Descending a grade approaching a t intersection brake peddle went nearly to floor. cause was a severely rusted rear brake line. this line is routed above the left frame rail in a nearly inaccessible area, so the notion that this is an owner maintenance issue is garbage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. while driving down an incline at approximately 10 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle accelerated to approximately 30 mph. the vehicle stopped at the end of the road on a flat area on its own. the contact also stated that the brake pads, rotors, and master cylinder were replaced approximately one year ago in august of 2016 by an independent mechanic. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired again. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Exiting from the expressway with traffic light about 20 yards away, cars were stoped due to red light and i am coming down hill exiting. applying the breaks and the paddle goes to the floor, i rear ended the vehicle on the far right .
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. the abs and the parking brake warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
While driving the brakes totally failed. pedal went to the floor with no brakes at all. vehicle had to run off the road and stop using the emergency brake. as soon as the brake pedal was pushed it went to the floor and then warnings light to service abs started flashing and beeping. there was no warning prior to the failure of the brake system. after the vehicle was towed we found that there was no brake fluid and a large rupture was found in the brake line on the drivers side towards the front of the drivers side door.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. when the vehicle was started, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed brake fluid all over the driveway. the contact inspected under the vehicle and discovered that the brake line was corroded and leaking fluid. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I have an 03 tahoe z71 200000 mile and brake lines are rusted out, now i have read over several hundred complaints on this vehicle ranging from 40000 mile all the way up to 280000 mile, even complaints back to where this truck was a few years old, why are you still allowing gm to mass produce these vehicles with no punishment with faulty brake lines. there where 2015 model silverado's, and tahoe with this issue. demand a recall on this issue please.
While braking a little harder than normal to avoid hitting a deer, the brake line just below the drivers area blew and the brakes went to the floor and the service alarms went off on the dash. i was going down hill at the time but still had enough brake to stop. i was going about 35 mph at the time of failure.
Front brake line blew out just as i was pulling in my driveway.i bought the truck used in july of 2015 the brake lines rusted and peeling
I was on the highway when i had to slam on my brakes and the pedal just went to the floor i had no brakes at all. i was forced to steer into the ditch to avoid a collision. after having the truck towed home i discovered a brake line had popped due to rust. i understand this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 60 mph in rainy weather, the brakes were abruptly applied to avoid a collision. the brakes did not respond and the contact swerved to avoid crashing into the rear of another vehicle. the contact crashed into a ditch. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 68,000.
Metal brake line under truck burst . looks like it rusted through. all other lines rusted also. vehicle was parked in driveway.
Driving on icy road anti lock brakes activated and brake line ruptured, adn was not able to stop.
Hard metal brake line failure during emergency, high pedal pressure, stop. no injuries. the vehicle was unable to avoid entering an intersection, as the lead car. braking was firm, before pedal descended steadily toward the floor. pumping provided some friction, but was unable to restore a minority of the system's capacity. the failure was a hole developed in the line, along its path to the passenger front brake caliper. the brake lines showed alarming corrosion levels, which while potentially understandable for a 13 year old northeast outdoor winter truck, was a symptom of catastrophic potential. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. while towing a 6000 pound trailer and descending down a hill at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced catastrophic brake failure. the vehicle would not stop or slow down when the brakes were applied. the contact was able to drive into a field to eventually stop the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000.