While traveling and upon making any normal stop brakes disengaged for a period and kicked in, resulting in a minor rear end collision. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
1994 GMC Suburban brakes complaints
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I have reported this recurring ABS failure before. While I see that a recall has been issued for many chevrolet and gm trucks,, I do not see my vehicle listed. Why?
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor, and vehicle only slows down and won't stop. Owner has crashed twice. Dealer said there was nothing wrong. *ak
Ea 95026, ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
Ea95026, poor brake performance; when applying the brakes and hitting any kind of road surface change, mainly potholes, truck would not brake for other 6 to 8 feet, depending on the speed of the truck. The problem has been reported the the dealership many times. The dealer was not able to find a problem with the system. Please provide any other information.
I grow wary of the braking system daily. I plan to have the dealer look at the system.
The anti lock brakes have failed on more than 30 occasions since the gmc 1500 surburban was purchased new. Ailures are sporatic. In several instances the vehical went through intersections due to the brakes not activating despite applying normal brake pressure. The dealer has inspected the brakes on several occasions since new and has not been able to discover the cause of the problem. Gmc haas been contacted several times but denys any issue with the brakes. The front drivers side and passenger side seat belts failed at with approximately 55,000 an 75,000 miles on the vehical respectivly. The spring /reel mechanism appeared to be broken in both instances causing the reel locking mechanism not to engage and allowing the seat belt to have slack during any driving situation eg seat belts would not tension during stopping or at rest.
When applying the brakes, brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop. This has happened 3 times. Dealer said it was normal.
Every the brakes are pressed, would have severe pulling to the left. Happens every time. There is a tsb #86-50-20a. Dealer refuses to repair for free. The wiper motor do not come on unless wires are jiggled first. Manufacturer #98043. Vehicle VIN did not fall under recall.
Brake system does not work properly. Whenever pedal is applied it goes lower to the floor then normal. Vehicle inspected by dealer, and informed consumer that is the way it operates.. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement extended stopping distance occurs, cause unknown. This usually occurs when brakes are applied suddenly. The brakes seem to engage, disengage and then engage again.
Anti-lock brakes failed on a wet surface causing me to skid into a van in front of me. Damage to other party was approx. &2,500. Anti-lock brakes on vehicle tend to disengage when braking on a bumpy surface which once caused me to skid into a skid.
Although no accidents, I've had several close calls when anti-lock brakes activate on bumpy roads when coming to a stop. I've come within inches of hitting a car in front of me when braking on rough pavement.
Gm is recalling model years 1991-1996 SUV and pick-ups for a problem with anti-lock brake systems. Apparently this recall does not include suburbans manufactured during the same years. However, I am without doubt that the same problem exists in these suburbans. On at least 5 occasions, my suburban's brakes have failed when the vehicle moved from a surface with good traction to one with poor traction then back to good traction. Each time, the stopping distance was greatly extended, resulting in my vehicle proceeding through intersections (stop signs). Fortunately, in no case was oncoming traffic present or an accident would have resulted. Repeated inspections of the brakes (but not the sensor switch, I presume) reveals no problems, but as an experienced driver I know the problem is very real. I highly recommend this recall be extended to suburbans. The conditions created by the antilock brake sensor switch are very dangerous. I plan to have this switch changed as soon as possible.
When applying the brakes, pedal goes almost all the way to the floor, and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
At various times, when the brakes are applied, they will momentarily fail to engage, causing the vehicle to move forward 10 to 30 feet, before the brakes take hold. I reported the problem to the dealer, without any action on their part.
When brakes were applied on uneven pavement the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. The manufacturer has not been notified.
When driving at any speed the brakes aren't working right. They are locking up and not stopping the vehicle all the time when the consumer is trying to stop. Vehicle has been in repair shop five to six times, and the dealer still can't determine the problem.
Brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes fail to re-grab fast enough when road is slippery.
Brakes failed completely first occurance. Partially failed, very hard stopping standing on brake pedal four subsequent occurances. I drive very carefully, braking long before I normally would since first occurance. This was a sizable investment. I would like at least the same braking confidence I experience in my 1940 la salle. Please help. To date there has not been an accident. It is waiting to happen. Thanks.
The ABS brake will disengage all brakes for a few seconds if breaking on any rough surface. This has caused near accidents. Classic cheverolet checked the codes and break in february of this year. They found no codes and couln't get the brakes to fail. Bp procare in richmond hts. Also couldn't find any problems. The brakes are fine a flat surfaces but on a surface which causes rapid bumps it will not stop the vehicle. As you apply the brakes with the bump the ABS sounds like it is active but the vehicle does not stop or slow for a few seconds. Then they start to stop and work fairly well. I found this out on of the first days driving it. I came up to an intersection and the light changed so I should have stopped but couldn't and the vehicle went straight through without slowing.
Abs brakes fade and are non-responsive in an emergency situation. Also, replaced front brake calipers/pads and rotors.
Brake calipers stick resulting in overheating of brake components, warping rotors.
Anti lock brake failure.
While attempting to stop, the vehicle failed to stop although the brake pedal was fully engaged. Described as a complete loss of brakes, not the typical pumping felt with ABS deployment.
When driving vehicle about 10 MPH or less, stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle kept rolling for a few more feet away. Manufacturer had been contacted.
Vehicle downshifts drastically, locks in a low gear and will not shift, ABS comes on prematurely, and the cruise control will not work.
Consumer complaining of ABS system failing to operate on dry/wet pavement,especially on rough road, ABS makes unknown sound when applying the brakes. Dealer notified and condition cannot be corrected.
The ABS system is not functioning properly, one brake will kick-in then the truck will lose braking ability for a short period of time.
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