This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Anti-lock brake system light came on. Problem diagnosed as failure of kelsey hayes rwal. The dealer quoted $548 for the part and $87 labor. I discussed with the dealer and did further investigation. There is a history of problems with 1990-1995 GMC and Chevy 2-wheel Suburban having failure of the ABS. I contacted the zone rep, who was nice, but said no recall campaign to-date means no replacement by GM. I am driving the vehicle as-is (without anti-lock) and continuing to pursure how to have GM replace the defective kelsey units.
Whenever on dry pavement, traveling at low speeds and applying the brakes, pedal stiffens and the ABS kicks in, causing the vehicle to continue rolling. The brake pedal has to be reapplied in order to stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
- St. Paul, MN, USA
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Whenever ABS brakes are applied, the pedal felt real mushy & pulled right or left. Would experience extended stopping distance. Been to dealer & was informed brakes being mushy, common problem. Another mechanic said possible defective proportional valve was the cause. Rear brakes will not apply in rain or snow.
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distanced which caused a minor collision resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified. * ak two weeks after accident-ABS dash indicator light came on-brakes very soft.
Ea 95-026; when traveling on wet or dry pavement and upon making a graudal stop the ABS brake kicked in, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a near accidents. Also, ABS light illuminated on dash.
When applying the ABS brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or left. Also when applying the brakes on wet pavement the left front wheel locks up. In addition, every 11,000 miles the front brakes pads prematurely wear out. Cause unknown.
Coming to a stop & was applying the brakes. Ther ewas a lot of growling noise. Brake pedal got mushy. Took to dealer again & brake system was replaced for the 4th time. Also, windshield wipers failed to work properly in the rain. Would cut off & on on their own. An intermittent problem that was not corrected.
ABS system comes on and system is defective. Regular brake system is defective, and extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied. Dealer contacted and no repairwork has been done. Problems still exists.
When applying the brakes pedal gets stiff, and right wheel or the left wheel will lock up, and vehicle will slide, especially in wet road conditions. Dealer says there is nothing wrong.
While traveling under normal conditions and applying brakes, upon making a gradual stop, vehicle pulled to the right and slid. Consumer has yet to contact dealer, parts have yet to be replaced.
The antilock brake sensor has been inoperative sine 12/97 and has been inspected multiple times. The replacement part and relay will cost aprox. $700 so I have not replaced it. The ABS warning light in the dash panel is always on. I have no idea if the ABS system will really work in a sudden stop. I am trying to get this vehicle approved for coverage under the "special policy" recall just announced by GM but this does not yet cover Suburban as they have an ongoing investigation.
When making a sudden stop the ABS brakes kicked in, and the rear brakes locked up. Consumer also, ABS ligh illuminated on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
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- Mount Airy, MD, USA