GMC C1500 owners have reported 38 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
02/22/2007 brake pressure module valve (abs) failed. Read details...
While driving on public 4 lane highway and coming to a yellow light I applied the brake pedal and the pedal instantly went to the floor. I tried to pump the pedal in a panic and still had no effect on stopping the truck. Read details...
Had a recall on the brakes, recall # 05068. Classic cheverolet (now out of business did the work) they only cleaned the parts, abs light came back on a few months later so they just kept cleaning them until my warranty expired. Read details...
Excessive brake travel without warning. Brake light then came on briefly then went off. Brake pressure returned. Got home and losing brake fluid from in front of left rear tire. Added fluid and drove to mechanic. Brake line had to be rebuilt. Cost to repair $412. 00 Read details...
Steel hydraulic brake line under truck bed and running along driver side frame ruptured while driving. Result was loss of loss of pressurization/brake fluid, mushy brake pedal, and greatly decreased braking performance. Read details...