Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall 05v379000l for the ABS system. However, the recall does not include this model year vehicle although it has experienced the same problem as indicated on the recall. While he was pulling into a parking garage the brakes would not stop the vehicle. The brake failure caused vehicle to bump into a wall. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer to determine the cause of the problem.
1998 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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During low speed breaking my antilock brakes kick in causing the my truck not to stop when intended.
Anti- lock brakes activate at low speeds when not needed making stopping difficult. This occurs due to problems with the wheel hub speed sensors. The 1999 and up models have been recalled for this problem but the 1998 have not. I have had this problem repaired twice.
Dt: there is a problem with the ABS sensors. The ABS kicks in when slowing down for stopping. The problem occurred since october of 2003. He has to push hard on the brake to get it to stop the vehicle. When he applies pressure to the brake it pushes back against his foot. The contact is concerned that someone could be hurt due to the delayed stopping. The contact had taken vehicle to a dealer, and they said that the sensors were dirty, and had major corrosion which caused them to work improperly, and both sensors to fail. The contact had them cleaned. The problem has not occurred since he had them cleaned. The contact feared that the problem will come back.
Dt: 1999 gmc sierra. Called gmc, and they told the consumer that the truck was made in canada, and the consumer would have to go to canada to have the truck fixed because the recall was issued for canada. Was not aware that the vehicle was made for canada. The consumer would like to have the vehicle fixed in the united states. Found out about the recall from the newspaper. The consumer felt that if there had been a recall on vehicle he should have received a letter. Ithe consumer bought the vehicle through a gmc dealer in the united states. Should have been told from the gmc dealer that vehicle was imported from canada. The consumer just wanted brakes fixed and the recall completed. *sc
Dt: the anti-lock brake system will activate prematurely on dry pavement when slowing down from 10 MPH-zero. It will do this ninety-nine out of hundreds times. Had to increase the stopping distance tremendously in order to keep it from hitting another vehicle. Noticed this on april 15, 2003. The ABS light does came on the dashboard. Took vehicle to the dealer, the service technician determined that it was the front wheel speed sensor. This problem arose several times with the dealers. The brake pedal was soft and it had something to do with ABS system.
Dt: noticed while underneath the truck that frame was wet. Could see the brake lines corroded. Noticed this on august 29, 2005. Had not contacted gmc. When pushing the brakes they work, but doesn't feel like it should, it's like stepping on a grape.
Contact states: the anti-lock brake sensor activates when driving on dry road at low to normal speed, 20-40 MPH. The anti-lock brake sensor activates when it is not supposed to or when it is not an emergency. The car was taken to the dealer. However, they did not see that as the problem, and the anti-lock brakes were not repaired. The anti-lock brake sensor activates often. Complaint to dealer have been ignored. This happened since she bought the car. The number failures it is over 500. The date of incident date was when the problem started to occur.*ak the brakes were replaced, for the fifth time, the but the ABS sensor was not checked.
I have had a anti-locking brake problem for the last 12 months. I have to have one side repaired already. I am going to have the other side fixed shortly. I read a aricle in the local paper that this was a gm problem. I contacted the service center at the dealership that I bought the truck. They told me to call gm customer support that they could not fix this problem without gm approval. I called gm and was told after reviewing my situation that the truck was to old and had to many miles. This is a 1998 gmc sierra pickup with 93,000 miles. It had 78,000 miles at the time this was discovered. I would like to have this paid for by gm and reimbursed for the repair I paid for already.
Dt: when consumer used brakes and was going at least 30-40 MPH and ran over a seem/pothole, or manhole the ABS brakes completely shut off. Took the vehicle to a gmc dealer, and was told they couldn't find anything wrong.
1998 gmc sierra experiencing problems with the front ABS sensors. *mr red grease was inside of the sensor area. The brakes would pulsate just below 15 MPH. The vehicle would shake and pull to the left each time the brakes were applied below 15 MPH. The brake pedal would bounce up and down creating an uneasy feeling to everyone in the vehicle. The ABS would activate prematurely. The consumer felt that he should not be charged for a faulty brake system. *sc
Dt: consumer states: have problem with ABS system. Had front brakes replaced twice by gm. When got vehicle back drove it home, and took it right back. The brake pedal felt low, and dealer said it was normal. When ycoming to a stop ABS system kicked in, got worse and worse. Coming to a normal intersection ABS would kick in, took vehicle back dealer, kept vehicle and dealer said it was known for having low brake pressure. Took back again, replaced left and right side ABS sensor. Still haing same problem.
Dt: ABS will not engage at low speeds on slippery surfaces.
When applying the brakes, the ABS kicks on. This occurs when the vehicle is traveling less than 8 MPH. No codes are set and the ABS light is not illuminated. This matches your the federal safety agency action number pe05020. The dealership states it is the exact problem gm is monitoring with the 1999 - 2002. However, they are not including the 1998 models.
Anti-lock brakes pre-mature activation--1998 gmc sierra failed at 45000 miles removed fuse from panel to de-activate anti-lock system as the system is an unsafe condition on the truck with an inability to stop properly
When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor which resulted in extended stopping. The dealer was notified. Please provide further information.
Abs braking system not engaging. Hub damage. Continuous need for new brakes. Finally an accident in nov 2002.after 7 months the repairs complete but I had to pay for new hubs even though this is a brake issue.after research I find that the hubs may be made improperly. The wreck was caused by a misaligned tone ring or ABS sensor.I believe the hubs are a part of this but the dealer denies it.my insurance covered most of the repairs weaver auto repaired many hoses and the engine oil coolant linesand on the 18th of june 2003,first day driving the truck after the repairs my engine acted like it blew. Now they claim that it may have spun 2 bearings.( I learned this can be caused by oil/radiator damage) ( I drove the truck 80 miles total after the repairs.)I have been in contact with the dealer as well as gmc since the original purchase of the truck in 1998 when I had to replace the first set of brakes prematurely,they denied any problems. A while down the road I learned of a recall on this year and model truck due to the ABS system. I contacted them and was told my truck was not included in the recall. This truck does have a brake problem I have complained and takenm it in to be checked constantly. Financially drained, I am at my wits end.
Anit lock brakes grab, and sometimes they don't work. This could cause an accident because brakes don't hold when applied. Contacted dealer, connot find cause of problem. *ak
Consumer states vehicle's ABS pulsates and there is an extended stopping distance, especially in cold or damp weather.
When braking front calipers stay engaged and do not retract. Consumer is very concerned about brakes reliability.
When coming to a gradual stop, ABS brake system activates as speed goes below 10mph and pedal goes down to the floor. Pedal pulsates, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a collision. Mechanic replaced front left ABS sensor. *ak upon reading a newspaper article, consumer found out there are others experiencing this same defect even though the dealer denied knowing about it. Before the failure consumer had the brake pads replaced.
Abs failed, causing extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer and they replaced the ABS front hubs. *ak
There is severe vibration when braking due to rotors that are prematurely wharping. Cause in unknown.
Consumer was traveling 60 MPH on highway and applied brakes, and there were no brakes. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and vehicle had to be towed. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak the brake booster was replaced and failed again.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing ABS to activate when it was not suppose to do so on dry pavement or even when not braking. Please provide further information.
When brake pedal was applied it went straight to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced the master cylinder, but that did not solve the problem.
Heater connector leaking causing the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
While driving at any speed stepped on the brake pedal, and pedal went to the floor. Sometimes it looked like vehicle would never stop.
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While applying brakes pedal felt soft and traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which could have resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Dealer said it was characteristic of vehicle. *ak
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