Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade

Complete brake system failure due to brake line leak due to inferior brake lines.

Brake peddle went to the floor. Dealer diagnosed rusted brake lines.

I was driving home from work and when I brake the pedal went all the way to the floor, I had no brakes what so ever, lucky me I was close to home, it looks like the brake lines is broke, I have a pool of brake fluid in my drive way.

I was on I 75 passing under miller rd in flint, mi when traffic started to back up and slow down. I applied the brakes and the car stated to slow down, the brake peddle then went to the floor and I had no brakes. I was able to down shift to 1st gear and get to the side of the road. The car slowed down to where I could get it into reverse to stop it. We where so lucky! I got it to a Cadillac dealer in dearborn, mi and found out that the main brake line had rusted through. I had all the brake line replace. I have major concerns that there are thousands of gm vehicles with this problem still on the road. I have since been told that gm had a brake line material problem during the early 2000 that lead to rusting out of the lines. Please look into this for the safety of others. The dealer was les stanford Cadillac.

Brake pedal went to the floor and subsequently lost all brake fluid. Cause was a corroded rear, steel (hard) brake line along the frame.

2003 Cadillac Escalade ext metal brake line problem. I noticed a leak and I took my truck in to be checked out. The service tech advised that the metal brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. I questioned how can that happen? why wasn't it noticed during previous service? what caused the problem? can this happen again? I requested investigation of parts and verification of recalls. "I was told that battery acid dripped on line". I would like to file this complaint because the answer I received does not make any sense, especially if all service and work done to my Escalade ext truck were completed my the dealer. My battery had no corrosion and I do not live insalt belt state. I feel this brake line problem is a defect. This problem occurred suddenly, with no warning.

Brake line corrosion caused rapid loss of hydraulic fluid . Steel line ruptured within a plastic retainer located on the left side of the car on the left frame rail directly behind the left front shock. . I have kept the exact ruptured part. . There were no signs of corrosion anywhere else on the vehicle in fact the rest of the line looks good. . The plastic retainer, for some reason excellerated the rate of corrosion in a small isolated area. I work in the automotive industry over 25 years experience. . I can assist in any information if needed. . . This problem will definately injure someone. . . .

2003 Cadillac Escalade ext. Consumer writes in regards to brake system failure in vehicle. The consumer stated on two occasions, he experienced brake system failure which was related to oxidation and rust damage to the brake lines (metal tubing) and subsequent loss of brake fluid. The first time the incident occurred, the consumer was informed the brake lines were rotted and the lines as well as the hoses needed to be replaced. The second incident occurred over a year later, where 14 additional lines showed signs of rust. A patch job was performed to return braking capacity.

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. The contact was driving 45 mph when she attempted to engage the brakes but to no avail. The brake and stability control warning lights were illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake line fractured due to excessive corrosion. The dealer advised that the brake line housing and pipes would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,00.

I own a 2003 Cadillac Escalade purchased used from the original known owner last year. 27,500 original miles garage kept whole life and never driven in inclement weather by original owner or myself. Had vehicle in for PA safety inspection today, was told excessive corrosion was found on fuel and brake lines and undercarriage of vehicle. I was informed brake lines needed to be replaced ASAP. Repair garage suggested contacting NHTSA as a preliminary investigation was launched of January 26, 2011 at 10:34 am NHTSA action number : ea11001 it would appear many other owners are having the same issues as mine and I wanted to be on record with regards to the investigation.