Abs system failed. Dealer stated that it was not a safety issue, they still had brakes. *ak ABS failed when consumer pressed on the brakes to avoid collision with another vehicle. Abs light came on and stayed on. The loss of ABS was caused by the failure of internal brake module. Consumer declined replacement because when he was quoted by the dealer of the expense for repair, cost was $1300, and was told that vehicle will still have the same braking capability even without ABS. In addition, recall on dipstick, to indicate transmission resevoir. If dipstick is shorter, it would cause transmission to slip.
1992 GMC Safari: ABS light or ABS activating
15 of the 59 complaints about the 1992 GMC Safari describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- 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
While applying the brakes ABS light appeared on the dashboard, and remains on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem.
Abs brake warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The ABS system faulty. Nlm
Approaching stop sign, pushed on brake pedal, there was a loud bang and vehicle did not stop; went through stop. Since this incident ABS has not worked(dashboard lamps on) and requires additional stopping distance to stop.
Abs brake light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Dealer replaced entire ABS system, which did not remedy the problem.
Abs failure.
Abs brake problems; while driving about 50 MPH on regular road conditions and applying the brakes, the van just keep going faster and faster and would not stop. The driver lowered the gear down to 1st gear and applied the brakes and the van slowed down. The dealer was not notified when this happened. Incident only happened one time.
Abs failure, while driving on normal road conditions the brake pedal went to the floor and driver could hear the brakes making a roaring noise, but the vehicle would not stop. This caused a rear-end crash. Vehicle was repaired at a body shop.
In applying the ABS in a panic situation the system does not allow the vehicle to stop in time. This condition caused an accident. Please describe details.
Abs, brake failed, yellow and red lights came on will not go off, in for repair, loss of ABS, replacement of ABS module.
Has ABS light and brake light, brake light came on, replace front brake light went out at 25,000 miles, 34,000 mile light came on, brake power module failed.
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 1992 GMC Safari abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 GMC Safari?
15 of 59 owner complaints about the 1992 GMC Safari (25%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 GMC Safari?
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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