2001 GMC Sonoma brakes problems

Filed Oct 19, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 55,000 miles · MD

The foot operated parking brake broke under normal wear and tear. I had estimates that were well over $300 to fix, and have not yet had work done. I only park on level roads and hope transmission will hold in park. I feel this must be a defective part.

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Brakes · 95,424 miles · UT

Abs light and brake light on the instrument panel comes on intermittently.

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Brakes · 69,010 miles · CA

Driving in town ABS light & brake lights came on, no accident. Looking for recalls, technical service bulletins! Lights come on every time I drive truck, sometimes immediately.

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Brakes · KS

Abs failure at slow speeds-ABS tries to engage,brake is slow at first with noise and then ABS light appears and engages dangerous braking resets after turning off goes through it all again nest time you drive.

Filed May 25, 2006 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated while the brakes were applied at speeds of less than 10 MPH, the ABS engaged resulting in an increased stopping distance. The ABS light illuminated when the activation occurred. The brakes made a grinding noise and the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who replaced the passenger side wheel speed sensor. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 6/16/2006 -

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Brakes · 1,160 miles · NY

I bough 2001-gmc-truck-sonoma. As a left over. On january 11, 2002,is the date I received it ,that is when I bough it. On april 10, 2002 @\at 1160 miles,they replaced both of the front brake rotors. On august 14, 2003 at 7745 miles they replaced both of the rear brake rotors, and turned front rotors. Now as of jan212006,there is only 17,868 miles on the truck, it's always be garage keeped.and well cared for.it's still has the new small inside, now all 4 of the rotors and brakes haves to be replacd. I cannot under stand why its shouldbe up to me to replace with only then miles-per above.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 13,382 miles · FL

The consumer stated that the mileage on the vehicle was under 14,000 miles. The brakes began making a scraping noise. The service dealer said the front brakes were heavily corroded, they were replaced. *ak the radiator cap was leaking. *sc

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Brakes · CA

When coming to a sudden stop and when consumer steps off the brakes vehicle will steer immediately to the right.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Brakes · GA

Consumeer stated that vehicle locks up when ABS was applied and skid into uncontrollable stop. Also, rear end fishtails when accelerating.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Brakes · FL

When applying brakes, there was an extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak