The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and also while the vehicle was parked, the ABS and stability control warning lights would unexpectedly illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the warning lights were cleared. The contact was informed that if the failure recurred, the EBCM and BPMV would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the EBCM and BPMV had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,100.
2015 GMC Sierra 1500: ABS light or ABS activating
11 of the 721 complaints about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm and unresponsive, and the vehicle was difficult to stop. The vehicle eventually came to a stop with the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,235.
Intermittently with slow driving such as parking maneuvers or creeping slow traffic at stop lights the brake pedal becomes very soft and depresses much more than normal and the brake action is decreased. Sometimes with this soft pedal it sounds like ABS is engaging. Pumping pedal sometimes restores brake performance.
I tried to buy a car at car dealershipin lafayette oregon ( Pouya Auto sales) gmc sierra 2015 black . on the date 02/09/2023 . They soldme this car with ABS ,cruscontrol, presusre tires ligths on dashbord . the financial bank recomend me to bring the veicule back to the dealership to have them to fixed . . they didnt want to continue with the contract anymore and canseled . now they want to sell the truck to some one else . and is not safe to drive it with this isuuses
The first issue is popping coming from the front end of the vehicle causing a steering issue. This has been "repaired" multiple times with no resolution. Every time the popping occurs which is almost every turn the steering wheel will not turn. The next issue is the radio is causing driver distraction by changing stations and screens not just on the display itself but the instrument cluster as well. The radio has been replaced once due to the fact it was on backorder for 6 months another attempt has not been made. The third issue is the brakes have failed at slow speeds no warning lights were on, they just stopped working in the Mcdonald's drive-through. I had to get out of line to keep from rear-ending the person in front of me. Now, after that experience, the ABS light has come on and the service StabiliTrak flashes on the dash as well as parking assist off, everytime I hit the brakes. .
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was a reduction in the power steering assist. The stability track and abs warning lights were illuminated. The electronic power assist became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated the failure was like the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Brakes do not work under slow speeds. Pumping breaks at slow speeds (parking lot speeds) causes break pedal to stiffen and the vehicle's breaks are not responsive. When this happens, I feel what seems to be ABS engaging (break pedal pulsates). The pulsating is only noticable in the break pedal. This behavior seems more prevalent in inclement weather.
Supposedly the brakes have been fixed for the recall, however, if I am driving as low speeds like in a parking lot, the ABS will kick in causing me to not come to a stop when needed. I have almost hit several vehicles due to this issue. I have issues with the radio working, specifically being able to adjust the sound level. I have issues with the mirrors being able to move like they should. Both of the electrical issues are permanent, it does not matter if I am parked or driving, they do not work at all. This is by far the worst vehicle I have ever purchased. The brakes have been occurring for years and there was no change when it was brought in for the recall. The most recent issue is now my evap system needs to be fixed. I can only imagine what that will cost to fix on a vehicle that only has 100,000 miles on it. Can't wait to get that bill!
The brakes at a low rate of speed (1-10 MPH) partially gives out which prolongs the stopping distance of the vehicle. It seems as though the ABS kicks in but for no reason. Must strongly push down on the pedal to get vehicle to stop, which still requires additional stopping distance. Has occurred sporadically from mid-2018 to march 2019. No resolution through dealership.
When I first got the truck the brakes operated perfectly fine after about three days the brakes on the front of the truck would lock up while I was driving and would not release. After two sets of calipers two sets of brake pads a set of rotors a two weeks go by with the mechanic trying to figure out what is wrong with this truck. They then replace the brake master cylinder, there was no improvement. Turns out to be the brake booster had failed along with the hydraulic ABS control unit. There were no warning lights on whatsoever the whole entire time the brakes were locked up the ABS light didn't come on until the brake booster was replaced indicating that the ABS control unit was also bad. Now I am experiencing a ticking coming from the engine. The ticking occurs at idle end as the throttle is being activated. However the local dealership has refused to give me any information as of why it could be making this ticking noise or is just unwilling to say anything .
I was on a major highway traveling when the traffice became stop and go. As I was traveling in heavy traffic for about 5 minutes, my brake became stiff and would not allow me to stop as normal. I was able to stop just short of rear-ending the vehicle in front of me, however it was merely by inches. Considerations : I was on a slight decline and my vehicle has start assist where the brake pedal remains stiff when in effect, it felt like this activated. I continued to increase pressure through which I thought I heard the ABS activate and the vehicle stopped.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
- Risk
- As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Recall number 19V645000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?
11 of 721 owner complaints about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?
There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
Headlights 89Brake failure 35Loss of power 32Check engine light 21Power steering loss 21Spongy pedal 19Stalling 18Transmission failure 18Harsh shifting 17Shudder 15Engine failure 14Jerking 14Fire or smoke 13Hesitation 12Knocking 11Slipping 11Misfire 7No deployment 6Steering lock-up 6
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