Service Brakes Problems of GMC W Series

GMC W Series owners have reported 6 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of GMC W Series


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of GMC W Series

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2004 GMC w4500. The contact referenced NHTSA recall campaign id number: 05v168000, fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly. While driving 30 mph the vehicle started to hesitate. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they cleaned the fuel tank.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Brake line severed by road debris.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Zip code r1a4a7. St. Andrews, manitoba, canada. The brake booster line cracked twice. This occurred without warning or incident. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs and they said they could replace and shorten the length of the brake line booster. They shortened the length and replaced it.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

We rented a 16 foot box truck in illinois to travel to MA from budget rental trucks aka avis. We calculated the time of the trip to be approximately 18 hours. We had left chicago at 3:00pm and decided to drive till around midnight. We had driven 9 hours.   Read details...

The Power Assist Brake problem

Zip code r1a4a7. St. Andrews, manitoba, canada. The brake booster line cracked twice. This occurred without warning or incident. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs and they said they could replace and shorten the length of the brake line booster. They shortened the length and replaced it.   Read details...




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