2003 GMC Sierra: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 4, 2012 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra denali. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking sound in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the rear axle bearing needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the part was not being manufactured and the failure could not be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · IN

The rear brake pads squealed & were grinding & the truck had very poor stopping power. The truck was taken to my mechanic & he was doing the brake job; he replaced all four rotors because they were rusted beyond repair. The pads were replaced as well. While he was doing the brakes he observed the brake lines were rusted to a point that it alarmed him & he said they should be changed. He also commented that the brakes had worn very uneven. The front pads were barely worn & were only making contact at a small area of the rotor (about 1/2" of the full face on the rotor). The back pads & rotors were completely worn down & the rotors were ruined. Some of the areas under the truck look as new & other places; mainly the a-frames, brake lines, some frame members, etc. Look like they are 15 years or more older. The brakes were put back together & now they are so tight & won't release the rotors, causing the rotors to over heat. I am now having him replace the back two calipers with replacement calipers that use phenolic pistons rather than steel & are not gm parts.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Brakes · 45,878 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure there was a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. They replaced the rear driver and passenger side brake pads, which remedied the problem.

Filed Nov 5, 2005 · Brakes · 36,700 miles · MI

While riding with a friend in his 2001 silverado pickup, I noticed what seemed to be a grinding sound from the brakes just before the truck came to a stop. About a week ago, around nov. 1st. My 2003 gmc sierra pickup started making the same grinding sound, (anti-lock activation). This happens on clear, dry pavement with no reason for the anti-lock system to activate. This problem does not occur every time I stop and I have not been able to make this happen during intentional hard stops. I notice that my stopping distance is extended when this happens. It is my understanding that gm has had a recall in canada for this issue but has not had enough complaints in the us to initiate a recall. My truck has 37,000 miles on it at this time.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · CA

Consumer complained about a couple of problems. One was transmission. While driving at various speeds gear slipped. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service mechanic determined that the cause was low oil. The other was for the steering column. When driving at various speeds vehicle knocked and squeaked intermittently. Steering column had to be replaced once before for same problem.