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.
1995 GMC Safari brakes complaints
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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.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle lost power brakes and power steering. Towed to dealer who found power steering cooling line to be at fault, since it is connected to power brakes they failed as well. Also windshield wipers only work intermitterntly.
Driver applied brakes in order to stop for a red light on a wet road, but vehicle did not stop in time. It experienced extended stopping distance, causing vehicle to run through an intersection and to get hit on the side.
My daughter was involved in an accident on the evening of 8/24/2000. She was coming to a stop at a red light on wet pavement and reported that the van would not stop. It continued into the intersection. It was struck by a car on the cross street and was pushed into the opposite lane where it was struck by a third car. I have heard reports of similar problems with gmc vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes. Also, other family members have reported intermittent problems with the brakes. Gmc issued a recall of some vehiclees last year to correct a problem with their anti-lock brake system. I have contatced gm and was told that this van is not involved in the recall. Nevertheless, I am concerned that it exhibiting the same problem.
Anti-lock brake light comes on, and it's hard to press on the brakes. When consumer presses hard front tires lock up.
When traveling in cold weather and when depressing or lightly touching the brakes, vehicle would grab. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
While traveling 20 MPH and making a sudden turn by depressing the brakes, pedal stays at the floorboard, and vehicle continues to travel. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.
Consumer was on turnpike and at a stop with foot on brake when car suddenly accelerated while brake pedal was pushed down. This has been happening for about 4 years. Dealer was contacted ,and they will not fix it although they knew that itwas a egr valve.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are too close to each other.
When consumer stepped on the brakes pedal brakes failed, resulting in extended distance. Also brakes made noise.
The brake failed to stop the car at number of the occations. This should be recalled immediately.
When applying the brakes there was a grinding feeling and loud noises. Dealer has replaced brake pads numerous times. Problem still exists.
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.
Braking system causes vehicle to pull hard to the right every time brakes are applied. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle pulls to right when brakes applied. Had entire braking system replaced. Problem still exists. Vehicle been to dealer numerous times.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with braking system. Whenever vehicle rolled over a bump or applied brakes suddenly the brakes would go out. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions, and infomed consumer nothing could be found.
Brakes locked up upon stopping, vehicle was undrivable had to be towed. Dealership had looked at brakes twice before because of roaring noises upon braking and we were told this is normal.
When brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right and the steering wheel will slip out of consumer's hand. The brakes have been replaced at least five times, and the vehicle still gives the consumer problems. Dealer has been contacted.
Air conditioner has had numerous problems since the vehicle was purchased, it has been in 6 different times for not working properly such as air cutting on and off. Now the compressor has gone out completely. The vehicle has been in for service twice for the same problem with the brakes loud roaring sound when applying the brakes.
Clearance between brake and accelerator pedal is 4 inches, causing problems if someone has 11 to 12 shoe size. Consumer indicates shoe becomes wedged between the two pedals, making it difficult and unsafe to drive. *ak consumer presented the situation to the local gm/chevrolet dealer, they stated this is the way the pedal clearance was designed, if consumer wanted to initiate a fix, the warranty would be voided.
Vehicle pulls to the left/right when applying brakes, causing loss of control.
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.
If sudden braking is necessary, the engine will shut. Brake pedal goes to the floor or may have soft pedal. Please describe details.
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.
Consumer states brakes has been bad since the purchase of automobile. Brakes slip and at times are unable to stop.
When applying the brakes the vehicle did not stop. Dealer said the brakes were worn.
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.
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