Brakes failed at low speed and hit the car in front of me at stop light. Pushed brakes to the floor and seemed to pick up speed. Air bag did not deploy. Totaled the other car. Went right up on top of his back end. It cost me 200.00 to fix my yukon. Had already replace ABS system about 8 years ago.the back windsheild shattered one day when I got into the drivers seat.the windsheild wipers had serious problem.replaced the computer part twice.
1997 GMC Yukon: brake failure
7 of the 133 complaints about the 1997 GMC Yukon describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Battery leak at sidemount positive terminal corroding cable connection and brake line metal to rubber line connection. Dealer says this is not unusual but no warranty applies except on battery. Battery store says this is common with delco sidemount terminal batteries. Corrossion through brake line connection could cause loss of brake fluid and braking. Corrosion in cable could disable vehicle without warning. Battery was replaced with different model having reinforced case at the terminal. Corrosion on other components neutralized with anti corrosive solution, and brake line tested for leaks. Battery cable replaced.
The anti-lock brakes failed to adequately engage and stop the yukon under sudden stop situations. The brakes do not engage adequately and the vehcile continues to move forward with what could be summarized as floating forward for at least 30 feet which has resulted in 2 crashes into the rear of other vehicles. When the dealer was questioned about this problem, a services representative stated that it was a design problem with all gmc/chevrolet suvs. Gmc's only suggestion was to take it to a dealer to have the service department examine it. I believe that your recently negotiated recall with gm should be expanded to include 1997 models.
Newly replaced (100mi) delco brakes failed to stop car in a normal stopping distance, causing crash.
Major brake failure, in snow, on hill, brake pedal went to the floor after a loud rumble from the rear of the truck. Had master cylinder replaced, and 10 days later the exact samething happened, dealer installed another master cylinder. Test drove, blew that cylinder, then replaced the ABS modulator along with another master cylinder, and sent us on our way. It is now two weeks later and brake failure is being noticed again, truck is sitting currently at dealership. Also, the steering went very loose around september 1998, had that checked and repaired, at this time the steering is again getting loose.
Brakes failed. Yh
Owner was involved in a collision due to brake failure. Was driving about 30mph, trying to make a turn , stepped on the brakes and they resisted.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 GMC Yukon brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 GMC Yukon?
7 of 133 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Yukon (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 GMC Yukon?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 GMC Yukon
ABS 10Jerking 10Wipers 9Pulling 8Transmission failure 6Power steering loss 5
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