2009 GMC Savana Consumer Discussions

Chevy Express/GMC Savana: Brakes

• GMC Savana 2500 Brake shudder

  Written by: theodow on Aug 3, 2011 5:08:48 AM

  Hello Everybody, I Bought Brembo sport slotted brake discs, http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?autoMake=GMC&autoModel=Savana&autoYea- r=2009&autoModClar=2500+8-Lug. I am very happy, these are oke, no problems with shuddering anymore. I already tried EBC and frozen rotors, both didn't work. Also now I know brake pads are not importand, i my case they are not responsable for shuddering

• Re: Severe Vibration while Braking on Grade [dasgoob]

  Written by: wheels88 on Oct 25, 2010 10:29:39 AM

  I have the same problem. I've got a 2009 GMC Savana 3500 van conversion. I bought the HD model specifically for towing my 7500 pound travel trailer (fully loaded) in the High Sierras. Van is rated to tow 10,000 pounds with its 4.10 gearing. While descending Sherwin Grade, 10 miles, 6% grade, north of Bishop, California, in my new van with trailer, the first and every time since I have had ... Read More