Anti-locking brakes - problem with ABS brakes - as brakes applied on dry or wet surface, the worst brakes got, no matter if light or hard touch or slow or fast speed. Gmc sierrra (2001) was brought in for repair after brakes failed causing slow speed collision with spouses pu truck in my driveway resulting in no damage or injuries. Replaced one speed sensor (left front wheel) and cleaned other at my expense ($148.60 for parts, labor charge waived - mileage 35416). 2nd complaint or request - dragging brakes or locking and pulling when applied 3rd complaint or request - remove all four wheels and check brakes - results - repair include parts & labor at my expense - (mileage 41073) machine two front and two rear rotors and replace front and rear calipers plus free up slidders (parts $272, unknown breakdown on labor cost above and beyond).
2001 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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Antilock brake system- very difficult to stop truck at low speeds. No accidents, but near accidents, and no injuries. Right front wheel speed sensors were replaced on 10/29/2003 and the left front wheel speed sensors were replaced on 10/08/2004. Both were replaced after the 36,000 mile warranty expired. Repeated failures of the truck bracking system to stop in sufficient time before panic set in!
Dt: the consumer had the brakes fixed and then found out about a canada recall. When preparing to stop it sounded as if the ABS kicked in and when the consumer applied the brakes I t shuttered, but the vehicle would not stop. The dealer replaced at their own expense the left sensor and wheel bearing about a year ago and now they have fixed the right side. The consumer had to pay for it himself, $500.50. The manufacturer will not return his call. *jb the consumer has the old part in his possession.
The antilock brakes engaged at 10 MPH while driving on dry road conditions. The problem was repaired on october 14, 2004. The problem was due to internal hub failure in which both hubs were replaced. *ak the brakes never failed at high speeds. The ABS light stayed on. *sc
When the brakes were applied a noise would be present. The ABS brakes would pop back and activate when they should not. *ak *sc
Abs activates just before comming to complete stop.(5-8mph) abruptly extending stopping distance. Problem showed up after truck was not driven for 4 days. Probably allowing corrosion to develope. Virginia did use large quantities of salt this year for ice and snow removal. Currently experiencing this problem. Not yet corrected. Will see if removal, cleaning and lubrication of wheel sensors will solve problem.
Dt: ABS brakes on 2001 gmc sierra. At a little bit of snow and at low speeds less that 15 MPH the ABS kicked in. Had it looked at, and mechanic said it was fine. I did hear that the federal safety agency was investigating this problem. Consumer was involved in one low speed accident.
While driving at a slow speed and coming to a stop my 2001 gmc sierra truck's brake pedal pulsates. I think there is something wrong with the anti-lock brake system.
I had a deer jump in front of me and I hit the brakes hard and my truck barely slowed down. I avoided the animal.I then tore apart all brakes and found the rear extremaly rusted. I replaced all pads, had rotors re-surfaced.rear rotors were barely salvigable after sandblasting.truck has 30,000 miles. This is not acceptable.
I own a 2001 gmc sierra pickup and have a concern about the recent investigation you are doing on the brakes fading at slow speeds. Over the winter this vehicle started doing the same thing. Less than 10 MPH it acts like the antilock brakes are kicking in except the difference is it wont stop. You must quickly pump the pedal and then the brakes work. I am told this is a very expensive repair and my hopes are that there will be a recall and gm will have to pick up the tab. Can you tell me if this is a possibility in the near future or should I have them repaired and hope it doesn't happen again? I would be more than happy to let your investigators inspect my truck as it is not a random issue. It will happen every time you brake less than 10 MPH. Thank you. Jeff newkirk fort wayne in. 260 627-3350 260 413-1116
Dt: at low speeds, the ABS activated on dry pavement. The consumer was pulling into a parking space when brakes froze and vehicle struck another vehicle. This was the first time the pedal froze with no brakes whatsoever. The consumer feels this is very dangerous. The ABS did come on a couple time afterwards and the pedal also froze again. Took car to dealer but had no repairs made.
Dt: ABS system is engaging at low speeds. Happens on dry pavement. Taken to dealer, had the erosion cleaned off, and the fix helped for about 18 months. Moving downward on a hill the brakes failed completely. Multiple near-misses.
Dt: when it is wet or snowing; and you start to leave and go to stop at a stop sign vehicle doesn't stop . This only happens at first start.
I own a 2001 gmc sierra 4 wd pick-up with 45,000 miles that experienced anti-lock failure.the system would start pulsating at low speeds. I had many close calls(smashed in to my garage door once) before pulling the fuse as advised by the gm dealer.after further investigation I found that most everyone that I know with 99-2002 year gm vehicles had their fuses pulled as well. I called gm previously regarding other brake problems (anti-lock pump failure)(gm rotors that only last 6,000 mies) and the arrogant customer service personel try to convince you that they haven't had any complaints about their brake parts or systems and won't cover anything even though we know they are liars. I saw the federal safety agency investigation notice and wanted to give my two cents. Thanks for making these crooks correct a dangerous situation.
Contact states: at low speeds the ABS locked up. The same problem happened to consumer's other gmc sierra . Dealer said that the front wheel bearing/hub assembly was the problem. When the ABS kicked in it resulted in extended stopping distance. No prior warning to the failure.
While braking at a stop light, my 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd, proceeded to slide into the car in front, light snow was on the ground and a little wet, speed was about 25 miles an hour less at impact, is this related to the investigation for gm trucks ? Also this past year at a stop sign, when I was braking the ABS kick in but the petal went to the floor, low speed but I had to put in neutral and take evasive action to prevent entering the intersection and missed stricking a car?
Drivind down 1603 east bound approaching stop light and felt small ripples in the road and anti lock system kicked in and was unable to stop in time and hit a full size 2001 to 2004 chevy pick up in the rear bumper. No injuries and crash was between 10 and 20 MPH and an estimate of damage between the 2 vehicles was 2000.00 to 2500.00. As of may 3 2005 I am having the brakes serviced and sensors checked. After reading the article on the internet about a possibility of a problem with the anti-lock system I thought it might have just been a fluke being that this happened on dry pavement and sunny conditions.
Contact states: at very low speed anti lock brakes would kick in when consumer would brake instead of braking the vehicle would keep moving, it doesn't matter what the weather condition is. It has been repaired at contact's expense. Contact called gm, they said it needed two new hubs, including the bearings (left and right). Gm covered 1/2 of the cost. Dealer diagnosed it without even looking at the vehicle because they had seen this before.
Gmc 2001 sierra. Brakes started to pulsate when stopping. Only 23,000 miles on odometer. The front rotors were too rusted and pitted to resurface. The dealer replaced them, but said it was my fault they rusted because I "did not drive the vehicle enough". They would not cover the pads under warranty.
While applying the brakes coming to a stop light the brake pedal went to the floor and got hard. Consumer had to pumps the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer informed consumer that both front wheel ABS sensors needed to be replaced.
Truck exhibits failure of braking at slow speeds; pedal hard and no brake; hit building at slow speed minimal damge; truck had 38,000 miles. Took to dealer;they said knew what was wrong; changed out left front hub and speed sensor $405.00.
While applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak consumer told service writer that the brake pedal goes almost to the floor while in park with the engine running. The technician duplicated the problem and informed the consumer that this was normal for ABS brakes. *bf
Low speed ABS activation, the ABS braking system engages at low speed and the truck will not stop when it is suppose to. This has happened on several occosians and has resulted in several close calls for accidents. The problem is that the brakes will not stop the truck like they should because ABS engages. There is absolutly no reason for the ABS to be engaging. Have seen multiple reports of this same issue on gm trucks.
While parking on an icy pavement, the ABS failed and caused the vehicle to hit and roll over the concrete parking divider. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer cleaned the corrosion off both front wheel sensors. The consumer stated that his brakes failed 3 times under 5mph. The consumer stated that the vehicle also has engine trouble and has had trouble since purchase.
When coming to a stop the ABS activates below 10 MPH. I have to physically stand on the brake pedal to stop my vehicle from hitting the vehicle in front of me!
I took my truck in for the state inspection... Kept failing due to brakes after changing the brakes it failed on the e-brake, that we have never used, when checked the was no e-brake pad on one side and you can see where it has worn, the cable does not even tighten like it is supposed to... For something we do not even use I do not understand how it can be this bad. I still have the e-brake we changed on my 2001 gmc sierra.
Emergency parking brake does not work. When taken to get serviced the cause could not be determined.
At 35,000 miles having expensive problems with the ABS. Before coming to a complete stop, brake pedal would pulsate as if ABS was engaging. *bf the consumer had the problem repaired and it happend again only on the right front wheel. The brakes grind when almost at a complete stop.
Abs front speed sensor right hand(passenger) side failure. When applying brakes our 2001 gmc sierra z71 at speeds below 5mph would act like the ABS systems was kicking in for slippery road conditions. This would cause us not being able to stop when we would of liked to of stopped. This truck has only 35,000 miles of adult driven, easy, mostly non-town driving, so the brakes are not continually being applied. This is a very scary situation and we had to park this truck until we were able to get it into the shop and have it repaired. Cost of repair $391.36.
Brakes fail to stop my 2001 gmc pu while turn into a parking spot it caused me to crash into a parked truck . The brake peadel was hard as a rock. Know I'm having to repair this person truck. Thank god their was no people in front of me !!!trying to ask dealern for recalls an tech bulletins no luck so far ABS sysy in not right know act to soon. Please help for some one get killed.
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