1994 Chevrolet Suburban: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 2, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · CA

I have had two issues with this vehicle: 1. Windsheild wiper intermittent failure. This started to happen after the warranty period expired. I was informed by a chevrolet dealer that the recall(s) issued that match this behavior exactly do not apply to my vehicle. I believe the recall should include my 1994 chev. Suburban c-1500 vehicle, as it clearly demonstrates this exact intermittent behavior. Beyond inquiring recently with my local dealer, nothing has been done to correct this issue. 2. Poor ABS brake performance. This symptom has existed since the vehicle was new. I complained several times, but no problems were found at the time of complaints at the dealership. I noticed that there was a recall associated with this symptom, but I have not yet inquired with my local dealership to see if the issue can be corrected. I have had several "near misses" when having to stop suddenly and almost hitting the vehicle in front of me due to poor ABS performance and increased stopping distance.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Brakes · AZ

Consumer stated that while driving ABS brakes malfunctioned. Had difficulty in stopping the vehicle. Consumer called dealer, and will take vehicle to dealer for an inspection in a week. Consumer checked the internet, and found that there had been recalls on ABS brakes on this make, model and year.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Brakes · 180,140 miles · TX · crash

Abs failure, wet weather, traffic light turned green, traffic flow began then stopped for ambulance on cross street, brakes locked, my veh. Slid forward, cut wheels and released brakes to move into turn only lane, clipped corner bumper of vehicle ahead, I and my two children (5 & 8 yrs) in back seat wearing seatbelts, fortunately no one injured, brake failure has occurred several times, this was the first collision, mfr. Defect, dealer should repair.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Brakes · MD

Abs brakes system perform erraticly with warning light continuously illuminating. Module has failed, with brakes operating manually. Please describe details.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Brakes · AZ

Abs system would not clear codes 71-74 during diagnostic testing. Flowchart specifies part replacement, however, ABS light on dash has never illuminated except for the two seconds after vehicle started. Safety is an issue when testing requires replacment, but the driver is not warned. Component was tested because car pulled to the left when brakes applied. Later determined to be a bad remanufactured caliper.

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Brakes · CA

When lightly applying brakes ABS will come on, and not allow vehicle to come to a stop. There will also be extended stopping distance.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Brakes · TX · crash

While driving 35mph started to apply the brakes and ABS braking system locked up. Vehicle coasted, and hit another vehicle in rear.

Filed Sep 18, 2001 · Brakes · TX · crash

I can't believe that these ABS sytstems have not been recalled, during a panic stop the system fails, pedal drops to the floor and pulsates, and leaves you with no braking. Had one accident and several near misses. In a vehicle this size and weight this problem should be recalled before more fatalities accur.

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Brakes · TX

During an emergency braking situation the ABS system engaged but the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, on one occasion a minor crash occured but no injuries were sustained as a result. Nlm

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Brakes · MA · crash · 2 injuries

Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle. Sense of not stopping. Pedal went through much more travel than normal; to floor or almost to floor, without any substantial vehicle slowing.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Brakes · MN

Abs will cause left front wheel to lock up prematurely, and pull a little to right during hard braking or wet conditions. Dealership has examined vehicle, and not been able to determine a reason for this problem. *ak consumer states left front locks up on slippery surface or on gravel road, during light braking, vehicle pulls to the right, dealership could not figure out problem.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Problem: brake pedal goes to floor-no pressure, no braking. Near miss collisions. Master cylinder, ABS computer, have been replaced, brakes have been replaced as requried---this vehicle has a definate brake history problem. Apparently, based on internet articles I've researched I'm not alone. I'm extremely concerned for the safety of my wife and 3 small children. We're basically afraid to drive this vehicle.! When the brakes go down to the floorboard without any pressure, there's obviously something wrong with the brake system---------even the guy at the car wash was scared!