Parking Brake Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 37 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of GMC Sierra 1500


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Parking Brake problem

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving on three occasions and stopped, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message to "check parking brake" was displayed.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

The friction linings on my trucks emergency brake wore to the point that one of them seized up. I removed the brake assembly. I went to have them replaced and the mechanic said this is a normal problem with these trucks and within 18000 miles the same would happen again since gm has not come out   Read details...

The Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines were leaking.   Read details...




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