10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,273 miles

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1998 GMC Sonoma brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 GMC Sonoma Owner Comments

problem #11

Aug 312004

Sonoma

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When parking brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #10

Feb 242003

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
The anti-lock brake system locked up, which resulted in extended stopping distance.

- Ostrander, MN, USA

problem #9

Aug 132002

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed to stop when pedal was depressed but did grab abruptly. Disc brakes are on the front and rear are drum brakes.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #8

Feb 012001

Sonoma

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When he applying brakes ABS braking light came on. Therefore, system was inoperable. Dealership was aware of problem. Mechanic told him that ebcm devices were bad.this was brain unit to this device.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #7

Mar 182000

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
My 1998 GMC Sonoma developed a braking problem - pulling hard right. The vehicle (under warranty - 15,000 miles) was taken to the dealership to correct the problem. The front rotors were turned, pads deglazed, wheel bearings repacked, rear drums turned and shoes adjusted to correct the problem. The cost to me was $217. I have never experienced brake problems at such low milage on any vehicle I have ever owned. I am convinced that a defect exists in the braking system that GM is attempting to blame on the consumer.

- Clio, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 251999

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems: Whny applying brakes during an emergency on wet pavement/icy or snowy roads, brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance. This condition could cause a crash. Dealer could not duplicate this problem, and problem has not been corrected.

- Dunlap, IL, USA

problem #5

Oct 211999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 20mph driver applied brakes and the vehicle did not stop. Consumer rear ended another vehicle. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer said it was normal. Driver has rib cage injury.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 161999

Sonoma

  • miles
While driving at about 35-45 mph, trying to slow down and make a turn, and brakes went to the floor. Consumer lost control of vehicle and crashed into two trees, and air bag did not deploy.

- Orland, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 231999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the left front wheel locks up and pulls the vehicle to left or right. Dealer says it's normal.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #2

May 281999

(reported on)

Sonoma

  • miles
Unccceptable maintenance required., unsatisfactory dealer repairs, service, and satisfaction. No safety efects listed in the summary.

- N Dighton, MA, USA

problem #1

May 131998

Sonoma

  • miles
Consumer was pulling vehicle into garage, went to apply brakes, vehicle did not stop, causing loss of control and resulting in a crash. Pushed pedal to floor, no response. Dealer claims no defect in vehicle.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

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