1995 GMC Sierra: brake failure

Filed Jun 14, 2023 · Airbags, Steering · IN · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. Insurance totaled out the vehicle however still in possession of it and just ems ride to e.r. cost $3600. The contact stated the police report indicates brake failure or defective(unit 1).

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · MO

While towing our 42 foot camper with the 1 ton gmc dually truck we had a sudden loss of truck braking causing us to run thru a red signal light. The brake lines had rusted and burst leaving very little braking from truck. The brakes were inspected by a gm dealer only 6 months ago and were deemed ok after a 1200 dollar repair bill to replace rear brakes. . This is a real safety issue with such a catastrophic loss of braking . This truck is made for towing and should never have the braking ever be compromised. The truck has 125000 miles and should have had a more durable design integrated into the brake lines.there also was an enhanced chance for fire since brake fluid was sprayed on engine when brakes failed.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · MD

Metal brake line rusted out and ruptured causing partial brake failure. Dealer replaced failed brake line.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · PA

#1, I spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. I found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts ("kcb4"and "ebc4"units).why if I had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was I not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers button is jammed and the dealer wants 485.00 to repair. I had the windshield wiper repaired. Why is my emergency equipment failing? And there is no recall notice!!!! #3 my emergency brake cable and handle-both broke. How much is a dealer going to rip me off to repair. #4 I had to repair the cold solder joints on my hot/cold switch so my A/C would run cold. Once again the dealer wanted to replace the whole unit-"rip me off!!" #5 why after almost 100 years cant a car maker build their cars better rather than causing the consumer to keep the parts/service industry booming. If my old man wasn't shot by a ?!@#$% fighter plane I would buy from the ?!@#$%, but I have no choice but to buy american (because I am one)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 one last thing when I had my fuel injectors "cleaned" the f/n dealer just pumped almost 60 lbs of air in my tires.(some cleaning)??????

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Brakes · OK

When braking the brake pedal went to the floor. The driver had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. *ak the vehicle did not keep brake fluid in the reservoir tank and the fluid had run out on the tires, there was pulling and the inside of the right front tires were ruined from the brake fluid. When the pulling was felt a noise would be present. *sc

Filed Sep 9, 1999 · Brakes · WV · crash

Abs system is working intermittently when driving at any speed. Computer chip is not applying enough pressure to rear brakes, no wear on rear brake shoes. Brake failure resulted in accident. *ak

Filed Apr 29, 1999 · Brakes · SC

At a stop brake pedal goes to the floor, indicating that there is a problem with the braking system. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder. Problem is still occurring. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 10, 1998 · Brakes · AZ

Anti-lock brakes failed causing accident..