While trying to come to a stop from 55 MPH consumer had applied brakes. Slowed down to 30-35 MPH and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage. *ak seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest. The air bags failed to deploy as well. The vehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.
1996 GMC Yukon brakes problems
15 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
- Foundation components: drum: drum2
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Foundation components2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Yukon brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Anti-lock brake system doesn't work. When applying brakes pedal goes all the way dow to the floor.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Common problem. Also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.
While traveling in cold weather and applying brakes, suddenly vehicle would stop,resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
When slowing down & applying the brakes, vehicle fails to stop resulting in extended stopping distance. Its an intermittent problem. Dealer informed consumer that it needed to be repeated before service is done on it.
Every time ABS brakes are applied, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Had been to dealer & was informed by mechanic cause of problem not found. Had ABS brake system replaced & the rotors turned.
When brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries.
Front disc brakes are undersized. When vehicle is fully loaded it does not stop very well. Stopping distance is increased. Manufacturer has admitted that brakes are greatly undersized..
No braking action is experienced for over 1 second after emergency hard braking. Try brakes hard, with full body weight, when moving 3 MPH in simulated emergency and then letting of--the vehicle will not show down. I had a accident last year in which a additional 3-5' of stopping distance would have prevented the accident. I avoided an accident last week by swerving after an elderly lady rolled in front of me while I was traveling 25mph. I avoided it by swering, the brakes did not start slowing the vehicle until it was to late. I have demonstrated this same problem in a friends yukon also. The dealer told me that this was the way the vehicle was designed and that there was nothing that could be done to correct the problem.
Rear flashers failed.
Questions about the 1996 GMC Yukon brakes
Does the 1996 GMC Yukon have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 GMC Yukon, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 GMC Yukon brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 GMC Yukon problems
Visibility 13Engine 9Airbags 8Transmission 8Seats 6Body 5Fuel system 4Electrical 3Locks 3Seat belts 3Steering 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Suspension 1Wheels 1
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