Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake drum (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of GMC Sierra 3500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500

The Brake Drum problem

I have the misfortune of owning a 1998 GMC 1 ton dually, the rear brake drums have seals loacated on the inboard side that seal against a surface of the axle. As it is a full float axle, meaning there are tapered bearings in the brake drums the bearings are lubricated with axle fluid and the seals   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

About 4 years ago I had problems with my brake booster system on my truck when the brakes failed and it was hard to stop the truck. I had the brake booster replaced two times then had to have the power steering pump replaced as this is connected to my brake system.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts   Read details...


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