Abs Brake Fail Problems of GMC Suburban

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. While driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions, the antilock brake system engaged without assistance. The failure occurred sporadically. In addition, the stopping distance would increase during braking. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the abs sensor failed. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000. Updated 04/15/09. Updated 04/16/09.

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The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. The contact experienced abs failure while driving 10 mph. He stated that the abs activates even when the road conditions are not slippery due to rain or ice. The abs engages itself whenever the vehicle is coming to a stop on dry pavement, which increases the stopping distance. He has not taken the vehicle to be inspected; however, he called the manufacturer and was informed that there was a recall that did not include his vehicle. The NHTSA campaign id number was not located in the NHTSA database. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and the contact believes that it should be included in the GMC issued recall. The current and failure mileages were 15,070. Updated 02/24/09. Updated 02/24/09.

Abs failure multiple times in 2004 and 2005 due to corrosion. Impacts ability to stop vehicle. There is a recall (9-4-05?) but but informed by gm that it does not apply to this VIN even though it appears to match the vehicle type and problem description in recall. Vehicle has required repair for the safety problem multiple times.

1996 Chevrolet Suburban. A manufacturer's recall 05068 concerning abs brakes on the 1999 through 2002 models. Was issued. This vehicle was not included in the recall although the consumer experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall. The consumer had not taken vehicle to the dealer yet, but the consumer knew that there was no recall on this make an model, and year for the abs. The abs activated between 3-10 mph, causing extended stopping distance. This started happening about six months ago, not every time. Now, it happens every time while driving the vehicle under any road conditions. There have been no accidents because of this, but it is just a matter of time. Could not count the number of times the abs failed.

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Vehicle was exhibiting no problems. Upon approaching a red traffic light the brake pedal was depressed, and the pedal went to the floor, as if the abs system was kicking in, but the vehicle did not slow down. I replaced the master cylinder and bled all brake lines, and the condition still exists. I performed diagnostics on the vehicle according to seveal service manuals and determined that the abs modulator valve has failed in such a manner as to allow brake fluid to bleed into the abs accumulator, without getting an abs diagnostic failure light. I had to drive the vehicle home for over 20 miles with severely limited breaking power and was very fortunate to have avoided an accident. I would rather not have abs breaks on the vehicle than have a break system that can fail in this manner. Pumping the brake pedal was ineffective in building brake pressure, as is normally the case when a master cylinder fails.

1999 GMC Suburban abs brakes fail to stop vehicle at slow speeds and when on inclines leading to a stop sign or traffic signal. As a result an accident occurred. Nothing was done because my mechanic said that the brakes are good and there was nothing wrong with them.

Abs brake failure. Also, front disc brakes and rear brake drums failed. Also, vehicle pulls to left and then right.

Abs brakes fail intermittently, when they do work vehicle pulls, not able to rectify.

Master cylinder had failed 3 times within 1yr. The abs brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied. At dealership at least 8 times for problem. They fixed the brakes each time & they always failed. An ongoing problem. Brakes are still not working appropriately.

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Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries. Dealer also replaced master cylinder.

Abs brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance.

Abs brake failure causes whells to lock up under normal braking.