2001 GMC Sierra: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · DE · crash

05068a product safety recall front wheel speed sensor corrosion. My vehicle was serviced for this recall in 2006 which involved removing and cleaning the ABS sensor and reinstalling it. No redesign was created to improve this flawed design. I'm having the same failures described and covered in this recall. While moving at slow speeds in dry conditions ABS kicks in and increases my stopping distance. I hit a parked car in a parking lot due to this defect. My vehicle was in motion at <5mph on dry pavement when the breaks went into 'ABS mode' and hit a stationary parked car. Luckily no one was hurt. When I contacted gmc I was told that this would not be covered under the recall because it was already serviced for this recall in 2006 and that the issue was therefore closed. In my case the original recall was not adequate and my car breaks still failed even though serviced in 2006. I hope this doesn't start to occur with all of the vehicles that were serviced ~10 years ago which is why I'm filing this complaint. Link to recall: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm5671334/rcrit-05v379-9258.pdf

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the ABS failed and the vehicle started to pull to the right. The contact determined that the cause of the failure was a defective wheel speed sensor. The VIN was not affected by the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. ...updated 06-11-15 *bf updated 11/23/2015

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Brakes · 207,000 miles · VT

I lost my brakes while pulling out onto the road. Pedal went to the floor before truck began to slow down, ABS kicked on and grinding rotors before a full stop. Brake line failed leaking fluid under driver's side door - most likely due to rust.

Filed Jun 14, 2012 · Brakes · 100 miles · WA

Sirs/madam; since new the brakes have been spongy. They work but, I am always on alert. The ABS has never worked properly. I have replaced the front rotors with grooved and relieved with drilled holes. I have replaced the brake lining all around. With no difference. My pickup is equipped with rotors. I have complained to the dealership where I bought the pickup. Was told the is/was no warranty implied for braking systems. I have had the brake fluid flushed, still no difference. I am very easy on the braking system. I have an automatic trans and I use it like a standard. The only problem with the brakes that I could think of, might be the equalizer valve. I am only a novice with these brakes even though I am a mechanic by trade. Pertaining to the park brake. After a fashion and $246 spent at the dealership where they said I had left the park brake on, which I did not, I figured out what the problem was. The contact surface for the park brake lining was egg shaped. I had it machined, re-installed the components and my park brake was now functional. From new, I was unable to use the park brake because it never worked. Now the park brake holds my pickup. To wit a few years past there was law suit which I joined because of this very problem. I did receive compensation which made up for the cost at the dealership for "repairs". I understand this 12 years in the making but, the braking problem persists. Thank you for your time and working on keeping the highways as safe as possible.

Filed Nov 23, 2011 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · NE

At low speed the ABS malfunctions regularly.

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · WI

There is a current recall for an ABS problem on my vehicle. I had this recall completed several years ago. Recently, this recalled part failed again. Gm denied my claim when I had this recall fixed for the second time. Gm claims that a recall is a one time deal. I find this hard to believe.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Brakes · TX

The ABS light comes on and the truck does not make a complete stop. The antilock brakes due not work and truck tends to glide. It does this week after week. I am tired of having my truck diagnosed and they can't find the problem. I have come so close to having several accidents because of this antilock brakes that make my brakes go out. I have to shift the truck to park and turn off completely. The brake pedal goes down all the way and emergency brake does not work either.

Filed Dec 10, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 126,000 miles · WV

Failure of ABS module caused ABS light and red service brake lights to come on. Replacing both front hub bearings (including both front ABS sensors and wiring) and repairing the ground strap on the frame for the ABS system did not fix the problem. Service brake system has new calipers ,rotors,and pads and a full inspection revealed no problems or failures. Abs module is still on vehicle but will be replaced next.

Filed Jul 12, 2006 · Brakes · 53,900 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated that when the vehicle travels below 10 MPH the vehicle goes into ABS mode and the brakes don't work. The vehicle was taken to the dealers twice for the same replacement pertaining to the ABS sensing unit and the front hub recall. The vehicle is currently presenting the same problems. Updated 7/25/2006 -

Filed Apr 11, 2006 · Brakes · 36,601 miles · NY

Intermittent brake failure with ABS & red brake warning light coming on at the time of failure resulting in intermittently no brakes. Dealer diagnosed part bpmv (hydraulic main brake control valve gm part#88964302 valve) failure caused by corroded wires. They were unable to repair wires only able to replace entire valve. Old part is available for your inspection.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Steering · 50,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while making a u turn at 3 MPH the power steering and ABS failed. This occurred on a normal road during normal braking. The vehicle was slowly driven home. The dealership was notified however no repairs were made. While making a normal speed u turn the power steering assist failed. Therefore, deleting any assistance to the braking system. The federal safety agency recall campaigns 05v005000 and o5v379000 were issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · WI

Brakes working poorly at slow speeds and ABS engaging on dry pavement at stop signs. Replaced all pads and rotors, still little change in braking. Took vehicle to precision auto in mayville wi, to have them check brakes. Technician keith pastorius recommended replacing ABS sensors and hub assy's on both sides as this is a common problem on these trucks. Charged $60.00 for scan tool diagnostics. (invoice#7964) I did research on the web and found recall 05v379000 matching same symptoms I have. I took vehicle to holiday auto, fon du lac wi they said it was definitely the sensors corroded, but my VIN number was not included yet in the recall. They found "document 1748482-wheel speed sensors need to be cleaned." they tried to remove sensors, and they broke. Charged me $200.00 and said if the recall includes my vehicle in the next few months, I could be reimbursed. (invoice#257356) jan 27 2006. I feel this repair should be covered as a warranty recall (as did the service advisor at the dealer) because symptoms and defective parts are synonymous with other recall vehicles of the same year, and when the dealer drove the vehicle in they almost went through the service bay door from poor braking. Thank you in advance for any investigating you do on my issue. I will be glad to help with any other information if necessary.