Brake Fluid Leak Problems of Cadillac SRX

We were traveling on a city streets and the break system on the vehicle was working properly until we had to do a hard breaking emergency stop at approximately 25 to 30 mph. There were icy conditions and we slid through an intersection. Immediately after the emergency breaking, and when we applied the breaks again, the break pedal had no resistance and the break pedal would slowly go the floor with little or no breaking action. A inspection under the vehicle did not reveal any fluid leaks to indicate a rupture of the sealed break system. Research on the internet suggest that a valve may have become stuck open in the abs control valve assembly reverting fluid back to the master cylinder reservoir and not to the wheels. If this is the case, this could potentially be a safety hazard for an unsuspecting driver of any breaking problems while continuing to drive the vehicle after hard breaking. The millage on the vehicle was approximately 53000 miles. I have not found any recalls on this problem but, I think it may be warranted before someone is seriously injured or killed. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

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Brakes failed completely. Fluid leaked from severely corroded brake lines. Luckily, I was on a 25mph rd near home. Barely stopped with full pressure on pedal. I was headed for highway and am very lucky it didn't happen there. Gm brake line corrosion is a scandal. 30 years in car business and I never saw this on any other car.

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I found out I have rusty brake lines. My brakes failed on me while driving. I pulled into the closest parking lot and saw the fluid pouring from under my car.

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Incident occurred while contact (c) was backing Srx down the approx 40 degree upslope 100¿ long driveway curved at bottom. Surfaces were dry & it was sunny. C purchased Srx new (navigation, driver awareness & driver assist) in late 12/13. C &/or spouse have backed Srx down driveway without incident 100 plus times. C & spouse entered Srx, adjusted seats & mirror, & buckled seat belts. C depressed brake pedal & pushed start button. While retaining pressure on brake, c shifted transmission selector into r, ¿reverse. ¿� the back-up camera display appeared. Immediately, Srx began to roll down driveway. Rolling continued despite increasing brake pedal pressure exerted. C was standing on brake pedal to get Srx to respond to full stop. Viewing the back-up camera display, c attempted to steer Srx so as to avoid entering street. Srx was stopped by impacting retaining wall on left side of driveway. Once Srx had stopped, c (with brake pedal still depressed) was able to shift gears & move Srx from driveway. C tested Srx by driving forwards & braking & noted no issues. Srx was dealer inspected. Dealer indicated that "could not duplicate concern. Checked for bulletins, no related bulletins. Inspected brake fluid for leaks, no leaks. No stored dtc's. " Srx's hill start assist feature, which holds Srx for maximum of two secs so driver may move from brake to accelerator without risk of rolling - feature does not function. Dealer verbally stated that on steep hills, Srx should be driven with two feet, one on brake & one on accelerator. For this report, c never used accelerator & never removed foot from brake pedal. C believes Srx should not have been at risk of rolling & brakes & transmission failed & should be investigated. Crash resulted in damage to left mirror, left chrome vent & left rear wheel well. Repair cost estimated at $980.

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