GMC C1500 owners have reported 4 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems | |
| Air Brake Antilock problems | |
| Air Brake Disc Rotor problems |
Started vehicle. Put in reverse and heard noise . Electronic motor power switch to the abs control unit (called the ebcm-electronic brake control module)had failed causing the pump to run all the time even after switch was turned off and engine stopped. Read details...
I have had multiple incidents where the brakes have to be applied quick and hard in traffic or on turns where the road is somewhat slightly bumpy or rough and the brakes will chatter and buzz, the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will not stop. Read details...
Rust on brake roters on general moters pick up trucks . Pads are stopping on rust instead of metal on roters. Was told alloy used for roters are bad causing an un safe condition. Turning roters does not help because rust is deep in the roters. Read details...