This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I was approaching a busy intersection at a normal speed. When I used the brake it instantly went to the floor. No brakes! I went through the intersection into an empty lot. Thank god no accident. The brake line rotted because GM routed cheap steel lines in areas where sand, salt and water collect. GMC refused to cover the repair and it cost me $500.
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic details: The ABS pulsates at low speeds, usually at 10 mph or slower. I've almost hit several vehicles because my '98 GMC Sierra wouldn't stop. I see where they had a recall on 99 and newer trucks, but they need to go back further. This happens everytime I go to slow down. GMC refuses to acknowledge problem prior to 1999.
The ABS pulsates at low speeds, usually at 10 mph or slower. I've almost hit several vehicles because my '98 GMC Sierra wouldn't stop. I see where they had a recall on 99 and newer trucks, but they need to go back further. This happens everytime I go to slow down.
The contact owns a 1998 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving at any speed, the rear brakes shake. The vehicle was taken to a service station and the tires were replaced and balanced, the brakes were adjusted, and the brake shoes and rear brake pads were replaced. However, the rear of the vehicle continues to shake. The contact was informed that the brake shoes move about and there was no way they could be repaired. The contact also stated that the ABS light and the service engine soon light were illuminated and have been since April of 2006. The current mileage was 161,000 and failure mileage was 147,625. Updated 3/5/08 updated 03/05/08
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- New Hartford, CT, USA