On dec.24, 2004 I was driving my 1997 gmc sonoma with 31000 miles on the odometer when I experienced total brake failure without any warning. The truck has ABS brakes. I was able to stop the truck without out an accident but only by sheer luck.
1997 GMC Sonoma: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 111 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sonoma describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When making a turn vehicle will lose braking power due to the wire coming from ABS computer and running to front disc brakes, caused brake failure.
When appling the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement all four wheels lock up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Ea94038, ABS braking system: when applying the brakes under normal stopping conditions on dry pavement, it feels as though the vehicle has standard brakes, which is causing it alot harder than normal to slow down. The ABS warning light has been on. The dealer was notified about this problem. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details. *ak
When brakes are applied, ABS light comes on intermittently. Dealer contacted, vehicle not under warranty, no repairwork done. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Abs brake failure.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.
Abs brakes are requiring excessive force to slow down vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
- Risk
- Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Recall number 97V146001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 GMC Sonoma abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 GMC Sonoma?
8 of 111 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Sonoma (7%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 GMC Sonoma?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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