17 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated the abs activated at various low speeds and there were increased stopping distances. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although these problems persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Traveling on dry pavement at ~ 30 mph, sudden stop due to traffic. Brake pedal initially had good brake then went to the floor. All brake lost, collided into vehicle ahead of me and pushed them into vehicle ahead of them. Vehicle stalled due to collision, restarted truck and all brake operation appeared to be good. Took vehicle to dealer for analysis, contacted gm customer support filed complaint, dealer inspection showed no failure of abs or other components. Gm field tech went to dealer inspection report found no reason for failure could not duplicate failure. Gm denies any responsibility or suggestions for repair.
Consumer stated that since he purchased vehicle he had brake problems. Once he could not stop vehicle and ran into the rear of another vehicle, but no damage was done. He took vehicle to midas and had brake repairs done, but right wheel kept locking up. He had a new disc put on that particular wheel. But when he drove the vehicle it still locked up, and began to smoke. He was afraid of a vehicle fire.
My truck has experienced brake problems for some time and were attributed to various things over the past few years. Since purchase my truck has been serviced by franks truck center 325 orient way lyndhurst, NJ 07071 #201-939-7790. The pulling problem seemed to become apparent in Feb. 1999. The problem I experienced was that when braking the truck pulled to the right--sometimes sharply, sometimes it was a "gentle" pull and many times the problem wasn't there at all. Last February and at franks, the front rotor assemblies were replaced and an alignment done. The problem went away for about one week. The took the truck back for another try and it seemed good for another week or so and then the problem was back. They keep the truck for -5- days and did various thing to solve the problem another alighnment, balance the tires, adjust the brakes. All attempts were obvious but the problem was back within a week or two. At this point and date, the truck is constantly pulling slightly to the front-right whenever I brake. On occassion it pulls sharply. I have notified franks. They have told me that there is a problem with the braking system on my truck and chevy suburbans (which have the same braking system). Although my full warrantly expired after my February visit to franks, they have been attempting to resolve my problem. While this is appreciated, it doesn't solve what they have told me is an engineering problem. I bought my truck in order to tow a fifth wheel trailer (which I haven;t done much). At this point I am afraid to tow--and sometimes drive the vehicle for fear of the braking problem causeing an accident.
Ongoing problem with vehicle brake system; whenever brakes are applied in an emergency situation, rear wheels would lock up. Manufacturer notified. Can NHTSA help in this matter or provide additional information.
Intermittently when applying the brakes during normal braking/ any type of road conditions, dry weather or wet weather, the system locked up. Truck has been serviced for this problem 5 times. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further informaiton.
Brake system is defective. When brakes are needed suddenly the brake pedal would go the floor. At other times, when brake are used the brake would only brake on one wheel. At random right side wheels would lock up when brakes are applied, causes consumer to lose control of vehicle , resulting in an accident. Property damage to another consumer's fence, and several personal injuries were sustained by driver. Dealer notified.
Both problems occur during wet road conditions or during rain. Windshield wiper motor fails to operate when it rains. Also, brake system locks up, sometimes during braking on wet roads.
Owner claims that when he sometimes applies the brakes they don't respond at all.
"refer to prior complaint- id vq-528687-yn-pdf" when a wheel skids a very,very,very short distance while braking, abs does not engage but locks out conventional braking! no brakes, no stop. When towing a 7000+ pound load it gives you a very negative thrill. No fix from dealer or GMC, tried many, many times. Removed 60 amp abs fuse! truck stops but it is not what should be done. I have driven the truck 116000 miles, 40000 with the fuse removed. Do you have any suggestions other than junking it, replacing the fuse and killing myself and others, etc. Please advise. It appears to be very similar to the abs problem on 1995 and earlier trucks that prompted a (mfg?) recall but GMC denies it. At that time I spoke with the representative that was investigating the abs problem. Explained to him what I thought would give him the best chance to duplicate the problem. I found out later that it was determined that the abs computer had a programming problem and I believe GMC developed a fix for it. What can you do to help me on this?.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances, causing a collision. The dealer has replaced the abs system .
When applying the abs brakes, pedal would go to the floor. It's an intermittent problem, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance.
Passenger's rear wheels locked, up, causing vehicle to skid. In wet conditions the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Front seats make noise when brakes are applied,; also move when stopping.
When stopped with light pressure on the brake pedal, it will bleed off down to the floor and is always spongy. Two dealers said there was nothing wrong, but beeing a mechanic for the federal government I can tell there is something wrong.
In emergency stopping conditions the anti-lock brakes rip the steering wheel out of your hands, the indepentent wheel braking throughs the vehical out of control . Factory service manuel does not include this kelsy hays system. Mac tools , as well as five other, is unable to get a prom to diagnose, told only 500 made for gm experamental facilities. Brakes apier to be for 1500, 4 wheel traction control system on an 8600gvw 4 wheel lock rear pickup. I got the info by offering to pay double to any one who could analyze the system, the best eqiup. And mech. Within fifty miles of lake forest IL. . Even a 27,000 dollar analizer was unable to do it for the same reason . I am disaebled, back broken getting rear ended. Braeks that work the same every time applied easilly are very important. So are safe seats. Rear bumpers. I keep getting hit from behind at red lights or standing. Thank you.
When applying the abs brakes pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.