1999 GMC Safari service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 GMC Safari — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the vehicle's abs sensor unit failed on three separate occasions. The service dealer replaced the abs sensor unit three times, but the problem persisted.”
filed Nov 3, 2006
“Dt: about a year ago the problem began. When braking at low speeds about 5-10 mph abs kicks in and a grinding sound occurs. This causes extended stopping distances. All wheel drive, all wheel antilock to the owner's knowledge. No warning lights illuminated and the dealer said that the abs sensor…”
filed Jun 24, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 11 | 44% |
| 2001 Safari | 13 | 33% |
| 2000 Safari | 26 | 38% |
| 1998 Safari | 12 | 13% |
| 1997 Safari | 17 | 13% |
| 1996 Safari | 27 | 19% |
| 1995 Safari | 54 | 28% |
| 1994 Safari | 37 | 31% |
| 1993 Safari | 29 | 48% |
| 1992 Safari | 26 | 44% |
| 1991 Safari | 16 | 41% |
| 1990 Safari | 15 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 GMC Safari
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.