GMC Safari owners have reported 154 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
Consumer states pulled into parking lot. When depressed brake pedal vehicle surged forward and hit a tree. Consumer also advised that previously while driving, applied brakes and vehicle coasted through a stop sign narrowly avoiding a collision. Mr Read details...
There were two cases: first I was involved in a wreck with a car hitting me in the rear so hard that my back compartments wont open and now the air bag light is on and wont go off. Another case was as I was driving slowly to the laundry matt my power steering quit while my brakes went to the floor. Read details...
The brake lines in front are rusted out and leaking creating a serious problem, as the brakes are not working. I see this is a re-occurring problem with GMC vehicles. The cost to repair is astronomical. Why isn't GMC recalling these vehicles? Read details...
At slow speeds the abs activates and the vehicle is hard to stop. The sierra van uses the same components as the trucks that were recalled by 05v379000 on 8/3/05. The problem is the same with dirty speed sensors. Read details...