11 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 1998 GMC Suburban just purchased and I experienced the same problem described in recall #05v379000. Result was my wife slammed into the back of another car in our driveway. Damage was minimal but I sure don't want her driving this vehicle until it is fixed! I called gm and they said this year (1998) is not effected! yeah, right!.
Abs locked at low speeds.
The consumer stated that the abs locked up at low speeds. The consumer stated that this happens every time she slowed down. The problem would occur at 10 mph and slower when pulling into parking spots. There was a recall on this for other GMC vehicles. Recall campaign #05v379000; anti-lock. The manufacturer had been contacted. The dealer was called but they have no information on the recall yet. (11/17/05) the consumer stated that she almost went through the store window as a result of this problem.
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN and the model year. The contact repaired the vehicle at her own expense.
Brakes do not stop the vehicle properly.
Crash.
A 4-wheel drive, abs braking engages unexpectedly and won't return to normal, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer could determine cause. Abs emgages intermittently and the vehicle jerks when brake is applied. Abs also does not disengage when stopping on dry pavement.
Consumer tried to apply brakes and found she had none. No accident/no injuries.
The defective kelsey hayes abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also at a stop and wnen proceeded, abs brakes grabbed. Dealer could not determine the cause. . Please provide further information.
When applying the brakes pedal seems very soft, and vehicle takes longer to stop. This happens everytime the brakes are applied. Owner also replaced the front brakes, at 19,000 miles, and problem still exists.
When the brakes are applied they grind . Also, driver experiences extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has been notified.