When braking hard, especially in a downhill motion on wet or snowy roads the brakes lock up. Removing one's foot from the pedal does not release the braking action. Only when the tires stop skidding does the braking action release, allowing for one to "try again" by applying the brakes more gently. By then the vehicle is nearly stopped anyway. I have nearly skidded into intersections or cars in front of me on at least five occasions.
1994 GMC Yukon brakes problems
21 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Foundation components: disc: caliper2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Power assist1
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
- Antilock1
At what mileage
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GMC Yukon brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 GMC Yukon brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer was driving 25 MPH, when the front brakes locked, causing him to drive into a creek. The vehicle was retrieved and towed. The ABS had started to make a noise prior to the brakes locking.
My wife and I have owned this vehicle since 1996. We bought it used with 18,000 miles on it. I have always had trouble hearing noises and trouble with a soft brake pedal on this vehicle. When the car had about 40,000 miles on it, I had an incident where I applied the brakes going about 55 miles per hour to slow down to get on the expressway and both rear wheel cylinders blew out on me almost causing a severe accident. Since the vehicle turned over past 60,000 miles, I have had at least three incidents where accidents almost occurred due to the brake pedal going all the way to the floor on me and I was unable to stop. Twice this has happened after getting brand new brakes done all the way around, once at the dealer and once at a midas muffler shop. This is a very dangerous malfunction in the ABS system. I will contact the dealer tomorrow, since it just happened again. Dt
Consumer was traveling 57mph when brakes were appplied. Vehicle couldn't stop & continued to roll. Abs started to making a grinding noise & the brake pedal got rock hard. Cosumer rearended another vehicle, causing small damage. Dealer hasn't been contacted, but will be.
This was the second time that my anti-lock brakes failed in an emergency situation. As for the seat anchor, I nearly fell into the back seat after paying a toll and continuing on my way home... What a heart stopping situation!
While driving on the road consumer tried to stop vehicle by applying brakes, but vehicle would not stop.
Driving down a road getting ready to get on the on ramp on wet surface a vehicle in front was at a complete stop. Looked back at traffic to proceed on and the vehicle in front moved. As a result, rear ended the other vehicle due to brake failure.
While driving at approximately 20-25mph and coming to a stop, brake pedal went to floor and vehicle failed to stop. Would have to pump brakes to get them to work. The master cylinder & front brakes also went out. Took to dealer for repair of brakes.
While driving at 35 -45 MPH the consumer rear ended a vehicle while trying to stop. There was plenty of stopping distance and the roads were dry.
Entire front brake system fails due to faulty calipers.
Questions about the 1994 GMC Yukon brakes
Does the 1994 GMC Yukon have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 GMC Yukon, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 GMC Yukon brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 GMC Yukon brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Yukon have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (113 complaints), 2001 (92 complaints) and 2015 (90 complaints).
Other 1994 GMC Yukon problems
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