The ABS system has always been a problem. One morning backing out of the garage after it had rained the night before, I gently braked and the car made a grinding noise and jerked abrubtly scaring all of us. It skidded ! Up and down the driveway I did this and it jerked and skidded! We decided it was not safe. The store checked tires and brakes. This has happened again and again! The electrical problem has been ongoing. The dealer cannot figure it out, we're ok for a while - 6 mos. With a new battery and then were stranded somewhere cause its died. We just had the radio replaced because they said it had a short,well it was out of the car and it died again. They replaced the alternator it died yesterday! Please help!
1995 GMC Suburban brakes complaints
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The electric connector for the low pressure/ loss of fluid was not connected at the factory to the ABS valve. The original battery leaked at the + post. The oem replacement battery did the same. After that I switched to an after market gel battery,optima brand and never had a problem with it. The factory installed trailer hitch platform started to faill when I was towing a 9000lbs trailer,showing a 3 to 4 inch crack in the right side bolted to the frame. All those failled parts were replaced at no charge by the dealer under either gmc warrenty or "good will" policy.
The brakes on the vehicle have been a problem since the day, I drove it, off the lot ! I returned to the dealership and they adjusted the parking brake within the first hour after delivery. It was re-adjusted at 4100 mi. At 14833 mi. The master cylinder was leaking and the fnt. Pads and both rotors were replaced. At 32740 mi. The fnt. Pads were replaced and the rotors machined. At 35258 I reported a rubbing noise to the dealer when appling the brakes, however, they could not duplicate the problem? At 41885 mi. The fnt. Pads were replaced, the rotors machined, the rear brakes relined and drums machined. At 48758 the fnt. Pads were replaced, the right rotor was replaced and both rotors were machined. I, at this time had enough and contacted the manufacture to explain the problems. I was assigned a file #99064957 and sent off a letter dated 04/04/99 to gmc customer assistance center-p.o.box 436008-mail code 483631830-pontiac, michigan 48343-attension; stephanie gilmore. The manufacture told me they would take care of the cost of the parts and would advise me if they would pay for the labor and my car rental. Well, that never happened ! At 60274 the fnt. Pads were replaced, the left rotor was replaced and the rotors resurfaced. At 67757 mi. They are replacing the fnt. Pads again and resurfacing the rotors. ***********please help me*
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The anti-lock brakes have "gone to the floor on several occasions the latest resulting in an accident. This has only happened at low speeds (under 30 MPH). I have replaced the brake pads three times and the rear drums once. Now the master cylinder is bad at 85,000. Is this common to all gmc surburbans? In 1994 gmc took back a surburban because of multiple brake failures in a lemon law situation. The 1995 replacement is now having problems including a master cylander failure. Is this common with other gmc surburban owners?
When applying ABS brakes on wet pavement pedal goes the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Upon attempting to make a normal stop traveling at any given speed on wet pavement, brake pedal got very soft, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer. Please provide any further details.
During routine brake maintenance (disc pad replacement), removal and inspection of the rotors revealed a circular crack running approximately 60% of the entire circumference of the rotors between the mounting bolt section and the pad section of the rotors failure to remove and detect crack and replace component would have resulted in catostrophic failure of the rotors,and almost assured a front tire lock-up. If my wife had been driving when this occurred, a major accident would have been a sure thing. Rotors available for your inspection if requested along with right side rotor which was changed also. Just in case, but did not show signs of cracking. Thank-you for you time.
Ea95026, poor braking performance; when applying the brakes suddenly all four wheels lock up, causing extended stopping distance. Driver has no control of the vehicle, this happens on any type of road surface. The dealer has not been notified about the problem. Windshield wipers work intermittently *ak
Front ABS brake rotors I were starting to warp. Every time brakes applied, vehicle failed to stop right away. Taken vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic dealership knew of problem with rotors. Mechanic replaced pads, but not rotors.
When applying the ABS brakes in regular or panic stop vehicle severely pulls to the right or left, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When vehicle is driven for a while the front brake rotors become warped. The front end of the vehicle starts to wobble. If the rotors are turned and new pad installed the problem goes away for a couple of thousand miles then returns.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When brake pedal was applied it went straight to the floor, and there was no response from the brake system at all. Vehicle did not slide, it just kept rolling until it hit another vehicle, and that's what caused the vehicle to stop. Dealer has not been contacted.
When wet, or damp brakes lock-up.
Brakes begin to grind while driving and applyng brakes .as a result of this grinding, vehicle pulls to the left side.dealer was contacted and fixed the brakes at owner's expense.
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The vehicle has a "heavy" pull to one side, and only when you "slam" on the brakes and the ABS kicks-in. After bringing in to the dealer, I have had the front brake lines replaced. After additional complaints for the same problem they changed the calipers, rotors and brake lines. I still have the same complaint and problem after spending close to three thousand dollars.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When appyling the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Ea95026, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused a crash. Please provide further information.
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Front disc brakes perform poorly causing the vehicle to pull to the left or right while braking. Nm
Whenever braking while in traffic, vehicle would pull to the right into oncoming traffic. Police tested vehicle in canadian province. Vehicle was built in the states. Sold in canada. Had been in for brakes system repairs.
When applying the ABS brakes in normal driving conditions, vehicle pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Ea95026, poor brake performance. When applying the brakes, on any type of road surface, normal braking, no inclement weather, the truck pulls to the right. The truck has been serviced 3 times for braking problems, and needs to be serviced for the 4th time since march of 1998.
Powerbooster went out. Yh
The 1st year rotors cracked & brakes replaced. Windshield wiper motor stopped working during a storm. Dealer replaced motor. Problem still exists. Driver's door window shattered. Abs light came on & remained on. Module was gone & had it replaced.
Drivers seat failed causing it to break, fixed and broke again.
When applying the brakes they squeak. Brakes have been checked two times. Dealer states there is no defect in brakes, but it is the design of brakes that makes the noise.
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