Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2000 GMC Safari

Three problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2000 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 GMC Safari based on all problems reported for the 2000 Safari.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2011

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Safari. The contact stated while towing a boat, upon placing the vehicle in reverse with the brake depressed, the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed, which revealed that the rear brake lines were corroded. The manufacturer took a report 71-976167230, but refused to assist with the cost of the repair due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current miles was 106,000.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2010

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Safari. The contact stated that vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake line was severely rusted and would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was continual and the brake lines were patched three times. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 69,000. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake lines needed to be replaced due to rusting. This has occurred on a intermittent basis for 18 months where he had them replaced 3 different times. The vehicle was repaired for the brake lines. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 69,000. Updated 02/23/lj the consumer stated all the brake lines have since been replaced. Updated 02/28/11.

3 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2004

Metal brake line corroded and leaked brake fluid. As a result, the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer. . . . .




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