The brakes will not engage intermittently. At times there was a noise. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, so they will replace the ABS system.
1996 GMC Safari: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 139 complaints about the 1996 GMC Safari describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs system engages when brakes pressed on dry pavement, which causes a delayed stop-time of about 3 seconds. Has happened on several occasions.
Since the middle of last year, we experienced a problem w/ABS brakes. When you would slow down & get to about 20 MPH, the van would start to lock up rendering the vehicle out of control & unable to stop. We took it to our usual mechanic who determined the sensor on the driver side was bad & replaced it. That lasted about 6 months & we had the same problem reoccur. Again, our mechanic looked at it (pulling his hair out mind you) & determined that there was unequal voltage, so he replaced both sensors. Now again we started having the same problem. As of today, the ABS light is on & the system is not functioning. We are not having any problems stopping now. Anyway, I've done some research & noticed that a good number of gm vehicles have had ABS recalls, 1 story I read was the exact same problem. I requested several things from gm. 1) direction to go now; 2) reimbursement for these expenses(approx $800); 3) arrangements to have this problem corrected the right way & 4)a recall be placed on this particular vehicle also. If there was a recall placed on it, we did not receive it in the mail. Unfortunateley, I was sent a reply basically saying that the 1996 model was not included in any recall. If I feel there's a failure, then I should visit a local dealer to have it checked out (at my own expense probably). There's an obvious track record with this ABS system, however it doesnt seem like they want to take responsibilty for it.
Abs light would come on/ pedal jerked, and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer. He said that it was a sensor that needed to be reset. Replaced computer module. Vehicle has been dealer about five times, and is still at the dealer.
Applied brakes and system failed sporadicaly, most failures under dry condition on asphalt. Two brake modules, computer module, master cylinder, calipers, pads, rotors all been replaced. Front tires replaced at 24,000 miles. Pedal can be pressed to floor at any time, failure has a mushy pedal with a coasting to a stop. Some time making noise (unlike that of ABS system) until pedal is released.
Owner has ABS brakes. He states that in wet wheather the rear ABS brakes lock up and do not release.owner is very concerned about this problem.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states while driving vehicle and coming out of driveway brakes did not work, she also notes that her brake pedal went to floor, resulting in an accident.
Abs brake failure, on wet road surface vehicle has extended stopping distance .ak
While driving attempted to apply the ABS brakes and the vehicle would not stop. Hit another vehicle head-on and the air bag did not deploy.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 GMC Safari abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 GMC Safari?
9 of 139 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Safari (6%) 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 1996 GMC Safari?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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