Brakes Failed problems of the 2000 GMC Savana

Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2000 GMC Savana. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 GMC Savana based on all problems reported for the 2000 Savana.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2004

Every 15,000 miles brakes fail. Dealer states that wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2003

2000 GMC Savana vehicle is equiped with antilock brakes. On two occassions when I had to make sudden stops I encountered brake failure. Although, there were other times they never resulted in accidents. The brakes would seem to engage then let go causing vehicle to travel father than expected.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

While driving and applying brakes, they squealed. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer lubricated brakes. After brakes were lubricated they locked up and overheated enough to melt wheel caps. Also, dealer replaced brake booster, and entire brake system including abs unit. Consumer noted power brakes have failed , and brake booster needed to be replaced for second time. Please provide any further details.




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