1997 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the ABS failed. While driving, the brake pedal had to be depressed simultaneously for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2015 · Brakes · 111,087 miles · MD

Steel hydraulic brake line under truck bed and running along driver side frame ruptured while driving. Result was loss of loss of pressurization/brake fluid, mushy brake pedal, and greatly decreased braking performance. Inspection reveals significant rust areas on all steel brake lines requiring complete replacement of all brake lines.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IN

Brake fluid began leaking from under the driver side door. Closer inspection revealed the brake line had corroded and began to leak. This was replaced in january 2011. After replacing both front brake pads and pressing the brake pedal, the brake line on the passenger side burst and after inspecting this brake line as well, it was corroded and finally gave way due to the extra pressure exerted by the new unworn brake pad. The amount of corrosion seemed excessive for this to happen so suddenly. In both cases, the vehicle was not in motion and no harm was caused due to early recognition of the problem.

Filed Jan 5, 2012 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that after engaging the brakes and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that he replaced the hubs, rotors, calipers, and master cylinder as a temporary remedy, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 38,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Brakes · 210,000 miles · NC

Brake lines are severely corroded. Luckily there was no accident. Also own an 87 & 83 mercedes benz, no issues with corrosion on any fuel or brake lines. Brakes are the most important system on a vehicle. Gm should be made to fix this, this is negligent corporate behavior.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Brakes · 197,000 miles · MD

Brake fluid loss due to corroded brake line. This is the third occurrence of this problem on this vehicle.

Filed Mar 27, 2011 · Brakes · 112,033 miles · NJ

Driving downhill at 25 MPH and applied brake to slow down to drive over small bridge. Brake pedal went to the floor and brake warning light illuminated. I depressed brake several times to stop and pedal went to floor without the vehicle stopping. I found brake fluid leaking from steel brake line along drivers side rear frame rail.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 165,000 miles · NJ

The trouble I am having is with the braking system . It has been professionally maintained but the problem still persists. The brakes lockout at slow speeds and I have to use 2 feet to press down the pedal and stop the truck . If I were driving and stopped at a light there would be no problem .however if I were then to release the pedal and apply it again the ABS seems to activate and I basically cannot stop the vehicle. I did hit someone once but it didn't do much damage because I was going slow under 5mph. This has been happening since I bought the truck 5 years ago but I figured it was how the truck was supposed to be. This problem happens under 15 MPH. You can hear the ABS motor activate but the feeling you get from the response of the pedal is hard like the vacuum booster is bad but only temporary. If you get this problem it seems that if I release the pedal and tap it the brakes will return but one day it will be too late and there may be someone lying under my truck. I must also say that I am a mechanic and police officer so I do know something about vehicle handling response and repair.

Filed Feb 4, 2007 · Brakes · AL

Truck is continuously warping front rotors and wearing out front pads. I had new heavy duty pads and shoes and new hd rotors installed not 10000 miles ago and they are already warped and worn out.

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Brakes · IA

Tl* - the contact stated that his 1997 gmc sierra 1500, is having the same problem that the vehicles with recall # 05v379000. The contact stated that when driving under 10 MPH and stepping on the brake, the ABS engages. The contact stated that the brake pedal pumps up and down. This failure has occurred on any road condition. The contact stated that he has had his brakes checked by a local mechanic and was told they can't find anything wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated that he has had 2 new rotors, brakes shoes and pads replace and the drums on the back were ground. The contact stated that this happens while driving in any gear including reverse. *nm updated 03/19/07.