After running errands, vehicle would not restart. Brake & ABS indicator lit. Wait 15- 30 minutes and vehicle may restart. Independent research found that this is a well known problem. Noted: passlock/passkey security system intermittent failure.
2001 GMC Safari: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 39 complaints about the 2001 GMC Safari describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
At slow speeds the ABS activates and the vehicle is hard to stop. The sierra van uses the same components as the trucks that were recalled by 05v379000 on 8/3/05. The problem is the same with dirty speed sensors.
The vehicle's ABS malfunctioned. *nm the ABS would release when the pedal was applied in a normal manner if the consumer hit a bump. *sc the consumer stated he bumped the vehicle in front of him, but did not state if there was any damage.
Abs left wheel speed sensor failed @30k miles,then the right 300 miles later. With no warning and no warning light the car would slow to about 15mph then the brake pedal will go to the floor and car would not stop. Now 500 miles later same problem but the dealer is saying speed sensors were dirty !
Consumer states: while driving at the speed of 55mph was involved in a frontal collision neither air bag deployed. Also was a failure on the ABS brake. Dealer has been notified. If you have any additional information feel free to add. Ts
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- Service brakes
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable...
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- 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
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) light on speedometer may be erratic
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 GMC Safari abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2001 GMC Safari?
5 of 39 owner complaints about the 2001 GMC Safari (13%) 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 2001 GMC Safari?
There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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