Brakes Failed Problems of GMC Sierra - part 2

I was pulling into a parking spot at my sons baseball game when I applied the brakes ,and the pedal went almost to the floor and the anti-lock brakes started buzzing. Luckily I was going slow enough for the park to engage on the transmission. This is the only time this has happened on dry pavement going this slow. I had zero brakes and I was barely moving when they were applied. The brakes started working when I returned to the truck after the game. I called a local shop, and he said there was nothing he could do if they were working properly now. I called g. M. And had them log my complaint, they told me that I was the first one to complain. I am filing a complaint with NHTSA after learning of more of the odd brake failures from other GMC truck owners.

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The contact states there is NHTSA recall 05v379000l for the abs system. However, the recall does not include this model year vehicle although it has experienced the same problem as indicated on the recall. While he was pulling into a parking garage the brakes would not stop the vehicle. The brake failure caused vehicle to bump into a wall. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer to determine the cause of the problem.

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While applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. Consumer told service writer that the brake pedal goes almost to the floor while in park with the engine running. The technician duplicated the problem and informed the consumer that this was normal for abs brakes.

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Vehicle had a difficult time stopping when the driver stepped on the brake pedal. Took vehicle to the dealer for check up, and results indicated that hubs and brakes needed to be replaced. Brakes failed to stop the vehicle at 5 mph. The emergency brake had to be used to stop the vehicle.

While pulling vehicle into the garage the steering and brakes failed . As a result, vehicle collided into the side of the garage.

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Brake failure.

While driving a 5 mph consumer applied the brakes and they failed. There was extended stopping distance, and consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle which was parked in the parking lot. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. And a technician unpluged the antilock brake fuse.

When the brake pedal was applied at 10 mph , the brakes failed to operate. The dealership found rust covering the front wheel sensor, which caused the failure. Four months prior, the rotors deteriorated because of the type of factory metal used. The dealership cleaned the front wheel sensor, which corrected the brake failure. The brake pedal had become hard and pushed back. This was especially dangerous at low speeds.

Consumer complained about a brake problem. Brakes failed while driving at a slow speed. However, when vehicle was at an accelerated speed brakes operated normally.

While driving 35 mph the brakes failed without warning. The cause of the failure has not been determined.

Abs system is engaging at low speeds. Happens on dry pavement. Taken to dealer, had the erosion cleaned off, and the fix helped for about 18 months. Moving downward on a hill the brakes failed completely. Multiple near-misses.

Brake system fails to stop vehicle when braking in normal manner (non-panic stop) at slow speeds on rough surface or when encountering "braking bumps" on asphalt roads. Brake pedal shudders briefly indicating abs is engaging, then brake pedal becomes soft and depresses fully with complete loss of stopping power until brakes are released and reappplied. Condition is both disconcerting and dangerous particularly on downhills - on numerous occasions accidents have been narrowly avoided or have been forced to drive vehicle off the road surface to avoid hitting others. Problem has been reported to dealer on multiple occasions, response is always that this is a "normal condition" (complete brake failure??). This problem happens routinely when driving this vehicle - total number of incidences would easily exceed 100 during the time I have owned this vehcile (once or twice a week for over a year).

While making a relatively fast stop on a fairly bumpy road, but without slamming on my brakes, the truck had slowed to about 30 or 35mph from approximately 50 mph when the brake pedal suddenly dropped and the brakes failed momentarily, and then caught again. When we finally stopped, I ended up half way through the intersection. Fortunately, it was a rural road and there was no other traffic and consequently there was no accident. It simply scared the heck out of me and my wife. My dealer indicates that there is no service bulletin on this type of problem, however he stated that their brake technician fixed a similar problem of the brake pedal suddenly failing when another of their customers was stopping his pickup truck while driving over railroad tracks. Additionally, my neighbor who drives a 2000 yukon xl, stated that he had a similar experience of his brakes suddenly and only momentarily failing while stopping from about 35mph with similar results to my experience of him ending up in the middle of the intersection. Fortunately, he too had no traffic and consequently no accident. I know that he also reported this to his dealer which coincidently is baird gm of ripon, wisconsin.

The consumer stated anytime the vehicle came to a stop at an intersection, stop sign, light or uneven pavement, the anti-lock brakes engaged, which caused the brakes to momentarily fail.

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When driving on slippery road all 4 wheels spin when applying brakes. Brake pedal shutters, and brakes get hard. Then, there are no brakes, consumer almost had two accidents. Consumer stated that he also experienced braked failure prior.

While braking on bumpy road brakes failed,pedal went to floor, vehicle went through intersection.

Left rear brakes locked up followed by complete brake failure.

- the contact's 1999 GMC Sierra was difficult to stop when applying the brakes. After taking the vehicle to a service center the contact found that the brakes were still not repaired properly. He read in a consumer magazine which stated that the 1999 GMC truck Sierra has the worse brakes. There was a recall on the 2000 GMC truck Sierra on the brakes, stating that the base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance would become inoperative. The contact believes that both model years had the same failure. While driving 40-50 mph and applying the brakes the brakes failed. Due to the brake failure the contact had problems with the tires as well. It felt as if the wheels were coming off when the contact was braking. Updated 2/22/2007 -.

When stopping on a bumpy road, or when stopping and hitting a bump, brakes pulsate, or actually push back. This makes it very hard to stop. I almost hit a pedestrian yesterday morming on the way to work. I was almost stopped, hit a small construction trench in teh road, and my braked failed. By the time I let off the brake, and reapplied them, I was inches away from hitting that person! I had this vehicle to the dealer for repairs for this, shoutly after buying it. I was told that there is nothing wrong with my brakes. When I have an accident, I will then filke suit againt jones pontica / GMC, and general motors. This is dangerous, and needs to be fixed.

Brakes fail at times.

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The brakes have failed, I mean failed, no brakes on four different times. My truck is a death warrant waiting to be issued . Dealership states there is no problem with it. On Jan. 5, 2000 I went through a major intersection because I could not stop because of having no brakes. I pulled to the next parking lot, and caled dealer to come and get it. That this was the last time I would put myself nor my family in danger with this truck. They have picked this truck up 3 different times and have not fixed problem.

The caller said at speeds 3-10 mph the anti lock brakes would kick in, and the consumer would not be able to stop the vehicle. She said there was a recall and she had the recall work done. The caller had the hubs were replaced once less than two years ago at manufacturer's s expense. Dealer said the problem was in the hub and that was not covered by the recall. Manufacturer offered no help for free. She said her husband has had a close call with a wall. He stopped in time. She said the vehicle had to be put in park once to get vehicle to stop. The truck was returned to the dealer the day after the recall work was performed to have the hubs replaced. , which the dealer told her that was causing the problem. Gm refused to pay for the hubs even though this was the cause of the documented problem in the recall. When the mechanic was pulling the vehicle into the shop, the brakes failed and he crashed. The bumper, the chrome on the grill, the fog light, and the piece below the bumper were damaged. The dealer says he will pay to fix the problem.

Whenever driving at a slow speed approx. 20 mph or less, had to apply brakes in an emergency situation, but brakes would not stop vehicle properly, and extended I stopping distance occurred. Also, complete brake failure. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter or provide additional information.

Husband was driving truck and had to apply brakes to stop, but brakes failed to stop vehicle and it lost control.

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The brake failure was at 55 mph. Driver braked for slowing traffic ahead, all 4 wheels locked up, vehicle went into a ditch, and right front tire blew out. Brakes still do not function properly and driver believes vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Brakes failed.

Brake failure caused vehicle collision.

The vehicle was experiencing intermittent brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least 6 times, however, the dealer was not able to duplicate or solve the problem. The brakes would momentarily pause in stopping action, along with intermittent grabbing, then repeat itself. Brake pulsation was also present.

While slowing on rough or bumpy roads brakes fail for 7 - 10 seconds. Dealer claims this is normal for the abs.

When hitting bumps in the pavement brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance . Please give any further details.

Since purchased vehicle experience vibration and recovers very slow from a bump in the road which is causing the anti-lock brake system to fail due to the suspension bouncing while braking .

Consumer felt that the brakes were too spongy, and when depressing them they went to the floor. As a result, brakes failed to stop vehicle immediately, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer almost ran over a pedestrian because of this brake failure. Dealership serviced the vehicle but found no failure.