2003 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes complaints

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Brakes · 30,200 miles · PA

Anti- lock brakes on my 2003 gmc sierra are chattering and not stopping properly at low speeds. This is the same defect that is subject to recall but only up to the 2002 model. I would like to have my vehicle included in this or subsequent recalls.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Brakes · 25,500 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 5 MPH, the antilock brakes activated when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. Recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) does not include the 2003 model. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The current mileage is 26,000 and failure mileage was 25,500.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Brakes, Visibility · 33,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. The contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The noise was heard when the vehicle was shut off. He also felt a vibration coming from the ABS unit. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. The contact stated that he was unable to deactivate the windshield wipers. The dealer stated that the wiper pulse module should be replaced. The dealer made the replacement and no other failures have occurred. The current mileage is 34,025 and failure mileage was 33,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Brakes · MA

Vehicle brake anti-lock engages at low speed. 1 occurrence of loss of brakes while slowing on steep hill. This is a constant problem every time I stop at a traffic light, stop sign or parking. My model year is not included in a recall for the exact same problem in earlier model years.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing unwarranted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. The vehicle is registered in michigan. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 12/15/06 who determined that the vehicle could be repaired at cost. There is a the federal safety agency recall #05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall.