Air Brake Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 10 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Air Brake Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle was stuck in gear. While driving there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle failed to start on several occasions. There were sparks from the passenger's side front seat.   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while accelerating at 85 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 70 mph without warning. The contact stated that the throttle no longer operated as needed.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the "service vehicle" warning light displayed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floor however, the vehicle failed to respond or decelerate.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

Truck is a 2006 GMC with 60,200 (aprox) miles on it. Vehicle blew a brake line going down a steep hill.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Abs failed   Read details...




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