Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. The contact went to a mechanic inquiring about the backing plate located near the emergency brake. The mechanic informed him that the backing plates often disintegrated. The contact believed that it was made out of an inferior metal and should not have failed at such a rate. The emergency brake was not working in his vehicle because it was rusted, which the contact attributed to the defective backing plate. The dealer stated that they had no issues with the backing plates and there were no recalls for this issue. The current and failure mileages were approximately 43,000.
2001 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that the antilock brakes are engaging prematurely. The vehicle makes a noise when the antilock brakes are used or altered. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in any open recalls. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 48,000.
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.
Front wheel (both) speed sensor were corroded and would not pass inspection. There was a recall, campaign number 05v379000 date: aug 29,2005 that describes the exact problem we had with the sensors. We took the vehicle in on 9/07/05 for an inspection and it did not pass due to the sensors. We were advised to pay for repair ($500) and send receipt in when our VIN number was listed on the recall....to this day gm claims we do not qualify and I would like to make a formal complaint that we should be reimbursed for our repairs.
Dt*: the contact stated the anti lock brakes failed to function properly. The ABS system would engage while traveling 4 MPH, causing a loss of brakes for a few seconds before returning to normal. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified and both informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall #05v379000 for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock due to the VIN.
2001 2500hd disc brake rotors rusted and had to be replaced. *ts the vehicle failed a safety inspection an the consumer had to have all four rotors and wheel pads replaced. There was no indication ( chatter, vibration or jerking) of a problem prior to the vehicle being taken for inspection. The consumer requested assistance from the manufacturer but was denied.
Had vehicle serviced at 47,000 miles and was informed I had total brake rotor failure. I was instructed by (gm file#1-420413913) to have vehicle diagnosed by a gm dealership and I did. There findings were nothing could be done by gm in assisting me with a complete set of brakes & rotors due to premature rust.
Wheel speed sensor failure, why is there a recall only for the northeast for wheel speed sensors in corrosive environments? I live in salt lake city utah, all of the roads in utah are kept thawed with salt all winter long. Yet the recall is only for the "salt belt states".
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 gmc 2500 pick up truck, and the brakes have completely deteriorated. The vehicle had only 18,000 miles. While driving heard a buzzing noise from the back of the vehicle. The consumer continued driving the vehicle home, and later had the vehicle towed to a service dealer. The service dealer stated the vehicle needed to have brake pads, rotors, and calipers on the back. On the front of the vehicle the rotors will need to be turned. The ABS front speed sensor was defective. The service dealer had to replace the ABS front speed sensor, replace at least one rotor on the back, a back caliper, and the front rotors will need to be turned, and may have to replace the front brake pads.
Dt: when slowing down the anti lock brakes kick in and the vehicle looses brakes for a second and pulls to the right a little when brake pedal drops. Dealer will charge to fix it and caller has not had them fixed yet and says he might just disconnect the anti lock brakes until gmc has a recall. *nm *tt
Abs light is on and wheel bearings are bad. Which I have to replace the complete hub assembly at a cost of $375.00 per side and the truck only has 31,543 miles on it. The replacement is supposed to have been changed to fix the problem.
Abs will activate when coming to a stop at approximately 5 MPH. Rotors and pads were replaced 1 year ago and dealer paid half under warranty. I'm now told by a reputable mechanic that the speed sensor gear is rusted and the whole hub will have to be replaced.
Vehicle is having trouble stopping when the brakes are applied at various speeds. Took vehicle to dealer for check up and results indicated that the rotors cracked and fell apart.
Abs brake control activates as truck comes to a stop at low speed.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and it hit a truck head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver 's side seat belt broke loose , and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. Driver sustained head, back and leg injuries, and was medivaced by helicopter to a hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.
I was driving my 2001 gmc hd pickup when I lost power steering and power brakes at the same time due to a shaft in the power steering pump breaking. The power steering and brakes are both driven by the same pump. The repair shop indicated this was not the first time they have seen this problem and the shaft was a "poor" design because it narrows at one end which is where they have seen them break in similar vehicles.
2001 gmc sierra with 6065 miles that is 6 thousand. 65 miles ... Total brake failure. Rotors and brake pads totally shot.. Not drivable!!!! Close to killing someone, (school bus full of kids) made it to dealer, told the bad news, unbelievable!! 40 thousand dollar truck with 6065 actual miles and no frigging brakes!!!! Repair bil over 1500 dollars!! Gmc says sucks to be me.. No help, no fix, not driveable. What if someone was actually killed??? Would gmc care? No!!!!! Btw this vehical is owned by an 85yr old man drives it to store, and dr.'s office. Help help help....
While on a slight incline, the vehicle started to roll forward and collided with a tree. The vehicle's gear was in reverse and the parking brake was engaged before the accident. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nlm
2001 gmc hd2500 pickup, loss of power steering and power brakes.
Gmc 2500hd will not stop or turn sometimes ,hyatt buick says it is normal . I have a signed letter that says it is normal.incedent date is first time this happened. I need help-------
Driving on highway in the evening road was wet due to earlier rain, traveling at 60-65 MPH, when another car passed us and changed lanes erratically which caused the need to slow down. Upon engaging the brakes the ABS failed to work, and vehicle's rear end lost traction and slid into next lane of traffic, then hit guard rail and spun truck around and hit bridge guard rail on opposite side, causing truck to startle and ride concrete bridge median and finally coming to rest in grass median. Both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy causing minor injuries to both occupants. Needless to say truck is totaled.
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes while driving.*mr dealer notified.
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