Premature failure of the parts at low mileage. No safety defect listed.
1997 GMC Yukon brakes complaints
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The steering would jerk the wheel left or right while in a turn causing a momentary loss of control of the vehicle. Steering box was replaced before. Finally the evo sensor was replaced. Abs also have never worked felt good, the pedal goes to low before the brakes slow the vehicle down. This has been a complaint since the truck was new. The retailer seems not very concerned with my complaints. Especially knowing that I am an automobile technician they feel I will let the problem go. Their repairs have been unsatisfactory from the beginning. I have had to complain about problems many times before, finally the problems are fixed. With the steering problem I had to contact another dealer tech I knew and ask him the problem which he knew what was wrong immediately. Please do something before all these trucks with this steering and brake problem. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****734335
The steering would jerk the wheel left or right while in a turn causing a momentary loss of control of the vehicle. Steering box was replaced before finally the evo sensor was replaced. Abs brakes also have never felt good. The pedal goes to low before the brakes slow the vehicle down. This has been a complaint sence the truck was new. The retailer seems not very concerned with my complaints. Especially knowing that I am an automobile technician they feel I will let the problem go their repairs haved been unsatisfactory from the begining. I have had to complain about problems many times before finally the preblems are fixed. With the steering problem I haad to contact another dealer tech I knew and ask him the problem which he knew what was wrong imediately. Please do something before all these trucks with this steering and brake pro
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When applying brake pedal it feels spongy, and causes vehicle not to stop as quickly as it should. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Provide further details.
When driving on freeway at 65mh consumer hit brakes because vehicle in front stopped very fast. Upon applying the brakes, vehicle swerved from side to side and lost control. Steering wheel was shaking very badly. Finally came to a stop. Contacted dealer. This has happened before, but the steering wheel had moved unexpectedly at high speeds.
Erratic power steening control while in turns and highway driving, not always present, but able to reproduce with patients of dealer on test drive. Since new dealer has said it was tire balancing and alignment which they attemped to correct several time. After one of these correction in aug 99, problem became more apparent . Wife is driver and I always took their word for correction until I insisted there is other problem and find it. So far they have replaced steering box, put on 4 new tires and wheels among a host of balancing/alignments etc , no corrections as of yet. Steering wheel pulls eradictly/shudders feels gone at times. Is interm at times but much more pronounced of late. Brakes; there have been many occasions where the brakes lock up when applied heavily, I learned this by asking wife and duplicated it on nurmerous occasions with erratic reaction of the brake pedal.
When driving at a speed of 30 MPH and over , the steering releases for a few seconds and the vehicles wander all over the place . Also the steering feel loose at all times. Also when stepping on the brakes sometimes the truck doesn't stop , I also don't think the ABS is working properly. I tried it in slippery conditions and I never felt the pedal shake . I had a 1995 yukon before and it worked fine. 8ak
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.
Brakes non-existent or unavailable on bumpy roads, in cold, icy or snowy conditions. Apply them, but they do not seem to work at all. Complete system has been checked and dealer claims they function as designed. I have not had an accident yet, but have come close on numerous occasions.
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
I am a meticulous driver. I have been through 2 sets of front rotors, 4 sets of front brake pads, and the rear brakes still look like new. The rear brakes do not work according to manufacturer bendix; many acquaintenances of mine have the same experience. I have contacted the bbb auto line many times and gmc many times; I am now ignored and gmc has warrantied none of these repairs. The braking distance is significantly increased because the front brakes are doing approx 90 percent of the stopping; problem is worse when the brakes are hot. P.s. I entered the VIN correctly but this page would not take it; I double checked. ????
When stepping on the brakes they pulsate and make the vehicle pull to the right or left with extra braking distance.
Rear brakes not working properly, causing excessive wear on front brakes and causing brakes to fade.
Anti lock brakes fail in emergency stops.
Anti lock brakes fail in emergency stops.
Driving at approx 42 MPH brakes felt like they were slipping. Did not stop in traffic. Pedal went to floor,brakes faded out. Vehicle went about 84 feet still did not stop. Rearended another vehicle. Dealer said rear brake was out of ajustment.
Driver seat power riser failed.
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.
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