1.9
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 86,262 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While traveling 45 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brake pedal had fallen to the floor of the vehicle and the brakes would not engage. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was covered with rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.
- Chesterfield, MI, USA
2000 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton 4X4 truck brake line failure in March 2009 a rear brake line failed due to excessive corrosion no accident due to failure and had to have the truck towed for repairs. Repair shop had to replace rusted metal line and one rear brake caliper due to excessive corrosion. 24 July 2010 another brake line ruptured due to excessive corrosion. Again truck will be towed to repair shop for brake line replacement/repair. This is the second brake line to rupture due to excessive corrosion and I've noticed the entire brake line and fuel line system is severely corroded with rust. I no longer feel this truck is safe to drive and will be getting rid of it asap after repairs. Luckily the brake lines failed while the truck was parked in my driveway. Updated IVOQ 09/10/10
- Whiteaman Afb, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes to avoid crashing into the vehicle in front of him; however, they failed to respond. The contact was forced to make a left to avoid the crash. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the brake line was replaced as it was covered with rust. The current mileage was approximately 93,000. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
- Manor, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact was forced to allow the vehicle to coast through a stop sign when the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the brake line was replaced. The contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. The current mileage was approximately 67,000.
- Hebron, CT, USA
2000 GMC 1500 Sierra 47,357 miles had a recall about a year ago. They cleaned and etched front brake lines at the calipers. Today towing a trailer with a car in the I-95 corridor between D.C. and baltimore I had to attempt a quick stop for slow traffic when suddenly I lost all breaking pressure and fortunately ended at the inner grass space barely saving a horrible crush with several cars lined in front of me. My front reservoir was very low, underneath the car at the driver's door level all 4 break lines were badly swollen and corroded, one at least was obviously dripping, and even the frame was corroded and metal chunks were easily knocked. Other sections look very rusty worse than a 65 Ford galaxie am restoring.and this at almost 48,000 miles.
- Towson, MD, USA
On 9-25-06 I was driving to work and lost my brakes. After stopping I noticed brake fluid leaking from under my pickup.took the truck to the dealer and was told the hydraulic brake line was corroded from the front of the truck to the back.having brake line replaced.
- Phila, PA, USA
2000 GMC pickup brake line on the driver's side rear wheel broke. This resulted in total loss of brakes in about 3 miles. A recall was performed on on the brakes prior to this incident. The line showed sign of wear from rubbing on other brake lines. A year later the line broke again in the same location. It too had showed signs of wear.
- Cantwell, AK, USA
The brake line on the rear wheel on the driver's side broke three times. On the June 17, 2005 it broke again at the same location. It was breaking in the flare inside the fitting. When the consumer applied the brakes it sprayed brake fluid all over the place.
- Harrogate, TN, USA
- Sylva, NC, USA