Table 1 shows ten common service brakes related problems of the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems).
Brakes failed "completely", with no warning. No "warning light" on the instrument panel while driving on a public road in the county. All of a sudden absolutely no brakes. Had recently hauled a car on a trailer from emporia, kansas. Was preparing to haul calves to the sale barn. Read details...
While towing my trailer I lost most of my braking capacity. I had to use the trailer breaking mechanism to stop the truck. There was no crash or injuries. Read details...
We took our 28 ft camper to be repaired which consisted of driving on interstate an at a high rate of speed but doing the speed limit. On our way home we were no longer hauling the camper because it had been left behind for repair. Read details...