2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Brakes Problems

“In december 2013 my wife and I were driving our 2003 Gmc YUKON XL 2500 4x4 outside of cooperstown, new york. The brakes failed on route 26 coming down the hill towards route 28. It was snowing and about 11:30 at night. We slid sideways down the hill and across route 28. The only thing that stopped us from rolling over an embankment was the new metal guardrail that was recently installed along route 28. Fortunately, we were not injured, and there was no one else on the road. I experienced immediate and complete brake failure. My brake pedal went completely to the floor. …”

“2003 Gmc YUKON XL 2500 sudden brake failure. While decelerating to enter a residential driveway, brake failure occurred. Due to low speed (<20 MPH) at the time, I was able to stop the vehicle using the parking brake. Had this occurred moments earlier while decelerating from the freeway into a busy intersection, there could have been fatalities. While stopping, smoke was seen coming from the front and left wheel well of the vehicle. After stopping, I examined the vehicle and found the metal brake line had ruptured where it crosses over the frame rail leading to the front left brake. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc YUKON XL 2500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the brakes failed. When the contact attempted to apply the emergency brake to slow down the vehicle, it also failed. The contact was able to downshift enough to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. An independent mechanic stated that the brake lines were corroded and one of the lines was severed. In addition, brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.”