Table 1 shows four common air brake related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake disc pads (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake wheel speed sensor (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problems | |
| Air Brake Antilock Assembly problems | |
| Air Brake Antilock problems |
This truck has worn through 4 sets of front brake pads, including the set on the truck when we purchased it. The original pads were replaced at 8,000 miles. The second set replaced at 15,000 miles. The third set at 23,000 miles. Read details...
Front wheel speed sensors failed causing the brakes to lockup while driving down low grade resulting in the vehicle hitting a bank, turning on it's side and hitting a mail box. Nlm Read details...
Wheel locked up due to brake fuse failure. Read details...