Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
Parking brake does not hold anymore. This previously happened while the vehicle was under warranty and the dealership replaced the parking brake pads. It has happened again and upon inspection I found that the pads wear unevenly. Parking brake pads should not wear. Read details...
I own a 1999 GMC Sierra 3 door truck. I was driving home when my brakes for some reason failed. I tried to use the emergency brake to stop the truck but it also failed. After pushing the truck home, I checked all the brakes and looked okay except for the rear right emergency brake lining. Read details...
While applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Also, has to resat emergency brake in order to work. Dealership is aware of the problem. Read details...