Having low speed (under 8mph) ABS activation regardless of weather/road conditions. Basically the same issue as the federal safety agency campaign id number : 05v379000 but apparently my VIN is not covered, I live in illinois.
2001 GMC Yukon Denali brakes problems
16 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 127,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 46%
- typical mileage
- 127,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
- Conventional: mechanical1
- Conventional1
At what mileage
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GMC Yukon Denali brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali brakes
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
DP05009
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v‑379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. The population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v‑379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). The corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time.
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What 2001 GMC Yukon Denali owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brakes completely failed. Traveling 35 MPH, I had to brake suddenly and the pedal sunk to the floor. Had minor resistance, then just completely gave way. No brakes! Was able to avoid an incident by veering into the oncoming lane that was luckily vacant. Turned onto a side street to safely roll to a stop. Too scared to drive it the remaining 1.5 miles home, I have it towed to a shop. Advised that all brake lines need to be replaced, this is a common problem with gmc that he has seen a dozen times. The brake lines corrode, and eventually burst. Absurd! To think this could of happened on a family road trip at 65mph... I will buying a vehicle outside of gmc and their umbrella of poorly made vehicles- asap!
The brake lines have rusted and at least 1 has ruptured leaving vehicle without any brakes. Brake petal goes directly to the floor and no brake fluid was found in the master cylinder reservoir. I have read that many other similar vehicles have had the same issue.
While sitting at a traffic light the brake pedal went to the floor and my truck rolled into the intersection. I was able to stop it after I was halfway in the intersection. I found out that the rear brake line above the fuel tank rotted away. I also had to have both steel lines to the rear wheels and the two steel line to the front replaced.
The antilock braking system activates most every time the brakes are applied, especially if the brakes are applied while the wheels are turned. This causes extended braking distances.
I was driving on route 287 north, in morristown, nj when the car in front of me stopped short and I needed to apply my brakes. When I used my brake pedal, the pedal went all the way down to the floor and I could not stop. I was able to avoid the vehicle in front of me, and I swerved to avoid other cars. I rolled to a stop on the grass shoulder of the highway and found a puddle of brake fluid under the car. After inspection of the brakes done by a certified gm mechanic, he found that all of the brake lines in the car burst open due to heavy corrosion leading to the complete failure of the system. His recommendation was to replace all brake lines in the vehicle as none of them were able to be salvaged.
My brake line ruptured on route 287 in new jersey when I needed to brake behind a stopping vehicle in front of me. My foot went down to the floor and I had no stopping power. Gm inspected the vehicle and stated it had multiple flaws in the brake system and needed to be completely replaced.
Pulled out of a parking lot,and drove down a street. As I approached a stop sign and started to slow down the brake pedal went to the floor,and I went through an intersection avoiding cars and then slamming into a curb to try to stop this big SUV with no brake. I had it towed to the closest repair shop ,and then I was informed that not just the one brake line rusted out,but all were rusting out and could break any day now. Since day one this SUV was serviced at a gmc dealer,and not even 7 days just went by it was at the dealer for service and not once did anyone mention the rusted brake lines. This SUV was at the dealer at least 3 to 4 times a year and they never mention the problems.
The anti-lock brakes engages at low speeds every time I stop. This could cause front end collision because the vehicle does not completely stop when braking and I do not have control. Gm would not fix the issue on my vehicle due to high mileage even though mileage was not a factor. Other yukon vehicles were included in the recall but my VIN for some reason was not included.
2001gmc yukon denali - ABS brakes engage at parking lot speeds increasing stopping distances at slow speeds. There appears to be a recall for this (66163) and the federal safety agency recall campaign (o5v-379000) for 2002+ cars but not 2001. I believe that 2001 was the model year changeover where some 2001s were old body style and some new. Mine is the newer style.
Questions about the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali brakes
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Yukon Denali brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 127,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Yukon Denali have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon Denali model years with the most brakes complaints are 2002 (19 complaints), 2003 (18 complaints) and 2001 (16 complaints).
Other 2001 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Fuel system 5Engine 3Tires 3Driver assistance 2Electrical 2Suspension 2Acceleration 1Body 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Transmission 1
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