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John of Salem OH (09/17/07)
At 3,002 miles, I complained to the dealership of the weak, mushy brake pedal and was told (off the record) that there were a lot of people complaining. My service ticket stated that they could not verify my complaint. I was also told that the front rotors and pads had been replaced, but that might have been another time for which there is no service record.

I just found out that I had been lied to about that because there is no service record anywhere and there is no dealership that is going to eat something like that. At the time, I just assumed that it had been done, because I had no reason to believe otherwise. I now know better.

I replaced the rear pads and rotors at 15,312 miles, in July of 2006 and the front pads and rotors in September of 2006 at around 18,000 miles. I bought the Ultra Premium rotors and ceramic pads for all the wheels. I now have 22,000+ miles on the truck and towed a trailer across town. I would not tow anything with this truck going faster than 40 mph.

I took the truck to another dealership in case there was something that GM knows about the brake system. I was told the front wheel speed sensors were dirty and needed cleaned, but there was a chance of breaking them during removal. I told them go ahead and they broke them. Had I known they cost 128.32 each, I would have said no.

So I got a bill for 420.93 and my brakes are still the same. I was told that I needed Severe Duty Metallic pads, so I spent another 147.38 on front and rear pads, 225 on labor because I just had shoulder surgery and cannot do anything myself yet and had the front rotors turned for 15.98. They could not fit the rear rotors/drums on their machine.

The pedal is still mushy and the stopping power is still not there. The GVWR for my ton 4WD extended cab with 8 foot bed is 6,700 lbs. The diameter of the front rotors is 12 inches. A comparable Dodge Ram could weigh as much as 6,500 lbs, but the diameter of their front rotors is 13.23 inches. Ford uses a front rotor with a diameter of 12.120 inches.

Why are there so many General Motors vehicles with brake problems and not Ford or Dodge? I would think that should raise some eyebrows. I am sorry that I bought this truck, rather than leasing another one. I had planned on keeping this a long time. This truck is a danger, but what are we all supposed to do?

Barbara of Lake Orion, MI July 28, 2007

Barbara of Lake Orion MI (07/28/07)
Iwent to stop at alight and my brakes shuttered and i almost hit the car in front of me. Next I had my brakes inspected and had the back brakes rplaced. I took my truck to a brake specialist. Paid for the repair and was given a report that all brakes are 100%. Drove the truck the next day and almost hit my sons car because the abs shuttered and won't stop the truck at first. Finally the truck stopped my foot was pushing the brake as hard as I could.Thank god it finally stopped.

Dan of Iselin, NJ June 8, 2007

Dan of Iselin NJ (06/08/07)
My 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup with 60,700 miles had severe brake vibrations. I put it in for service at a very trusted repair center. He called and said my entire brake system was rusted and in dangerous condition. I do mostly highway driving and usually need brakes at 90,000 to 100,000 mile. This is my sixth GM half-ton pickup since 1979. Rusting brake rotors and calipers caused excessive uneven wear of rear and front brake pads. I was hearing a squeal that sounded as though the pads were worn. The inside side of rear rotors were destroyed, due to a rusted hung up brake pad, that was dragging on the rotor. The outside of the rotor was rusted so badly the metal flaked off in chucks. The front brake rotors were rusted pitted and need to be replaced. As a result, I had to replace all the rotors, brakes and rebuild the calipers. GM should be ashamed of the parts they are using. My mechanic said he has seen this rust problem on most of the new style GM trucks.

Mark of Missouri City, TX January 11, 2007

Mark  of Missouri City TX (01/11/07)
The brakes are making a terrible noise and the pedal is soft,almost to the floor in some instances. Stopping distance is more than it should be.Gm will not repair the problem!! After reading all the complaints on this site at least I know I'm not the only one!

50 grand for an SUV that the brakes don't work properly.It will affect resale and trade -in value not to mention the safty concerns for my family.

Deane of Eugene, OR January 5, 2007

Deane of Eugene OR (01/05/07)
As noted on your site, it appears I'm not the only one with electric window regulators on Buick, in this case a 2000 LaSabre. In 2003 the first window gave out. In 2004 a second one broke. This week a third one broke. In all three cases I contacted Buick for recall info or other compensation. Each request was met with sympathy, but nothing we can do.

They try to pass it off on the local dealer who naturally isn't responsible and didn't even sell the car in the first place. I imagine since it isn't a safety problem, Buick can wash their hands of it. It would be interesting to know how many people have has this problem. No more Buicks for me.

Ronald of Mooers Forks, NY December 24, 2006

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