Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

39 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. While driving approximately 50 mph up an incline, the brake was applied and suddenly the pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to slow down and the emergency brake was engaged to slow the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a nearby independent mechanic who advised that the four brake lines ruptured due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was left for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

37 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and the it fell to the floor board. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the brake line failed due to an environmental climate damage. The brake line was replaced with stainless steel brake lines. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,920. Updated 08/05/lj.

38 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2010

Forward brake lines completely rusted throughout which led to a leak and subsequent brake failure. Other brake components were also found to be rusted somewhat prematurely.

39 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2010

My wife owns two gm Suburbans, 2002 and 2004. Both experienced brake failure due to rotting brake lines within a week of each other. I have paid over $2,000. 00 to have them both repaired. The 2002 failure sent me out into the street in front of my home unable to stop. The second failure of the 2004 occurred while on a cross country trip with most of my family in the car. This is the one that spurs my efforts to complain. I could lose it when considering what could have happened to my family due to these failures on two very expensive cars which I would never have expected to fail like this. I would like very much not to have this happen to anyone else and if I can get a refund for the costly repair that would be great. I have preserved the rotted brake lines. Please let me know if you need any further information.




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