GMC Yukon owners have reported 77 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (65 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon xl 2500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the brakes failed. When the contact attempted to apply the emergency brake to slow down the vehicle, it also failed. The contact was able to downshift enough to stop the vehicle. Read details...
While parking the truck the parking brake went to the floor and does not hold the truck from moving , even after parking in the driveway. Mechanic stated that this is common problem with these trucks and may need to replace rotors and pads depending on severity. Read details...
2001 Yukon parking brake was pre-maturely worn. My own rudimentary research shows that this is becoming a pervasive problem for many late model gm SUV/truck owners. Brake shoe was gone, scraping metal to metal with rotor. Read details...
Brakes failed at low speed and hit the car in front of me at stop light. Pushed brakes to the floor and seemed to pick up speed. Air bag did not deploy. Totaled the other car. Went right up on top of his back end. It cost me 200. 00 to fix my Yukon. Had already replace abs system about 8 years ago. Read details...