56 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving about any speed could step on brakes pedal to stop or to reduce speed, but the pedal will go to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
While going down a small grade on wet road applied brakes before coming to a complete stop, and brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide. This has happened also during dry conditions.
When brakes are applied pedal becomes soft and goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired and replaced various parts of the braking system three times, but problem still exists.
Basically consumer was having a problem with abs braking system. When applying brake pedal, pedal stuck and ruined rotors. Also, air conditioning went out three times due to a hole inside of vent area. Check engine light came on due to faulty harness. Transmission slips on acceleration. The engine runs rough at idle. Button on left front seat rattles. Right front outer brake pad was worn. Vehicle pulls left when applying brake.
Consumer approached a light, applied brakes, and it started vibrating violently. This happpened intermittently. Vehicle did not stop smoothly. Consumer will contact the dealer.
Owner applied brakes quickly and abs caused extended stopping distance. Owner had to apply full weight to pedal using both feet to eventually stop vehicle to avoid collision. In my 25 years of driving I have never felt so unsafe.
While driving atless than 5mph light snow fell on ground. Counsumer was maneuvering around backyard and applied foot to the brakes, and brake pedal went to the floor furhter than the accelerator,causing consumer to keep moving/ didn't stop, and crashed into a tree. Consumer was not hurt. Dealer was contacted and checked brake system.
When the brake pedal was applied the anti-skid brake system engaged, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer had to stand on the pedal with both feet, and the pedal went to the floor before vehicle finally cruised to a complete stop. Dealer has been contacted.
Brakes pull left, been in 3 times to fix, also pedal almost hits floor.
Brakes pull left, excess pedal travel - serviced 3 times.
While in the driveway and going forward noticed that when applying brakes steering wheel jerked to the left and heard a noise. Contacted dealet who scheduled an appointment for vehicle to be serviced. Presently, when driving vehicle and applying brakes, vehicle jerks to left. Driver has to hold the steering wheel tight or else it will jump out of his hand.
Abs locked up while avoiding hitting a deer. Although I stomped/stayed and steered to the left, the vehicle proceeded forward, sliding into a hill and gently rolling over onto driver side. Tires tracks on dirt road show that tires were turned and locked - pushing the dirt and sliding, whereas they should've pulsed. Had the abs worked I'm sure accident would've been avoided.
Vehicle was cut off by another vehicle. Had to apply brakes (abs) quickly, which failed to work. Vehicle then dove into concrete cover. Upon impact, the dual air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt jerked hard on driver, causing bruises. GMC file number 99-153-17801.
Braking system has had to be repaired/worked on 4 times since June of 1999. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The front brakes would overheat & become sluggish. Also, vehicle's would stall out after being idled or stopped. Taking vehicle to dealer.
Ltr fm (NY) inquiring why gm would not repair both of his similar gm vehicles 1999 Chevrolet silverado pickup (repaired) & 1999 GMC Yukon ( not repaired due to faulty abs problems. The consumer called the manufacturer and advised them of his current problem, but he was not given a clear answer as to why the vehicle was not included in the recall.
Wet brake problem causes concern that brakes will lock when applied while driving in wet rainy conditions. Steering problems experienced while driving on freeway, can create situation of over steering, causing loss of control.
While driving on highway another vehicle was switching lanes. Consumer went to hit the brakes, and vehicle kept going, went into the median. Also, was pulsating when applying the brakes. Contacted dealer, who stated that the rotors were warped.
Owner applied brakes and the vehicle kept going and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has seen vehicle.
When applying the brakes in emergency stopping the pedal nearly traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
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