Brake Electric Antilock Problems of GMC Sonoma - part 2

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 62 problems related to brake electric antilock (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Sonoma based on all problems reported for the Sonoma.

36 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 10/29/1997

While driving at approx 35 mph went to hit brakes, brakes went to floor ,hit vehicle in front. This defect resulted in an accident.

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37 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 10/29/1997

Anti lock brakes experienced extended stopping distance, causing a collision.

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38 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 10/23/1997

Brakes: driving approximately 10mph and approaching a red light, attempting to stop the brakes went completely to the floor, and had a hard time stopping because the brakes would not hold. Had towed to ripley's brakes, a local body shop, and they could not find any problem.

39 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 10/06/1997

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.

40 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 08/15/1997

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.

41 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 01/10/1997

Abs brakes are requiring excessive force to slow down vehicle.

42 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 11/08/1996

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.

43 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 09/12/1996

When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck has extended stopping distance.

44 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 09/10/1996

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.

45 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 02/03/1996

While driving the four wheel abs brake did not work and the airbag on the driver side did not deploy during the accident.

46 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

Failure Date: 10/30/1995

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.

47 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Anti lock brakes locked up causing vehicle to roll into intersection.

48 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2001 GMC Sonoma

Consumeer stated that vehicle locks up when abs was applied and skid into uncontrollable stop. Also, rear end fishtails when accelerating.

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49 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

When applying the brakes the vehicle does not stop, and the pedal goes to the floor.

50 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

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.

51 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

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.

52 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2001 GMC Sonoma

When depressing brakes pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stoping distance. Also, pulled hard to left and right. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

53 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

The brakes are warping every 6 months, causing a potential safety hazard.

54 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

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.

55 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 GMC Sonoma

When applying the brakes the abs comes on, and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says it is suppose to operate that way.

56 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

The anti-lock brake system locked up, which resulted in extended stopping distance.

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57 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

While driving 20mph driver applied brakes and the vehicle did not stop. Consumer rear ended another vehicle. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer said it was normal. Driver has rib cage injury.

58 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2000 GMC Sonoma

When applying brakes abs system activates too quickly, causing a collision to occur. Please give any further details.

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59 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

When applying the brakes the left front wheel locks up and pulls the vehicle to left or right. Dealer says it's normal.

60 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sonoma

Unccceptable maintenance required. , unsatisfactory dealer repairs, service, and satisfaction. No safety efects listed in the summary.

61 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. Throttle failes to come to idle at stop. Stays at high speed. Growling from trans-clutch area - hard shift - clutch failure.

62 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sonoma

When appling the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement all four wheels lock up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.



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