Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle off however, ABS continued operating and drained the battery. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they advised that there was a shortage in the ABS and that there were no failures within the braking system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2001 GMC Sierra 2500: ABS light or ABS activating
18 of the 134 complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The brake pedal went soft, the brake system lost pressure, major brake fluid leak from metal line(s) adjacent to the ABS pump/module assy. Subsequent inspection revealed that all of the metal brake line(s), (pipes), were heavily rusted at the point where they are routed above the vehicle frame, approximately 18" in front of the ABS pump assy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop immediately and the ABS activated suddenly. The failure occurred consistently when the vehicle was coming to a stop. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall but the VIN was not included (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 component: service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. . Updated 03/03/11 *bf updated 04/29/11
For about the last year we have been having ABS light issues and have had brakes replaced, wheel bearings replaced, hubs replaced. Mechanic assured everything fine. Have had complete loss of brakes twice in last year. Latest failure was one week ago...brakes failed, went to floor but did not hit anything as was in parking lot. Mechanic found corrosion on the brake line and replaced section of the line involved.
I have owned my 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd truck since it was new. The vehicle currently has approximately 92,000 miles on it. On august 25, 2010 I was traveling approximately 45 MPH towing a 14? Trailer as I approached an intersection where the light changed. The road surface was rough. I applied the brakes firmly so that I could stop for the intersection. Due to the rough road the ABS kicked in and when it did my brake pedal went completely to the floor and I had no brakes. I tried pumping the brakes, but nothing. By the grace of god, no one was hurt as I continued into cross traffic at the intersection. After pulling into the closest gas station, I found that the brake lines going from the master cylinder had both blown out. Once I had the vehicle home I inspected the brake lines and found all the lines in extremely bad condition. In fact the lines going to the front brakes were seeping brake fluid. Having owned many vehicles, most older than this one, I was shocked that brake lines were in as bad a condition as they are. Especially in a vehicle that isn't even 10 years old yet. Brake line failure is a catastrophe waiting to happen. The dealership indicated that gm is not stepping up to this problem - hopefully you will encourage them too.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced for an unknown front wheel speed sensor recall by an authorized dealer. Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the ABS and brake lights continued to illuminate on the dashboard. On a separate occasion, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated on the dashboard and the stopping distance of the vehicle was abnormally increased. According to the recall, the repair was to decrease stopping distance and correct the illumination of the warning lights. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the brakes were checked and lubricated. The failure continued to recur and the contact stated when driving on rough surfaces, the stopping distance was severely increased. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 183,000. Updated 11/08/10 *bf updated 11/10/10
When applying the brakes at low speeds the ABS kicks on. I have researched this and there has been a recall from gm but my VIN number is not on the recall it falls under the year make and model and I only have 48,000 miles on the truck. The bulletin number is 05068c from gm.
We have a 2001 gmc 2500hd crewcab with the ABS breaking problem. At slow speeds under 10 MPH everytime you stop the ABS activates not alowwing the truck to stop. Gm now has a recall on some models but refuses to fix this problem. This is my 19 yr olds sons truck this needs to be fixed by gm before he gets in an accident and kills himself or someone else. There are so many complaints on the internet about this problem. Why is there nothing being done with the vehicles outside of gm's recall. I am sick of company's making crap and not having to fix it.
2001 gmc 2500 hd ABS goes off at low speed. Goes off 8 out of 10 times when stopping. Call dealer no recall on this product. Still driving until recall happens.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The vehicle was repaired per recall 05v379000 component: service brakes, hydraulic: antilock on october, 25, 2007; however, the failure recurred on august 19, 2009. While driving 45 MPH, he noticed that the ABS system activated without warning. The contact was required to pay $300 to have the vehicle repaired. Report 71-752849960 was filed with the manufacturer who confirmed that they would not assist with the repair because the vehicle was too old. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,100.
I took my vehicle in for a recall on the brakes a while ago. Now the ABS and brake lights come on just about every trip and disables my ABS system.
Driving down road heard noise coming from under driver's side of passenger compartment. Noise was coming from ABS unit would not stop even when ignition switched off. Can only stop by unplugging ABS unit ABS brakes don't work. Bad on icy roads.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500?
18 of 134 owner complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 (13%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
Stalling 18Brake failure 17Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5
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