Even though my truck has always been garage kept and only has 30 thousand miles on it, my braking system went out while driving because my metal brake lines are rusted.

- Kurtistown, HI, USA

ABS light keeps coming on while driving

- Clarkston, MI, USA

While driving at low speeds, about 20 mph or lower, the brake pedal fades to the floor. There are no lights or codes and brake fluid at the proper level. This happens quite frequently and anywhere.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 8 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the anti-lock braking system seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact called champion Chevrolet of avon at 317-350-1023 (located at 183 S county rd 525, avon, in 46123) and a diagnostic test was recommended. The test was not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Avon, NE, USA

I took our truck in for servicing at the O'neill GMC dealership in warminster, pa and was told that all of our brake lines needed to be replaced due to rusting. We purchased our vehicle new from O'neill and have continued to have it serviced there. The truck is treated with great respect and only has 40,000 miles on it. I contacted GMC due to the defective materials of the vehicle they sold us and they claim that this is normal. I now am strapped with a bill for $2700 to replace all four defective, rusting brake lines their website says customer satisfaction guaranteed. I believe GMC should contribute $1700 towards the bill. I note that there are over ten pages of complaints on the internet regarding corrosion problems. Please hold GMC accountable. This vehicle was purchased in good faith and they should admit responsibility for their inferior brake line materials. I am disappointed with GMC's excuses and nonsense. I told them they should pay $1700 out of the money they banked from the expired, extended warranty we purchased. This is a GMC issue; not a [xxx] issue. Again, please hold them responsible for selling a defective truck. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA

Brake line failure, front left. Steel line had rusted next to a plastic clip that secured a wiring harness to the brake line. Brake fluid was spraying onto the side of the engine. Noticed the leak after returning home; had failed in stop-and-go traffic.

- Mount Vernon, WA, USA

When braking at the end of our driveway before proceeding into the road the brake pedal pulsates like ABS is kicking in but the vehicle hesitates to stop. Also when turning to the left at low speed, can hear the ABS system activating and get pulsing in the brakes as well.

- Honeoye, NY, USA

While driving on two lane road, service brake system light flashed, vehicle was hard too slow down and stop. Stopped vehicle and saw brake fluid was leaking from left front wheel brake lines.

- Dennis, MA, USA

I own a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 pick-up with less than 75,000 miles on January 23, 2017 I lost my braking capability due to the brake lines being completely corroded/rusted through causing the lost of brake fluid. Luckily I lost my brakes in a parking lot and not on a busy main street or highway with the possibility of having an accident and seriously hurting myself or someone else. From what I have read GM has known about this problem for sometime and says it is not a safety concern. From first hand experience I believe this is a major safety concern.

- Firth, NE, USA

My wife while driving our 2006 GMC Sierra was involved in a T-bone accident. She was driving South in her lane and was cut off causing her to hit the car that turned in front of her. She could not stop in time and when she hit the other car her airbag did not deploy. She died from broken ribs that puncher-ed her heart and she bled to death at work two hours later, the coroner determined her death to be from blunt force chest trauma.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving at a very slow speed, the brake pedal depressed and failed to operate. The contact was unaware if the emergency brake was depressed; however, there was no crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

- Partlow, VA, USA

1.rusted brake lines blowout.fortunately mine happened in a parking lot, not on the turnpike, and requiring an emergency stop. 2.clutch master cylinder plastic mounting flange separates when clutch is depressed, disabeling std.transmission.on residential street.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

ABS activation at low speeds resulting in increase stopping distance. It resulted almost striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk. This had previously been repaired at my own cost in 2011 and the problem has again returned. Previously GMC Sierra were recalled with the same problem. Recall number: 05V379000 recall date: 08/29/2005 component: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock problem summary: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. Consequence: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

- Orchard Park, NY, USA

Approaching red light signal applied brakes. Driver rear brake line ruptured due to rust through. Was able to safely stop vehicle as my speed was only about 20 mph. If this were at highway speeds it would have been extremely dangerous. Fyi there is also extensive frame and body surface rust that the manufacturer refused to help with. This vehicle is mostly parked outside in the mid atlantic regions. Gets very little use so low mileage. The rust is from a manufacturing issue not an environmental issue.

- Bear, DE, USA

Pulling out of driveway and brakes gave out.. stepped on the brakes and truck did not stop. A rusty brake line was leaking. It it had a split in it. Do to rust anand corrosion. This same thing has happened to my father's 03 Silverado a few years back. Why has this been an issue with no recall. I had a Kia spectra for 15 years and never had problems with rusty brake lines leaking... it's a truck they should be built to last.. smh not happy..

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

Right front brake line ruptured when applying brakes in a parking lot. Brake fluid started to leak out from the line that crosses from the driver's side to the passenger's side of the vehicle. It appears the rupture was due to corrosion of the original lines.

- Wilson, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. While approaching a traffic light at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. MA 10/1 the consumer stated the manufacture did not offer any assistance, stating the failure is a maintenance issue due to road salt and not a safety issue. Updated 12/28/2015

- Bethel Park , PA, USA

Corroded brake lines. No incident as of yet. Serious safety concern because of the quality of the brake lines. Could lead to brake system failure resulting in uncontrollable vehicle. Will need to be replaced/remediated at significant expense.

- Rockford, MI, USA

I had just replaced the third set of wheel bearings, asked my wife to hold brake so that I could torque axel nut. When she pushed the brake pedal, I seen brake fluid pouring down the frame of truck. Checked lines all were rusted very bad. Called matheny motors of parkersburg wv. The cost of replacement of lines was quoted at over $1200 I can not express enough how upset I am that this safety item was not made of stainless steel on a vehicle that was at the cost of almost $40,000.

- Walker, WV, USA

Brake lines rusting out needed immediate replacement in Virginia where little salt is used.

- Henrico, VA, USA