20 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sonoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs brakes are causing vehicle two wheel drive to lock up when applying brakes in wet conditions. Dealer notified .
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle sine one month after purchase including the idle sticking/interior moulding cracking/transmission rebuilt/computer replaced due to failure engine check light indicator light does not turn off, and right side brake does not seem to wear properly. . My husband is able to recall more.
Was driving vehicle & stopped quickly. Could feel it & hear it trying to kick in. Felt like vehcle was on ice. Did not stop right away. Went through an intersection & through a red light. Finally, got it to stop. Contacted dealer about abs, recall campaign , but dealer could not offer anything.
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Braking system malfunctioned,, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Been to dealer several times, but dealer could not determine th cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
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In snowey or rainey weather, antilock brakes pulsate irradically at various speeds (including 5 mph) when brakes are applied, even when no skid or hard breaking is occuring. Braking when this occurs, which is intermittently, is poor and uneven. Dealer and gm corp. Contacted, but all say no recalls have been initiated. This is a dangerous condition, and an accident (law suit) waiting to happen.
Anti lock brakes experienced extended stopping distance, causing a collision.
While applying the brakes slowly, there was no giving or catching of brakes. Pedal went to floor. Abs braking intermittent, can occur at various speeds. Took to dealer & informed can not do anything. Consumer has hit 2 vehicles due to faulty brakes, only causing minor damage.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. Pedal gets very hard to depress, causing extended stopping distance due to the power assist booster which needed replacement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake booster pump.
Around every 400 miles the brake pedal goes to the floor when the brakes are applied, and this is without warning. After a short period of time, the brakes begin to work properly again. The problem has not been found.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck has extended stopping distance.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will keep on going. There is extended stopping distance in the truck when the brakes are applied. This has been an problem for almost a year.
While driving the four wheel abs brake did not work and the airbag on the driver side did not deploy during the accident.
Brakes: when driving at low speed the abs system kicks in but the brakes will not hold. This has caused two accidents, but the dealer can't find any problem.
While vehicle was in reverse applied the abs brakes andthe pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to crash into the bathroom of the house. Please give any further details.
When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.
The brakes are warping every 6 months, causing a potential safety hazard.
Consumer was traveling at about 50 mph and went to apply brakes the pedal went to floor, giving no response. Consumer had to pump the pedal to get a late response. Dealer has been contacted.
When applying the brakes the abs comes on, and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says it is suppose to operate that way.