Consumer smelled fuel while driving, and vehicle was running rough. Mechanic took off plastic cover that protected fuel tank. It was filled with mud and water which had eaten a hole in fuel tank. *ak consumer can not pay cost for replacing fuel tank, therefore, consumer applied epoxy as needed, consumer receieved letter that brakes were defective, consumer has concerns with brakes almost causing accident.
1995 GMC Sonoma brakes problems
84 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). 17 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 84
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- crashes
- 17
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip64
- Foundation components8
- Antilock4
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Foundation components: disc3
- Pedals and linkages2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Sonoma brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 GMC Sonoma brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1995 GMC Sonoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle has intermittent brake failure. Taken to dealer twice, could not find problem.
While driving 30 MPH applied brakes and ABS light/ brake light came on. There was a loud groaning noise, and pedal felt hard, no braking action. Consumer used emergency brake to slow down vehicle. Since then, brake lights come on intermittently. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet. *ak consumer states left front rotor was replaced due to excessive wear.
When brakes are applied at 45mph and higher pedal is normal, but there is extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle and has not been able to duplicate problem. There is a recall listed on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. The manufacturer has been notified.
One month after recall repair 99i006, ABS failed 3 other times, consumer paid for towing expenses and a bill for the replacement of speed sensors.
Consumer was traveling about 15mph inside of a shopping parking lot and there was thumping noise underneath vehicle when applying brakes. Vehicle brakes didn't hold. *ak brake loss was due to speed sensor failure and was replaced. Wiper noise was due to wiper motor failure which the dealer replaced.
I received a recall notice from gmc on around august 2000 saying I must bring in my truck for a recall on the ABS system. I made an appointment with thomas gmc/pontiac in coon rapids minnesota for 09:00 am on 12/08/00. The service representativ e (mike vanerem) took my keys and vehicle, and I received a call from him @ 10:29 am stating that I can pick up my vehicle as he was told by his person in his office (marion) to refuse to do the ABS recall on my vehicle as it was listed as a salvage vehicle because a new body was put on and they wouldn't get paid from gmc if they honored this national highway safety administration (nhsta) recall. I believe this is a safety issue that needs attention and I would like this matter resolved to my satisfaction and to the satisfaction of the nhsta.
While traveling at highway speed of 45-50 MPH on a wet road had to apply brakes in an emergency stuation which caused front driver's tires to blowout, and vehicle hit guardrail. Vehicle was struck again by another vehicle on driver's side, and still both air bags did not deploy.
While traveling vehicle was making noise and brakes would not kick in, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Front brake rotors are not wearing out properly, causing erratic brake performance. Please proivde further information.
Questions about the 1995 GMC Sonoma brakes
Does the 1995 GMC Sonoma have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 84 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 GMC Sonoma, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1995 GMC Sonoma brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 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 1995 GMC Sonoma problems
Visibility 52Engine 26Airbags 13Fuel system 11Electrical 9Seat belts 7Transmission 7Seats 6Tires 6Acceleration 5Lights 3Body 2Steering 2Wheels 1
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