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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AFTER A LONG TRIP. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES. UPDATED 05/08/12
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AFTER A LONG TRIP. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES. UPDATED 05/08/12
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AFTER A LONG TRIP. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES. UPDATED 05/08/12
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AFTER A LONG TRIP. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES. UPDATED 05/08/12
ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MY WIFE HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. BRAKE LINE OVER FRAME LEADING FRONT TO BACK FAILED AND COMPLETELY EMPTIED THE MASTER CYLINDER OF BRAKE FLUID, RESULT CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THIS MUST BE MADE INTO A RECALL, AS THE POSSIBILITY OF A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF LIFE IS VERY PROBABLE. *TR
ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MY WIFE HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. BRAKE LINE OVER FRAME LEADING FRONT TO BACK FAILED AND COMPLETELY EMPTIED THE MASTER CYLINDER OF BRAKE FLUID, RESULT CAR WOULD NOT STOP. THIS MUST BE MADE INTO A RECALL, AS THE POSSIBILITY OF A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF LIFE IS VERY PROBABLE. *TR
I HAVE A 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI WITH APPROXIMATELY 12K MILES WHEN THE BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE. NO ACCIDENT,NO INJURIES . IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE IS CORRODING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE TO BE REPAIRED. SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE. *TR
I HAVE A 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI WITH APPROXIMATELY 12K MILES WHEN THE BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE. NO ACCIDENT,NO INJURIES . IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE IS CORRODING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE TO BE REPAIRED. SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITH PRESSURE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND BODY. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A POLICE REPORT FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEFECT WAS RELATED TO A MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATION ACTION NUMBER PE10010 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST: HYDRAULIC: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,005. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITH PRESSURE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND BODY. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A POLICE REPORT FILED FOR THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEFECT WAS RELATED TO A MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATION ACTION NUMBER PE10010 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST: HYDRAULIC: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,005. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
BRAKE FAILURE AT 34000 MILES. *AK
BRAKE FAILURE AT 34000 MILES. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED HARD AND TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED BRAKES TO COME TO A NORMAL STOP. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED HARD AND TRAVELED TO FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED BRAKES TO COME TO A NORMAL STOP. *AK