Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 2002 GMC Yukon

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that while approaching an intersection, the abs warning light illuminated and the vehicle vibrated as the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle did not stop when the brakes were applied and was in the intersection before it finally stopped. The braking issues persisted as the vehicle was continuously driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the electronic brake control module had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was 156,000.

The left front wheel nearly fell off our 2002 Yukon 1500 slt. We had just stopped to pay a toll on the maine turnpike. As we drove out of the toll booth, my husband had difficulty controlling the vehicle. A terrible grinding noise came from the left front end of our car. The abs light flashed on. Gripping the wobbly steering wheel, my husband guided the vehicle across several lanes of traffic into the narrow breakdown lane. The left front wheel was almost completely off the vehicle. Cars and trucks whizzed by dangerously close as my husband tried to reposition the wheel and tighten the bolts that had loosened. Two hundred miles from home, and a few miles from our destination, we hobbled on. My husband stopped repeatedly to retighten the bolts. We got off the turnpike and inched along slowly on back roads. Still, this final leg of our journey was treacherous. Steering was all but impossible. We nearly went off the road. When finally safely stopped, the tire and metal wheel parts were so hot, they had to be hosed down. Smoke came from the wheel. The metal was scorched. The caliper holding the wheel was severely bent, the brakes destroyed, and the inside of the wheel scored and charred. Parts had disintegrated. The bearings were gone. It is incredible we were able to drive even 10 miles. If I had been behind the wheel, instead of my husband, I would have lost control of the car. If the problem had manifested itself as we hurtled down the highway instead of exiting a toll booth, the wheel surely would have flown off the car into traffic. I shudder to think of the consequences. Our two young sons were in the back seat. We were very lucky, but are now minus a vehicle we need. It sits where we left it, 200 miles away. We need to bring it home, but the tow charge will be prohibitively expensive, not to mention the repairs. This should not have happened. We never received any notice of known problems related to an issue with this Yukon's wheels. Why not?.

2002 Yukon w/abs light on and some kind of motor running even if my vehicle is off. The next morning my battery was dead. I took it to a dealership who told me that I needed a new abs module/pump and it would cost between $950 to $1,200 to fix. They disconnected the motor to keep from running and draining my battery. I have not had any problems with my brakes, they are fine. Brakes were inspected and passed inspection. Called GMC recall line and was told there was no recall for 2002 Yukons in texas.

Abs light came on; drove a few days after that. While driving at approximately 7 miles per hour, I tried to stop for a light and nearly hit car in front of me. Brakes rumbled to a halt, fortunately. Took car to brake check, had to have bolts on hub bearing replaced. Contacted GMC to help share in cost of repair, as there has been a recall (2002 GMC Yukon recall id from NHTSA: 05v379000 ) in certain "salt belt states", due to corrosion. They refused any assistance because 1) car is out of warranty (I have 82,000 miles on it), 2) I didn't take it to a gm dealer, and 3) there hasn't been a recall issued specifically for my car!.

Consumer complained about vehicle hesitation. Dealer was contacted, and had replaced the throttle body sensor. Also abs light turned on dash, as well as the gauges. Dealer was contacted ands stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.