NHTSA — Service Brakes Problems

2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,000 miles

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 082018

Sierra 1500

  • 141,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the RPM increased while attempting to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal was firm. The gear shifter was shifted to neutral to slow the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, front and rear brakes independently activated. Additionally, the door latches locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to payne Chevrolet Buick GMC (2229 E expressway 83, weslaco, tx 78599), where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the ABS speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.

- Edcouch, TX, USA

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problem #2

Feb 142018

Sierra 1500

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the brakes functioned independently even when the accelerator pedal was applied. Also, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred approximately five times. The vehicle was taken to bill marsh automotive group (1621 S garfield ave, traverse city, mi) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel positioning sensor failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Traverse City, MI, USA

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problem #1

Nov 302017

Sierra 1500

  • 47,000 miles
On cold morning starts, front brake pads will engage rotor, and release very slowly. Then on a turn, front pads will engage, lock for a short time, and then slowly release. Seems like engine has to warm up before brakes act normal. After cold morning startup, before moving vehicle, if brake pedal is pumped repeatedly for 30 seconds, brakes will try to act normal, when vehicle is moved. I am on my 2nd set of front pads and rotors. 1st set were severally worn. Tech said it looks like your calipers were sticking.

- Oswego, IL, USA

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