2001 GMC Sierra suspension problems

Filed Jan 11, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · 49,274 miles · ME

Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine idling to low when stopping. Dealer says problem is normal. Let's test drive a new truck and show me it is normal. This truck is a lemon in my eyes!

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 12,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated this vehicle was included in the recall campaign for the ABS. The dealer performed the recall repairs, but it did not remedy the problem. The dealer said the problem was the right front hub. The hub has been replaced one time already. After approximately 12,000 miles the vehicle started experiencing the same problems again.

Filed Aug 6, 2005 · Suspension · 118,172 miles · MO

Both right and left front wheel bearings found to be worn out. Movement of the tire at top from 1 to 2 inches. No steering or braking problems were detected before the condition was found as part of the missouri state safety inspection. This problem can only be corrected by replacing the hub assembly. Estimate of repair cost $1000.00.

Filed May 4, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · MA

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.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 36,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 38,250 miles · PA · crash

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.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Suspension · 73,500 miles · LA

Front left hub on 2001 gmc sierra 4wd has failed and must be replaced at significant cost. Vehicle has 73,000 miles on it. Truck has been kept in excellent condition and serviced properly. No off road use other than on grass to ensure 4wd system working.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Suspension · CA

The vehicle has front end problems which makes truck veer to the right. Dealer was not willing to do the second alignment because of the mileage. *yh...

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Brakes, Seat belts · CA

Brakes will go out while driving, and the pedal will go to the floor before the vehicle even starts to slow down. Contacted the dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak the consumer states that the ride control will not go on; there is an internal short-replaced the ride control, the consumer states that the ABS light stays on-faulty speed sensors, and right front seat belt is not retracting.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Suspension · OH · crash

While traveling on highway driver's side mirror vibrates up and down. View of the glass is cloudy. Dealership is aware of problem.