1999 GMC Suburban: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · MI

While driving at low speeds or coming to stop the ABS seems to engage and cause erratic stopping and even hard stopping at times. The brake pedal kicks back and is hard to press down and stopping is very difficult.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving approximately 5 MPH on normal road conditions, the antilock brake system engaged without assistance. The failure occurred sporadically. In addition, the stopping distance would increase during braking. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the ABS sensor failed. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000. Updated 04/15/09. *lj updated 04/16/09.

Filed Jan 27, 2009 · Brakes · 15,070 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. The contact experienced ABS failure while driving 10 MPH. He stated that the ABS activates even when the road conditions are not slippery due to rain or ice. The ABS engages itself whenever the vehicle is coming to a stop on dry pavement, which increases the stopping distance. He has not taken the vehicle to be inspected; however, he called the manufacturer and was informed that there was a recall that did not include his vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number was not located in the federal safety agency database. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and the contact believes that it should be included in the gmc issued recall. The current and failure mileages were 15,070. Updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/24/09.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Brakes · 92,500 miles · NJ · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving 1-5 MPH, the ABS activated without cause or warning when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the stopping distance increased. On another occasion, while driving 2 MPH, the contact's wife depressed the brake pedal and the ABS activated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. As of december 17, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The failure mileage was 92,500 and current mileage was 93,000. Updated 03/14/08. *lj there was damage to either vehicle, no information was exchanged.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed during a low-speed braking situation, there was a vibration in the pedal which felt as if the ABS had activated. After this incident there was an increased the stopping distance of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the ABS sensor was rusted. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 05v379000, which pertained to the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Brakes · 112,386 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated at low speeds when depressing the brake pedal, the ABS engaged. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v37900, regarding the antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 MPH, the ABS activated. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · VT

Dt*: updated 10/17/2006 - the vehicle wheel sensor failed due to corrosion on the ABS sensors. This caused the ABS to active while braking at low speeds, less than 5 MPH. The vehicle would travel 5-20 feet before coning to a complete stop. This is caused when the wheel sensors lose output voltage on one or more wheels which tells the controller that the wheel is locked up and releases brake pressure so it wont continue to skid. This failure has caused the consumer to hit his garage door while pulling into his driveway. The consumer has pulled the fuse on the ABS system.

Filed Apr 10, 2006 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5 MPH the ABS sensors cause an increased stopping distance. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated while braking at slower speeds the ABS on the vehicle activated. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000 regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle and the state is not included. The repairs have been made and the manufacturer has been alerted.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Brakes · 131,849 miles · MI

1999 suburban right front rotor was replaced when rotor body separated from hub. Abs has premature actuation. *ts the consumer stated he was experiencing the same ABS problems as stated in the recall, however the vehicle identification number fell outside of parameters of the recall.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · NJ

Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.