Dt: the contact states that he owns a 1994 gmc suburban. The contact is having problems with brakes. They are performing poorly. There are ABS brakes on this vehicle, and this vehicle has done this ever since he purchased the vehicle. He has taken vehicle to the dealer and they would fix the problem for a little while, but it wouldn't last very long. The problem would continue to come back. Also, there was a recall for this problem, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
1994 GMC Suburban: ABS light or ABS activating
134 of the 411 complaints about the 1994 GMC Suburban describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 134
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and noticed that ABS braking light was on, and there was a noise when ABS braking system kicked in. Dealership was aware of problem.
When applying brakes in an emergency/sudden stop on rough or wet surface ABS will not engage. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
When appyling ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown, dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak front brakes are shuddering because front brakes are too small for the vehicle.
When applying brakes aggressively on dry pavement ABS system hesitated before activating, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. *ak
I feel that my ABS take a very long distance to stop my vehicle even at 25 MPH, at which speed I had to swerved to avoid the vehicle in front of me. I e-mailed to gmc who told me that they where sorry about my problem and to bring my truck to a dealership to have it checked.I brought my vehicle to two different dealerships and their response was that my ABS are working, I know that there was a recall on some other vehicle from gmc that describe exactely what I am feeling with my suburban.do you have any complaint from other owners of suburban? I talked to a few of them in my area and their response was that none of them like the way their ABS work.
April 26, 1996 original equipment battery failed, was replaced at superior pontiac, san antonio texas with a AC delco part 1981590. On july 30,1997 the ABS light on dash came on. Result of "acid from battery leaked onto speed sensor, shorting it out." had to have wiring and connectors, repairs to anti lock braking system, cables and paint replaced. I have all dealer paperwork that says all this in print. Was wittness to phone call at dealership about this same thing ahppening on mini van. Service manager said that AC delco has a big problem with leaking batteries and they refuse to take responsibility for it.
Abs failure caused accident. Yh
When applying the brakes in an emergency, brakes grabbed and completely let go, causing driver to crash into vehicle ahead. This happened on a smooth road surface, and no inclement weather. Dealership and manufacturer were notified about the problem. Damages to the vehicle were repaired. Nothing was done to the ABS. *ak
Consumer waiting at the intersection for light to change she applied brakes and the brakes didn't hold, and ran into the back of another vehicle. Dealer stated ABS system wasn't operable.
Non-repeatable, intermittent failure of ABS reduces braking performance significantly to the point of loss of control
When applying ABS brakes on a slight incline and coming to a stop the brakes faile, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system...
- Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules may comment that their...
- This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4...
- Brake lead/pull and front brake wear
- Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear
- Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear,...
- Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 GMC Suburban abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 GMC Suburban?
134 of 411 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Suburban (33%) 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 1994 GMC Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 GMC Suburban
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