The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra LD equipped with 22” GMC tires but the spare tires are 17”. The contact stated that General Motors (GM) was recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle was not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions. As a result, the contact was concerned that the ABS could potentially fail on his vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the concern and the contact was advised to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The contact had not experienced a failure.
GMC Sierra Denali abs comes on
12 of the 250 owner complaints about the GMC Sierra Denali describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2019 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 2019
- typical mileage
- 48,000
By model year
- 20195
- 20061
- 20042
- 20024
Often reported together
What owners say
After using app to start the vehicle, I sat in the driver seat depressed the brake and pushed the start button. Immediately a warning popped up saying ESC needed service, service trailer brake, speed limited to 62mph. Additional lights illuminated including brake, traction control, ABS, and cel. Since the dash indicated that the speed was reduced I thought it would be safe to drive, however at the first turn I realized my brakes were nearly gone and I went through the intersection. The brakes appeared to have lost the boost and were extremely hard to depress making it difficult to stop the vehicle. I limped the truck home and notified the dealer. The next day I tried starting the truck and the brakes returned with no dash messages although the cel was still illuminated. There is a recall for a similar issue but it looks like my VIN is not apart of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gmc sierra denali. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the tulley bmw of nashua dealer (603‑888‑5050, located at 147 daniel webster hwy, nashua, nh 03060) for an oil change, and it was mentioned that there was a recall. The technician performed a software update and repaired the seat belt under the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v814000 (seat belt). The contact stated that following the repairs, later that same day, the contact attempted to use the phone and the dashboard illuminated with all kinds of warnings, included, brake failure, no ABS brake. No power steering. Etc. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the phone app should not be used with the software update. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: [xxx], telling the contact to expect a call back. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,200. *dt contact stated gmc phone app repaired. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')
Brake system failure 62 MPH top speed; brake warning light; check engine light; ABS light; traction control light; steering assist is reduced - drive with care; service trailer brake system.... Lights on dash as noted above. Brake pedal makes a clicking; power steering non-existent; brakes will not stop vehicle without max pressure. Happened at low speed. Bumped into cart at store before gaining control. After multiple shut downs and restarts all lights normal except check engine light. Brakes occasionally makes clicking sound without touching them. Mileage 6056
The vehicle was in for replacement back up camera module and the dealer stated that the fix for the active brake system failure recall was completed. After starting the vehicle in a parking lot, several messages displayed in the driver information center: brake system failure 62 MPH top speed, service ESC, service trailer brake system, service brake assist. Additionally, several warning lights for the ABS, parking brake, tcs, check engine light, etc were illuminated. After acknowledging the messages, I placed the vehicle in reverse and noticed that the brakes needed to be pressed with full weight on them to get the vehicle to stop. I placed the vehicle in drive to park back in space and the same issue with the brakes persisted. I turned the vehicle on and off 4 times and the messages finally stopped displaying and the brakes appeared to work as they normally should, although the check engine light remained lit. The vehicle was driven to the dealership and no resolution has been given for the issue to date.
2006 sierra denali with just over 75,000 miles. With 1/2 block warning and only traveling at a speed of 20mph, I was unable to come to a complete stop. The brake pedal was all of the way to the floor when I ran into a van in the intersection. I felt very little resistance from the pedal and the ABS definitely did not go off. There was no snow or ice on the road surface. However after towing the vehicle to the local dealership, I was told nothing was wrong with the truck. Two independent third parties have suggested this could be a master cylinder issue even though gmc gave it a clean bill of health.
Abs is activating at low speeds under 10mph when stopping without ABS light coming on.
Everytime the brakes are applied and the vehicle slows down to under 10 MPH, the vehicles ABS system kicks on. I did some research and found that this has been recalled on many gmc models but not the sierra denali I have. I have also found that many others with sierra denalis have had the same issue and it greatly increases stopping distance. Further research into the issue has LED me to believe this could be caused by a faulty speed sensor due to the ABS kicking in while stopping at low speed.
The ABS light came on. Since that time, on two separate occasions while turning at slow speeds, the truck has stalled in an intersection. After reviewing the recall information and calling gm and our dealership, no open recalls apply to the truck. They will of course be happy to charge us and minimum of $101.00 and more to look at the truck and repair the problem. If this is a recall, why does it not apply?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra denali. The contact noticed that the ABS wheel hub was pulsating, which indicated that the ABS hub sensors had engaged at low speeds. The contact was able to stop the vehicle, but he lost all sense of braking control. He drove home and called the dealer, who informed him that the ABS sensors were dirty and needed to be cleaned or replaced. No repairs have yet been made. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) was related to his year, make, and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/11/08
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the GMC Sierra Denali abs
Why does the abs come on in the GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners who report it most often also describe check engine light, multiple warning lights and clunking or noise when steering.
Which GMC Sierra Denali years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2019 (5 complaints), 2002 (4 complaints) and 2004 (2 complaints).
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