Parking brake wore out by itself and failed to work. Will not function as designed. Had $400 repairs made to brake.
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes complaints
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Abs brakes failed to work at 7-8 MPH. Truck hit vehicle in front of it. Dealer said all is well.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra k1500. While attempting to depress the brake pedal at approximately 4-5 MPH, the antilock brakes automatically engaged. This prevents the vehicle from coming to a complete stop. The failure has occurred on dry pavement and sunny weather conditions. The vehicle eventually comes to a complete stop over a period of time. As a result, the contact runs the risk of rear ending another vehicle. Through research, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 for the same failure. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and had the vehicle diagnosed. It was discovered that the front ABS assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and explained the issue. Gm stated that his VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, they would not be responsible for the repairs. A mechanic performed the repair, but the contact believes that the vehicle should have been included in the recall. The failure mileage was 129,000 and current mileage was 133,000. Updated 12/30/08 *bf while depressing the brake pedal, the anti-lock brakes engaged on dry pavement. The problem started out as increasing in stopping distance. The consumer stated the anti-lock brakes vibrated so violently he was unable to stop the vehicle. The only way to stop the vehicle was to pull the fuse controlling the anti-lock brakes. Updated 01/05/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While braking at low speeds, the antilock brakes activate automatically. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop for a diagnostic. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic anti lock). The current and failure mileages were 63,000.
While replacing the fuel filter on the vehicle the mechanic stated the fuel lines were badly rusted and started leaking. The transmission and brake lines were also found in the same condition. I was advised that all the lines should be replaced immediately due to their deteriorated condition. The vehicle was not safe to operate in it's current condition. Went to dealer to order parts and was told that the transmission and fuel lines could be ordered (approx. $500.00) but the brake lines are no longer available. Also the rear brake backing plates have rusted off the vehicle. All 4 rotors have been replaced 3 times along with brake pads. The vehicle has approx. 70,000 miles. I had a few near misses when trying to stop quickly - ABS problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact felt a mushy feeling when he depressed the brake pedal. He depressed the pedal again and it immediately extended to the floor. The contact pulled off the road, placed the vehicle into neutral, and applied the emergency brake. The federal safety agency campaign id number 00v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) was referenced. The failure mileage was 122,000.
2000 gmc 1500 sierra 47,357 miles had a recall about a year ago. They cleaned and etched front brake lines at the calipers. Today towing a trailer with a car in the I-95 corridor between d.c. And baltimore I had to attempt a quick stop for slow traffic when suddenly I lost all breaking pressure and fortunately ended at the inner grass space barely saving a horrible crush with several cars lined in front of me. My front reservoir was very low, underneath the car at the driver's door level all 4 break lines were badly swollen and corroded,one at least was obviously dripping,and even the frame was corroded and metal chunks were easily knocked. Other sections look very rusty worse than a 65 ford galaxie am restoring .and this at almost 48,000 miles .
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notice for the service brakes wheel speed sensor. On september 19, 2007, the dealer repaired the recall; however, the ABS and brake warning lights have been illuminated since the recall repair was performed. While driving between 15 and 50 MPH, the vehicle made a loud noise. The dealer stated that the wheel speed sensor and wheel bearings were one unit. The dealer also stated that they cleaned one side and the other side did not need to be cleaned. The service manager confirmed that they used force to remove parts from the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was able to withstand much more damage than what occurred. During the recall repair, the dealer damaged the front ball joint and dented the rotors. The driver side ball joints were replaced; however, the failure is worse than it was prior to having the recall repair performed. The dealer was unable to provide the contact with an invoice. When the ABS light is illuminated, the brakes fail to operate normally. The contact has to shut off the engine to allow the ABS to reset itself. A second diagnosis by a different dealer revealed that the driver and front passenger side wheel bearings were damaged, including the passenger side that was repaired for the recall. The second dealer further stated that the noise was due to the wheel bearings failing to move freely. The manufacturer was informed by the dealer that there was no noise present. The manufacturer provided the contact with claim number 71558918083. The approximate failure mileage was 106,500 and current mileage was 108,500. Updated 03/05/08. *lj the consumer stated informed dealer many times for the ticking heard in the vehicle since the vehicle at the time purchase. Updated 03/04/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. While driving between 3-5 MPH, the vehicle required increased stopping distance. The contact was afraid that he might strike a pedestrian because the vehicle does not stop when the brake pedal is depressed. The failure has been occurring for two months and the ABS was disconnected. The recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) was previously performed on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rotors needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,300. The current mileage was 82,000 and failure mileage was 80,000.
Failure of the wheel speed sensor due to corrosion causing unwanted anti-lock brake system activation. The federal safety agency recall # 05v379000 describes this very condition, but I was told my truck did not qualify for this recall after a dealer search of my VIN number. My truck however falls within the year, model and locations described in the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500 hd. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was completely destroyed. A police report was filed. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and is currently at the body shop. He stated that gm is giving him the run around. The current and failure mileages were 75,000. The consumer stated spoke with dealer, there have been 4 recalls that were issued and he was not notified such as tailgate, airbag, front brake pipe with body cross seals, and front brake hose abrasion. Updated 09/10/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 1500. On august 15, 2007, the contact's vehicle failed inspection due to the parking brake not engaging. He stated that the emergency brake light was illuminated, which indicated that it was engaged. The vehicle has not been repaired or diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.
The friction linings on my trucks emergency brake wore to the point that one of them seized up. I removed the brake assembly. I went to have them replaced and the mechanic said this is a normal problem with these trucks and within 18000 miles the same would happen again since gm has not come out with a fix.
When I apply brakes on dry pavements the anti lock braking prevents me from stopping. The brake pedal is forced up when I apply pressure causing me to push real hard for the vehicle to stop. This occurs very often when there is bumps in the road that my tires are rolling over as I apply my brakes causing for increased stopping distance.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds on dry normal road conditions, the antilock braking system activated and pumped continuously when the brakes were applied. Shortly after, the ABS warning light illuminated. The failure occurred while cruising. There were no warnings prior to the incident. A the federal safety agency recall regarding the speed sensors, was performed two weeks prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that both problems were not related, and a diagnostic test displayed that the electronic control module was faulty and would need to be replaced. There were no repairs made. The contact removed the fuse that supplied power to the electronic control module in the mean time, which deactivated the ABS system. The contact planned to file a complaint with the manufacturer after filing a complaint with the federal safety agency. Updated 1/19/2007 -
On 9-25-06 I was driving to work and lost my brakes . After stopping I noticed brake fluid leaking from under my pickup .took the truck to the dealer and was told the hydraulic brake line was corroded from the front of the truck to the back .having brake line replaced .
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25mph the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled off the road without incident. The brake fluid was checked and then the vehicle was driven to the contact residents. When the vehicle was tuned off, the ABS modulator was observed to be still running. The fuse to the modulator was disconnected and taken out. The dealer stated the ABS modulator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recalls campaigns 04v129000 concerning tailgate: hinge and attachments, and 05v161000 concerning parking brake. This vehicle manifests the same problems as indicated in the recalls. But is not included in the recalls due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak updated 12/7/2005.
We have symptoms of the gmc truck recall inl 05v379000 . We have safety concerns because our truck fails to stop properly and we concerned this will ultimately cause an accident. We took our vehicle in for diagnostics at brookfield pontiac-gmc truck dealer. Diagnostics has determined that we indeed have the failures defined in recall 05v379000 . We are informed wisconsin has been left out of this recall. Our neighboring states such as illinois and michigan however are included. We feel gmc has left our safety at chance and feel this is a legitimate complaint that gmc needs to include any consumer that has this saftey issue defined in 05v379000 . We are filing this complaint as a record for when, and if this safety issue, causes an accident and bodily harm or worse. As we can testify wisconsin residents are seeing this safety issue defined in the recall 05v379000 and our safety should be addressed by the gmc corporation as it has been by other states surrounding us.
1-I noticed brake failure at slow stopping speeds and the ABS warning light stayed on. 2- this caused a few close calls as far as almost hitting structures or vehicles directly in front of me. 3-took to the dealer and was told it was the wheel speed sensor located in the wheel hub and replaced at a cost of $500.00 plus . Also found out that this is a recall for east coast only recall # the federal safety agency id # 05v379000. Because this is a defective part on east coast I feel it should apply to my vehicle as well even though I'm on the west coast.
Dt: the consumer stated that the ABS system activated when the speed was at 10 MPH on his 2000 gmc pickup truck. The front wheel sensor was replaced on the front end. The dealer said that the ABS was inoperative and were not working correctly. The truck was out of warranty and the owner had to pay for the repair work. This happened in 2004. The owner did not contact the manufacturer at the time of problem. The consumer has not had any problems with the truck since then. *jb
Dt: contact states: when he has a load on this truck the brakes feel like they are failing. When he applies the brakes, they go to the floor. Dealer replaced the master cylinder, but it didn't fix the problem. Sometimes when sitting still and just idling caller can press on the brakes and they will go to the floor. General motors says this is a normal occurrence.*ak
Emergency brake failure. The vehicle will not pass state safety inspection due to inoperable emergency brake. Gm is aware of the failure but is only fixing vehicles that are equipped with manual transmissions. Gm states that vehicles with automatic transmissions do not need an emergency brake. If the vehicles master cylinder fails while driving, this will be the only way to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. The emergency brakes on the manual transmission vehicles and the automatic transmission vehicles are identical, so gm is choosing to selectively fixing a known defect. The gm dealership stated that repairs could run up to $700.
2000 gmc pickup brake line on the driver's side rear wheel broke.*mr this resulted in total loss of brakes in about 3 miles. A recall was performed on on the brakes prior to this incident. The line showed sign of wear from rubbing on other brake lines . A year later the line broke again in the same location. It too had showed signs of wear.
Dt: the brake line on the rear wheel on the driver's side broke three times. On the june 17, 2005 it broke again at the same location . It was breaking in the flare inside the fitting. When the consumer applied the brakes it sprayed brake fluid all over the place. *ak
Rust on brake roters on general moters pick up trucks . Pads are stopping on rust instead of metal on roters. Was told alloy used for roters are bad causing an un safe condition. Turning roters does not help because rust is deep in the roters.
Abs activating even on dry pavement with moderate braking, significantly extending braking distances
Abs failed
Rusting of rear brake rotors causing premature wear and replacement of brakes and rotors. The dealer and gm replaced the rotors under warranty while it cost me $269 to have the brakes replaced. My concern quality of metal on rotors not condusive with normal every day use. Are their specification to thickness and quality of metal for all manufactures? Life expectancy?
When hitting a bump in road will lose brake control, and it will be hard to stop. Dealer notified.
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