Tl*the contact owns a 1991 gmc safari. The contact noticed that the ABS warning indicator consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. Secondly, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle skids. He is in the process of notifying a dealer in reference to the failures. The failure mileage was 174,000 and current mileage was 175,000. Updated 04-23-09 *bf updated 04/24/09.
1991 GMC Safari: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 39 complaints about the 1991 GMC Safari describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Numerous complaints identical to those experienced by other owners of this vehicle type. Twice now when applying brakes in a panic situation the ABS system failed and warning light came on. Replaced ecu on brake system once now dealer informs that is must be replaced again at a cost of $1200. I believe this is an extravagant maintenance expense every time you need the anti-lock portion of the braking system. Also had to replace front drive shaft due to failure, must replace idler arms every two years due to failure and also had to replace the electrical connecters on the blower switch due to overheating and melting the switch.
Whenever the vehicle is turned on the ABS warning light comes on. Mechanic says the sensor needs to be replaced.
Whenever brakes are applied vehicle would be thrown into another lane. First, brakes on driver's side, would lock up. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired entire brake system. The problem has reappeared & was informed its the ABS.
Abs brake problems. Upon applying the brakes hard to avoid a crash, traveling about 25 MPH, the anti lock warning ligh cam eon. When taken to the dealership, the anti-lock brake computer was replaced. Please provide any further information.
Poor ABS brake performance, complete brake failure was experienced during a panic stop situation. *ak
On dry road when applied the brake somtimes brake doesn't hold, have ABS anti-lock brakes. Please describe .
Abs anti-lock brake warning light keep come on . Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 GMC Safari abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 GMC Safari?
8 of 39 owner complaints about the 1991 GMC Safari (21%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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