As I was approaching a stop sign at 30 MPH, I went to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor board. I pumped the brakes a couple times to regain pedal pressure with no luck. I was lucky that no other cars were at the intersection or else there would have been an accident for sure. I made a quick right hand turn and used emergency brake to stop. There was a puddle of brake fluid coming from the ABS module underneath the drivers side door. Upon further inspection, the brake line ruptured due to rust and corrosion. I am relieved that no one was at the intersection and that I did not have my wife and 3 kids in the vehicle at the time the brakes went out. I have owned many vehicles and never had a single vehicle where metal brake lines have rusted out. I have owned this truck for 10 years and now question gm and their quality and integrity. At this point, I probably won't buy another gm truck because they rust out in less than 10 years and my family's life was at stake for a design/quality flaw. I now have to spend $1000+ dollars to replace all brake lines on my truck when gm could have installed stainless steel brake lines in the first place. Disappointed gmc truck owner.
2000 GMC Sierra: ABS light or ABS activating
71 of the 443 complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 71
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 63,000
- recalls
- 4
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the ABS and hydraulic brakes failed without warning. The contact was able to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis but the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
After putting the vehicle into reverse I went to stop and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor indicating a loss in brake fluid pressure. I looked under the truck to investigate the matter and found brake fluid everywhere and a highly corroded brake line just to the rear of the ABS hydraulic unit. It was evident that was the spot of the line failure due to the high amount of brake fluid that had been shot out of the line above it. Upon inspection I have found that the other brake lines are also highly corroded.
Complete hydraulic brake failure without warning. Check engine light only came on after the vehicle was stopped with the emergency brake. The dealer said that the front brake had stopped working sometime ago, only the rear brake had been working. The dealer "replaced rear pads and rotors and parking brake shoes, found four busted brake lines, replace all front brake lines, master cylinder to ABS module (2) and from module to front brakes(2)."
I experienced sudden brake failure in my driveway. There was no warning light,just the brake pedal going to the floor. My mechanic looked at the failed line and said all my lines and ABS unit were corroded and needed to be replaced. He also found my right rear spring hanger was rusted off and the spring was just resting on the body. The rear wheel brake backers plates are rusted off also, and the entire frame is very corroded. This is a huge repair bill that may exceed the value of the truck. This is not normal corrosion. I have lived in nh 55 yrs and have never had a vehicle rot like this. I have a 2000 volvo v70 with 147,000 miles on it with no issues. Obviously gm cheapened this truck up or bought defective parts. I have found hundreds of accounts on the internet identical to mine. This vehicle needs to be recalled before people are killed. I am thankful I was in my driveway and not highway or city driving at the time of the failure. Do the right thing and hold gm responsible. There would be no gm without our tax dollars and they need to make this right. Thank you
Backing vehicle out of driveway, applied brake and pedal dropped to floorboard with loss of braking ability. Found all brake lines severely rusted, with a rupture in the line from the ABS module to the rear of the vehicle. All brake lines will need to be replaced.
On or about 18 oct 2009 as I was turning into my driveway as I applied the brakes on my 2000 gme 1/2 ton truck it failed to stop as normal. I almost hit my travel trailer. The brakes made an unusual noise that sounded as if it came from around the brake booster. I had it replaced, this did not eliminate the problem. This vehicle was not driven again until around 15 jan 2010 this braking problem occurred again. After taking the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer and talking with a service mgr. With some 33 years experience,he recognized the problem. He explained that the anti-lock brake system was activating resulting in increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. He removed the wheel speed sensors and cleaned the wheel speed sensors mounting surface and applied a rust inhibitor and reinstalled the wheel sensors at a cost to me of $252.00 I believe gmc should bear this cost as there is a recall on this problem. Recall id# 43621 dated aug.29. 2005 this recall did not cover va.,but the ABS brake problem does not know that it is in va..gmc should recall all vehicles with this ABS system regardless which state the vehicle is in.
Why is it that four people I know who own gmc vehicles all have had to disconnect their ABS systems by pulling the fuse? The wheel sensors have become defective and are very expensive to repair or replace. Isn't the ABS system supposed to be a safety feature? I think something must be wrong with the set-up or design. Gm should have to recall them.
2000 gmc sierra with defective ABS system. Consumer stated that he took his vehicle in for a second time to repair the ABS system. He stated in 2005 he had to get it repaired due to premature activation. *kb the consumer requested that the recall be extended to cover recurrences of the same problems now and in the future.
2000 gmc sierra pick up truck. Abs sensors are corroded and the truck will not stop properly. It was in for recall 1 and a half years ago at 40,000 miles. Now at 48,500 it is doing the same thing with ABS. Dealer will not pay for the repair for the fix. In addition the dealer now wants me to replace rotors that are under recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. When the brakes are applied, the ABS activates and reduces the vehicle's stopping distance. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do because her VIN is not included in recall # 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current and failure mileages were 85,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake light illuminated. The contact pulled the fuse to the ABS to have braking power at low speeds of 15 MPH. There is an the federal safety agency recall, 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock, however the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership cleaned the sensors; however the vehicle is still having the same problems as indicated in the recall. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. Updated 6/23/2006 -
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss...
- Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Low effort parking brake apply system
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
- Risk
- This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V379000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
- Risk
- If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V161000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
- Risk
- During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.
Recall number 00V345000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (ABS) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. This clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. If misalignment occurs, eventually the ABS would be non-functional.
- Risk
- The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
Recall number 00V055000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
71 of 443 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra (16%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
There are 4 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 GMC Sierra
Brake failure 63No deployment 11Grinding brakes 9Fuel gauge 9Power steering loss 8Tire blowout 8Door locks 7Knocking 7Headlights 6Harsh shifting 5Won't start 5
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