Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer expperienced numerous problems with the vehicle brake system ; on three occasions consumer was in an accident due to brake failure to stop vehicle. Vehcle been in/out of dealer shop, and was informed that the problem can not be duplicated.
Truck had complete brake failure which was a result of a blown gasket in power brake system.
When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop, the brake failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy.