Table 1 shows 15 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (five problems).
Brake pedal will go straight to floor under heavy braking if traveling on any uneven surface. Brakes need to be recalibrated. Dealer wouldn't acknowledge recall. Consumer has been trying to get this fixed since 1998. Read details...
Since day one of getting the truck, I notice that the gas tank meter was broke. Brought it back in to them for meter plus the brake system. They fixed the meter problem but they said needed brake pads changed. So I went home changed the brake pad, rotor, drums. Read details...
Rear brake line is routed- (1) from master cylinder (2) down past driver's side front of vehicle (3) across rough body bracket. This causes the brake line to be worn in 2 places causing loss of hydraulic fluid and brake failure. Read details...