Tonight, a rainy night in texas I had to brakes suddenly. Finally my ABS brakes worked properly .there was no heavy pull to the left swerving into the next lane, as it did from 2003-2005. There was pulsation from the braking mechanism that I never felt before like I told it should work. I didn't have to fight with the wheel to keep control. It never swerved like numerous times before out of the over 100 times my ABS brakes malfunctioned , this time finally it worked the way ABS should work during a wet bumpy road. Last year after many phone calls about my many issues,gm corp and the dealer finally was willing to check out my vehicle again with ABS brakes and other issues. I drove my vehicle at my cost from texas to georgia. The dealer reported my vehicle's issues were repaired. The drl issue (turns off while using the turn signal, stupid defect that they have in the manual. As if it normal. I still don't know any other car that does this ) the problem is still there but the electrical issue is gone. When I had the electrical problem it affected the entire vehicle over the time I had the truck. I even had my radio replaced over nine times. My last issue was the system not recognizing the check engine light being on and driving from ga to tx and back before it would go out. I drove 2000 miles. ....ABS brakes." what ever the dealer did to my car to repair the swerving issues. They need to do a recall for those people who have malfunctioning ABS brakes on the sonoma vehicle. There is a defect and it should be acknowledged. Mine was fixed after 3 years. These brakes were defective and dangerous until repaired. I have avoided many accidents by being very careful ; offensive and defensive driving. Have gm fix those faulty ABS brakes. Please note you can find my many complaints under gmc sonoma 2002.
GMC Sonoma pulling problems
13 of the 1,344 owner complaints about the GMC Sonoma describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 1994
By model year
- 20031
- 20022
- 20012
- 20001
- 19981
- 19972
- 19943
- 19931
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What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while the brakes were applied at speeds of less than 10 MPH, the ABS engaged resulting in an increased stopping distance. The ABS light illuminated when the activation occurred. The brakes made a grinding noise and the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who replaced the passenger side wheel speed sensor. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 6/16/2006 -
Dt: contact owns a 2002 gmc sonoma. Last week the ABS light came on. At the first stop sign the car veered to the right as he was pressing on the brakes. He went to a service station that was about a half mile down the road. They indicated it was a sensor for the ABS brakes. He went to his dealership and told them his story and they said that vehicle was not under warranty and there was no recall. The dealership indicated it was normal for the vehicle to pull to the right. The owner's manual stated that if the ABS failed there would be normal braking capabilities, but consumer's vehicle did not have it. *ak *jb updated 01/10/06.
When braking left rear brake locked up, causing the truck to pull to the left. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak
When depressing brakes pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stoping distance. Also, pulled hard to left and right. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
My 2000 gmc sonoma pick up ABS brakes activate on a daily base. Under 20 MPH and on dry pavement. When they activate they pull to the left that the right. Did they use the wrong tires?
My 1998 gmc sonoma developed a braking problem - pulling hard right. The vehicle (under warranty - 15,000 miles) was taken to the dealership to correct the problem. The front rotors were turned, pads deglazed, wheel bearings repacked, rear drums turned and shoes adjusted to correct the problem. The cost to me was $217. I have never experienced brake problems at such low milage on any vehicle I have ever owned. I am convinced that a defect exists in the braking system that gm is attempting to blame on the consumer.
When driving at any speed vehicle is pulling to the right intermittently. Right front brake pads excessively worn.
The front end suspension frame pulls to right while driving. Speed not a factor. Will be taking to dealer to check.
When applying brakes the vehicle pulls to the right, afraid it will happen and hit another vehicle. Also replaced rt rotor/caliper.
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Which GMC Sonoma years have pulls to one side problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (3 complaints), 1997 (2 complaints) and 2001 (2 complaints).
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