Right front ABS wheel sensor rubbed against the rim, causing pedal to become rock hard, and did not stop vehicle.
1994 GMC Sonoma brakes complaints
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Anti-lock braking system has a design defect that causes longer than necessary stopping distances and on some similar models may cause fmvss105 stopping distance failures. The ABS system during any 4wd ABS event will completely release the rear brakes, and keep brake pressure at zero during the entire stop. Normally ABS is not activated during fmvss105 compliance testing so the manufactures test results will not show this effect. The increase in stopping distance is unecessary and unsafe. The vehicle also does not have an accelerometer or g-switch for reference velocity in four wheel drive which can cause the ABS to allow the wheels to lock at a significant speed and the driver to lose control.
The problem I am having is that the brakes on this vehicle do not work very well. I have replaced the master cylinder,brake shoes and pads and brake fluid. The brake system is still inadequate. The pedal bottoms out on the floor and it is very difficult to stop. Please help me and the many consumers who are suffering from these problems. Gm has taken advantage of us and is endagering the lives of it's customers and other drivers on the road. They need to find a solution and I think a recall is warranted.
While driving over bumps in the road ABS system fails. Dealer has been trying to correct the problem.
Began applying the brakes as I pulled up to the station building, brake pedal went to the floor and the truck began to shake violently and continued to move forward ( I think the engine also began to race, but it was hard to tell). Luckly the truck came to a stop about two feet before hitting the plate glass window in the front of the station ( the brake was still to the floor). Put truck in park and turned it off. Return and cautiously backed the truck up and applied the brakes and the truck stopped fine.
Abs brake failure.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle. No leaks, pads and shoes look fine.
Weather damp; vehicle standing a while. When brakes applied would lock up in rear going low speed. Went to mechanic & drum replaced in 96. Took to brake shop & was shown rusted shoe area. Moisture getting into brake shoes. Right rotor worn out.
Anti-lock brakes lock up, causing vehicle to skid.
Anti-lock brakes lock up on occasion.
When brakes are applied intermittently the deceleration of the vehicle changes, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Anti lock brakes failed several times.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Abs light would intermittently came on and brakes felt soft and took a long time to stop vehicle.
When applying the brakes the ABS kicks in and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer has seen 3 times with no fix.
Anti lock brakes fail continuously, repairs made to system, however still continues to fail.
Upon making a sudden stop on wet pavement, consumer noticed the brake pedal became very hard, causing extended stopping distance/ brake fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Was told that he was not using the brake system properly.
While applying the brakes (ABS), the brake pedal would go to floor. The vehicle would continue for a while before stopping. It only happens every so often & not all the time.
Anti-lock brakes do not work properly.
Anti lock brakes fail in emergency situations.
Anti lock brakes fail continuously, lock up causing vehicle to lose control, resulting in an accident.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop, depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard the vehicle continued to still travel . Consumer depressed the brake pedal again, the vehicle stopped. Dealer has ben contacted.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance and a loud noise. The dealer says that it's normal operation.
Upon depressing the brake pedal when making a normal or sudden stop, pedal travels to the floorboard, causing extedned stopping distance, resulting in the consumer going through an intersection. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the problem.
Pedal goes to floor without stopping vehicle occasionally.
Anti lock brake failure on several occasions.
While driving the vehical consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Consumer pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard the vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer applied force to the brake the vehicle stopped.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer applied force to the brakes the vehicle stopped.
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and the truck does not stop. This only happens on sudden stops when the ABS brakes are applied. *ak
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
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