Driving and Operating

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

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This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid.

When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.

System (ABS). If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑28." title="GMS Sierra: Antilock Brake System (ABS)" border="0" src="/gmc-sierra/images/pages/3/index.53.gif">

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