1999 GMC Sierra: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 18, 2013 · Steering · 205,778 miles · TX

Truck was extremely hard to steer the evening of 12/03/2012. There was a grinding type noise when turns were attempted. Took vehicle to a shop for a power steering pump replacement. The shop change the pump and the solid metal power steering hose. It turned out that the hose was the cause of the problem. The repair went fine and I picked up the truck and drove it for approximately 3 months. It seems the replacement solid metal power steering hose broke in the same place, where it screws into the pump. It is now may 2013, and the second replacement power steering hose has broken again. I willtake it to the shop monday, may 21, 2013. I am hoping this hose will last. What could be causing this problem?

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 5 MPH, the antilock brakes made a grinding noise. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · WI

While attempting a three point turn across a road the automatic transmission began grinding after putting the vechile in reverse. I was in the lane facing oncoming traffic when this occurred. The reverse gear no longer functioned. Fortunetly there was no oncoming traffic and I was able to put the vechile in drive and straighten it out, getting back to the parking lane. The vecile only has 49,000 miles. In the research I have done on the problem so far I have discovered that the automatic transmission failing is a common problem. For example, a man named chuck who works at all-world transmission (262‑547‑0136) says these vechiles come in all the time with the same trasnmission problem. Gmc claims it is a not a safety issue and will not issue a recall. I beg to differ. I had my wife and 5 month old daughter in the truck. If there had been a car coming, I might have been in trouble.

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Steering · 45,000 miles · CA

Recall 98v242000 concerning steering gear/frame bolts: at any speed the steering wheel has too much play in it. Also, a grinding noise is coming from the steering column. The vehicle has been repaired twice for the same problem, but the problem still occurs.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Seat belts · 9,000 miles · NY

Driver's and passenger's seat belts squeak when seat belts go in and out of the retractor. Also, seat belts are too sensitive. Consumer has to move very slowly to avoid seat belts locking in place.

Filed Mar 31, 2002 · Acceleration · TN

Throttle plate sticks at idle requiring additional force to release. This caused vehicle to fail to come out of idle at red lights and intersections. Dealership charged me repeatedly for cleanings and argued with me regarding tsb's about the throttle. I was told I was not supposed to have that information and it didn't matter. I was told throttle body systems are normal maintenance and the throttle body needed replacement every 10,000 miles. The drivers seat (manual) would unexpectedly release throwing me into the steering wheel. Plastic part broke from seat track. Dealership failed to fix, damaged the seat further trying to grind on the track and hammered seat track in the closed position to force the seat from moving. Charged me for damaging the seat. Gm customer service called to argue my complaints, I was told they didn't have any control over the dealership, and if they said the seat was fixed they would back the dealership. This is going to cause me to have an accident.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Vehicle went through inspection in may of 2001. Techician stated that rotors were pitted, showing spots where big pieces were broken off. Before inspection brakes made a squeaky and grinding noise. As problem increased brakes began to chatter. Rear brake rotors were replaced and the front rotors still remained on vehicle.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Body, Brakes · MA

I have experienced excessive wearing of the front brakes, which has resulted in the rotors being replaced first, then the pads replaced 2 weeks later, and upon replacing the pads the new rotors required resurfacing. Since then after driving approx 5k miles, I was told that the new pads are appox 40% worn. I required the right front balljoint to be replaced when the rotors were done. When applying the brakes & hitting a bump in the road, the brake pedal goes down to the floor and has a complete lose of braking. It failed the annual inspection, due to a leaking donnut gasket. The tailgate squeaks & rattles, and appears out of alignment. The front driver's door creaks requiring repeated greasing. There appears to be excessive wearing in the front end and braking system, as well as excessive creaking & noise from the rear area of the truck, tailgate, and driver's door. I have been met with continued resistance and lack of answers from both the mfg and dealer. Any help or information would be appreciated.

Filed Nov 4, 1999 · Body, Seats · MO

There is a pop/squeak in front over bumps. Replaced front coil springs.also, driver's seat sits too far/replaced right air deflector.

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Suspension · TX

Consumer experiences vibration when driving. Whenever turning there's always squeaking in the left front and the right rear. Whenever straightening out, at times there is a loud popping noise coming from the front end. Consumer says it sounds like the stablizer bar in the front failed. Dealer counld not stop the vibration when taken in on feb. 5, 1999. So they put new tires on feb, 26 1999, problem presists.