Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (two problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Brake lines are severly corroded. Luckly there was no accident. Also own an 87 & 83 Mercedes Benz, no issues with corrosion on any fuel or brake lines. Brakes are the most important system on a vehicle. Gm should be made to fix this, this is negligent corporate behavior.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Driving downhill at 25 mph and applied brake to slow down to drive over small bridge. Brake pedal went to the floor and brake warning light illuminated. I depressed brake several times to stop and pedal went to floor without the vehicle stopping.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Increased stopping distance due to premature initiation of abs pump system.   Read details...


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