1995 GMC K1500 problems

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Brakes · 143,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 gmc k1500. While driving at speeds of less than 45 MPH in icy conditions, the driver attempted to brake at a stop sign. The ABS sensor illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes would not operate. The vehicle swerved all over the road and made a u-turn in the middle of the highway. The driver contnued to utilize the brakes, but they continued to fail. The vehicle finally came to a stop. A mechanic stated that the front ABS sensors malfunctioned and the ABS light did not illuminate as a pre-warning. The ABS would automatically turn on if there was no ice or wet road conditions which made the brake pedal extremely spongy or difficult to engage. The failure occurred periodically when he attempted to engage the brakes. The contact is aware of the risk since it seemed that he had no control in inclement weather. The dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired free of charge. The contact has not spoken with the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 145,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 143,000. Updated 01/07/09 *bf updated 01/07/09.

Filed Jun 13, 2006 · Seats · MI

While turning a corner heard a loud snap. Upon pulling over to the side I found the seat bracket had broke loose. The seat is extremely shaky now and needs to be repaired with a new lower seat cushion bracket assembly (costing over $200 for parts and labor is an additional $225). I thought there was a recall on this seat assembly which I had done a couple years after I bought it.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · WI

I have a 1995 gmc sierra truck that experiences anti-lock activation at slow speeds. This has caused several near misses. This defect was recalled in the 1999-2002 vehicles in high corrosion states although wisconsin was not one of them.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Brakes · NY

The ABS system would activate prematurely under normal braking. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the right front ABS sensor was dropping to zero due to corrosion.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Seats · 25,000 miles · MT · crash · 2 injuries

The driver and passenger seat collapsed when another car rear ended the consumers vehicle. The other vehicle was traveling at 55 MPH. As a result the driver and passenger were injured. *nlm *ak the vehicle was totaled. The reclining mechanism failed and the backs of the seats reclined and as a result the driver and passenger ended up in the back seat of the extended cab.

Filed Nov 22, 2002 · Visibility · MI

My windshield wipers would intermittently just stop working. They progressively got worse, but would just as mysteriously start working again. I had them checked a couple of times motor was fine, switch was fine. During a heavy rain my wipers stopped working unexpectedly at about 45mph on a major road. I could not see anything, but managed to pull to the shoulder without a crash. Needless to say this is a serious safety hazard! Dt

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Visibility · CA

Windshield wipers will fail to operate from start when turning switch on. *ak the consumer stated that the wipers failed due to a burned fuse. The windshield wiper motor makes noise.

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Brakes · NY

When applying brake pedal hard something is forcing pedal back up, and will not depress. Dealer was not notified at this time.

Filed May 31, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Brake pedal goes too far down ,it is very soft, causing extended stopping distance. Truck does not react fast enough.

Filed May 26, 2000 · Seats · GA

Metal base of the driver's side seat, where it was attached to the rail on the floorboard, broke. This could cause seatback to collapse. When reporting this problem to the dealership, dealer stated that the problem was common and that the failure was caused by metal fatigue--a design and manufacturing defect. *ak