GMC Sierra owners have reported 55 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (45 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while parked on an incline the contact activated the parking brake and noticed it would not engage. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. 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 driving on the hwy. Towing my 28 ft 5th wheel trailer on level ground we experienced a loud bang and the feeling like something in the driveline had broken. No engine malfunction indicators were displayed on the console. No further incidents have happened yet, but it is constantly on my mind. 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...
While applying the brakes, the cable which was attached to the end of the brake pedal broke. The end of the cable broke off which caused the parking brake to be inoperative. Read details...