2016 GMC Sierra 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Brakes · 100,500 miles · OH

When traveling backwards at low speed it appears that my ABS is trying to turn on. The light doesn't come on, but it is very hard to stop. It will do it going forward, but mainly backwards.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · KY

While moving slowly in traffic (~5mph) when applying light brake pressure it felt like ABS was kicking in and there was no braking. This happened twice before the brakes resumed normal operation. Happened again as I was backing out of my driveway. The recall regarding the reprogramming of ecbm (n192268490) was done already.

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 38,000 miles · PA

I bought this vehicle in july of 2019 from a gmc dealership in duncansville pa. In late november on my way to work randomly my service stabili trak, ABS, assisted steering, and brake light lit up on my dash every 30 seconds repetitively for the remainder of the trip (3 hours). I work 4 hours from home for 2 weeks at a time I spend very little time in my vehicle during this time. I seen the lights come up randomly while out of town also. Once my work weeks were over on my way home the problem persisted. I took it for an oil change and recall late december. They told me they could not replicate any lights nor were they showing any codes. As of last month the problem is getting worse to the point were I am completely losing my power steering sometimes for days at a time. Last week I took my vehicle down for another recall sent from gm specifically for my VIN I was told there wasn't any issues or codes. All they could find is a communications error and they would need to keep it for a few days and sent me on my way home until they had a loaner vehicle available. One week later after several attempts to get my truck in I still have a lit up dash, no power steering, and not a clue when it'll even be able to be looked at since I leave for work in 2 days. This is a common problem from what I have read and can be extremely dangerous especially in winter/snow/icy conditions. I need a vehicle that I can feel safe in that I can travel without worrying around every turn if my power steering is going to shut off and I'm going to have to power a vehicle around a turn or to avoid an accident. I feel like my problem is being brushed under the rug. On my way home that day just 2 miles from my house my power steering went out and I slid off the road fortunately I live in the country and nothing was in the field I slid into. I have photos and videos of the lights flashing off and on.

Filed Feb 22, 2020 · Brakes · 56,472 miles · VA

When braking at slow speeds or close distances the truck loses brakes and it seems as if ABS kicks on. Brake pedal becomes very hard to push and is almost at floor. Does it in reverse as well as drive. Does this at random times. In order to drive truck safely you have to slow down way before coming to stop.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Brakes · 1,500 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. While depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle was unable to stop. The contact mentioned that the emergency brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to ferguson buick gmc (1015 n interstate dr, norman, ok 73069, 405‑561‑4775) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the master cylinder, ABS pump, and sensor for the vacuum pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was taken to ferguson buick gmc (1015 n interstate dr, norman, ok 73069, 405‑561‑4775) where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump and ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Brakes · 37,167 miles · NH

When moving slowly, the ABS errantly actuates resulting extended stopping distance. This happens intermittently. The last time I was moving at a slow (walking speed) pace in a parking lot to position to park. When I applied the brakes (which should have stopped the vehicle immediately) the ABS kicked on and, with the brake pedal firmly depressed, the vehicle rolled another 12ft (approx) almost striking another car with some people standing nearby. I feel the vehicle is unsafe and cannot insure an accident will eventually result.

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Brakes · 50,734 miles · TX · crash · 5 injuries

The second incident on september 1, 2018: 2016 gmc sierra 1500 z71 4x4 cc I was speeding up to merge onto a busy highway in denver, headed to the mountains to take my wife and three boys camping. A car in front of us had began slowing down, so I began slowing down, they slammed on their brakes, so I slammed on mine. The only difference between our vehicles besides size was that they came to a complete stop, as soon as I slammed on my brakes, the truck just glided on the pavement as if it were a sheet of ice. The only thing to stop us was the back of their vehicle! We got a rental truck and carried on with our camping trip. As we drove past the accident scene slowly hours later to head back towards the mountains, (traffic was much lighter) we noticed that the skid marks from my truck were straight with no breaks in the skid lines, which to my knowledge indicates that the ABS system was not working properly. I never had any indicator lights show up on the dash. After that accident, my wife and I conducted a lot of research, come to find out that gm trucks had multiple complaints with their brakes, wish I had done my research first.