2005 GMC Canyon: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 72,000 miles · ID · crash

Hit 3 deer in high speed collision. My air bags didn't function. Then research online showed I have tikata airbags. Then I noticed my brakes if wet or have ice on rotors, when braking, I get terrible squeaking noise and front end will shimmy or vibrate. Rear brakes too. And my power steering started making noise, like a rubbing sound a few months after I bought truck, though no fluid loss or stiffness in steering. I know these air bags are dangerous, metal parts have killed a few people. Why wasn't I notified by automaker about what airbags were installed in my truck!? I need fixed. I do a lot of mountain driving. I would like them to work properly. And these strange noises really bug me. I can't be breaking down deep into mountain roads when I work or travel. Much highway traveling too. The cruise control has never worked, since two weeks after buying truck. If coming up to hills when set, then as you drive up & down more hills, it will self excellerate! Not slow down on declines. Very scary a couple of times. Very dangerous! Engine would jump into passing gear. I have the 5 cylinder 3.5 motor. Automatic, sle extended cab 4x4. Should I go back to dealer to get fixed?

Filed Oct 15, 2011 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · NY

When I try to stop the vehicle after going between 5-10 MPH, the ABS system "activates" and makes a "grinding sound". It will do this after 3-4 stops and then the ABS fault light will come on and the problem stops. If I start the truck and drive faster (15 MPH or faster ) then brake, it doesn't do it at the higher speeds.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · IL

Rear brake shoes bad at 45,000. Replaced drums and shoes. New drums warped after 2 months and 2,000 miles. Replaced drums and shoes again, squeaks very loud, drums bad again. Replaced drums with gmc drums, brakes bad again after 1 month. Took to an independent mechanic after dealer would not fix issue. Independant replaced left rear hydraulic and new shoes. Stated the emergency brake must be defective. Brakes are now squeaking again after 1 month. Also slight locking up when backing up after rain, cold, moist weather.

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Brakes · 32,660 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. While driving approximately 10 MPH in normal conditions, the contact heard an excessively loud grinding noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle inadequately slowed down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the rotors were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 32,660 and current mileage was 32,680. Updated 02/02/09. *lj updated 02/02/09.

Filed Dec 22, 2006 · Brakes · UT

Tl* - the contact stated that he has a safety recall on the breaks of his 2005 gmc canyon (no. 06030). The contact stated that on many occasions his brakes have locked up on him when backing up. The contact stated that the high humidity in texas where he resides 6 months out of the year is what causes his brakes to lock up. The contact stated that the brakes usually lock in the evenings when it is very humid, and are still in that locked position the following morning. The contact also stated that the brakes squeak and squeal. The dealership looked at his car and said that there is nothing wrong with it, so the contact has not had any repairs.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · ME

Dt*: the contact stated there was a loud squeaking noise, while applying brake pressure at any speed. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the brake pads needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted.