Three problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1997 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. There is a useless piece of spring-like sheilding which the aforementioned bracket can easily separate/slide between and begin cutting the brake line, rendering the rear brakes completely disabled and the entire braking system suseptable to the introduction of air in the lines.
Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes the vehicle was very hard to stop. There was a leaky brake line, had disc pads on both sides replaced. Had to have steering box replaced at 9000 miles.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop there is a delay in braking, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a near accident. Also, noticed a loud noise coming from front brake. Recall number 97v146001 regarding a brake line, vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Transmission was replaced at 62000 miles. Consumer states front brakes continue to make a loud noise when brakes are applied with heavy foot.