GMC C3500 owners have reported 8 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Power Assist Brake Vacuum problems |
Slowing down to a red traffic light and brake pedal went to the floor. Tried to pump brake pedal to get more pressure but did not work. Drove off onto shoulder and got it slowed down . Drive very slow with hazard lights on to get it back to my house. I was only about a mile away. Read details...
Shortly after buying this truck, I was doing less than 20 mph slowing down to stop at a light. I hit a small dump then I heard the abs come on and I roll right through the red light. The dealer told me it must be my driving. Read details...
Driving normal. Light turned red. Applied brakes. Had no brakes. Brakes all the way to floor. Ran red light causing traffic collision. Towed to shop. Shop owner spend hours trying to diagnose. Checked numerous things. Found nothing wrong. Told me I'm nuts. Read details...
Brake booster malfunctioned, causing no braking ability which may have resulted in a crash. Also, driver and passenger rear seatbelts , were locked up, could not use the seatbelt and won't protect the occupant in event a crash. Dealer replaced both seatbelts. Read details...