Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 1998 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake drum (two problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1998 GMC Safari

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

The broken shaft on the hyd. Pump controls both the brakes ,which I had next to none ,and also the power steering . I was able to steer to the side of the road very gingerly, only because at that time I was coasting at about 10mph ,almost in front of our driveway.   Read details...

The Brake Drum problem

While traveling 30-40 mph down an incline, consumer noted vibration coming from the front end. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer indicated that the rear brakes locked up and burned out. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer grinded down both rear drums and replaced shoes.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

When applying the brakes at 25mph, consumer lost control of vehicle, the vehicle was serviced and technician stated that the brake rotors had broken and needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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