Constant rear brake failure with heavy braking on rough roads. Can be duplicated as desired.
1998 GMC Sierra 2500: brake failure
5 of the 15 complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When attempting to stop front brakes overpowered rear brakes in which anti-lock brake system kicked in and caused complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced brake shoes and drums. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Upon attempting to brake front brakes over powered rear brakes causing anti- lock brakes to kick in, and resulting in complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Erratic operation of brake system, causing brake failure. Reporting this to the federal safety agency.
Anti-lock brake failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500?
5 of 15 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 (33%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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