The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed as the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the brake lines failed and were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/15/14 the consumer stated that 2 damaged lineswith union were repaired. All lines needed to be repaired. Updated 1/15/2014

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

Stopped in my driveway to get newspaper and mail. I got back into the truck and applied the brake to shift into drive. The brake pedal went to the floor. I coasted up the driveway and was able to stop. When I got out of the truck there was a trail of brake fluid. The leak was coming from under the driver's seat area, where the brake line attached to the ABS pump. My mechanic had to replace all of the brake lines.

- Sandusky, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra C1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate. She inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were covered with rust, corroded and that there was brake fluid leaking. The dealer had not been notified; however, the manufacturer offered no assistance due to the age of the vehicle. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 48,703. Updated 05/04/11 updated 09/19/11

- Portage, IN, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. The contact shifted into second gear and was able to stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and saw that the brake lines were corroded and separated. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 30,000.

- Sebree, KY, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and restarted several times yet the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised the contact that brake fluid was leaking due to rust of the brake line. She stated that all of the brake lines were replaced by a local mechanic. The failure mileage was 94,542 and the current mileage was 94,636. Updated 12/30/10. Updated 04/07/11

- Mason, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 extended cab truck. The contact was braking from approximately 30 mph when the brake pedal abnormally fell into the floorboard. The contact had to downshift in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic replaced three quarters of the brake line. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. Updated 9/22/10 the consumer stated the brake lines had rusted. Updated 09/24/10

- Houghton Lake, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact applied the brakes and the left front and right rear wheel exploded. He stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor. He carefully drove the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where it was purchased. The mechanic replaced the both brake lines to the master cylinder and the ABS unit. The failure mileage was 79,686 and the current mileage was 80,058. Updated 08/27/10. Updated 08/30/10

- Greensburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while braking from unknown speeds, the brakes would not engage. The contact had to utilize the emergency brake and proceeded up an incline to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact stated the brake line exploded due to corrosion. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for repairs. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000.

- Arnold, MD, USA

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle came to a stop approximately 200 feet after the brakes were applied. The mechanic stated that the front brake lines were rusted and he replaced the brake lines. There have been no other failures since the repair. The failure mileage was 16,850 and current mileage was 16,900.

- Crooksville, OH, USA

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was mushy when depressed, and the stopping distance was extended. This was accompanied by a clacking noise in the front end. Upon inspection, it was noted that brake fluid was leaking from the underside of the vehicle below the driver's seat. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer for this incident, however the vehicle had previously been taken to a private repair shop, where they noted that the caliper fittings around the brake shoes were corroded. The brake line fittings were replaced, which corrected the corrosion. The manufacturer was also notified. There was a NHTSA recall# 00V345000, which pertains to the piping and fittings on the service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Holbrook, MA, USA

Fax from (fl) re defective brakes on his 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck, ES has no record of previous ltr. The steel brake line tube to the front brakes ruptured.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

Consumer 1999 seirra 1500 brake tube ruptured.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

: the contact stated while approaching a stop sign at 15 mph, the vehicle's brakes failed. The dealership would not accept the vehicle because the service department could not offer an immediate appointment. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the plastic protection of the brake fluid line was not completely covering the line resulting in a rusted line due to condensation. Brake fluid leaked from the line causing the brake failure. The brake line had severe rust. Updated 10/02/06.

- Berwyn, PA, USA

(1)total brake failure due to corrosion in brake line. Brake went to floor, no brakes, fluid running out on to ground. (2)narrowly missed hitting truck at intersection (3) dealer replacing all lines at cost of $1000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA