2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 18 records
- brake pedal · 13 records
- brake line · 11 records
- pedal went · 11 records
- went floor · 9 records
- brake fluid · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
I drove up to a stop light and pushed the brakes as usual. A brake line burst and i coasted thru the stop light. I used my emergency brake to stop. I think all brake lines should be made from stainless steel up here in wisconsin. This definitely is a safety issue.
ODI 11016088
Service Brakes
I have had the brakes go out 3 different times on me in the last year. There are no signs of problems and you step on the brakes and a line blows. You have no brakes peddle goes to the floor and little to no stopping. One time i was coming down a dirt road to a stop sign and stepped on the brakes and a line blew and the abs kicked in because of the dirt road and i could not stop and went right through a…
ODI 10933689
Service Brakes
While driving at approximately 55 mph on urban road i had to slam on my brakes because of a driver backing out of a driveway in front of me. Brakes initially slowed vehicle then brake pedal went clear to the floor. I quickly engaged parking/emergency brake and was able to stop just in time while simultaneously running off the right side of the road. After inspection leaking brake fluid was observed on left upper…
ODI 10917626
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusted out. Very few miles. Gmc is responsible for this.
ODI 10897372
Service Brakes
When backing out of a long driveway, the brake pedal suddenly dropped to the floor and brakes did not slow, stop or engage at all. I pumped the brake several times with no response whatsoever and was only able to stop by pulling onto the grass while applying the emergency brake. I found one brake line on the front driver side had rusted through, but none of the others had a leak and the brake fluid was still full.…
ODI 10873901
Service Brakes
Brake pedal went all the way to floor. Rusted through brake line near rear driver side tire
ODI 10855602
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
When pulling in my driveway the brake lights came on and the brake pedal went clear to the floor. Upon investigating i found the brake lines to be severely corroded. I was fortunate not to be driving at a faster rate of speed on the open road. That same week the steering had become very difficult to turn like it was low on fluid, which it was not. I have also had to have both front wheel bearings replaced along with…
ODI 10706134
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
These parts were recalled on previous gm vehicles in the same year. The fuel sensor doesn't want to read correctly and not knowing amount of fuel in tank. The abs system over reacts causing the vehicle to engage while dry conditions are present and alarm to sound. *tr
ODI 10705476
Service Brakes
Car in front of me locked up his brakes for a ambulance entering the intersection .good thing had enough distance to stop as when i tried too the pedal went to the floor.kept pumping and managed to stop.glad i wasn't going any faster and had time to react. *tr
ODI 10649062
Service Brakes
ALL BRAKES LINES RUSTED OUT. *TR
ODI 10627918
Service Brakes
Brakes failed in my driveway. Brake pedal went to the floor with almost no resistance. Fortunately i didn't hit anything. I inspected brake master cylinder & found all fluid had leaked out, area under it was wet with fluid, also, the brake lines under the cylinder looked very rusted. *tr
ODI 10621613
Service Brakes
Slowing for traffic light going downhill and brake pedal went to floor. Pumping did little so used parking brake to stop. Cloud of white smoke out of tail pipe as engine shuttered and valves chattered. Front drivers side brake line failed from external corrosion shooting fluid on hot exhaust manifold. When peddle went to floor master cylinder passed fluid into booster and through vacuum line into intake of engine…
ODI 10625840
Service Brakes
I was on my way to pick my kids up after school and as i approached a red light i pressed the brake pedal and it went completely to the floor. No dash abs indicator light or warning light showing any fault code came on before or since. Fortunately, i never follow close in traffic and was able to stop my vehicle using the emergency brake, without any incident and nobody getting hurt. Shortly after this incident i…
ODI 10566568
Service Brakes
Approaching an intersection to turn left across oncoming traffic the brake pedal went completely to the floor with virtually no resistance and no braking at all. There was no warning and no malfunction indicator lights were illuminated. Returned to our campsite using the emergency brake and had the truck towed to the nearest gm dealer. They decided it would be more 'economical' to send the corroded and leaking brake…
ODI 10567960
Service Brakes
The brake line running from the abs modulator to the rear brakes failed causing loss of braking ability. I was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10554742
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when they noticed that the rear brake line was rusted near the wheel well. In addition, the front driver's side brake line was replaced for the same defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/07/14*lj updated…
ODI 10561983
Service Brakes · Steering
Recently, i spent three days performing preventive maintenance on my 2005 gmc sierra and found two primary issues that shouldn't be occurring on this young of a vehicle. The first was rotted sections of brake line (supposed to be stainless steel) in the rear of the vehicle (the main line that comes back from the master cylinder) and the second issue was a leaking seal in the power steering pump. There is a…
ODI 10548801
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving 10 mph and after applying the brakes, brake fluid discharged from the braking system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate…
ODI 10544133
Service Brakes
While driving forward in traffic when car cut in front from the next lane to the right. This required emergency braking, but my speed was slow and truck should have stopped within the space available and the truck brakes seemed to feel as if they released on their own. Damage occurred to the car i rear ended and they rear-ended a car in front of them. Damage to all 3 vehicles was light enough that all were driven…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10544053
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the braking system malfunctioned and the stopping distance was extended. The contact discovered that the brake fluid leaked from the vehicle due to rusted brake lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the brake lines, but the failure recurred. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on…
ODI 10895268
Service Brakes
Looked under my truck after my brakes failed while driving to work. Was surprised at how rusty all the lines are. Aaa towed my truck home. I spent the next 3 days replacing brake lines. Now i noticed the lines from the master cylinder are rusty as well. Now i will have to replace those as well. I've never had brake lines rust out like these have. My wife drives a little 1999 escort and the brake lines on that are…
ODI 10513679
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the abs engaged without manual force as the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10537964
Service Brakes
Driving the truck on driveway while plowing. Brakes failed due to rotten brake lines causing truck to slide off driveway into an embankment. Need to be towed out of revine & to mechanic. *tr
ODI 10504894
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the steel brake lines and the calipers were severely rusted and would need to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the front driver's side brake lines were ruptured, due to the severity of the failure.…
ODI 10501371
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brake lines fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,146.
ODI 10496372
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