general problems of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2008 GMC sierra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph when another vehicle suddenly got in front of their vehicle causing them to press the brake pedal. The brake pedal failed to press downward. The contact had to continue to press the brakes a total of 8 times. The trailer brakes would cause the vehicle to decelerate but it would continue to accelerate and increase in speed. By the 8th attempt and with the trailer brakes activated the vehicle eventually decelerated and came to a stop. The tire pressure warning had been illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

I was driving from lufkin to hemphill at 70 mph. Something blew up, I thought something hit me. Engine died, brakes started, emergency lights came on, and seatbelt locked down, truck stopped, I got out to see what hit me. Nothing! when I got back in the truck a white powder (not smoke) was coming out of the seat belt on drivers side. When seat belt locked down I had to back seat up to get out of the belt. I was lucky that I did not hit someone.

In cold weather, the brakes may stay engaged, even upon releasing the brake pedal. This will happen sporadically, and usually upon starting for the first time at a given day. I will start driving, then brake when required, release the brake when I want to resume driving, but the brakes may remain engaged.

Brake problems.

2008 GMC sierra crew cab. The vehicle is 18 months old, has been to dealership 8 times to replace or repair front and rear brakes. Problem still exist and dealership doesn't know how to fix problem. At highway speeds, when brakes are applied, major vibration occurs and vehicle is hard to hold on the road. Problem stared at 25,474 miles and vehicle now has 53,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 30 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle due to faulty brakes. A police report was filed. The dealer was notified and stated that they were not aware of the failure. The contact found out that the brakes were faulty from the mechanic. The dealer wants the contact to pay for the repair, although the vehicle had faulty brakes at the time of purchase. The current mileage was 850 and failure mileage was 21.

I have purchased a new 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup on March 1 2008 and currently has 10, 400 miles on the vehicle. I have pouncing and vibrating brakes and had them checked at a gm dealer in my town, the brake rotor have measurements of 1. 17 and 1. 16 left, it is recommended that rotors be replaced at a measurement of 1. 1. Vehicle iis not safe to operate with rotors in this condition and have to be manufactures defect to be in this condition already. The vehicle as at a registered gm dealership in ligonier PA but this dealer is a Buick and pontiac dealer and does not sell GMC trucks. GMC will not honor the warranty at this location and this results in my operating a vehicle that is not safe. This is a combination of gm arrogance in policy and the installment of inferior brake rotors to begin with.