2001 gmc 1500 sierra 4x4 currently has 68k miles. Vehicle speed sensors causing ABS brake activation at speeds below 12mph. Vehicle was repaired originally on 2/28/2005 for this condition. Vehicle is having a reoccurance of this currently noticed on or around 10/2009. Vehicle was brought into a dealership for diagnosis and it was diagnosed that senors are in need of complete replacement, however general motors has stated they will not replace the sensorts and a recall has never existed for said vehicle (ref the federal safety agency recall# 05v379000). General motors contact that stated this recalll did not exist. Currently, the failure has not been repaired, and old parts are available. This condition occurs 95% of the time when braking below 12mph, and makes it extremely difficult to stop the vehicle at intersections, traffic, etc. Looking for gm to correct this problem before any accidents or injuries occur. Also parking brake has never sufficiently held vehicle as it gets depressed to floor and vehicle still can roll, promoting a hazard to others in the vicinity if the transmission lock gives out.
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes complaints
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The incident started when the owner of repair service center backed my vehicle out of his garage, upon applying the brakes the entire brake system failed. This failure resulted in the vehicle rolling onto a major roadway. Fortunately, this brake failure did not result in a collision with pedestrians, fixed object, or other vehicles which could have resulted in deaths and injuries. Upon inspection of the brake system, it was discovered that two steel brake lines had ruptured and caused the brake fluid to escape profusely thus brake failure. These two ruptured lines were located next to the ABS electro-hydraulic control unit. These steel brake lines had excessive rusting and rotting. The entire steel brake line system showed evidence of severe rusting or rotting. To correct this extremely hazardous and dangerous condition I had the entire steel brake lines replaced. I have secured the original, failed brake lines. I'd appreciate an investigation into this serious condition to prevent potentially dangerous collisions which could result in injuries and/or death. An investigation should also be conducted to determine if there is a possibility of defective material and/or design.
Brakes failed, brakeline rusted and leaked fluid , pedal went to the floor. Could not stop truck, emergency brake did not work either, had to downshift to the lowest gear, went of the road to avoid cars in front of me, took 200 yards to stop. Scary feeling. Never had a brakeline fail like that.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. At low speeds he experienced unwanted anti-lock brake (ABS) activation. A mechanic replaced the front and rear brakes. The dealer confirmed that recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock) free remedy was not related to his vehicle identification number. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 140,000 .
Complete brake failure on a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 pickup truck. On the hw1 fwy on the island of oahu , hawaii @ 7:30 pm hawaiian time. Was going 60 miles per hour with no brakes. The system didnt respond or report a failure. Had too down shift with automatic transmission & use parking brake too stop vehical & was able 2 manuever the truck onto the shoulder of hw1 fwy & slid on the red dirt until it stop six feet from a call box. Please help too avoid this happening too anyone else. The truck is @ gmc cutter in waipahu hawaii.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brakes prematurely activate on dry pavement. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure mileage was 37,600. Updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09.
I bought a gmc sierra c-1500 pickup truck, new in 2001. In sept '05, the ABS light came on & a humming noise could be heard even after the ignition was turned off. The odometer was at 50,000 miles, at that time. The problem was the ebcm shorted-out and needed to be replaced. Now, 31,000 miles & 3 years later (81,000 total miles), it shorted-out again & needed to be replaced. The cost of this part alone is $1,000.00 (+ over $200.00 installation). That part isn't even subjected to normal 'wear & tear' like brakes, because it's not a moving part. It's a computer module that controls the anti-lock brakes, that is vital in case of emergency braking, which luckily I haven't needed to use. I don't know if the ebcm (part) is defective itself or if something else is causing it to short out, but I don't think this part should fail, this often. Requiring a third ebcm in 7 years, in my opinion, is unacceptable. I've contacted gmc & I don't think I received a legitimate reason for the failure of the part'just a poor excuse. His reasoning was that my vehicle is 7 years old & has 81,000 miles, that it's acceptable for a computer module, which controls the anti-lock brakes (a safety issue), to malfunction & need replacing twice. That 'reason' was totally absurd in my opinion. Mileage shouldn't come into play because it's an electronic part not a moving part. If they want to justify it because the truck is 7 years old'.it was the part that failed, not the truck & it was only 3 years old and only 31,000 miles had been added, when it shorted-out again! So, they shouldn't even be talking about the vehicle itself'just the faulty part which happens to control a very important safety feature!
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. The cable stop has fallen off the emergency brake release cable. The contact stated that he has been driving without an emergency brake ever since. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 06/03/10*bf the consumer also stated the ABS activated when it shouldn't have. Updated 06/04/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the ECM in the vehicle emits invalid data into the system. As a result, miscommunication in the hydraulic unit occurs while applying hydraulic pressure to all four tires. The federal safety agency campaign id number 06e050000 (service brakes, air) was referenced. The failure mileage was 123,007.
2001 gmc sierra pick truc 1500 - ABS brake module has gone out two times now.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brake system pulsates between 1-5 MPH when the brake pedal is depressed. The dealer stated that there was a recall; however, his VIN was not included. At another repair shop, the contact was charged for a diagnostic and was informed that the failure was due to a defective antilock brake sensor. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and they stated that there was failure with the wheel speed sensor on the front end of the vehicle due to corrosion. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 33,000. Updated 09/13/08. *lj at speeds below 10 MPH, the ABS activated, not allowing the vehicle to stop at the proper distance. Updated 09/17/08.
On our sierra gmc 01 the ABS brake light has been turning on for 2 months and have had no usage of our emergency brake, we figured it had to do with the emergency brakes so we replaced the emergency brakes and the rear brakes which we purchased the brake shoes for $74.94,brake pads $33.97,brake rotor$61.98,two pnt caliper blk $6.44 each and the total cost of purchasing this was $199.91 and to do the repairs we had a family mechanic fix what we believed could be the problem.
Brake system performance is poor. Compared to brake performance when new, vehicle takes too long to stop from any speed above 20 MPH. Have replaced all pads, all rotors, and bled brakes twice; no noticeable improvement in performance. This was first noticed at 80,000 miles, vehicle currently has 110,000 miles.
Since the vehicle was new, the parking brake pedal has been soft (goes to the floor when pressed), and parking brakes have failed to hold vehicle on inclines of greater than 25 - 30 degrees. I have had the vehicle in the shop and have spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix with adjustment and new parts; all resulted in little or no success. One occasion the truck actually rolled down a hill with the parking brake set. Fortunately, no damage or injuries. I don't trust the p-brake at all; I always chock the tires when parked on any incline.
Had a recall on my 2001 gmc sierra 1500 series pick up truck for front wheel speed sensor. After they replaced it my anti lock brakes started engaging at speeds below 5 mi/hr. Not always but frequently. Especially in bumper to bumper traffic or coming to a slow stop.
I have a 01 gmc sierra (light duty) that has the same problem with the ABS breaking system as the trucks in recall in the north eastern states. My problem is I bought the truck in florida...moved to delaware and have lived here the past ten months..truck is still registered in florida...and gmc won't replace the recall ABS sensors because I purchased the truck in florida and its has a VIN number showing origination in florida...how ridiculous is this???????? Is this legal to deny me a recall....when I can prove I have a permanent residence in delaware????
Tl*- while driving the 2001 gmc sierra extended cab at 20 MPH she attempted to depress the brakes and the vehicle begaqn to slow down , then without warning the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle accelerated. This failure resulted in a crash. The contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to the left to avoid a collision, but was unable to, and the passenger side front bumper crashed into the driver's side passenger door of another vehicle. The road conditions were clear. The vehicle was drivable, however, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The contact stated there was a complete state inspection of the vehicle done by the dealership september 8, 2006, prior to the crash. The dealership replaced the front wheel sensor speed. The dealership investigated the vehicle after the crash and notfied the contact there was nothing wrong with brakes. The vehicle currently had 52300 miles.
Premature brake failure due to rotors rusting, rear rotors rusted and wore pads out front brake pads worn out on inside only, parking brake worn out on drivers side inoperable on passenger side. All pads and rotors needed to be replaced, rotors too delaminated to turn, parking brake pads replaced too. All parts available. 800 dollars to repair.
My parking brake never worked.
Slow speed unintentional activation of the anti-lock brake system.
Dt*: the contact stated when the gears were shifted into drive; the parking brake would not stop the vehicle from rolling forward. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in a recall.
Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received pertaining to the ABS brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall work. After the repairs were made, the dealer determined that additional work needed to be performed to the brakes, but would not be covered under the recall. The repairs were never made and the ABS brakes still presented permanent and repeatable problems.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH under normal road conditions, the hydraulic braking system failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The ABS activated at low speeds. There was no warning prior to the failure. As a result, when applying the brake, the vehicle did not stop and resulted in two rear end collisions. The accidents were reported to the insurance. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted but denied the claim. Updated 10/25/2006 -
Brake failure.
Parking brake fails to hold vehicle from rolling. Dealer stated parking brake pads were worn and damaged rear rotors of disk brake system. He stated that there was a recall for this problem but not for my vehicles VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to use the parking brake, the vehicle started rolling. The dealership determined the parking failed due to the friction material on the parking brake being worn away. The parking brake eroded the rotor to the point where the rotor needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v161000 regarding the parking brake . The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's ABS activates at low speeds of 5-10 MPH. The ABS light was not illuminated in the vehicle. Updated 8/16/2006 -
Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2001 k1500. *ts the consumer rear ended another vehicle and believed it was a direct result of the recall that was issued.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 1500 sierra pickup truck. He has been having a problems with the ABS brakes ever since he bought the truck six months ago. It has gotten progressively worse. The ABS kicks in at low speeds, and there are no brakes. The dealer said there was no recall . They told him to call back in a couple of weeks. He called back and they said there still wasn't any recall. He wanted to file a complaint in the event this vehicle will not be included in a future recall. He heard on the news that recall 05v379000 will be issued.
Dt: the caller stated the parking brake did not hold. There was a recall on the vehicle with a manual transmission, but not on the automatic transmission. Dealer said they would look at it, and they would change the parking brake with one that has been designed differently. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller indicated that the problem has been getting worse over the past three years. Inspector told caller he needed to get problem fixed or next year it will probably not pass inspection. Truck is a sierra c15.
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