GMC Safari grinding brakes problems

Filed May 11, 2007 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc safari. The contact stated that the vehicle's brakes squeaked and she had the brake pads replaced. The pads were replaced a second time at 40,000 miles. The brakes continue to squeak. The vehicle's purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 68,000 and failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · PA

Dt: about a year ago the problem began. When braking at low speeds about 5-10 MPH ABS kicks in and a grinding sound occurs. This causes extended stopping distances. All wheel drive, all wheel antilock to the owner's knowledge. No warning lights illuminated and the dealer said that the ABS sensor looked corroded. The vehicle was put on the diagnostic machine but it showed no codes. When the ABS fuse is pulled the car works fine but has no ABS. The owner hasn't disconnected the ABS fuse. The vehicle has not been repaired yet and the problem has remained about the same. The problem occurs about 90 percent of the time during low speed brake applications.*ak

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · WA · crash

Has been repossesed by becu and will be sold by collatoral recovery services inc located at: 621 37th at wa auburn, wa 98002. They have been informed of the following defects: 1)none of the turn signals work. This has been an intermittent problem since purchasing the vehicle. The several fuses have been replaced, but the malfunction continues. 2)the warning sound, for the headlines being left on when the door is open, no longer functions. The fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 3)the warning sound for the drivers seatbelt, to remind to fasten them, no longer works. The fuse has been tested and replaced, but the malfunction continues. 4)with all the problems regarding the fuses listed above, there may be the possibility that the fuse box is defective or there is a problem in the wiring. There has not been any diagnostic testing because of the prohibitive costs. 5)the tires are recent purchase from sears, but there are defects in the tires. The passenger rear tire has a slow leak that has been temporarily sealed with seal-tite in a can (a friend gave me hers). The front drivers side tire also has a slow leak, and Ive not been able to afford a can of seal-tite, and have just been refilling the tire as needed. 6)the power windows movement up and down are particularly slow and the gears seem ready to break down anytime. There may also be an undetected electrical problem here as well. 7)the brakes need serious work. They have been grinding a very long time. The brake pads, rotors and drums may all need to be replaced, as well as the brake fluid. 8)the vehicle has not had its 100,000 miles, the 125,000 or the 130,000 miles maintenance work done. It has not had a tune up since my purchase and have only been able to procure oil changes infrequently.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 122,000 miles · MN

A/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. But still has a front oil leak some where in the front. Other: I heard a grinding noise while going down the road I took it in to the dealer I bought it from and they looked it over and said nothing was wrong. Shortly after warranty ran out the transfer case went out so we had a used one put in and it only lasted four months now it sits in the garage there should be something to do about the transfer case they should last longer. Brakes: been having trouble with the ABS brakes since we bought it took it in to a dealer and they said nothing was wrong with it. I ended up doing the brakes and found they had cracked pads causing the noise in the brakes. Found out that all wheel drive is not what it is made out to be, I have had a lot of issues with this 1997 gmc safari all wheel drive van.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Cracks in rear brake drums cause brakes to grind when applied. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Brakes · MA

Consumer states there is differential wear between the left and front brake pads, dealer stated this was normal wear, consumer states the left front caliper was not releasing pressure on pads to rotor causing excessive wear, right front caliper frozen or partially frozen causing left front pads to do all or most of the braking, and warped or other defects in the left front rotor, dealer stated new rotors were needed, front brake pads were worn, and rear brakes were out of adjustment, consumer also states there is a pulsating grinding noise coming from the left.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OH

Started vehicle in the garage and heard a clunking & grinding noise. Kept vehicle running, backed out of the garage, turned the wheel, and there was no steering. Went to apply brakes , and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer. *ak. Vehicle lost power and brakes due to tension pulley was broke.

Filed Nov 8, 1999 · Brakes · VA

Anti-lock brake warning light comes on and stays on once vehicle reaches 8mph. Brakes squeal and grab. Brakes work but with increased stopping distance. Warning light has been coming on since july 1999. Heard vehicle recall on tv for anti-lock brakes on chevy astro and gmc safari vehicles. Contacted service department of rountree pontiac-gmc here in petersburg va. Dealer said they know of recall from tv but can not do anything until they get an actual recall bullitin from chevy/gmc. Dealer gave number to call (18007622737). Customer service said they didi not know of that recall but my vehicle did have another recall they knew of. I was given the following info to give to dealer; (96067 sp pol linear egr).

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Brakes · VA

Anti-lock brake warning light stays on once vehicle reaches 8 MPH. Brakes squeak and grab and don't perform properly. Dealer refuses to repair until repair notice is received.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Brakes · TN

When applying the brakes there was a grinding feeling and loud noises. Dealer has replaced brake pads numerous times. Problem still exists.