Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of GMC Safari

The brake lines in front are rusted out and leaking creating a serious problem, as the brakes are not working. I see this is a re-occurring problem with GMC vehicles. The cost to repair is astronomical. Why isn't GMC recalling these vehicles?.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Safari. The vehicle was parked and the contact smelled something burning. He lifted the hood and noticed the clamp that held the brake line was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire, and the vehicle was towed to his residence. He changed the brake line hose, and drove the vehicle for about a mile at 35 mph. The contact parked the vehicle, and noticed that the brakes were failing when he attempted to shift the vehicle to the drive position. He looked under the hood and realized that the brake line was hot again. The vehicle was towed back to his residence and inspected by a mechanic. The cause of failure has not been determined. The current mileage was 40,924 , and failure mileage was 40,800.

While applying the brake pedal to pull into the driveway, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer had to press the brake pedal several times to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic found that two brake lines leading to the right front caliper have rub through one another.

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

Hydraulic brake system failure due to right-front brake line rubbed on the transmission cooler line until the brake line leaked fluid out. Brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. Vehicle is only 1 year old.

Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *mrthe brake line ruptured causing total loss of brakes. There was an air conditioning line routed across the brake line which wore a hole in the brake line causing the failure.

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According to parts warehouse, over 300 of these hoses have been ordered/replaced since November 2001.

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