While driving on rough surface the ABS engages without warning. This slows down the stopping process.
1995 GMC Safari: ABS light or ABS activating
24 of the 195 complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs malfunction ( antilock brake light stays on ) eacu is bad cost $1300.00 dollars at the dealer .
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ABS system. The consumer also stated that when the brakes were applied they did not work.
While driving over a wet surface would apply brakes and ABS brakes will not activate right away. Also, results in extended stopping distance. *ak consumer states at times, the ABS alternately brakes the right, then the left front wheel, putting the vehicle into a spin/slide sideways, pedal goes to floor with no brakes, pedal is high and hard, will not depress.
A malfunction occurs within ABS brake relay switch which causes pedal to go to floor when brakes are applied, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak
Intermittently when going over rough terrain brakes go into ABS mode, resulting in extended stopping distance. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
This is the second ABS replacement in a year.both times there appears no reason for failure, both times have resulted in the immediate loss of brakes.
Abs locks on vehicle. Usually occurs when roads are wet or slippery, and especially when a pothole is hit when brake are already being applied. Brakes on all 4 wheels lock and a total loss of vehicle control is experienced.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a vehicle collision to occur. *ak consumer states that with the brakes held to the floor, the front wheels would shimmy so bad that the steering wheel went out of consumers hands, causing the vehicle to go out of control, the brakes seemed to lock up the right front wheel then lock up the left front wheel back and forth until it was out of control.
When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions, the right rear brake locks up. The aba takes over and releases the right rear and all brakes momentarily.
Abs brakes fail in damp/dry weather.
Owner has ABS brakes, brakes grab and don't let go. This mostly happens in sudden stop situations. Owner is very concerned for safety. He has not taken to dealers.
Service bulletins that may apply
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
- Subject regarding ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - special policy
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 GMC Safari abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 GMC Safari?
24 of 195 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari (12%) 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 1995 GMC Safari?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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