Brake Electric Antilock Problems of GMC Safari - part 1

In December 2007 the abs brake system began activating at very low speeds on dry, smooth pavement. The activation now occurs with about 33% of all complete stops on dry, smooth pavement. Abs system has even activated immediately after complete stops on some occasions.

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: the contact stated the abs system activates at any speed. There is no significant difference in the brake pedal when depressed. There is an NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes; hydraulic antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall.

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At irregular times when driving at slow speeds (~10 mph), on dry clean pavement, and under light to moderate braking, the anti-lock braking system engages and extends the stopping distance of the vehicle. I understand that a recall was issued for other vehicles in other states, but obviously the problem extends to more year models and over a wider area. In addition, gm has issued a technical service bulletin #02-05-25-006a covering more vehicles than were in the initial recall for this failure. It seems that if a TSB was released, they are aware that the problem is on much wider scale than the recall indicates.

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The contact owns a 2002 GMC Safari. The contact stated that when trying to stop the abs activated, and vehicle lost the braking capability on the right front wheel. There was more braking on the left side of the vehicle, and this caused the steering wheel to pull to the left. The consumer asked the service dealer about this problem, and they stated the right hub needed to be replaced, and that the consumer would have to pay for the repairs. The dealership stated that the consumer could take out the fuse to the abs and this would disable the abs brakes. The consumer was not aware of a recall for this specific type of vehicle regarding the abs. The consumer stated that there was a technical service bulletin (TSB) regarding this problem.

The vehicle's abs malfunctioned. The abs would release when the pedal was applied in a normal manner if the consumer hit a bump. The consumer stated he bumped the vehicle in front of him, but did not state if there was any damage.

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The brakes will not engage intermittently. At times there was a noise. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, so they will replace the abs system.

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While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and bounces up and down. The vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer was able to pull over . The vehicle was later taken to a mechanic, who informed the consumer that the switch to the anti-lock brake modular had shortened out and needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

While driving 55 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused a loss of braking power. Consumer pumped the brakes three or more times and was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Then drove it to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was not able to resolve the problem.

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Abs system engages when brakes pressed on dry pavement, which causes a delayed stop-time of about 3 seconds. Has happened on several occasions.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

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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. At this time I was towing our travel trailer, returning from vacation,from the west coast, via interstates and many mountainous roads. God help if this would had happen at the time . After unhitching the 24ft. Trailer, our van was flatbedded to our dealer who did a fine repair job on the hyd. Pump problem. As for the wiper control module that is another story. The problem occured in rapid city n. D. While traveling 65mph along a highway, during a rain storm. They just quit operating without warning. We sat out the storm, then proceed back to our camp ground. We located a GMC dealer in rapid city s. D. Who repaired the problem. The service manger had told me that this is a problem on many vehicles and keeps many on the shelf.

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Consumer lost control because brakes did not catch, causing him to hit a parked car. He was backing out of driveway.

Brakes werent working well, then noticed heater didnt work, speed odemter didnt work. Took to GMC repair shop, was told GMC as a problem with fuel injectors leaking in to dash of vehicles. Large repair bill. Needs new wiring harness, fuel injectors, metering body not sure what else til they fix dash. Recommended not to drive more damage will occor or will short out other things. Or cause a fire. GMC wont back up their vehicle. Debbie lull.

Hydraulic pump failed, there was no steering or brakes. Consumer totalled van.

While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated due to a defective acclerator which got stuck. Driver could not stop or slow down vehicle. Tried apply brakes, but brakes burned and caught on fire, had to place vehicle in park position to stop it. Please provide further information.

Intermittently when applying brake pedal it would pulsate. When this occurs, driver has to apply brake pedal harder to get vehicle to stop;. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five or more times, and unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle shifts hard and the brake pedal feels spongy. The driver side seat riser not operable. The brakes vibrate. The left window was inoperable. The vehicle had coolant leak.

While driving on highway went to apply brakes, and the pedal was sticking/ wouldn't go all the way down. Also, was pulling from the right front wheel.

When approaching a stop driver applied the brakes, vehicle did not stop, and proceeded through an intersection. Also, power steering and power brakes were lost. This happened without any kind of warning. Van was towed to the dealership for repairs.

No brakes, no power steering. Is such catastrophic failure common at 40. 832 miles?.

While driving at a speed of 25 mph the consumer tried to apply the brakes and they did not work, causing consumer to rear end another vehicle.

When brakeing van will pull very hard to right. After 1st time in shop the van went about 6,000 miles before problem accurred again. After the 2nd time fixed the van went 5,000 when the problem was so bad that I was pulling the steering wheel to left every time I had to brake to prevent going to the right. Just dropped van off with dealer for 4th time with only 1500 miles since last repair. Now we are fighting the dealer about the rental car.

Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up and the vehicle to skid, which may have resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.

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.

While trying to avoid an accident at 20 mph, and when depressing brake pedal vehicle went into extended stopping distance, causing consumer to have an accident. Air bag did not deploy during accident.

When driving between 45-50 mph and brakes are applied the pedal goes beyond the gas pedal, so foot engages both brakes and gas pedal. Vehicle keeps going when brakes are applied. Dealer contacted, and stated no problem, cannot duplicate the problem.

Abs malfuncton causing left front wheel to be locked during panic stop. Yh.

Brake problems intermittently, when coming to a stop with foot on brake pedal the vehicle surges forward and feels like the transmission and the driveline is moving forward. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

When applying foot to the brake pedal the vehicle will pull to the right or left. The brake pedal will lose pressure and go to the floorboard when at a stop sign, causing the truck to move forward a little.

When driving the vehicle in wet conditions and putting foot on the brake pedal to stop, the truck just kept going. Have to pump the brake pedal several times before the truck will stop.

While driving attempted to apply the abs brakes and the vehicle would not stop. Hit another vehicle head-on and the air bag did not deploy.

Brakes overheat to locking up.

2002 GMC Safari brakes would not perform properly. ** answer required*** the brakes would not stop the vehicle and resulted in extended stopping distance. The consumer mentioned this problem to the dealer several times but each time they claimed that no problem was found. The consumer heard of the recall on some GMC vehicle's but soon found out the her vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. * nm.

Hydroboost unit failed without warning while driving at approximately . 5-10 mph, causing inoperative brakes. Cause unknown. . Consumer states hydroboost unit failed.

When applying the brakes the vehicle shimmies excessively. This happens everytime the brakes are applied. Dlr replaced the brakes 4 times. Still no solution.

Consumer was driving at approximately 65 when accelerator got stuck. Consumer applied brakes, and it was hard to prevent vehicle from speeding up and to trying to keep control, vehicle did not stop. Consumer finally shifted gear into park, which then stopped vehicle. Fire department came, and noticed brakes had caught on fire.