Dt : the contact stated on october 1, 2004 the ABS light was came on and stayed on intermittently. Contact has to increase stopping distance in order to get the vehicle to stop. The ABS system will activated when coming to a stop. Contact stated she has taken the vehicle to the local dealers, and they said the ABS module needed to be replaced. Also, the contact states that the ABS system did not work at all now. The ABS brakes experienced the same problem mentioned in the recall. However, when contacting the dealer they claimed that replacing the ABS module was not part of the recall.
2001 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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2001 gmc sierra when I come in for stop the ABS kicks in and the truck will not stop. Will go about 5 to 10 feet from were you want it to stop it. I called gmc after hearing about the recall for 2001 trucks and they said that my VIN number was not on the recall they had to of used the same parts on all of their trucks for that year so they are lying and my brake rotors fall apart about 41,000 miles front and back they replaced them after some '!@#$% on my end and when I hit 83,000 miles the high quality gmc rotors that they replaced fall apart on me again and they said that was normal and would not replace them.
Dt: noticed on august 30, 2005 that the brakes did not work properly. There was a recall for the brakes, but the state of wisconsin was not included, when touching the brake the sensor did not read it and the pedal pushed foot off of the brake. Could come up to a stop sign and could not keep the pedal pushed down. There was no forewarning, and no matter what the road conditions were the vehicle still did this. Contacted the dealer, and they said the consumer had to to pay out of pocket, but they had a lot of complaints on this.
2001 gmc sierra half ton pickup, ABS activates at slow speeds, I understand there are recalls for this problem in other states, why not minnesota. Please help, this is a serious problem !!
Constant low speed antilock failure.
Anti lock brakes activate at low speeds and truck will not stop. Ref:pe 05020 the federal safety agency investigation.
Dt: 2001 gmc serria. There was a recall in canada, but there was no recall in the states on the anti lock brakes. When traveling at slow speed and applying the brakes the anti lock brakes take over, resulting in extended stopping distance. This did not happen every time, may be one out of every five stops, but it seemed to be get worse. Called the manufacturer, and they said the recall was not for this truck but only for the ones produced in canada. This appeared to be something that was caused from the road salt which corroded the anti lock brake system. This started happening just a few months ago, and happened at least 50 times.
The breaks on my 2001 gmc 1500 sierra began kicking back during stops on dry clean pavement near the end of the stop. This caused me on numerous occasions to nearly hit cars in front of me at stop signs and in parking lots. I also use this vehicle for work around my property and have nearly run into trees and equipment near my vehicle. I took the vehicle to a local dealer, hawkins chevrolet oldsmobile, inc. And was told the ABS speed sensor was corroded and not working properly. They replaced the ABS sensors on the two front wheels on 8/17/05 under invoice ctcs85615. I was especially concerned with this problem as my other vehicle, a 2002 chevrolet suburban began to have this same problem at the same time. I had two vehicles which were unsafe to drive at the same time. I filed a complaint with the federal safety agency about the suburban (odi number 10132681) on 8/12/05 and also contacted gm customer service. I was denied any help with my problem and was given a file number 1-355599627 and therefore did not contact customer service about my sierra truck. I conducted some internet research and found that these model type vehicles in the years 1999 to 2002 were recalled in canada for this same problem. I also spoke to my sister's family about their 1999 gmc sierra and were told that they too have replaced these sensors, but did not file a complaint with the federal safety agency or gm.
First showing signs of brakes not working when I was pulling into a parking space and the brakes would not stop the vehicle properly, about a 5 day period before they were getting to the point of not able to stop without it failing. I had all brakes repaired thinking that was the issue. I didn't get into an accident but, it was very close to me rear ending someone at a stop light, had to apply emergency brake to get truck to stop completely. Took to dealer and they put in two front sensors for the ABS systems. They state they have had to few they have replaced.
Disc rotor delamination, anti-lock control. I was pulling a 3/4 ton van stuck in his yard, as I got him close to the hard surface ( driveway) I put on the brakes and the truck wouldn't stop, it hit the corner of his block house. No damage to the house however I had to replace all but hood and one headlight assy. 10 MPH and neither bag deployed. I thought it was my own stupidity until reading all the issues on here w/ gm's braking problems. I feel a bit better about myself. The big issue !! All four rotors delaminated w/ 46,000 miles this is the 1st new truck I've owned and believe me it's been babied for sure. I was told by my service dealer there was nothing gm would do about this problem it was my problem for not driving it as much as I should (b.s.) dealer wanted to charge me a grand to replace all the rotors and pads I did it for 500.00 and still have the old parts. I'm sure gm should issue a recall on this, it is a definite safety issue did I fail to mention the muffler had a rattle in it and was replaced within the 1st 1000 miles, the thump in the steering column that has no way to be lubricated. Man I am disappointed in gm products.
My 2001 gm sierra truck has a problem with the anti-lock brake system. When stopping at low speeds the anti-lock brakes activate and the truck will not stop. My problem seems to be, exactly as reported in many news sources, with the wheel speed sensors. (ref: detnews.com may 27, 2005 by jeff plungis)
Dt: contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra and there have been a problem with the brakes after the first 5,000 miles o. Tthe brake hit perfectly on the outboard part of the brake, but the in board part of the brake of each brake is only hitting about 15 percent. Upon inspection the brake pad wore out very little. By appearance, it a inside caliper was not milled square to the other side of the caliper, causing the brake pad not hit squarely on the rotor. The service dealer tested the vehicle and stated there was no recall on t and that the rotor was warped.
As I am coming to a stop near 10 MPH, the anti lock brake system begins to pulse and the brake pedal becomes spongy and it is hard to stop without pumping the brakes. This is only occurring at speeds under 10 MPH without any slippery road conditions.
Dt: caller said at low speeds the ABS kicked in and made it hard to stop vehicle when slowing down. Caller had the problem corrected three times. Had them replace the ABS in the spring of 2003, 2004 and in may of 2005. Dealer said the first time was a hub assembly and the other two it was the rotors. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
Dt the braking system failed at 10 MPH . Had two technicans that verified what was happening with the vehicle and that was through the dealer. This happened on january 11, 2005. Expected to get a recall letter but this vehicke was not included due to VIN.
Anti-lock brake failure possibly related to the federal safety agency action number : pe05020. Anti-lock brakes activate at low speed increase distance to stop without warning. Possible leading to rear ending of other vehicles and the possibility of injury to occupants of other vehicles. When concerns were addressed by dealer was told to replace sensors and clean rust or "pull the fuse and ignore ABS lights on dash.
Dt: contact states the ABS brakes come on at below 10 MPH. It causes the truck not stop. It has been happening for the last month. It has gotten progressively worse. There are no lights that come on inside the truck when this occurs. He has written a complaint to the manufacturer, and they told him to take it to the dealer. He has not taken it to a dealer yet. He has researched this and knows it is an ongoing problem.
Vehicle is parked for extended period of time (2+ weeks) and the machined surface on the rear rotors rusts and peals off leaving a rough surface wearing out pads prematurely and necessitating the replacement of the rotors
My ABS system pumps the brakes as I slow to a stop. This often happens as I approach a stop sign. I press the brake pedal to stop, the truck slows, and just before it stops, the ABS pump pumps once or twice. I can hear the pump and feel it in the pedal. I own a 2001 gmc sierra 1500, 4wd, extended cab. I removed the 2 front wheel sensors, as well as the vehicle speed sensor, cleaned them and replaced them. I also tested each sensor to verify that it showed the proper resistance value. None of this fixed the problem.
Dt: the parking brake has never operated properly. It goes all the way to the floor. Owner has had the parking brake changed and it still did not work. Owner thought the cable assembly was the problem. He found this information in the consumer reports in july 2005 issue. The owner contacted gm and the dealership, and they have not done anything to help him. When the truck was unloading a boat on a ramp, the parking brake was not holding the truck. It has worked for the past 4 years. Owner complained to the dealership, but the dealership said they would not fix the problem.*ak *sb phone interview update (april 4, 2006): the complainant (driver) was behind the wheel when he found that the parking brakes alone would not immobilize the vehicle. The vehicle did not roll back into the water.
I have a 2001 sierra pickup with auto trans and the parking bake is not working. The other day I set the brake in the drive way and noticed the truck started to roll down the driveway (it was in neutral). I adjusted the brake to its maximum setting and it still will not hold the vehicle. Since then I have pulled the wheel rotor to inspect the parking brake. It is a one piece shoe design. The lining is worn funny. I believe this is the same parking brake system that is being recalled in the manual trans version of this truck. I will have to replace the lining, however I don't know why it wore out in the first place
Dt:the consumer staed there is a problem with braking at low speeds.. The service dealer replaced the ABS sensors due to corrosion. This did remedy the problem with the ABS.
The consumer had difficulty stopping at low speeds. *jb a few months later the problem recurred, but on the other side.
Low speed ABS activation on 2001 gmc sierra (see investigation pe05020)
Dt: all the brakes failed prematurely at 50,000. The brakes were making a squeaking noise, thought it was brake pads, took to dealer, and they said had complete brake failure. Use vehicle for loading and unloading boats in the salt water. Had 6 other gmc vehicles and never had this problem. *ak *tt
I am complaining and asking for further investigation into ABS brake activations on my 2001 gmc 1500 sierra. I read an article that many failures were occurring and that this was being investigated. Gm has recalled vehicles in canada along the "rust belt" I heard. I live in michigan and go through similar weather issues as canada and feel that the brake problems are also the same as the canadian issues. My ABS brakes will activate almost daily and my vehicle is just outside of the warranty. I would encourage further investigation into this issue as clearly the same thing that has occurred in canada is also occurring here as well. With the added stopping distance as a result of the ABS/brake failures, I do not want to see a senseless accident occur which could cause damage, injury or god forbid any deaths. Please feel free to contact me at home if you need further. Thank you for your time. Marco a. Hernandez olivet, mi (269) 749-9295
I have a 2001 gmc pickup. The right rear brake assembly has failed twice. June 2003 and again this month. Both times requiring a $650 fix. Something about the emergency brake/disc brake system but the dealer was vague.
Contact states: contact is having problem with brakes at slow speeds when he slows down the ABS kicks in and experiences extends stopping distance. No prior warning. Only does it like at speeds of 15 MPH and under. This has almost caused two accidents. Dealer admitted that one of his mechanics did fix another gmc sierra for the same problem. The ABS problem caused the mechanic to hit the dock door at the dealer station because the vehicle would not stop. Dealer said that they had more problems with this vehicle in snowy weather due to salt on the sensor.*ak on a daily basis ABS brakes pulsate and increase consumer's breaking distance at slow speeds. Consumer had several close accidents which were a result of the failed ABS brakes. *sb
Dt: consumer has been having trouble with ABS sensors. First incident was over a year ago. At slow braking at a speed of 5 MPH or less the ABS sensors activated, and this interefered with the braking itself. Was unable to stop. Had truck serviced in december 2003 for this problem. Dealer did scan test, removed wheel speed sensor, and removed rust and debris from it as well. Currently, having the same problem . Called gmc and dealer stated the consumer would be responsible for this repair until there was a recall. This problem was worse when trying to park truck. There was no braking power literally.
Dt: ABS brake system is not working correctly. Tried to call gm, and they will not return the calls. The brake light also comes on. Car vibrates when applying the brakes.*ak
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