2005 GMC Sierra 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Brakes · 185,000 miles · NY

I have had the brakes go out 3 different times on me in the last year. There are no signs of problems and you step on the brakes and a line blows. You have no brakes peddle goes to the floor and little to no stopping. One time I was coming down a dirt road to a stop sign and stepped on the brakes and a line blew and the ABS kicked in because of the dirt road and I could not stop and went right through a intersection. They used cheap lines, and now people in the ne where salt is used are having problems. I could have been killed.the line rusty out where they bend and salt and dirt build up. There is no reason they can not make these lines out of ss or as with the newer lines they are coated. Why come out with a coat line if there is not a problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 123,000 miles · IL

These parts were recalled on previous gm vehicles in the same year. The fuel sensor doesn't want to read correctly and not knowing amount of fuel in tank. The ABS system over reacts causing the vehicle to engage while dry conditions are present and alarm to sound.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical · NC

Ignition switch is sticking in run position. I have to turn the switch back after cranking to turn off the ABS /parking brake light. Tried a new switch didn't solve the problem. Is this part of the recall problem.

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · Brakes · 43,550 miles · FL

I was on my way to pick my kids up after school and as I approached a red light I pressed the brake pedal and it went completely to the floor. No dash ABS indicator light or warning light showing any fault code came on before or since. Fortunately, I never follow close in traffic and was able to stop my vehicle using the emergency brake, without any incident and nobody getting hurt. Shortly after this incident I safely returned home by using the emergency brake and parked the vehicle. Since it was dark outside when I got home I left all until the next morning to take a look. The following morning behind my left front tire on the ground was a puddle the size of a softball and it was brake fluid, I looked up and traced it to a corroded/rusted/inferior brake line. I called the local gm dealer and was advised there was no recall on my particular vehicle by VIN for this issue, so I then called gm customer care and explained what had took place and gm had it towed to a local dealer. Currently my vehicle is at the dealership in service and as I await word on gm's position on what they intend to do to correct the issue I came across this site and a countless list of other gm customers that have experienced the same problem. I secured a gm case number, took photos of the corroded/rusted/inferior lines and will await what I hope will be the appropriate response from gm, which is to correct the problem free of charge. I'll update this vehicle safety complaint with the response I receive!

Filed Dec 4, 2013 · Brakes · 36,853 miles · NJ

The brake line running from the ABS modulator to the rear brakes failed causing loss of braking ability. I was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS engaged without manual force as the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2011 · Suspension · 86,211 miles · TX

The right front axle started rotating in the hub assembly, ABS light can on and it started to make grinding sound in my 2005 gmc sierra, the repair was done at the dealers; the service man said that was the second one of these failures he had seen.

Filed Nov 14, 2010 · Brakes · 35,352 miles · WV

Abs activates at low speed on dry pavement.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 49,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. An hour later, the contact noticed that the vehicle displayed difficulty stopping. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side tire was tilted and smoke and flames had began rising from behind the wheel. The contact called the fire department but no report was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 49,000. Updated 07/26/10. *lj updated 08/06/10

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Brakes · 48,200 miles · NY

Low speed ABS activation causing increased stopping distances and collisions. Dangerous.

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · NY

Abs sensor engaging when not required at low speed braking. Occurs at almost every stop. A recall was issued for 98-02 models but is still occurring on mine and it is an 05. Dealer wants to clean sensors but cannot guarantee they wont get broken during extraction at a replacement cost of $280 a wheel. The vehicle is an 05 gmc sierra half ton. I live within the states defined by the previous recall and have been dealing with the problem for at least one year. This seems like something that should not fall financially to the consumer since it is clearly a problem with design that has been lingering for nearly a decade.

Filed May 28, 2009 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · OH

Abs wheel sensors on 2005 gmc p.u.