rusted beyond anything normal are the brake lines. Unbelievably rusted! When the brakes (e-brake and both lines) all failed the car rolled out of controlled into a tree. The rear hatch glass shattered and I had a sore neck for 5-days. This is apparently a common problem to this car where salt is used. The brakes started to go weak (1-line must have failed) as my wife approached a toll booth, only luck prevented a catastrophic event from happening. I can't believe we were not notified or the car was not recalled! Gm and the federal safety agency shame on you. You knew of a safety problem and have done nothing. Gm stating that you will still have brakes if the line fails is a weak argument, you have to press much harder after the first line goes and the other line is ready to fail. Guess what happens, no brakes. Please have a gm executive drive one of these death traps and hit the brakes hard. The last thing that should rust are the brake lines. A little common sense goes a long way.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Brakes · 143,663 miles · PA

I was driving locally,when I used my brakes to slow down as I was approaching a red light I did not have properly functioning brakes,pedal went to floor,I used emergency brake this prevented me from hitting car in front of me. This occurred in august,2012.brake lines were determined to have rusted out,brakes failed ,a $444 repair was needed. In november 2013 a similar incident occurred with my son driving. This resulted in a $ 1111 dollar repair bill. And today july 8 2014 while backing out onto street another brake failure occurred bill to be determined ? *tr updated 3/18/2015

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Brakes · 188,275 miles · MI

While applying the brakes to stop at an intersection, the brake pedal went to the floor on my 2001 yukon. A severely corroded brake line leading to passenger side front brake failed. Point of failure was at the center of the vehicle under the radiator. During removal of the failed line from it's mounting clip on the vehicle frame the brake line leading to the driver's side front brake was bumped causing it to break as well. On closer inspection it was determined that all brake lines were severely corroded to the point they were ready to fail and all lines required replacement.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · MI

I was driving my yukon in rush hour traffic when I found it necessary to attempt a panic stop. I pressed on the brake pedal and felt somthing give way and the pedal went to the floor. I attempted applying the brakes again and again the brake pedal went to the floor. I nursed the vehicle to a parking lot and looked underneath and found brake fluid dripping from the frame on the drivers side just before the rear wheel. I inspected the brake lines and found them to be very corroded and the one line leading to the rear brakes was split open. I have since replaced the brake line from the ABS unit under the drivers seat to the junction near the spare wheel. I have inspected the other brake lines and found they are corroded also.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the front driver's side and rear brake lines failed because of rust. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2012 · Brakes · 250,450 miles · FL

Brake line just started leaking while in the drive way. The pedal went to the floor.

Filed Nov 5, 2011 · Brakes · 137,493 miles · VA

I applied the brakes on my vehicle in the driveway and felt a pop and the brake pedal went to the floor. I pumped the pedal a few times and it went to the floor each time. I looked around the vehicle and there was a puddle of brake fluid under the drivers side rear door. I felt around the frame where the leak was and felt a very corroded brake line. I searched online and found that many gm truck owners have had this problem and there is an the federal safety agency investigation and engineering analysis. I'd like to know if gm is going to recall these trucks for this issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2011 · Brakes · 58,243 miles · MD

Slow speed stop approaching a locked gate. Brake pedal was applied. Pedal dropped to the floor with complete loss of brake pressure. Brake pedal was pumped twice with the final application locking one rear wheel. The above vehicle stopped within 2 feet of striking a metal security gate. Brake fluid was observed dripping from under the drivers side compartment on to the ground. Vehicle was towed to my mechanic. Mechanic found that there was excessive rust on all metal brake tubing. One of the metal brake lines from the master cylinder to the ABS pump completely rusted through causing loss of all brake pressure and brake failure. All metal brake lines had to be replaced. Before and after the incident there were no warning indicator lights that were activated on the dash.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · TX

Parking brake failure every year for the past 3 years. Yukon xl will not pass state inspection due to parking brake failure. Have replaced rear rotors due to parking brake shoe malfunction. Rear brake shoe does not disengage and wears prematurely causing parking brake failure and rotor damage every year that state inspection is required.

Filed Sep 16, 2006 · Brakes · WV

Abs and park brake light illuminated. Result was ebcm (electronic brake control module) bad which I was told by the dealer could cause total brake failure. Repairs cost $959.00 and according to the research I have done, this is very common around 80,000 miles. Mine is at 83,000!

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · GA

Dt: 2001 gmc yukon. There was a recall #05042, for the parking brake, however the recall did pertain to the consumers vehicle. The parking brake did not work. This started approximately may 25, 2002. The brakes dragged and eventually wore out because of a spring that was not working properly when the parking brake was released. The vehicle has not been in to be serviced for this problem, but was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. *jb updated 1/4/2006 -

Filed Jul 4, 2005 · Brakes · TX

Abs braking system totally failed and went out. Replaced ABS. Was told by two different mechanics that they had replaced a lot of these systems recently. Parking brake went out. Used, maybe 5 times. Have not replaced yet. Was also told that it was common for this system to go out without use.