Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor Problems of GMC Suburban

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. While driving at low speeds ranging from approximately 20 to 25 mph and braking, the antilock brake system engaged. The failure has become progressively worse and increased his stopping distance. The failure occurred intermittently for one year and has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The failure mileage was 110,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. While driving approximately 15 mph the anti lock braking light illuminated and shut off the anti lock brake system. Two years ago the failure occurred intermittently and is currently more frequent. The dealer replaced the speed sensor hubs prior to the recall at the owners expense. The dealer also diagnosed the failure on 12 18 09 and stated that the speed sensors needed to be cleaned and resealed. The dealer confirmed that recall # 05068 is directly related to the failure; however, the VIN is not a part of the recall. The contact was quoted $300 to repair the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

When braking at slow speeds, the abs kicks in and increases the stopping distance needed. After 3 trips to dealer (and over $500 in repairs) for brake problems, they told me that the wheel speed sensors were malfunctioning. They checked the recall, but my vehicle was not listed. I have since seen that this is a huge problem with all of their vehicles and that hundreds of others have complained that the "regional" recall didn't cover them. It seems obvious to me that there is an inherent problem with this braking system and the wheel speed sensors and gm should be held responsible for repairing this before someone else gets hurt (or worse).

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The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. The contact stated that the antilock brakes would engage during speeds under 5 mph and a buzzing noise could be heard. A local mechanic removed and cleaned the wheel speed sensor. The contacted stated that there was a recall for the antilock brakes, however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 111,000 and failure mileage was 95,000.

I was told by the dealer, jim murphy pontiac/GMC in buffalo, NY that the speed sensors needed to be replaced on the truck. There is a service bulletin# 020525002 for this exact part. I was told my truck is not part of the recall. The VIN # for my 1999 GMC Suburban is 3gkfk16r6xg512310.

: the contact stated while driving 15 mph the anti-lock brakes failed without warning. This occurred during normal braking on dry roads. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The dealership cleaned the speed sensors, which remedied the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The speed sensor was corroded. Updated 03/17/06.

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure made it difficult to stop the vehicle. The road conditions were clear. The dealer stated that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The repair was performed and no other failures have occurred. The current mileage is 100,100 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/08/07.