Problems with my anti-lock brakes-vehicle will not stop at only 1/2 MPH. This has happened numerous times and has caused me 1 accident,plus a 50% increase in my insurance-gmc says my VIN. Number is not included in any recalls in the year 2000. Why ,I would like to know.
2000 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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While driving, the brakes failed without warning. *ak the brakes pulsated and felt like paper. The rear brake rotors were rusted and had come apart in sheets and ruined the rear brake pads. The front rotors rusted. *scc
Consumer felt that the brakes were too spongy, and when depressing them they went to the floor. As a result, brakes failed to stop vehicle immediately, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer almost ran over a pedestrian because of this brake failure. Dealership serviced the vehicle but found no failure.
When trying to stop vehicle ABS system engages ,causing the vehicle to experience extended stopping distances.
While applying the brakes, the cable which was attached to the end of the brake pedal broke. *ak the end of the cable broke off which caused the parking brake to be inoperative. *ph
While driving and applying brakes vehicle produces a loud noise, then, pedal goes to the floor. Extended stopping distance is necessary for brakes to perform. Dealer notified.
While applying the brakes brake pedal becomes very hard, and there are no brakes at all.
Problems with ABS brakes.brakes do not respond in a normal manner for no apparent reason.occurs at all speeds and on dry roads.seem's like the ABS.activates for no reason but does not stop vehicle.problem is worse on bumpy road's.have had to avoid collision's on many occasions!
The rear passenger brake pad experienced premature failure. *jb dealership notified.
Brake system fails to stop vehicle when braking in normal manner (non-panic stop) at slow speeds on rough surface or when encountering "braking bumps" on asphalt roads. Brake pedal shudders briefly indicating ABS is engaging, then brake pedal becomes soft and depresses fully with complete loss of stopping power until brakes are released and reappplied. Condition is both disconcerting and dangerous particularly on downhills - on numerous occasions accidents have been narrowly avoided or have been forced to drive vehicle off the road surface to avoid hitting others. Problem has been reported to dealer on multiple occasions, response is always that this is a "normal condition" (complete brake failure??). This problem happens routinely when driving this vehicle - total number of incidences would easily exceed 100 during the time I have owned this vehcile (once or twice a week for over a year).
Intermittently the brake pedal would sticks lock up when applied when this occur it cause a delay in stopping. Vehicle been to the dealer on two occasion and the problem is reoccurring. Ts
The accelerator had stuck, the transmission slipped, the flaps on the fender and the door trim had fallen off, the back window leaked, the heat shield was believed to have caused a vibration in the dash-per service dealer, the coolant light stayed on, the A/C had to be repaired twice, and the rotors vibrated. *jb
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Consumer states that the parking brake has stopped working after only 18000 miles on the vehicle. Nlm
While driving and with no warning brakes went out, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. Dealer notified.
While driving rear brake line snapped, causing fluid to leak out, and resulting in heavy vibration. Will be hard to stop.
At low speeds ABS brakes grab and don't stop vehicle when brakes are applied. Contacted dealer. All four disc brakes are flaking apart.
Anti-lock brakes will lose power momentarily when striking potholes in the road. Dealership states that's normal operation. Owner had to let his foot off the brakes and depress pedal again, immediately, to stop truck. Please describe.
While driving brakes were making a loud noise . Contacted dealer , brakes locked up. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred.
When applying brake at low speed in wet weather there is a grinding noise. Dealer cannot find a cause.
Rear disc brakes are of such design that they get wet and rust, which causes them to drag. Rotors wear out prematurely due to this, causing extended braking distance. *ak
Brakes on the vehicle have had very noticeable wear on pads, but brakes still have gone out. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealership about 5 times for brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause.
Abs has gone out, contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak
Brake line on drivers side rear rubbed a hole in the black hose against steel line. Tried to tie up an seperate but its to close to t connection. Both rear fenders cracked and broke. Rear main seal leaking oil.
There is no indication on the panel that there is pulsation. Also there is no ABS noise and light braking power. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that heat vent cap keeps popping off and replaced. Tail gate bed liner not flat, panel rippled and rescuer rear panel, install additional fastener. Horn pad failed, brakes are squeaky,, ABS system checked could not duplicate any problem, brake pedal goes to floor at times and vehicle does not stop, master cylinder leaking internally.
Brakes will work sometimes and back will not, at times pedal is hard to press and vehicle barely slows down, contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing wrong with vehicle.*ak
While traveling at 45-50 MPH and when applying brakes with force pedal traveled to floorboard. Please provide further information.
Encountered total brake failure while braking on an off ramp. Approximate speed was 25 MPH. When attempting to brake, ABS module emitted a loud noise, brake pedal remained firm but total brake loss on all 4 wheels encountered. Evasive steering and release of brake pedal restored vehicle braking and avoided contact with other vehicles.
While making a relatively fast stop on a fairly bumpy road, but without slamming on my brakes, the truck had slowed to about 30 or 35mph from approximately 50 MPH when the brake pedal suddenly dropped and the brakes failed momentarily, and then caught again. When we finally stopped, I ended up half way through the intersection. Fortunately, it was a rural road and there was no other traffic and consequently there was no accident. It simply scared the heck out of me and my wife. My dealer indicates that there is no service bulletin on this type of problem, however he stated that their brake technician fixed a similar problem of the brake pedal suddenly failing when another of their customers was stopping his pickup truck while driving over railroad tracks. Additionally, my neighbor who drives a 2000 yukon xl, stated that he had a similar experience of his brakes suddenly and only momentarily failing while stopping from about 35mph with similar results to my experience of him ending up in the middle of the intersection. Fortunately, he too had no traffic and consequently no accident. I know that he also reported this to his dealer which coincidently is baird gm of ripon, wisconsin.
Rear leaf springs makes noise when vehicle goes over bumps. Vehicle has been repaired numerous times. Contacted gmc, and gmc stated that was the way vehicle was designed.*ak the anti-lock brakes kickin when trying to stop on bumpy road and makes it impossible to stop the vehicle.
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