Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Cadillac Escalade

I had a badly corroded brake line rupnture and nearly wrecked. I took it to the dealership and after 2 days they say they won't fix it. They say they are not familiar with lines routed through the frame, or between frame and body. They recommend a full body removal and they refused. Faulty trans modules and peeling/leaking stock rims.

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

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Brake lines corrosion. Caused total brake failure. Luckily no other vehicles were present at stop light we ran. This is the most dangerous situation I've ever encountered.

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The brake "lines from the proportioning valve to modulator, lines from master cyl to proportioning valve" had to be replaced. The quoted description is from the dealers service invoice. One or more of these lines corroded thru and failed while I was (luckily) in my driveway. I had filed a complaint in 2012 regarding corrosion failure related to the rear brake lines and in 2013 for corrosion failure related to the front brake lines. Odi numbers are available.

Driving low speed and brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lights. Difficult to stop car. Selected lower gear and managed to stop car with what braking power remained. Had just gotten off freeway, could have been a serious accident. Brake fluid visible at rear of vehicle. Took car to gm dealer and they advised a rear steel brake line had corroded and had a hole. Stated all brake lines needed replacing along with brake calibars due to corrosion. They would have to raise body from chassis for access. Bill would be $3000 to $4000. They would gladly take this car in trade for a new gm vehicle. This car had all new brakes installed at gm dealer in 2013 and there was no mention of corroded brake lines.

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

Severe leak(corrosion) in brake line at center pillar. Line is inboard of chassis beam, adjacent to fuel tank. Note this is the fourth brake line failure experienced on this vehicle. (mass car) had similar total failure on another brake line near the current failure. Dealer also found two other corrosion caused leakage at regular maint insp. All repairs made by Cadillac dealer.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac escalde. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes failed the contact accelarated on the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop the emergency brakes stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approdximate failure mileage was 108,000. Kw.

Brakes completely went out while driving my children to school. Brake line rust busted the brake lines. This was out of no where and could have killed someone.

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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.

I was driving approximately 35 mph and a car cut me off and I had to stop short. My truck's brakes didn't respond but after pumping them I was able to just stop before hitting the car that cut me off and stopped. Noticed brakes didn't feel right afterwards but drove carefully. Parked and when I came back to the truck a few hours later all the brake fluid was on the ground as my brake line ruptured and when I turned on the truck I had no brake pressure. Had the truck towed to the local Cadillac service center and was told the brake lines were corroded/rusted and need to be replaced. I have had my truck serviced by Cadillac since I bought it new and just spent over $3,000 in may of 2013 to have the truck serviced including having the brakes replaced including the rotors. No mention that my brake lines were compromised and could fail. As I read in the NY times yesterday that other gm vehicles have experienced the same issue I wanted to share my experience and I am very fortunate that no one was injured.

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade ext. The brake line fractured in the driveway while he was driving. The contact took the broken brake line to the dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the brake line had deteriorated due to rust and the brake line system had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

While traveling 35 mph in traffic I incurred a loss of braking power. Upon closer inspection I noticed a brake line leak due to rust. Brake lines had rusted through causing a loss of brake fluid.

Driving at 35 mph car pulled out in front of me slammed on brakes car stopped dash board lit up with various warning lights. As I took off I went two blocks put on brakes had no brakes. The front brake line was totally corroded through and all brake fluid had drained out. After checking line found out entire front brake line from left wheel to right wheel is corroded . Cadillac is claiming to many miles will not stand behind it. The cars original battery has outlasted brake lines.

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. The contact was driving 35 mph and applied the brakes however, the pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway and park. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the brake lines were corroded behind the abs clamps, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 12/04/lj updated 12/9/2013.

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated the brake pedal was stuck to the floor board when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact noticed the brake fluid on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the contact's mechanic for inspection, which located the brake lines severely corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.

The driver side front brake line corroded thru. This is a little over a year since the rear brake line corroded thru.

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

A car traveling directly in front stopped suddenly when a traffic changed to yellow, traveling west on leesburg pike (va-286) near sterling va. Towing a trailer, I had to brake hard to avoid rear ending. The brakes initially worked normally, and I should have been able to stop safely. Then the pedal sunk to the firewall and warning lights & messages appeared. I sounded the horn and the car in front moved to give me space to complete the stop under manual braking, which is prone to skidding without modulation or traction control. Once getting the truck to a shop, it was determined that the left rear brake line had burst, and that all the lines suffered heavy corrosion. I've read there has been investigation of brake line corrosion on gm trucks, it seems mine is affected.

2004 Cadillac Escalade. Consumer writes in regards to defective brake line. The consumer stated when his wife applied the brake, the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop. She went through a red light and coasted until the vehicle finally stopped. The consumer discovered brake fluid leaking under the vehicle toward the rear differential, and the brake lines were severely rusted, to the point of corrosion.

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and the pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact coasted to the side of the road and parked it. The vehicle was later towed to a certified mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 87,000.

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.