Right front brakes wear excessively in shor period of time. Braking becomes difficult and vehicle has tendency to veer to the right when braking. Must exert extreme pressure on brake pedal to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Residue from brake shoes is evident on wheel
1992 GMC Sonoma brakes problems
15 complaints (60% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 60%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
- Foundation components: disc3
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: drum1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
GMC Sonoma brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Abs braking system fails
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What 1992 GMC Sonoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front brakes evidence excessive wear in a short period of time. More than 50% wear is less than 10,000 miles.
While driving when the brakes applied pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, which eventually resulted in an accident. Dealer has been contacted.
Intermittently while braking, vehicle lunges forward, and extended stopping distance occurs, which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.
When driver applies the brakes they don't respond.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident, extensive repairs made to brake system, however problem still exists.
Brakes fade when engaged.
While driving vehicle under 10 MPH, one day coming out of his home driveway couldn't stop vehicle, that was the first time. But the second time another driver tried to make a left turn infront of consumer, and couldn't stop vehicle, rear ending the other vehicle.
Brake pedal went to floor.
In wet conditions driving at approx 10 MPH or less goes to step on brakes, it will begin to grab/lock up. Stops too fast. Dealer has changed brake pads twice. Defect is still reoccurring. Dealer cannot find problem.
Questions about the 1992 GMC Sonoma brakes
Does the 1992 GMC Sonoma have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 GMC Sonoma, 60% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 GMC Sonoma brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 GMC Sonoma brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Sonoma have bad brakes?
The GMC Sonoma model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (136 complaints), 1995 (84 complaints) and 1996 (52 complaints).
Other 1992 GMC Sonoma problems
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