Parking brake pedal assembly

[Mom of 4]

We have a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

my husband didn’t realize how to release the emergency brake so he just took a screwdriver and  lifted up on the white holding clip

problem is now the emergency brake doesn’t stay down

how do we fix it??

[silveradosid]

salvage yard and get the assembly

[Duelin]

 

   Get a new Husband. 

 

Edited July 17, 2020 by Duelin

[diyer2]

3 hours ago, silveradosid said:

salvage yard and get the assembly

Or buy a new one. The cost to install it may surprise you. Seems it's not something your hubby can do.

 

[Donstar]

On 7/15/2020 at 7:38 PM, Mom of 4 said:

We have a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

my husband didn’t realize how to release the emergency brake so he just took a screwdriver and  lifted up on the white holding clip

problem is now the emergency brake doesn’t stay down

how do we fix it??

Welcome to this forum!  There are many helpful members who contribute and can help you with such issues.  Get your husband to join and he'll be able to find answers to his questions before causing more damage to your truck.  Take the truck to a reputable mechanic and have it fixed.  You should then read your owners' manual cover to cover.  It is an easy read and you'll discover all kinds of information that you will likely need in the future!

Edited July 17, 2020 by Donstar

[JimCost2014]

On 7/15/2020 at 7:38 PM, Mom of 4 said:

We have a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

my husband didn’t realize how to release the emergency brake so he just took a screwdriver and  lifted up on the white holding clip

problem is now the emergency brake doesn’t stay down

how do we fix it??

Welcome to the site.

 

It is not a servable part, meaning the whole thing has to be replaced, the one in my 2008 broke while half engaged.

 

It was under warranty, so it went to dealer, but is not really an easy fix.