Brakes Failed problems of the 2015 GMC Yukon

13 problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2015 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2015 Yukon.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2021

First note that our recall for increased pedal effort was done on our 2015 GMC Yukon 2 months before this incident. Our vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed coming home from mammoth on the 15 freeway. We heard what we describe as a �buzzing� noise but we couldn't tell if it was our car or another on the freeway it almost sounded like tire tread before you have a blow out. We slowed down a bit (65-70mph) to check our surroundings. A few minutes later we started to lose control of our Yukon. I started to unbuckle and climb to my husbands drivers seat because he wasn't responding to our screams and he looked ill. As I was screaming his name he finally says into my ear we have to crash! I panicked and screamed what is happening. He replies �we have no brakes�! the pedal was as hard as a rock like a brick was underneath it and our car was serving back and forth. As traffic slowed and we prepared to crash into the car in front the center divider opened up and we were able to cruise down it until we slammed e brake on. These models should not be on the road and we could have very easily died or killed another family in the process! absolutely unacceptable on gms part! terrifying! there has been no vacuum pump recall placed on our Yukon and it was the vacuum pump that failed which made the brakes fail there was no back up zero brakes with a family of 5 in the car on the freeway! every owner who owns a 2015/2016 should be aware that this can happen to them. It's not just at slow speed. We haven't stepped foot in our car since our kids are scared to death to ride in any car that looks like it.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2020

The brakes failed in my car causing a rear collision with an object in my driveway. After inspection from a certified GMC dealership, the brake failure was not caused by service neglect or age of brakes, it was due to the vaccum pump failure to provide pressure. This is the second time in two years this part has caused my brakes to fail. The dealership replaced the part at no cost though there is not formal recall on this part. Both times this part failed the car was in motion. The first time it was towed out of a city to be repaired as it was dangersous to drive and the second time the failure caused the vehicle to collide with a large dumpster in my driveway causing extensive damage to the rear passenger side of the car. Thankfully there was not physical damage to any persons in either of these two incidents which both were no fault of the driver or owner of the car.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2018

On two separate occasions when parking, and driving at a high rate of soeedv( 60 mph)on interstate in sudden stop and go traffic brakes failed to engage after working properly before and again after with more than a month between incidents . The second incident occurred on 12/31/18 after the vehicle had been in for routine oil change and service that included a multi point inspection at the GMC dealership where it was purchased brand new. The vehicle is frequently serviced as required and has tires with good tread . The failure is alarming as it often comes when trying to make a necessary stop and the failure comes out of the blue then returns to normal. This occurrence should be addressed by the manufacturer and should be taken very seriously since the matter is literally a matter of life and death. I will be making an appointment for my vehicle to be checked out and will update the dealership findings .

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

Power brakes failing at low speeds-in freeway traffic-pulling into driveway requires strong pressing on brake pedal as if the brakes are intermittently loosing power assist.

5 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2018

On multiple occasions specifically while traveling at low speed rate such as slow moving traffic or pulling in or backing out of parking space. The brakes become hard to push and the brakes do not engage. You must push the brakes very hard to stop. We took to the gm service at our dealership and a brake vacuum pump was replaced. The next day we were driving the vehicle and the brakes failed to stop. Thankfully we were in a parking lot and were able to stop against bumper stop. We called the gm service dealership and they arranged for a tow. This is extremely dangerous situation.

6 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. While driving at low speeds, the brakes failed to engage. The brake pedal became extremely stiff and the emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 47,200.

7 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2018

Driving at a low speed through a drive through and my brakes failed when I tried to stop before pulling out onto a cross street. Pedal locked, and vehicle continued to roll. After stepping on the brakes a few times they engaged again. Same problem happened again when I was leaving a parking lot, only this time the brakes would not engage after several attempts. I coasted into a potted decorative tree that stopped me, shifted into neutral and back into drive and they began working again. No warning signals appeared on dash, and brakes and brake fluid have been checked and all are satisfactory.

8 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2018

Brake vacuum pump failed. While towing a boat and backing up my brake pedal went hard when I pushed down and my vehicle would not stop. I was able to steer out of danger and eventually come to a stop.

9 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Braking becomes "hard" after braking while moving (e. G. In rush hour traffic or slowly going down a hill). This started while going downhill in an animal reserve. I was inching forward to get better views of the animals. Halfway down the hill the brakes completely failed. I had to literally stand up on the brake, and it still wouldn't stop the car. After taking my foot off the brake for a bit, the problem fixed itself. When I took it to the dealer, they said it was a faulty vacuum pump ($500 repair), but online research says replacing the vacuum pump doesn't solve the problem. Note, this problem continues to persist.

10 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2017

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. While at a drive thru with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the brakes failed. The contact had to apply excessive force in order for the vehicle to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to starling Chevrolet Buick GMC (1001 e irlo bronson memorial hwy, st cloud, FL 34769, phone: (407) 892-5144), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure had to be duplicated. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.

11 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

While driving at slow speed in school parking lot brake pedal failed to stop vehicle when using normal brake pressure. Pedestrian in front of vehicle jumped out of the way to avoid being struck.

12 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2017

Brakes don't work well when traveling at low rates of speed. Stopping requires brakes to be pressed to the ground and still may not stop. I have almost had several accidents even after having the issue �repaired� last year. I've had the problem assessed at 3 different mechanics. I have had to throw my car into park to avoid hitting cars in front of me. Brakes fail while driving in places such as traffic jams, drive thru, school pick up, etc. This is a huge safety hazard and fear that my children may be hurt if this issue is not corrected by the manufacturer. Steering becomes nearly impossible when the brake issues occur. This is an ongoing problem for the last 1. 5- 2 years. Also, the tail lights continue to go out even after paying hundreds of dollars for replacements.

13 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2016

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal had to be pumped several times to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer were it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the brake failure was duplicated and diagnosed that the brake boosters needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.



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