Power Assist Brake Problems of GMC Sierra

2012 GMC denali. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering problems. The consumer noticed a very bad problem with the steering whenever he slowed down to turn, he would loose control over the ability to turn. The wheel locked down when he applied the brake and tried to turn at the same time. He was not able to turn until he pressed on the accelerator or released the brake. The dealer said it was caused by the power booster taking all the power to the brakes and leaving very little to the steering. Also, there was a problem with the back-up screen. The picture was extremely dark, and it was hard to make out the images on the screen. The dealer tried to lighten the screen, but to no avail.

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Purchased 2005 new GMC Sierra crew cab, 349 miles, on 19 July 2005 from ranz motor CO. , inc. , chanute, KS, VIN 2gtek13t951304774. On 8/21/05 the vehicle began to shake violently, the front brakes locked up, there was a distinct odor emitting from the vehicle, and smoke was rolling out from under the right front side of the truck. Ranz motors replaced a bad brake booster in accordance with bulletin epit3685 and checked operation. On 9/1/05 the vehicle displayed the same defect as described above. This time care was taken to coast to a slow speed before exiting the highway by my husband, a 27 year retired police lt, when the brakes were applied, the steering shook so violently, the steering wheel was jerked from both hands, the vehicle crossed the center line into oncoming traffic narrowly avoiding a head-on accident. Slowly drove the vehicle back to ranz motors (approximately 50 miles round trip). The vehicle was not repaired at that time, but the next day a service tech drove the vehicle only . 21 miles before the vehicle again exhibited the same defect. The tech pulled up on the brake pedal and vibration stopped (ref: case 8421015). Another booster was installed, vehicle was road tested 295 miles without any duplication of previous problem. I have lost all confidence in the vehicle, it's use is not only as a family vehicle, but is also used to pull a 4 horse trailer. No old parts where shown to either myself or my husband either time. I've discussed with ranz motors trading the vehicle back in on something else and steve ranz "wasn't comfortable selling that vehicle to someone else with it's history of problems". Other dealers have depreciated the vehicle substantially based on it's repair history. I proceeded with the GMC buy back program where I was offered $794. 00 and an extended warranty, and told if it happens again we will consider buying it back. I don't like playing russian roulette with my life or that of my family.

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While applying the brakes the pedal went to floor. Driver noticed that the pedal was hard, and vehicle would stop on its own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that disc brakes and power booster needed to be replaced.

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Crash: 1) traveling on interstate at 55-60 mph 2) poor braking ability to stop vehicle during panic stop.

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Booster failed while traveling interstate. This was a class 9 systems failure (loss of power) without warning. Failure was a result of a split diaphram.

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The consumer state's there is a leakage within the hydro- booster and the master cylinder which causes while driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the vehicle is pulling to the right. Ak.