Brake system does not respond very quickly/fading. Mjs
1997 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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Booster failed while traveling interstate. This was a class 9 systems failure (loss of power) without warning. Failure was a result of a split diaphram.
Brake pads and rotors wearing too fast; only had truck for one year and already having to replace a second time; it is only driven 5 miles to and from work every day, and regular everyday use; also, two tires failed at same time and had to be replaced.( dot number: )
When driving at any speed steering is jumping and jerking. When applying the brakes, it feels like pressure is within the brakes until consumer hits a bump and the pressure will go away.
When braking a little harder than normal brake pedal went completely to the floorboard, and there was no stopping ability, causing a rear crash. The vehicle is being repaired. Please provide any further information.
Whenever driving at a slow speed approx. 20 MPH or less, had to apply brakes in an emergency situation, but brakes would not stop vehicle properly, and extended I stopping distance occurred. Also, complete brake failure. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter or provide additional information.
We have had vehicle back to dealer numerous times with no results they tell us they can not find any thing wrong with the brakes. We told them that numerous times when you apply brakes over ruff surface vehicle brakes fail and do not stop. I have skidded through intersections hoping not to hit anyone and husband has had numerous close calls applying brakes and not being able to stop. Since we have owned vehicle in the last 2 1/2 years we have had to replace the brake pads twice. Once at 22,000 miles and at 70,000 miles. Both times were factory pads. We have also contacted gm they told us that they had not had any complaints against the brakes and in todays paper 7/22/99 there has been a recall on 91 to 96 vehicles will the 97 gmc pu's also be included in this recall? While I am complaining we also had to replace the rear end which blew up after owning it only 2 weeks the dealer replaced carrier bearings only and now it is making noises again. Also the transmission had to be replaced at 6000 because it went out, also last year we had to have the power steering pump replaced because it went out and the battery at the same time because when it left the manufacture some one bolted the battery down and put the screw right through the battery. Could you please let me know if the recall will include the 97's also. Thank you. Glendora wright.
Both rear wheel brake cylinders leaking. Nlm
If vehicle is parked overnight in a rain storm the brakes do not respond in the morning, and vehicle will keep rolling when brake pedal is applied. Dealer has been contacted.
Abs brakes would lock up when applied during rainy weather or heavy dew on the ground. Brakes got worse. Took to dealer 5-6 times. Problem not duplicated.
Consumer experienced problem with vehicle left rear wheel lock up only in wet condition; dealer notified and some repair was made, but consumer believed this condition should be look into before someone get hurt. Seeking nhsta for help in this matter.
This truck has worn through 4 sets of front brake pads, including the set on the truck when we purchased it. The original pads were replaced at 8,000 miles. The second set replaced at 15,000 miles. The third set at 23,000 miles. This unacceptable for a vehicle that you've paid nearly $30,000 for! We want gmc forced to repurchase this vehicle. They obviously are unable to fix the problem, and I do not want a vehicle that I am required to replace the brake pads on every 6000 to 8000 miles. Gmc has continously told us "to work with the dealer". That has done us no good at all. We want satisfaction from gm!!!
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident (attorney for consumer).
When appyling the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a collision.
Consumer states that the brakes pull to the right, dealer states the problem is the oversized tires causing the ABS to react wrong, consumer thinks this is incorrect due to disconnection of the ABS and the same problems existing, new hoses, calipers, pads, and rotors have been replaced.
Vehicle wears out brake pads because the caliper to knuckle clearance was insuffieicent.
When consumer put on the brakes they make a loud noise.
Brake pads overlap the rotors, part of the pads are missing from the rotors, also, missed part of the rotors. Brakes make loud noise. The pads and rotors have been replaced and dealer. Cannot duplicate the problem.
The brake failure was at 55 MPH. Driver braked for slowing traffic ahead, all 4 wheels locked up, vehicle went into a ditch, and right front tire blew out. Brakes still do not function properly and driver believes vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Brakes experience intermittent failures, unable to identify problem.
Abs brakes/locked up intermittently, resulting in extended stopping distance. In addition, steering malfunctioned, causing loss of control.
Abs brakes do not stop in case of a sudden stop, 3-4 car lengths before it stops. Pulls to the left on emergency or fast stops. No ABS warning light comes on. Dealer if ABS light does not appear there is not a problem. Did not even attempt to review the vehicle.
When parking the vehicle over night, when there is extreme moisture present upon releasing the emergency parking brake, the rear brakes are locked. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced any parts.
Brakes failed.
Brake failure caused vehicle collision.
Anti lock brakes lock up, causing loss of control.
The ABS does not function properly.has been to dealer 15 times.
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