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: jerking or lurching
5 of the 227 complaints about the 1995 GMC Suburban describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
During winter vehicle shifts hard into first gear. Also, has a jerking motion when starting vehicle.
Steering column is not operable at this tme, it jerks.
When brakes are applied they grab and jerk vehicle foward. The dealer has been notified.
Ea95-026 active, ABS, brake failure at low speed when touch pedal grabs, and causing a jerking forward. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the "park" position, the "park" indicator light may not illuminate.
- Risk
- The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake.
- Remedy
- Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.
Recall number 95V139000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
- Risk
- This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
Recall number 95V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 GMC Suburban jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1995 GMC Suburban?
5 of 227 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Suburban (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Suburban?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 GMC Suburban
ABS 44Pulling 16Wipers 16Brake failure 12Tire blowout 12Grinding brakes 7
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