FaultScore

1995 GMC C1500 brake problems

10 of the 33 complaints about the 1995 GMC C1500 are about the braking system — 30% of everything reported for this model year.

F

10

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 8 80.0%
Foundation Components 1 10.0%
ABS Warning Light 1 10.0%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Elkhart, IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER ALSO ON NOTICED THE PEDAL GETS VERY SOFT AT TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #818665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jacksonville, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER WERE REPLACED DUE TO HARD TO PUSH PEDAL OR SOFT/SPONGY PEDAL. SINCE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THESE (2) COMPONENTS, BRAKES STOP WITH ERRATIC PERFORMANCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #817558 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Independen, MI 2 injured 1 killed

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES LOCKED AND VEHICLE SKIDDED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/PERMANENT INJURY.

NHTSA complaint #513732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Melm City, NC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO ALMOST HIT THE FLOOR THEN PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #810424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wabash, IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN WET WEATHER, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP.

NHTSA complaint #807133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

N.royal Palm, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

NHTSA complaint #983590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

N.royal Palm, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK WELL IN TIPE OF SURFACE.PLEASE DESCRIBE.

NHTSA complaint #983398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Delaware, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE TRUCKS BRAKE SYSTEM IS FAILING. THE BRAKES LEAK AND PULL TO LEFT AND CAUSE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA complaint #977282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Lenox, IL Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CONSUMER DRIVING TRY TO STOP THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT CAR IN FRONT OF HIM . TT

NHTSA complaint #973870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Poplarville, MS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

WHILE DRIVING, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, DEALER CAN'T CORRECT AFTER SEVEN TIMES. TT

NHTSA complaint #960014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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