Brake Sensor problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

: the contact stated at speeds below 5 mph, the braking distance was three times as far as it should be. The vehicle has been to dealership and the abs sensors were repaired. The problem returned 6 years later. 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. Updated 03/09/06.

The contact stated when stopping at low speeds the abs will activate. The dealership said it happened because the abs sensor rusted. The repairs have not been made. The problem was the same as mentioned in NHTSA recall 05v379000 in the 1999-2002 models.

These problems did not occur from an accident, but rather the workmanship of the vehicle. We have tried every avenue to get GMC to stand behind their automobiles and products, but were told it was not their problem. We just want someone in authority to help us with a car that is a lemon and was a danger to drive because of all the mechanical difficulties. Including: steering wheel sensor went out on a curve at 45mph, brakes went out after only 6 months of ownership, 2 altenators and a battery that would have left my wife and two kids stranded, air conditioner quit functioning at 20,000 miles, transmission went out at 45,000 miles, O2 sensors went out after the transmission, altenator went out again for third time, this was supposed to be warranty work, but said that they could not warranty since it fixed under warranty the first and second time. As you can see we have a valid complaint. When we went to try and trade the car off the transmission went out a 2nd time and we could not trade the car, even though the dealership in oklahoma city had a buyer. They were afraid to buy a car with so many problems, so we are left with a car that does'nt run 90 % of the time and no way of getting rid of it. We can't even get the loan amount out of the auto. We really need some help figuring out what to do. Your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ken sutton.

Both the sensors for the brakes need to be replaced including the hubs. The Suburban doesn't feel like it is going to stop in time. I know someone who has the same year Suburban as I do who just had to have this done. It was also done at the same place where mine is in for service. He was told that there is a manufactures defect in the sensors. When I required about this I was informed the other vehicle may have been assembled at a different plant. He has apporximately the same mileage as I do. I feel that this is a defect. No one can explain to me why both sensors would need to be replaced at the same time.