When applying brakes, they vibrate/ braking distance is extended. Dealer has turned, and then replaced front rotors every 5000 miles. Also, rear wheel cylinders were replaced due to fluid leak.
1996 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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Both problems occur during wet road conditions or during rain. Windshield wiper motor fails to operate when it rains. Also, brake system locks up, sometimes during braking on wet roads.
Brakes were faulty but dealer was not able to find the problem, consumer was involved in a accident due to the defective brakes which caused severe injuries, the consumer replaced the master cylinder and now the vehicle brake properly. Nlm
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Brake pads failed. Yh
Intermittently when applying the brakes during normal braking/ any type of road conditions, dry weather or wet weather, the system locked up. Truck has been serviced for this problem 5 times. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further informaiton.
Passenger's rear wheels locked, up, causing vehicle to skid. In wet conditions the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
The master cylinder is leaking fluid, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
While driving ABS light came on & failed to go off. When the brakes were applied, the vehicle would have a jumpy or jerky motion before stopping. Taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
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.
Ongoing problem with vehicle brake system; whenever brakes are applied in an emergency situation, rear wheels would lock up. Manufacturer notified. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter or provide additional information.
My truck has experienced brake problems for some time and were attributed to various things over the past few years. Since purchase my truck has been serviced by franks truck center 325 orient way lyndhurst, nj 07071 #201‑939‑7790. The pulling problem seemed to become apparent in feb. 1999. The problem I experienced was that when braking the truck pulled to the right--sometimes sharply, sometimes it was a "gentle" pull and many times the problem wasn't there at all. Last february and at franks, the front rotor assemblies were replaced and an alignment done. The problem went away for about one week. The took the truck back for another try and it seemed good for another week or so and then the problem was back. They keep the truck for -5- days and did various thing to solve the problem ie: another alighnment, balance the tires, adjust the brakes. All attempts were obvious but the problem was back within a week or two. At this point and date, the truck is constantly pulling slightly to the front-right whenever I brake. On occassion it pulls sharply. I have notified franks. They have told me that there is a problem with the braking system on my truck and chevy suburbans (which have the same braking system). Although my full warrantly expired after my february visit to franks, they have been attempting to resolve my problem. While this is appreciated, it doesn't solve what they have told me is an engineering problem. I bought my truck in order to tow a fifth wheel trailer (which I haven;t done much). At this point I am afraid to tow--and sometimes drive the vehicle for fear of the braking problem causeing an accident.
When applying the ABS brakes pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
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.
In emergency stopping conditions the anti-lock brakes rip the steering wheel out of your hands, the indepentent wheel braking throughs the vehical out of control . Factory service manuel does not include this kelsy hays system. Mac tools , as well as five other, is unable to get a prom to diagnose, told only 500 made for gm experamental facilities. Brakes apier to be for 1500, 4 wheel traction control system on an 8600gvw 4 wheel lock rear pickup. I got the info by offering to pay double to any one who could analyze the system, the best eqiup. And mech. Within fifty miles of lake forest il.. Even a 27,000 dollar analizer was unable to do it for the same reason . I am disaebled, back broken getting rear ended. Braeks that work the same every time applied easilly are very important. So are safe seats. Rear bumpers. I keep getting hit from behind at red lights or standing. Thank you.
Seats->drivers and passengers seats (leather) cracked in less than three years. Expected more for the price of this option. Have had brakes replaced 1 - 1 1/2 months prior to failure. I was out in the back country, 40 miles from paved roads, when I heard the rotors being torn up by what was left of the brake pads. It ruined both rotors. I was told at an independant shop that the calipers failed. I went to the dealer and the service advisor insisted that the calipers didn't fail . It was just cheap brake pads. I know for a fact that wasn't the case.
While drivng at any speed under any condition and when brakes are applied, vehicle makes a loud rubbing noise and pulls to the right very hard. Dealer has been contacted.
Brake system is defective. When brakes are needed suddenly the brake pedal would go the floor. At other times, when brake are used the brake would only brake on one wheel. At random right side wheels would lock up when brakes are applied, causes consumer to lose control of vehicle , resulting in an accident. Property damage to another consumer's fence, and several personal injuries were sustained by driver. Dealer notified.
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.
Anti-lock brake system fails in emergency stops.
Owner claims that when he sometimes applies the brakes they don't respond at all.
Owner has ABS brakes. Brake pedal is very mushy when brakes are applied. Also, problem occurs on all types of pavemenst. Dealer replaced master cylinder which temporay corrected problem. There is also low brake pedal.
When applying the ABS brakes, pedal would go to the floor. It's an intermittent problem, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance.
While driving in inclement weather at any speed brakes will not work properly, have to pull to side, press hard, still do not function. Dealership had vehicle 4-5 times put new drum/pads, still cannot identify problem.
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.
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