Abs/brake system warning lights continue to come on and stay on. Once vehicle has been shut off and restarted, lights don't come on until after a period of driving. Had brake system checked and everything checked ok.
2001 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Dt: contact stated the control module for the ABS system shorted out. The indicator lights on the dashboard had been on. The motor to ABS system would running continuously. He removed the fuse to the ABS system. The ABS system no longer worked. He contacted the dealer, who stated they could replace the motor, however, they offered no free remedy. *ak updated 12/27/05.
2001 chevy suburban - anti-lock brakes activate at slow speeds, when they should not. Vehicle takes longer to stop, almost causing accidents. Dealer replaced rusted wheel hub. But, indicated that it would not be covered by recall campaign number 05v379000. I believe it should be.
Went to get my 2001 chevy suburban inspected and it failed because the emergency brake would not hold. The inspector said this is a extremely common problem in these vehicles and if he got 100 suburbans in to be inspected 90 would fail because of this problem.
Dt: the contact states when he applied the brakes the ABS activated. This happened at lower speeds when the brakes were applied. On one occasion he panic braked and the vehicle would not stop. This resulted in the contact's vehicle hitting another vehicle. There was a recall for this type of vehicle, but the manufacturer said this vehicle was not included in the recall. The service dealer cleaned the ABS sensors after the accident occurred. He assumed this was a safety problem. This corrected the problem.
Vehicle with 25,300 miles failed the annual virginia state inspection due to failure of the parking brake to hold. The dealer stated rust had formed on the rotors and they had to be replaced even though they and the brake linings were not worn out. The dealer service advisor stated the design had been changed on later models, but there was no recall for this defect and I would have to pay $980.00 to replace rotors, pads and park brake linings. I called gm's chevrolet division customer service and the customer service rep said she would investigate and call me back in a few days. I picked up the truck and paid $775.71 the dealer having "given me a break on the labor" nine days later, the gm rep called to tell me there was nothing they could do as the "dealer diagnosed the problem as being due to the age and mileage of the vehicle" (4 years and 25,300 miles) and she was closing the file indicating I was dissatisfied with the results. I pointed out to her the fact that the federal safety agency web page has numerous complaints about parking brakes on chevy suburbans. She was not moved and restated her intent to close the file. I immediately called the dealer service advisor who stated that vehicle age and mileage was not the cause but. The problem was a durability issue with the parking brake system on chevy trucks. He refused to contact the gm service rep on my behalf so, I left a message on her voice mail for her to contact him to discuss the issue. I then filed this complaint.
2001 chevy suburban; ABS activates at low speed. Taken to grossinger chevy for repairs on 11/23/05. Abs sensors replaced and fr rotors turned to remove corrosion which triggers sensors. Problem still persists; returned vehicle to dealer. Fr rotors turned again since small corrosion spot still evident. Now rotors at minimum thickness. Problem resolved - no charge for 2nd visit. Total repairs billed at 525.76+tax.
On june 25th, 2003, my wife hit another car with our 2001 chevrolet suburban. The driver of the other vehicle was injured. My wife said that she pressed on the brakes and they went to the floor. Our suburban slowed but didn't stop. I told her that she needed to remember how heavy the suburban was and that it was probably because the truck is so heavy and not an issue with the brakes. There was a police report filed, and my wife was ticketed. Early in march 2005 I was driving our suburban and an oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of me. I slammed on the brakes and they went to the floor. I turned to the right and missed the other vehicle by inches. Luckily I avoided hitting the other vehicle and nobody was injured. I took the suburban to a local shop and they suggested flushing and changing the brake fluid, which we did. Last month (september 2005) my wife was driving the suburban and the brakes did the same thing again. We no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. We are making a 450.00 car payment on a vehicle that is not safe to drive.
Honorable senators & congressmen: we seek your investigation and protest over general motors' outrageous decision to exclude wisconsin from its recent truck/SUV anti-lock braking system recall. Some 14 "cold weather" states (plus canada) were covered, including all bordering wisconsin---but not wisconsin! Our 2001 vehicle experienced the anti-lock problem. Our gm dealer simply did the repairs, and stated that we'd be reimbursed after the recall went into effect. Thus, we had no need to file any formal complaint. Now gm states that wisconsin was excluded because it had not received sufficient complaints! Gr-r-r-r!! This must not stand. We have also requested assistance from the federal safety agency. We would also appreciate your assistance. Warm regards, mark & sharon leider 1319 woodview avenue sheboygan, wi 53081 [email protected].
My ABS engages at low speeds on dry pavement almost every time I come to a stop.
The parking brake on our 2001 suburban has failed for the 3rd time in 4 years. From discussions with repair shops and other suburban owners, it is apparent that gm has a real design flaw in the parking brake mechanism for the 2000 plus suburbans. We live in a very hilly part of the state of texas and a good parking break would normally be considered essential. I hope that the federal safety agency opens an investigation and gets this bad design recalled before one of these large SUV's accidentally breaks loose when parked on a hill and kills some child.
I have the exact problem identified in pe05020. The ABS comes on almost every time I stop. My wife almost crashed in another car in a parking lot. While I don't live in canada where gm recalled vehicles for the same issue, I live in the north state subject to the same conditions. What is gm waiting for, more casualties? This is on a 2001 suburban with a complete set of new rotors and pads. It started about 1 month or about 1000 miles after the brake job ( mid august). I have parked the vehicle until I can get it fixed. I am telling all my friends that have suburbans and avalanches to look out for this problem. I know I will stay clear of them in parking lots and stop lights. Someone should put a warning out to the media -- these vehicles are dangerous!
When coming to a stop sign brake pedal went to the floor and it felt like ABS engaged even though the pavement was bone dry. This has happened to me before, but the mechanic could not find the cause of the problem. Then, I noticed that there was a recall for this situation. So I went to an chevrolet dealership, thorstad chevrolet, madison, wisconsin and they said that they couldn't fix the problem until november, when the kits are mailed out. Also, I learned today that the recall is not for wisconsin because it is not considered a rust belt state. How can they not fix vehicles that are defective. What do you think they put on the roads in wisconsin to keep ice from forming? Salt is the answer.
According to the federal safety agency there is a safety recall on my vehicle (the federal safety agency # 05v379000). Chevrolet denies any knowledge of this recall (not just my VIN, but the whole recall) and won't even look at my vehicle. My vehicle has been showing this problem for years. I paid $600 last year to repair it, the vehicle still fails and when hitting pothole or bump, the ABS is audible and felt through the pedal and the brakes fail and cause the vehicle to continue. Again, chevy refuses to acknowledge there is eve a recall-how do I get them to fix it?
Dt: while slowing down the ABS brakes do not hold. The vehicle will not stop even if pumping the brakes. This happens when going 10 MPH or slower. No ABS warning light comes on. The consume r found out that the same vehicle was being recalled in canada for the same problem. Dealer asked him about the ABS light coming on, and told him to bring vehicle in next week. He contacted the manufacturer and filed a complaint. Rotors and pads were replaced 8 months ago. The caller thought the dealer should have checked the ABS system when replacing the rotors and pads. He has had only one close call, and was very careful when he driving. The caller stated that t every third time he hit the brakes they failed.
Abs sensor/braking issue. Mechanics trouble shooting and research on internet shows that it is identical to issue reported in current the federal safety agency investigation identified in http://www.ebearing.com/news2005/053101.htm already a recall in canada. Very upset at these findings and that my family has been at risk for a number of months while we have been trying to isolate this issue.
Have a 2001 suburban lt about 10 to 5 MPH the ABS will start pumping the brakes coming to a complete stop or parking in a lot with the wheel turned. Happends alot. This all happening with no rain. When it's sunny and dry.
Anti- lock brakes activating at low speed even though no conditions exist that would require them to kick in.
I have a 2001 chevrolet suburban 1/2 ton with 39,000 miles on it. The emergency (parking) brake is defective. It will not hold the vehicle. I have never used my emergency brake, and was told by various repair people that it was a known defect and a recall should be ordered. This is a safety issue, as I am sure there are many unknowing owners with an unusable emergency brake. There was a service bulletin issued: # 02-05-26-002a.
The ABS system engages at low speeds, when there is no wheel slippage causing the vehicle to lunge foward especially on inclines.
2001 chevrolet suburban, parking brake (emergency brake) has never worked. I thought this was a simple adjustment and since this vehicle is normally driven only on long trips--rather than daily use I was not too concerned. Did not bother to report to dealer because too much hassle over other defects under warranty. Recently consulted my mechanic friend (former gm) and have found this is a significant manufacturing flaw--wrong parts installed at date of manufacturer. A service bulletin was issued to dealers on this problem. Because the vehicle now is four years old and has approximately 58000 miles the dealer will not address the problem without significant expenditure on my part. I believe this is a problem that should be addressed at the manufacturers expense. I have talked to other owners of similar vehicles experiencing the same problem. Time and mileage should not discharge the manufacture from this safety issue.
Dt: the brakes at low speeds were working poorly, causing extended stopping distances. They also made a thumping sound when the ABS system failed. Took vehicle to the dealer and they claimed it was other things besides the ABS system. Dealership wanted consumer to spend money on the brake pads/rotors, and calipers first and then on defective wheel bearing. Took vehicle to mechanic, and stated that was not the problem he recommended to the dealer, but dealer did not want to fix the actual problem.*ak the vehicle had excessive amounts of rust on it (frame, calipers, rotors and non-body parts). The calipers were rusted and leaking. The rotors were warped and corroded and the brake pads were worn and needed to be replaced.
On tuesday, july 19th, I had 2001 chevrolet suburban serviced at a local shop, where I received my manufacturer's suggested 60k maintainence, which included an inspection of all my primary systems, including brake. No problems were reported. On friday, july 22, 2005, I was pulling into my driveway at approximately 3:45pm. As I approached my driveway from the street, I began braking with the intention of parking in the driveway in front of my garage; however, rather than simply slowing down, my brakes instead made a strange vibration (sound and movement), and the brakes appeared to malfunction. I attempted to pump my brakes, but the "vibrations" continued and my truck seemed to "slide", even though I was now pressing on my brake pedal with all my might. My truck overshot my driveway parking spot, and crashed into my garage door. The vehicle destroyed the garage door, and there was front end damage to my bumper, hood, grill and windshield. The driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Immediately afterwards, my neighbor and I inspected the brake fliud, master cylinder and visible systems, which appeared intact, and test drove the vehicle around the neighborhood, without further incidence. However, I did not drive the truck until 2 days later, when I drove on sunday, july 24th, at which time the brake "vibrations" re-occurred as I pulled into a turn lane into a supermarket parking lot. I had the truck towed to the local chevrolet dealership, and after their brake inspection, I was told that the ABS wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced, which would be at no cost because it was "under warrenty", and that they also wanted to replace my rear rotors, at a cost of over $800. When I asked carol, the service rep, if the wheel speed sensor could have casued my brake malfunction, she said possibly, but no definately. When I asked if the rear rotors could have contributed, she said no. No other braking problems were reported.
This is a known problem here is a copy of what is wrong with my 2001 chevy suburban 4x4 2500 the federal safety agency action number : pe05020 manufacturer : general motors corp. Component : service brakes, hydraulic:antilock date investigation opened : april 28, 2005 date investigation closed : open summary: in november 2004, gm notified odi that it was recalling approximately 150,000 model year 1999-2002 c/k model trucks in eastern canada to correct a condition in the antilock brake system (ABS) that may result in unwanted ABS activation and increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications. Gm indicated that the condition can occur if corrosion forms under the wheel speed sensor and moves the sensor away from the integral speed-sensor toothed ring. The condition does not set any ABS codes nor does it illuminate the ABS warning lamp. Gm's recall procedure involved removing the wheel speed sensors, cleaning the sensor mounting surfaces on the bearings, applying zinc-x to the cleaned surfaces, greasing the mounting surfaces, reinstalling the speed sensors, and verifying that the wheel speed signal output voltages were within specification. Gm reported a failure rate of 0.32 incidents per thousand vehicles in the vehicles covered by the recall in canada. Gm indicated that the corresponding rate in u.s. Corrosion states was 0.03 iptv and that it would continue to monitor that experience. Odi has received 120 complaints involving my 1999-2002 c/k trucks in u.s. Salt belt states, which appear to be related to the defect condition addressed by gm's safety recall in canada. Twenty-two of the complaints allege that a crash occurred, including one that involved 6 vehicles and resulted in 4 injuries. A preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the incident frequency and trend associated with the wheel speed sensor condition in the united states.
Rotors rusted, pitted, corroded at only 10,000 miles; 15 months old. All turned, but were under specifications, so dealer had to replace (under warranty)
My ABS and brake system lights turn on and off simultaneously and intermittenly, sometimes staying on for the duration of the trip and other times never coming on at all. I have had the brakes checked and replaced, however this did not fix the problem. I'm getting real tired of my 2001 chevy suburban having problems that are more related to sensors then actual mechanical problems. Often the fixes for these problems are costly and of course, they all occur after the warranty. I have experienced the fuel sensor problem since 56,000 and I'm currently at 93000 miles. Unfortunately, I have to wait till november to get it fixed under the latest recall. Can you please check if there are others facing the same brake system/ABS problem? When is chevy going to get their act together?
Parking brake on 2001 chevrolet suburban won't hold. When pedal is depressed to the floor, the vehicle can still roll.
The ABS module that gm has known is a problem. It's a problem in model years 99 through 02. I own a 2001 suburban with 54,000 miles. There is a relatively inexpensive alternative than replacement that gm will not admit too. Search the internet for the alternative. It's not hard to find. This problem is so common it's difficult to imagine a company wouldn't issue a recall.
On 5/2/05 contact noticed an investigation for ABS brake problems. Car was taken to dealership, who reported no remedy for problem. At low speed 10-15 MPH vehicle keeps on going, when trying to stop. Contact has service records, and vehicle is regularly serviced. *ak consumer adds along with extended stopping distances, the ABS would pulsate. Dealer finally agreed to fix the problem. *tt *sb consumer went on to nhts web site and saw that corrojian a canadian vehicle was having the same exact problem with the ABS sensor, and could not allow car to stop sometimes at low speed.
Dt: consumer states that his 2001 chevrolet suburban parking brake has never worked in his vehicle. He has taken vehicle to the dealer and they have told him it's a faulty design and there's nothing they can do about it. The transmission won't stay in park due to the problem.
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