10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 GMC Yukon brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 GMC Yukon Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 082001

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While trying to come to a stop from 55 mph consumer had applied brakes. Slowed down to 30-35 mph and pedal went to floor. No braking action and vehicle rear ended vehicle in front. $ 5100 damage. Seat belt did not lock and the driver bruised his chest. The air bags failed to deploy as well. The vehicle had been repaireed and the belts, air bag and brake system had been checked.

- Keyser, WV, USA

problem #8

Jan 122000

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brake system doesn't work. When applying brakes pedal goes all the way dow to the floor.

- Grant Pass, OR, USA

problem #7

Jan 011997

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Common problem. Also oil leak/ rear differential failure/misaligned rear right door, and rear axle shaft seal leaking.

- Grantspass, OR, USA

problem #6

Nov 161999

(reported on)

Yukon

  • miles

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

While traveling in cold weather and applying brakes, suddenly vehicle would stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.

- Adin, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 221999

Yukon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When slowing down & applying the brakes, vehicle fails to stop resulting in extended stopping distance. Its an intermittent problem. Dealer informed consumer that it needed to be repeated before service is done on it.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #4

Feb 181996

Yukon

  • miles
Every time ABS brakes are applied, vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Had been to dealer & was informed by mechanic cause of problem not found. Had ABS brake system replaced & the rotors turned.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #3

Jul 151999

Yukon

  • miles

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

When brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Driver sustained minor injuries.

- West Minster, CO, USA

problem #2

Jun 191997

Yukon

  • miles
The truck is equipped with ABS, and they have failed by not stopping the vehicle when the brake was applied. The brakes lock up on the driver. It's been in the shop six diffrent times.

- Camarillo , CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 091996

(reported on)

Yukon 4WD

  • miles
There is a.5 to 1.5 second delay after the brakes are applied brfore anybraking action, resulting in extended stopping distance; replacement of rear brake drums did not correct problem.

- Cameron Park, CA, USA

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