Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Three problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2011

Brake lines are severly corroded. Luckly there was no accident. Also own an 87 & 83 Mercedes Benz, no issues with corrosion on any fuel or brake lines. Brakes are the most important system on a vehicle. Gm should be made to fix this, this is negligent corporate behavior.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2011

Brake fluid loss due to corroded brake line. This is the third occurrence of this problem on this vehicle.

3 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2005

Metal brake line to rear axle split open causing loss of brake fluid and rear brakes. I had the dealership replace the failed line at a cost to me of +$300. I have the failed part.


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