2001 GMC Safari: brake failure

8 of the 39 complaints about the 2001 GMC Safari describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 21%
typical mileage: 49,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2002
5
2001
8
2000
7
1999
2
1998
5
1997
4
1996
11
1995
8
1994
5
1993
4
1992
6
1991
4
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Brakes, Tires · WI

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.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Brakes · 49,500 miles · NY

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.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Brakes · 71,384 miles · MI

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

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Jan 17, 2005 · Steering · 40,940 miles · TN

Power steering and brake failure without warning .no accident,vehicle was starting out from parked position, when power steering unit failed,which also caused the brakes to fail. Driver was able to get the vehicle stopped. This resulted in the vehicle having to be towed and repair bill of $ 571 dollars. Had the vehicle been out in traffic moving, it could have resulted in a bad accident. This was without any known previous indication or warning. No lights or warning signal of any type.

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Brakes · 55,650 miles · UT

Hydraulic brake system failure due to right-front brake line rubbed on the transmission cooler line until the brake line leaked fluid out. Brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. Vehicle is only 1 year old.

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Brakes · FL

Consumer stated that when the engine is not started there are no brakes, and the pedal goes to the floor. This happened when the van drifts back by taking it out of gear, consumer states vehicle is equipped with hydroboost brakes and this problem with the vehicle should not be happening.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Brakes · FL

With the engine off the vehicle had no braking ability and the pedal went to the floor, the consumer was letting the van roll back to allow another vehicle to get out of the driveway, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the vehicle was operating as designed per gms specs. Nlm