Tl*the contact owns a 1995 gmc k1500. While driving at speeds of less than 45 MPH in icy conditions, the driver attempted to brake at a stop sign. The ABS sensor illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes would not operate. The vehicle swerved all over the road and made a u-turn in the middle of the highway. The driver contnued to utilize the brakes, but they continued to fail. The vehicle finally came to a stop. A mechanic stated that the front ABS sensors malfunctioned and the ABS light did not illuminate as a pre-warning. The ABS would automatically turn on if there was no ice or wet road conditions which made the brake pedal extremely spongy or difficult to engage. The failure occurred periodically when he attempted to engage the brakes. The contact is aware of the risk since it seemed that he had no control in inclement weather. The dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired free of charge. The contact has not spoken with the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 145,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 143,000. Updated 01/07/09 *bf updated 01/07/09.
1995 GMC K1500 brakes problems
11 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 41%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC K1500 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1995 GMC K1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 1995 gmc sierra truck that experiences anti-lock activation at slow speeds. This has caused several near misses. This defect was recalled in the 1999-2002 vehicles in high corrosion states although wisconsin was not one of them.
The ABS system would activate prematurely under normal braking. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the right front ABS sensor was dropping to zero due to corrosion.
When applying brake pedal hard something is forcing pedal back up, and will not depress. Dealer was not notified at this time.
Brake pedal goes too far down ,it is very soft, causing extended stopping distance. Truck does not react fast enough.
While driving at 35 MPH applied the brakes, and the ABS system kicked in and didn't work, causing consumer to hit a curb.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and then they jumed back towards the consumer. Consumer had to pump the brakes/ use the emergency brake and first gear, and there still were no brakes. But vehicle slowed down.
Driving at approxmately 20 MPH ABS motor failed, causing the pedal to go to floor, would not grab,which could result in an accident.
The computer that controls the anit-lock brakes has failed. The system has a back up it failes back on the regular brakes but that pulls hard to the left. Gmc will not cover it even.
Leather seats have been replaced three times due to ripping, however they continue to rip.
Questions about the 1995 GMC K1500 brakes
Does the 1995 GMC K1500 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 GMC K1500, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1995 GMC K1500 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC K1500 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1995 GMC K1500 problems
Seats 8Suspension 3Visibility 3Airbags 2Transmission 1
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