"refer to prior complaint- id vq-528687-yn-pdf" when a wheel skids a very,very,very short distance while braking, ABS does not engage but locks out conventional braking! No brakes, no stop. When towing a 7000+ pound load it gives you a very negative thrill. No fix from dealer or gmc, tried many, many times. Removed 60 amp ABS fuse! Truck stops but it is not what should be done. I have driven the truck 116000 miles, 40000 with the fuse removed. Do you have any suggestions other than junking it, replacing the fuse and killing myself and others, etc. Please advise. It appears to be very similar to the ABS problem on 1995 and earlier trucks that prompted a (mfg?) recall but gmc denies it. At that time I spoke with the representative that was investigating the ABS problem. Explained to him what I thought would give him the best chance to duplicate the problem. I found out later that it was determined that the ABS computer had a programming problem and I believe gmc developed a fix for it. What can you do to help me on this?
1996 GMC Sierra: brake failure
11 of the 246 complaints about the 1996 GMC Sierra describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, during collision no deployment of the driver's side air bag. Mjs
Husband was driving truck and had to apply brakes to stop, but brakes failed to stop vehicle and it lost control.
Battery acid leaked on the brake line. The acid ate through the brake line, causing brake fluid leakage. Driver experienced complete brake failure when this happened. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The brake lines were replaced under warranty.
Intermittent brake failure caused vehicles wheels to lock only on the right side causing the vehicle to be thrown into a ditch.
Brakes failed resulting in an accident/injuries.
Brakes failed, was told there was a complete brake systrem installed and the brakes still failed causing an acicdent and resulting in injury to the driver.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances, causing a collision. The dealer has replaced the ABS system .
The brakes failed on numerous occasions.
Left rear axle seal failed to hold grease in axle, grease dripped all over left rear wheel & brake pads, potential for fire/brake failure, dealer replaced seal & brake pads, refilled axle with grease.
Brakes failed, causing accident, also airbag failed in accident.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 GMC Sierra?
11 of 246 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Sierra (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 GMC Sierra?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 GMC Sierra
Wipers 74ABS 8No deployment 8Fuel pump 7Stalling 7Headlights 6
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