Component: service brakes, hydraulic details: the ABS pulsates at low speeds, usually at 10 MPH or slower. I've almost hit several vehicles because my '98 gmc sierra wouldn't stop. I see where they had a recall on 99 and newer trucks, but they need to go back further. This happens everytime I go to slow down. Gmc refuses to acknowledge problem prior to 1999.
1998 GMC Sierra 1500: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 59 complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The ABS pulsates at low speeds, usually at 10 MPH or slower. I've almost hit several vehicles because my '98 gmc sierra wouldn't stop. I see where they had a recall on 99 and newer trucks, but they need to go back further. This happens everytime I go to slow down.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at any speed, the rear brakes shake. The vehicle was taken to a service station and the tires were replaced and balanced, the brakes were adjusted, and the brake shoes and rear brake pads were replaced. However, the rear of the vehicle continues to shake. The contact was informed that the brake shoes move about and there was no way they could be repaired. The contact also stated that the ABS light and the service engine soon light were illuminated and have been since april of 2006. The current mileage was 161,000 and failure mileage was 147,625. Updated 3/5/08 *cn updated 03/05/08
Abs slow speed activation . Have replaced sensors twice .
Dt: the contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds. He believed it is due to corrosion on the ABS sensors. The problem recurred more often. No repairs were made.
When driving below 10 miles per hour my vehicle ABS breaks are vibrating . So you have to pump the brakes and then you get a soft break pedal and you need to keep pumping the break pedal to stop the vibration.
I have had multiple incidents where the brakes have to be applied quick and hard in traffic or on turns where the road is somewhat slightly bumpy or rough and the brakes will chatter and buzz, the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will not stop. On the april 1999 incident the car in front of me stopped in a turn lane to enter a freeway and I had to hit the brakes quick and hard. Well they again rattled and buzzed, the pedal went to the floor and the truck did not stop. I in turn bumped the car in front of me. There was little damage to the car. My truck instead suffered to an overinflated body shop bill to the tune of #3,000.00. The selling dealer did the body repairs and checked the brakes. Mr. Ron byars service manager told me the brakes, after we both test drove the truck and duplicated the no stop condition on hard brake application at slow speeds, that this is a normal condition with ABS brakes on these pick ups. Mr. Byars also said his demo was worse than my truck. He also stated there was a check out done where he found no codes or problems. I had also explained to mr. Byars that on most occasions where I had to hit the brakes hard and the pedal went to the floor the front brakes would drag. To release them I had to stop, back up hitting the brakes and they would release. This condition has damaged my brake pads and rotors. He is telling me gm can do nothing to fix my truck. What needs to happen, someone killed or badly injured before gm opens their eyes. I need help.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. While pulling vehicle into garage went to apply brakes and vehicle did not stop. Pedal went to floor. Cause of problem unknown.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500?
8 of 59 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 (14%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
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There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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