1999 GMC Z-71
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
11 complaints
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Sporadic brake failure "lock up" upon sudden braking
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The electric window does not work. when inspected it was determined to be due to the cable. *ak *sc *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While braking the antilock brakes failed and caused extended stopping distances. the consumer pulled the vehicle over and removed the anti lock brake fuse in order for the anti lock brakes to work properly. the dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
The ABS control unit will not stop running.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light
ABS light came on. Noise from under the truck continues after shutting engine off! had to pull the fuse to shut the engine off. $1000+ repair bill.*ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Consumer states that the drivers window drop down and notice that a bolt was loose on the guide track, and a month later the passenger side window drop down. Ts
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
When applying emergency/parking brake, pedal was inoperative, causing vehicle to roll back. There was no pedal resistance all the way to the floor. *jg *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Brakes pulsate and make a grinding noise when applied. many times taken in for service, but rust was never detected. wheel should have been pulled off each time. consumer was taking aciton with manufacturer. pleas add vin. *ak
- Parking brake
Consumer noticed that when applying emergency brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor, it IS soft. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak the dealer tried to fix the failing emergency brake but was unable to solve the problem. the manufacturing defect was the cause. *yh
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, consumer heard noise and temporarily lost control, right rear firestone wilderness at tire p265/75r16 experienced tread separation, dot VN73. *slc
- Structure › Frame and members
The main frame of the truck cracked over the rear axle on both sides. Owner noticed the frame was cracked while changing the oil. The problem was reported to the dealership. problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details*ak.
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