Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2002 GMC Safari

Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2002 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2013

Front brake line rusted out and failed, necessitating expensive repair and replacement.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2008

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Safari. While driving 5 or 6 mph, it took 40-50 feet before the contact could stop the vehicle. A mechanic stated that both the passenger and driver side wheel bearings and idler arms needed to be replaced. The local mechanic performed the repairs. GMC denied him reimbursement because they did not make the repair. The consumer had the repairs made a an independent shop the current mileage was 28,550 and failure mileage was 28,530. Updated 5/5/08 updated.




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