Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

When driving my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 at speeds under 10 mph in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the abs independently activated. This happened in dry weather on a freeway. When the abs independently activated, the car vibrated and accelerated with difficulty and jerked. The brakes locked up, causing a tire to blow out. The car caught fire where the brakes had locked up the front right wheel. The fire commander who examined the car after putting out the fire and the mechanic who is repairing the car both explained that improper abs activation led to a rupture in the brake line, exposing the leaking brake fluid to the heat generated by the locked brakes. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in NHTSA recall 05v379000 concerning the abs system but is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The car had been taken to a gm dealer two months earlier (in July) with a complaint about the same problems with the abs system. The gm dealer did not mention the recall but made extensive (and expensive) repairs to the car. The car experienced the same problem again in September, when it led to the fire. This was not enough time or the right season for the abs to deteriorate from salt exposure since the July repairs. My car is probably excluded from the recall because it is registered in virginia. It should have been included because the car is registered in fairfax county, virginia, less than 15 miles from washington, d. C. And maryland. Fairfax county is further north than many parts of maryland and west virginia. The region has the same weather conditions, length of winter season, and exposure to salt as washington, d. C. , west virginia, and maryland, which are included in the recall. Residents of the area frequently drive in these states, particularly in washington, d. C. And maryland, where many virginia residents work, shop, and seek entertainment.

Had my truck looked at by all american Chevrolet in 2014 after I read your article a couple of years ago, and while they said the lines looked rusty underneath the truck, things looked ok. The gm exec adam adler was estimating a $500 repair cost, and figured it was no big deal when I eventually got to that point. I also read that gm said if a problem occured I'd not lose braking because it was a double system, and that I would also get an indictation on the dash of a problem. Sadly over the christmas holiday 2016, I experienced a total brake line failure, and luckily no one was hurt. The repair was not the $500 estimated by gm it was over $2,000. ". . G. M. Does not comment on other automakers� recalls, alan adler, a spokesman for g. M. , wrote in an email. Adam adler gm added that general motors had developed a parts kit last year for the brake lines. . . " �these are available through dealers and the aftermarket,� he said. �based on time studies, the repair including labor should cost about $500. We can only suggest how much labor time the repair should take. � I also received no warning on the dash of the truck when the lines failed, and the fluid was pouring onto the road, I could see a trail of it behind the car. Luckily I had kept the emergency brake well maintained and I downshifted the truck to stop and had it towed by aaa to the shop. Can we talk about this or who at gm should I speak with? when the brakes failed I needed to get the truck repaired right away and the cost was over $2200. 732-310-2520 stephen w smith.

Wife was driving the truck with her mother, went to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor - limped the truck home - checked master cylinder, added fluid and when we pushed the pedal, fluid came pouring out the corroded rear brake line - while no one was hurt this time, it is easy to imagine how it could otherwise been a disaster.

While driving 25 mph and coming to a light changing to yellow during a heavy snowfall I had attempted to stop . The abs pulsated a few times because of the snow and the brake pedal went to the floor and the Suburban did not stop and I could only hold on hope and pray myself and my 2 and 3 year olds get through the snowy and slippery intersection without hitting anyone or getting hit by someone else, luckily the snow on the ground actually helped slow the vehicle, the master cylinder showed minimal fluid loss, I was told by the dealer cold weather and age caused the failure and an estimate of about 1500 to repair . This happened within 7 months of a dealer multi-point inspection which showed no leaks and full brake inspection by the dealer which included the brake lines and a requested system bleed to try to get the brakes to work properly. The truck also has a long soft pedal travel which goes below the gas pedal height of which the dealer has informed me is normal and like all older 2002 Suburbans. And the final bill for the brakelines was 1730. 26 after adding an oil change while it was there for service. . . Got it home and fluid was leaking profusely on the driveway (where I had no leaks up until this point) the dealer denied overfilling the oil would cause the leak and suggested that the cold weather caused the front seal leak so I had agreed to replace the front seal which was another 374. 44 and the notes now show multiple oil leaks. And a repeat brake inspection shows no failures , but the brakes continue to not work properly and the dealer said if it continues they can manual bleed the brake system to see if that helps the issue.

I was approaching a 4-way stop sign in philadelphia when I noticed the brake pedal sinking to the floor. I had been using this vehicle daily and had recently used it for a trip to the store. There was no warning light or problem with braking or pedal feel before this occurred. I pumped the brake pedal to try to come to a stop. I did not come to a complete stop until I was into the intersection by using the parking brake and putting the transmission in neutral. I was able to get the car to safety where I noticed brake fluid pouring out from an extremely rusted brake line behind the left rear tire when the brake pedal was pushed. Fortunately, there was no cross traffic or pedestrians or children crossing the street at the time. This happened in a school zone where children are always present.

Driving my 2002 1500 Suburban the brake line let loose, got the truck to the shop on the lift found all brake lines corroded and two leaking fluid. Upon inspection found all fuel lines rotted out as well. Replaced all lines in the truck brake and fuel including front rubber lines and calipers. Truck has never had a great brake pedal still does not. Also found rocker panels rotting out along with quarters truck is beautiful in and out except the cheap metal gm used.

While backing out of our driveway, applied brake pedal, which went down slightly and then went all the way to the floor with vehicle not stopping. Drove it into the cul-DE-sac across the street, applied brakes at the stop sign, didn't stop, went into driveway and parked it. Husband went underneath and notice large amount of leaking fluid. At no time did any indicator light come on. Took it to goodyear (chevy dealer too far to safely drive) and they said massive corrosion on the brake line and catastrophic failure. I was incredibly lucky no neighbor kids were walking on the sidewalk as I was backing up. It is going to be a horrendous repair bill.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while reversing, the brakes failed to respond to deceleration attempts and the brake pedal was able to be fully depressed. Upon inspection, it was found there was a brake fluid leak. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the master cylinder brake lines had corroded, which caused the leak. The mechanic repaired the vehicle by replacing the master cylinder brake lines. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 32,000.

Severe metal brake line corrosion: on surface streets, while approaching an intersection at about 35 mph, the brakes were applied and the pedal immediately went to the floor while towing a dual-axle travel trailer. The driver was able to use the trailer brake override to stop the truck-trailer combination before hitting anything. Brake fluid was dripping under the driver's side door. Closer examination revealed severe corrosion of the four 1/4" brake lines that follow the frame rail from the abs module on the inside of the left frame rail up into the engine compartment to the master cylinder and the two front wheels. One of the two lines from the master cylinder to the abs module had burst. The rust on these 1/4" lines was flaking off in large chunks. Also observed very significant rust on the 3/16" hard lines on the rear axle and the hard lines mounted to the frame and body leading to the rear axle. These lines are very close to failure. What is further distressing about this situation is that when one brake circuit failed there was none to very little braking effectiveness from the other brake circuit. The brake pedal went right to the floor with little resistance. This suggests that the master cylinder does not provide independent braking circuits like it should. Later, using a pair of locking-type pliers, the failed line was clamped off and it would build pressure and restore a modicum of braking effectiveness from the other circuit. The general condition of the truck is good with only a small amount of surface rust on some of the underbody components. This truck is not a rust-bucket. Salt exposure is minimal as a maryland truck (one owner) that is used primarily for towing a camper trailer in fairer weather and is not used as a daily commuter. Failure: 7oct2012. Truck: 2002 1/2-t chev Suburban LS, 4wd with approximately 190,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while trying to decelerate to a stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact moved off the roadway to further inspect the failure where he then noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred a few months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact engaged the brake pedal and there was an extremely slow response. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle under the driver side. The vehicle was driven to the contacts residence with extreme caution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.