1997 GMC Yukon brakes problems

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 128,000 miles · VA

Vehicle keeps pulling to either side of turn on speeds above 25mhp, was told is the steering sensor but have not replace it. Vehicle has been doing this since about 128k. Brake pedal is spongy even after needed adjustments were performed.

Filed Feb 3, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · ME · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed at low speed and hit the car in front of me at stop light. Pushed brakes to the floor and seemed to pick up speed. Air bag did not deploy. Totaled the other car. Went right up on top of his back end. It cost me 200.00 to fix my yukon. Had already replace ABS system about 8 years ago.the back windsheild shattered one day when I got into the drivers seat.the windsheild wipers had serious problem.replaced the computer part twice.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 58,000 miles · NY

Dt: there is a problem with the ABS kicking in at low speeds. The contact has been experiencing the problem since september of 2003. Had taken it vehicle to dealer to be repaired. They replaced the whole front hub bearings and the ABS sensors. The problem came back in september 2005. He is taking it to dealer for repairs in october. It is a constant and an ongoing problem. The contact has found a recall bulletin number 05068 for september o 2005. The contact's vehicle year was not included. The contact stated that gm refused to cover the vehicle in the recall. The service dealer said that gm claimed that if he wanted the vehicle to be safe he would have to pay for the repairs.

Filed May 4, 2005 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · WI

Anti lock brakes activate at low speeds. This has been going on for about 1 year. Took vehicle to service department 6 months ago and they would not service this problem. At very low speeds the anti lock brakes activate. The braking distance is greater when this happens. This happens everyday, but not every time the brakes are applied.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · 127,900 miles · OH

While driving 65 MPH, in inclement weather the windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper circuit needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb consumer stated that the problem was consistant with recall. Number campaign id number : 03v159000 although the consumer missed this recall by a year the problem is still the same. Abs brakes at all speeds feel spongy and often goes clear to the floor.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · CA

Abs fails at low speeds. Pressure will dump, pedal drops or shudders, and vehicle will continue to roll for 30 feet before stopping. Abs self-checks and passes test. I got tired of poor performance and pulled the ABS fuse to disable it.

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Body, Brakes · AZ

When depressing brake pedal there is into extended stopping distance. Also,an air noise was coming form firewall. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Brakes · IL

Shortly after purchasing vehicle I noticed that the anti-lock brakes would activate at slow speeds on normal surfaces. Dealer checked vehicle out and indicated that everything was fine, and since this is my first vehicle with ABS I assumed this was normal. Over the past year the ABS has been activating much more often and now the dealer says the hub assembly needs replaced at a cost of $300.00. In checking recall history, I have found where the 1998 yukons had a recall for this hub assembly in the spring of 1998 and the problem seems very similar to the problem with my vehicle. The dealer indicates that my anti-lock brakes are not working at this time. I would be interested in knowing if other 1997 yukons are having the same problem. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 26, 2001 · Brakes · OK

A lady slammed on her brakes in front of me when I put on my brakes there was nothing there. I then pumped the brakes and felt them catch. They popped and I stopped with a sudden jerk. I came within maybe a inch of hittng her. Something needs to be done about this brake system. I took my car in thinking my brakes were going out. I was told everything was fine. They are not fine.

Filed Dec 7, 2000 · Brakes · NY · crash

Vehicle lost entire braking while trying to stop. This caused vehicle to rollover on its roof, no injury was reported. Vehicle at dealer shop. Informed that both ABS sensors failed. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.