At slow speeds the ABS activates and the vehicle is hard to stop. The sierra van uses the same components as the trucks that were recalled by 05v379000 on 8/3/05. The problem is the same with dirty speed sensors.
2001 GMC Safari brakes problems
14 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,650.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 55,650
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
- Power assist2
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Foundation components1
- Antilock: wheel speed sensor1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Safari brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 GMC Safari brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 GMC Safari owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's anti lock braking system sensors were faulty and activated on dry pavement at a speed of lower than 8 MPH. There were no warning signal to indicate a failure. The failure occurred under normal braking. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who advised filing a complaint with the federal safety agency. The manufacturer has not been notified yet by the contact.
Dt: 2001 gm safari. The consumer states the brakes will not work for a couple of seconds and vehicle could slide into the intersection. Wife was scared to drive the car. The consumer went to different dealers, they told him that it may be that the wheels needed to be repacked. . The consumer took vehicle took to local repair shop, the consumer was told they never heard of such a thing. The vehicle had 58,000 miles. Brake failure started within months after the consumer purchased the vehicle. Brakes became worse. The consumer could not keep front tires from wearing out.
I have a 2001 gmc safari van.approx 49000 miles.I first expierenced my antiloc brake system activating when not needed at slow speeds.thinking this was a little odd and I thought I would need to get it to act up more in order to properly explain what is happening to my service personel.and I thought it was minor as even tho the antiloc system activated the brakes seemed to work fine.untill one day when all I heard was the noise accustomed with the antilock system but the brake pedal went to the floor.after pushing as hard as I have ever pushed on a brake pedal the van stopped. Being afraid to drive it anymore I got it into my service dept.who replaced both front wheel speed sensors.
While applying the brake pedal to pull into the driveway, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer had to press the brake pedal several times to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic found that two brake lines leading to the right front caliper have rub through one another. *jb
The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and had the vehicle inspected. The dealership told the owner they added 3 ounces of brake fluid. The vehicle worked fine until the owner tried to park the vehicle. There were no brakes, again. Brake fluid was not the problem. Provide further details.
The vehicle's ABS malfunctioned. *nm the ABS would release when the pedal was applied in a normal manner if the consumer hit a bump. *sc the consumer stated he bumped the vehicle in front of him, but did not state if there was any damage.
When the brakes were applied, it took longer for the vehicle to stop. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle vibrated to the point where the windows rattled when the brakes were applied. Also the power steering pump shaft was replaced. *ak
Brakes faulty. Brand new pads installed last week all around adjusted and dealer claims all is well but problem still exists. It takes an extreme amount of force applied to the pedal to stop this vehicle, noticed at 35k. Dangerous and not easy to get used to. In addition, windshield leaks on the top drivers side and the rear right door handle is failing on back dutch doors now at 65k. Also, both power door actuators on the drivers side and the passenger side failed completely at 34k.
Abs left wheel speed sensor failed @30k miles,then the right 300 miles later. With no warning and no warning light the car would slow to about 15mph then the brake pedal will go to the floor and car would not stop. Now 500 miles later same problem but the dealer is saying speed sensors were dirty !
Questions about the 2001 GMC Safari brakes
Does the 2001 GMC Safari have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 GMC Safari, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Safari brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,650 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Safari brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Safari have bad brakes?
The GMC Safari model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (60 complaints), 1994 (39 complaints) and 1993 (30 complaints).
Other 2001 GMC Safari problems
Electrical 9Lights 6Steering 4Engine 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Body 2Locks 2Airbags 1Fuel system 1Seat belts 1Tires 1
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