GMC Yukon XL 1500 abs comes on

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Brakes · 67,765 miles · NJ

This vehicle came with factory tow package. Brake lines, rear, were repaired a year ago. Towing a horse trailer with horse ( approx 6500 lbs total ), the front break line from the ABS module broke and pedal went to floor while exiting 90w onto 84w. Trailer brakes finally stopped the vehicle a few inches from the auto in front of us . This was on new years eve this year, and 2:00pm in the afternoon. Found a garage/mechanic to repair the front line. This could have caused a major accident involving a number of cars and trucks. I have the vehicle inspected at every oil change, and have it repaired when needed. I have read of many issues with the (cheap ) brake lines gm has used in these vehicles( 1999 to 2003 ), and as they get older, they are just an accident waiting to happen. Gm should recall these vehicles, and fix the problem with corroding break lines. Especially with their " professional grade" advertisements. Very misleading.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Brakes · IL · crash

Brake lines corroded resulting in loss of brakes and rear ending school bus. Replaced all brake lines at my cost as well as the damage to the front end of the truck. Now, the known ABS brake sensor issue is activating the ABS at low speeds.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 107,000 miles · ID

Stab, ABS light and engine lights either going on one at a time or simultaneously. Car wouldn't start & when it did all of the dashboard gauges were at "zero" car seemed off but drive-able--gas, MPH, RPM, gas/oil gauges remained at zero while driving. Later that day when car was restarted-the gauges were at normal readings. Stabiltrack light keeps going on & off. Electrical doesn't work well, almost every power door has failed & actuator has been replaced, rear back hatch door will not open & we have no access to our cargo/trunk area. Keyless entry works occasionally. Interior and exterior chrome handles have sharp edges.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 149,000 miles · NM

While driving posted speed on expressway vehicle suddenly shut off. Leaving no power steering no power brakes. I see many complaints on your website as well as online. Are you doing anything about this issue? It is the same issue that you are currently requiring gm to recall over 1 million vehicles for. Your current recall only goes back to the 2009 models. Why are you not requiring all gm vehicles recalled since 1996? They all have the same key lock system and same ABS systems both of which seem to contribute to or cause the problem. If a vehicle is built with a safety hazard does the fact that it is older mean that it is no longer a manufacturer's responsibility to repair it? Since the government owns gm how are you affected in initiating a recall? The government does not allow other companies to police themselves, yet is that not what you are doing with gm?

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Brakes · 149,125 miles · NJ

Coming down an onramp onto the highway, I brake to yield only to have the brake pedal drop nearly to the floor. This caught me off guard and as I was forced to merge into traffic I attempt to apply the brake again only to have it drop further. So I attempted to gradually apply the emergency brake but it also ended up fully extended and having no effect. With main braking power almost gone, I used a lower transmission gear to slow the vehicle and exit the highway into a parking lot. There I discovered excessive brake fluid loss coming from the driver side rear wheel/suspension area. Dealer repair report: "found vehicle to have lost breaking ability. Found rear brake lines from ABS hub rusted out causing system to loose braking. Removed and replaced rear brake lines from ABS hub to master." considering the busy highway I was entering and absolute no warning from the vehicle either by electronics or "feel", I consider it a miracle I was not in a crash or worse. An ase certified mechanic told me that the brake lines corrode, likely due to winter road salt exposure over time, and on the yukon are in a location in the rear that makes it difficult if not impossible to inspect other than by "feel" (instead of visually).

Filed May 15, 2014 · Brakes · 162,424 miles · VA

Abs brake module is not hermetically sealed with an o-ring gasket. Because of this moisture can get inside module and damage internal components. Damaged units cause ABS and brake lights in dashboard to light up. *tr failure of ABS brake module can cause ABS brakes to lock up when braking quickly at speeds in excess of 20 MPH.

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Brakes · 149,921 miles · MI

I tried to stop and when I applied the brakes the ABS activated without any reason. The roads were clean and dry. There was not any warning indicator for the ABS brakes, I am told there is a recall for this issue but the dealer says mine was already done. Obviously the fix was not effective if I am experiencing the problem now.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 63,174 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali xl 1500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the ABS warning indicator lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken for repair where the contact learned that the electronic brake control module was discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was made aware of the potential issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,174. Updated 10/17/13*lj the informed the consumer, they replaced a switch in the brake system used to equalize pressure between the wheels. After the consumer left the dealership, the warning lights illuminated again. The consumer returned to the dealer, the next day and an inspection revealed a problem with the ebcm. The consumer was informed the part was discontinued. Updated 10/24/12

Filed Jun 2, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · FL · 1 injury

Http://townhall.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0e807e/115 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f31/2003-yukon-xl-reduced-power-issue-help-90910/ http://www.justanswer.com/gm/5bfxf-gmc-2003-gmc-yukon-5-3-motor-code-p1518.html http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=43119.0;wap2 please check out these links as I have been searching for a fix for my "reduced engine power" issue with my yukon. I've come across several others with the same issue. Most of which have taken the issue back to gm dealers, who get no support for the problem from the home office. I believe this could be a very dangerous issue. The issue itself is the truck kicks into "reduced engine power" mode and then it does not go any faster than idle which means it all of the sudden reduces the speed to 5 MPH maximum as well as the power steering goes out and the ABS brakes. That is very dangerous if you are on the highway. People have been troubleshooting the issue with no solid fixes from what I can find. I believe gm should come up with a fix so that isn't a dangerous hazard to consumers and owners of what looks like there 2003 model years, it seems to be mostly there 2003 model years. Gm doesn't seem to want to recognize this as an issue. Please help us consumers out, we would just like this problem solved. Thank you very much.

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Brakes · 127,000 miles · VA

I began to notice that while executing low speed stops (city driving, stop and go traffic) my ABS system would activate and the pump could be heard and felt in the braking system. This occurred in all types of driving conditions, particularly on dry pavement and at low speeds, where ABS is not needed. The result of this ABS activation was decreased stopping power at unpredictable times. This created a safety hazard and almost caused several accidents. I ended up deactivating my ABS system completely to create a reliable braking system. When I took the car in for repair the mechanic stated that this was a known issue with this particular model, however my vehicle was not a part of any recall.