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.
2003 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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Brake pedal at times will go all the way to the floor, other times it seems like you have too keep pushing way harder than normal to stop almost like something's pushing you. Have been to dealer nine times they replaced the master cylinder twice, now they say the problem is caused by the electronic brake control module and there isn't anything they can do about it.
Failure of brake system to operate, this flaw exists in millions of general motors trucks and SUV's I am willing to give details to the federal safety agency engineers but would like to keep my name private from gmc to protect those family members employed by gmc.
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd/diesel. The contact complained about a steering problem.. The steering vibrated when making lower speed turns. This happened when moving or sitting still. It has been fixed approximately 4 times, and it recurred after about 3,000 miles. At 10,000 miles when applying the brakes the steering locked. Also, when applying the brakes the contact lost the brake pedal, it got soft and spongy. They did not pulsate. Also, this affected the steering, the vibration in the steering, and the brakes, which were separate issues. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. He said there was a service bulletin concerning this issue, but the contact's vehicle VIN was not included.
2003 sierra pickup truck, lost steering and brakes. *bf the power steering and hydraulic fluid was replaced.
The brake pads fell off. As a result the rotors were ruined and needed to be replaced. *ak
While driving at any speed, and applying the brakes there was extended stopping distance. The rotors were rusted and wore out prematurely at 7,700 miles. The floor manager ay the dealership indicated to the consumer this was a manufacturer's defect. The manufacturer was contacted and to this date had not responded.
Must apply great amount of pedal effort to stop, pedal feels like sponge, auto dealer says there`s no problem, also dealer says recall #04004 dosn`t apply to my truck.
When the ABS brakes were pressed hard the steering locked and made it difficult to control the steering wheel. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, and informed consumer that it was the characteristic of vehicle. The dealership mechanic will not repair vehicle based on information from manufacturer. *ak the anti-lock brakes experienced extended stopping distance and caused the vehicle minor damage as the consumer attempted to avoid an accident. The dealer suggested that there was no problem. The edges of the seat were worn.
On 7 separate occasions the ABS warning light illuminated and remained on. The service brake system message also illuminated on the dash. The brakes rotors failed. The dealership indicated that this was due to the asbestos brake pads being used. Please provide any additional information.
Problems with gmc truck being compatible with rv trailers.*mr trailer brakes may lock up randomly for no apparent reason, or trailer brakes may not work at all even though their trailing load is wired to as prescribed on the 7-pin trailer connector dust cap. *ph. The electric trailer brakes may not work if the headlamps or park lamp are turned off.
Brake failure at low speed stop, brake pedal became soft, went to floor, loud noise in front end, vehicle pulled to the right. Did not stop until pedal was pumped again. Works normaly now.
I got a new 2003 gmc sierra 1500 the front bumper start to show rust in under 4000 miles then I got oil change the mechanic call me and told me that my brake are solid rust both front ones the frame is rusting all over the place at 10000 the steering column knuckle near the steering box is solid rust and he says it is very dangerous to have that rusted so bad I have sent 4 emails to gmc about it and go to marina gmc in san leandro where I got it from they told me that all of them are rusting and they not going to do any thing about it.
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