5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,750 miles

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problem #4

Apr 302004

Sierra 3500

  • 59,000 miles
While braking vehicle pulsated and the brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

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problem #3

Apr 012000

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Brakes had gone bad, and pads were completely gone on the left side. Right side still had half pad. Consumer has always had problems stopping, and has been complaining to dealer.

- West Valley City, UT, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012000

Sierra 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer uses vehicle for everyday usages, and when the brakes get hot it is hard to stop vehicle. Sometimes consumer has to increase the distance to stop. Dealer has been notified, and has stated that they know of the problem. But, has not figured out a solution to fix vehicle. Dealer has fixed consumer's car numerous times. But, the repaires have been at best guess repaires. They also said that there has not been enough repairs to determine the cause of problem, and fix it.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Nov 221999

(reported on)

Sierra 3500

  • miles
When appyling the ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal nearly traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Green River, WY, USA

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