Service Brakes Problems of Chevrolet C5500

2005 Chevrolet C5500 kodiak. Consumer writes in regards to loss of steering from the brake hydro booster pump malfunction.

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2005 chevy kodiak C5500 duramax diesel 6. 6l - hydromax brake system power steering hydralic brake booster in fire wall breaks causing leakage and hose ruptures occurs whereas braking and steering is lost. Gm denies even though 2 recalls issued for problem ( 2005-02-08 and 2005-06-20) . The vehicle lost both brakes and steering coming down hill with load of construction debris. Two gm chevy dealerships denied problem and master cyclinder was replaced at private garage. Made 3 attempts at dealerships to fix the leak and estimates were over $4500 . VIN number does not match recall in the data base but year, make, model and braking and steering systems are all identical to recalls. On going problem must put galloon of fluid in every week . Last hose blew yesterday .

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet C5500. While driving down a mountain with the air brakes engaged, the brake alarm sounded and the check brakes warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a short in the brake system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.

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After sitting over night or extended periods the vehicle loses power brakes. . . . . After sitting overnight I started the car and started backing up and brake pedal went to the floor. . . . . . . . Used emergency brake to stop. This happens several times a week. . . . . . . . . . If you sit for several minutes and let vacuum build it doesn't happen. Nothing has been done yet! taking in next week. . . . . . . Gm knows about the problem but no fix is apparent at this time. . . . . . . . . . I know of 1 buy back and many attempts to repair.

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