Complete brake failure when two metal lines ruptured causing a loss of hydraulic pressure in both circuits during a hard stop. Abs had not activated. The braking took place at low speed when a car ahead stopped suddenly pedal sank to the floor, and the cable-activated parking brake was then used to avoid a collision and get the truck to the side of the road.
1999 GMC Yukon: brake failure
11 of the 204 complaints about the 1999 GMC Yukon describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 156,830
- 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
Brake lines are completely corroding. Imminent brake failure.
As I was pulling out of the parking lot of my work, onto a public road, I came to a stop sign. I had brake pedal pressure for about 1 second, then the pedal went to the floor. There was traffic coming from both directions so I became a little nervous. The truck did stop in time though. I knew I had blown a brake line right away. I went back to work and inspected the lines and the rear line had blown apart. This is my second gm vehicle that blew a brake line in the exact same spot on the vehicle. I recently moved to florida, this vehicle has been an ohio vehicle all it life.
I went to pull my horse trailer forward to load horses and the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to turn the vehicle uphill to get it to stop. A neighbor took the protective panel off of the front undercarriage and found brake fluid leaking from the tubing. The truck is scheduled to go to the repair shop tomorrow to fix this.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. On april 20, 2009, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 MPH. There had been no prior failures with the transmission since purchasing the vehicle used in january of 2009. In addition, there were alignment issues that caused the tires to explode, tie rod failure, brake failure, and the fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/27/09 *cn the upper and lower ball joints, lower ball joints, idler arm, steering gear, rack and pinion were all replaced. Updated 06/02/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. While attempting to slow down the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the ABS activated. The brakes failed and the stopping distance increased. The VIN is excluded from recall number 05068. The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 112,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle experienced intermittent, erratically brake failures without warning, while driving 10 MPH, under normal road and braking conditions. The vehicle was taken into an independent repair shop who was unable to find the cause of the problem.
1999 yukon fuel leaked out onto the engine. *ts the consumer stated the fuel pump. A recall was issued, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall. The anti-lock brakes failed.
Had taken vehicle to dealer for brake service on front disc brakes due to wear on disc. Work after 15000 miles had to be performed again due to disk wearing out. Consumer believed that brakes were not heavy enough for vehicle. *ak disc warped causing vibrations and brake failure. The disc was turned a t 15k miles and was replaced at 28k. Transmission does not hold on hills. Front end was leaking due to front pinion seal failure ..
While driving atless than 5mph light snow fell on ground. Counsumer was maneuvering around backyard and applied foot to the brakes, and brake pedal went to the floor furhter than the accelerator,causing consumer to keep moving/ didn't stop, and crashed into a tree. Consumer was not hurt. Dealer was contacted and checked brake system.
When the brake pedal was applied the anti-skid brake system engaged, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer had to stand on the pedal with both feet, and the pedal went to the floor before vehicle finally cruised to a complete stop. Dealer has been contacted.
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Questions about the 1999 GMC Yukon brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 GMC Yukon?
11 of 204 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Yukon (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
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There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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