2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,911 miles

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problem #5

Feb 132016

Sierra 3500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. When the brake pedal was depressed at 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated to respond without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred three additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000....updated 11/15/17

- Ellsworth, MI, USA

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problem #4

Apr 022015

Sierra 3500

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the service braking system warning indicator illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed that the brake line was rusted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

- Finksburg, MD, USA

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problem #3

Aug 082014

Sierra 3500 8-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
Stopping in driveway. Brake pedal went to the floor without resistance. After vehicle stopped observed fluid leak under front driver side aft of front tire. Inspected engine compartment and observed severely corroded brake lives and brake fluid in engine compartment. Brake line apparently corroded and ruptured resulting in brake failure.

- Hollywood, MD, USA

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problem #2

Sep 072013

Sierra 3500 8-cyl Diesel

  • 76,554 miles
My 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 crewcab with less than 77,000 miles on it experienced a ruptured brakeline. As I commenced going out my driveway the brake pedal felt mushy then went to the floor. Thank-goodness this happened in my driveway opposed to out on the road! brake line was rusted and rotted through causing a rupture in the line and brake failure. This vehicle is not routinely driven but used for hauling a horse trailer, trips or server weather winter driving; thus the low mileage for it's age. Cannot haul a thing without brakes as the undersized braking system on this truck barely stops itself under normal braking conditions. It is kept clean, dry and stored in an open front building. Since my incident a friend of mine with a very similar truck (maybe a year or 2 newer) experienced the same scenario. Fortunately, theirs happened as they were backing up to park at a campground and not out on the road either. Updated 1/8/2103

- California, KY, USA

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problem #1

Oct 022012

Sierra 3500 8-cyl

  • 13,000 miles
Brake lines rotted on way to garage.

- Exeter, NH, USA

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