Brakes Failed problems of the 2003 GMC Yukon

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed to work. While attempting to slow down, the brake pedal went to the floor when it was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The abs indicator illuminated. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hydraulic unit needed to be replaced. The technician referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Brake failed when applied. Mechanic said line is rusted causing leak.

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon xl 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes failed and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when applied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Brake failure due to rusted through line. Upon diagnosis all lines rusted and require replacement. Had to push pedal all the way to floor hard to come to soft stop.

On Dec. 4, 2012 heading north on the NJ tpke toward the gw bridge and got cut off. Hit the brake and the dash board lit up, the brakes were failing, pedal went to the floor. I had no breaks. Able to steer clear of traffic. Slowed the car by lowering gear and pumping brake and entered the toll for gw in a cash lane in order to get help. Able to stop car without incident but only because it was very late (9pm) and traffic was light.

Total brake failure after a long trip.

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the brakes failed while approaching a stop sign. After 20 feet, the vehicle stopped. She pulled over to the shoulder, and waited approximately ten minutes. The dealer performed a diagnostic, but no failure could be identified. This was the second occurrence of this failure. On the first occasion, midas checked the brakes, but also could not identify a failure. There is a recall related to the failure she is experiencing. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,100. Updated 07/29/08. The right front window would not roll down at times. The dealer replaced the regulator and the motor. Updated 07/29/08.

Brake failure at 34000 miles.

: the contact stated while driving there was a squealing noise that appeared to be coming from the brakes. During a normal maintenance service, the service dealer determined the squealing noise was normal. On April 4, an appointment was made with the dealer regarding the vehicle's brakes. The dealership determined the vent solenoid had failed internally and the vent solenoid and bracket parts had to be replaced. The contact was told by dealership that until work could be performed the car was driveable. On April 5th, the vehicle was in an accident. While driving 55 mph on wet roads, the brakes failed which caused the contact to loose control of the vehicle. While the contact attempted to manuver the vehicle to the side of the road, the vehicle hit a pole and slide into a ditch. During the accident the air bags did not deploy. All occupants were wearing seatbelts however injuries were sustained. The contacts had lower back injuries. An mri was performed showing a dislocated disk to the lower back. Other injuries occurred to two other passangers ages 12 and 7; minor head injuries. A police report was filed and accident report was processed with the dealership. After the accident, the vehicle was taken to a body shop for repairs. Additional repairs still need to be made to brakes and airbags.