22 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have owned a 1997 GMC Suburban 4x4 since new. The last 2 years the abs braking system malfunctions at slow speed increasing stopping distance. I have recently disconnected the power to the system as it has worsened. I know that this is widespread on this truck and should be addressed.
Abs engaging when slowing down or parking Suburban. Slow speed bumping into other vehicles because abs goes to floor.
The contact owns a 1997 GMC Suburban. The contact was calling in reference to NHTSA campaign recall 05v379000 concerning abs brakes. The contact stated that she was receiving a false reading with abs brakes, and her state and model year was not included in the recall. The contact has been having this problem since early summer of this year around may or June. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they needed to replace the front hub. The contact disconnected the abs system from both of the front tires and was no longer having this problem, but it will need to be repaired before winter. The abs would activate while braking at slow speed which resulted in extended stopping distance.
Anti-lock brakes suddenly engaged, without notice or ap plication, while driving at 55 to 60 mph. This action caused the vehicle to swerve violently, to skid @ 150 feet across driving lanes, spin 180 degrees and hit the opposite road easement. The vehicle then rolled over twice. The insurance company has deemed the vehicle a total loss.
While traveling 75mph with speed control set driver attempted to deactivate speed contol by hitting switch and vehicle continued to roll. Driver applied brakes to stop, and the vehicle continued to roll. Vehicle had to be turned off to stop. Manufacturer has been notified.
When applying brakes, pedal seems to pulsate as if anti-lock is kicking in, at any speed, and difficult to stop vehicle.
While driving at night & applied the brakes. The abs brakes felt funny. They failed to stop vehicle. Went over 40 foot embankment. The air bags failed to deploy when the front end nosed into dirt. Driver hit head on windshield. Was wearing seat belt.
Was traveling 25-30 mph and because of heavy traffic had stopped suddenly. Had applied brakes. Had no brakes. Could feel abs kicking in, but nothing happening. Vehicle was not slowing down. Turned vehicle & jumped curb & hit light pole. Air bag deployed. Vehcle finally stopped.
Ea95026, poor brake performance; when applying the brakes there is a clinking noise that comes from the system, like the motor is pulsating, it slows the vehicle down but will not stop. Tihs happens more when the roads are wet. The problem was reported to dealership. Dealer stated that this was a normal condition. Owner still experiencing problem with abs.
Abs brake problems; on dry road condtions when hitting the brake pedal the front left brake pulls the vehicle to the left. When the road is wet or vehicle being towed behind, the front left brake will lock up. The truck has been back to dealer 5 times for this problem since Aug 0f 97. Dealer is unable to correct the problem.
While driving vehicle, running rpms high, went to accelerate & heard loud boom; applied brakes to stop at stop sign & heard another loud boom. Took to dealer & had it tested & brakes went completely out; had no braking power.
The manufacturer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When applying the anti-lock brakes vehicle skids. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Vehicle has been owned since new. Shortly after purchase took vehicle to dealer with complaint the vehicle had excessive stopping distances and it appeared abs was malfunctioning. The dealer advised the brake performance was "normal". Having owned 30 vehicles of all types I do not believe same. Also took vehicle to dealer with a complaint the steering was extremely vague and would feel like it had a time delay. Again was advised steering was "normal". Dealer treated complainant like the proverbial village idiot. Now, three years later I have discovered I am not the only village idiot that owns a GMC Suburban. I found numerous other complaints from owners with the exact same complaints I had. I just want to verify what they have reported. Recently the vehicle's cooling system has had numerous and sequential leaks. The delaer shrugs his shoulders when queried about the condition.
The child safety seats do not work with the seat belt system of the Suburban. Only the front passenger seat will securely hold the seat. I contacted NHTSA twice and GMC customer service 3 times and many other places. Finally a gm engineer in the safety dept. Called me took my complaint. He tried to put a seat in a Suburban and said yes they do not work right. They wanted to take care of problem in house. I have heard nothing more from them. The vechile pulled to the right from day one had it aligned problem continues to this day. The left rear door hinge on drivers side busted off. The door did not open and shut proper. Had problems with fuses blowing constantly. The brakes wore out at 26000 miles and every 10 to 15 since. The brakes after 10,000 miles wore through the rotors. The pedal will often go to the floor or the vechile will pull to the right worse than it already does. The egr valve also failed and had trouble getting it home. I have complained to the dealer many times they say they have never heard of any problems with the brakes on any other gm product. I talked to gm customer service and they said they didn't know why so many problems and they didn't care. They would not look into it. I am filling out another form with the continuation of safety problems.
Antilock brakes work intermittently.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with brakes. During rain it's hard to apply brakes. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. Complies with investigation number ea95026.
When driving on dry pavent and the brakes are applied, it's like consumer is braking hard, and the the brakes will grab for a second and release and the vehicle will continue rolling. The dealer has been contacted.
When applying the brakes the abs kicks in for the first few seconds and the truck wont stop.
When braking vehicle pulls to the side.
We have had the brakes serviced four times in the 2 years we owned it, 50,000 miles. The steering is erratic at high speeds.
While applying brakes in an emergency pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Please give any further details.
When applying abs brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.