While vehicle was in reverse applied the ABS brakes andthe pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to crash into the bathroom of the house. Please give any further details.
1996 GMC Sonoma: brake failure
13 of the 148 complaints about the 1996 GMC Sonoma describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When the brakes are applied and either of the front wheels are on something slippery, the systems growls and the pedal pushes back hard, the vehicle pulls sharply to the left or right and there are no brakes.
Consumer expperienced numerous problems with the vehicle brake system ; on three occasions consumer was in an accident due to brake failure to stop vehicle. Vehcle been in/out of dealer shop, and was informed that the problem can not be duplicated.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck has extended stopping distance.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will keep on going. There is extended stopping distance in the truck when the brakes are applied. This has been an problem for almost a year.
Abs brakes failed, causing an accident.
Abs brakes failed to stop in time, causing an accident.
Around every 400 miles the brake pedal goes to the floor when the brakes are applied, and this is without warning. After a short period of time, the brakes begin to work properly again. The problem has not been found.
Truck had complete brake failure which was a result of a blown gasket in power brake system.
Abs brakes failed three times, once resulting in a rear end clash.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, the brake failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
While driving the four wheel ABS brake did not work and the airbag on the driver side did not deploy during the accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
- Risk
- Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Recall number 97V146001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 GMC Sonoma brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 GMC Sonoma?
13 of 148 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Sonoma (9%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 GMC Sonoma?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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