2001 GMC Yukon XL: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 24, 2026 · Brakes · SC

The ABS system in this vehicle and many other similar GM vehicles of this year have abs pumps that malfunction and/or randomly stop working just to begin working later. My vehicle currently has the abs fuse removed because whenever it’s in the abs pump runs continuously even when the vehicle is off. The vehicle I own is in good shape with only 80,000 miles. similar gm vehicles of this age with more miles have even more issues specially with the abs system it’s worse in vehicles that also come equipped with traction control.

Filed Mar 22, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · DE

This is the 3rd Yukon I have owned all 2001-2003. Every one of them have had serious brake issues, ABS illuminated, Parking Brake does not work, and light is illuminated, brake fluid everywhere, which when hot starts eating away at electrical components, or in my case at cooling system hoses. Which all lead too one issue after another. I really think that this shoudl be address becasue eveyone i speak with has the same issue. It's exhausting anf expensive too fix, but i have no choice becausei need 3 rows too fit all my children and cannot afford a brand new car.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · VA

While driving to work in spring 2018, I approached traffic light, depressed brake, which went to floor and had to use parking break to stop. Had vehicle towed to replace front brake lines. Then, 6-8 months later, while driving, came to another stop light, depressed brakes and could not stop until I used parking/emergency brake. Had yukon xl towed to repair shop and had rear brake lines replaced in fall, 2018. Since then, brake lights and ABS lights come on and stay on, whereas other times when starting and driving, brake & ABS lights come on and then go off while driving. Braking has always seemed to be insufficient.

Filed May 5, 2013 · Brakes · 46,730 miles · ID

Our dashboard ABS indicator light came on. When we shut the vehicle off, a buzzing motor sound still kept running. We unplugged the battery so it would not run down. We looked on the internet and found a ton of other people have had the same incidents. We noticed that many of the people who experienced the exact problems we were having, also had brake issues while driving. We reconnected our battery, disconnected the ABS module and the motor sound stopped, but now we don't have the ABS system activated. Is there a recall for this? It seems as though it is a recurring problem for many people and because it involves the brake system it seems very dangerous. According to other people it is very expensive to repair as well (approx. $1500.00). Has gmc addressed this? We have a suburban yukon xl, 2001.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · KS

Vehicle lost braking action at low speeds. This occurred intermittently, about once a week over a one month period. Vehicle had adequate brake fluid. No dash indicator lights indicated a brake or ABS problem. No collision occurred, no injuries occurred, due to lack of traffic and adequate stopping distance. Repair shop notified customer many similar vehicles were covered by an ABS brake recall. Gm was contacted and said this specific vehicle was not covered under the recall. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop and diagnosed with an ABS sensor failure at low speed on the left front wheel. Parts will be saved. Published recall documents indicate several states, including the state of missouri were involved with this recall. This vehicle came from a missouri, gmc dealer, was sold by a kansas, gmc dealer. This vehicle was driven extensively in the kansas city, missouri metropolitan area.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Brakes, Fuel system · 77,000 miles · AL

I also have had issues with the parking brake and ABS. If more people complain maybe there will be action taken. I do have a fuel module recall that I hope is going to be corrected. There are some dealers that do not want to even correct your safety recall. I am having to travel an hour and a half to a dealer out of town because my local dealer does not want to deal with me.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 113,000 miles · IA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). When the vehicle is at a low speed near stopping the brake kicks back as if the ABS becomes activated and the stopping distance is increased. This occurs on all surfaces wet or dry. The issue has not been corrected and the parts are available. The same vehicle (year/make/model) has a recall for the same issue but I have been told my vehicle is not included in the recall per the VIN number. The gm recall number is 05068 and your report number is 05v521000. [xxx]. The system will not allow me to enter this as my VIN.

Filed Feb 3, 2009 · Brakes, Suspension · 90,847 miles · OH

Corrosion between front hub/bearing assembly and wheel speed sensor in gmc yukon xl causing unwanted anti-lock brake system (ABS) activation when vehicle is traveling at a speed of approx. 7 MPH during braking. Can lead to crash. Recall bulletin 05068 covers this issue and my VIN is in the bulletin for recall, but gm will not cover expense for repair. Their electronic database doesn't have my VIN in the system and refuse service despite its inclusion within the recall. I live in ohio and bought the vehicle in ohio. The recall covers ohio vehicles and other high corrosion states in the u.s.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Brakes · 70,500 miles · TN

Interior ABS light illuminated, then a humming noise heard under the driver side compartment. Gmc dealer diagnosed the problem as failure of the ABS electronic module unit. They advised me that it would be $1130.00 + tax to replace. This brake failure occurred at 70,000 miles. This is the second time this has happen to this vehicle. The other time it was under a extended warranty (09/2004). I hope this will not happen every 3 years. Dealership says they replace them all the time. I was told it was placed next to the frame where water could get in the unit and cause damage...enough to replace. Hopefully a recall campaign will happen before I have to replace the next one. I have read numerous complaints about this type of brake failure.

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · GA

Second incident with faulty ABS module. The dealer charged over $2000 to fix in 2005 and I am having the same problem. The dealer states the part is no longer under warranty gm is putting defective parts in cars continuously and overcharging customers to have this problem fixed.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Brakes · TX

Abs module failure the ABS module in my 2001 yukon xl has failed. It will cost me $1200 to replace it. What happens is that the module fails, and the ABS motor starts running continually. This is a prevalent problem with gm vehicles from what I have read on the internet, and what I have heard second hand from a service manager at a gm dealership. I noticed today that you are investigating fires resulting from ABS modules, and wanted you to know that this is a known problem for gm. I sent gm an email about this, but since I hadn't taken my vehicle to a gm dealer for repair, rather I took it to a local auto repair shop, they were unwilling to do anything about it. When I ultimately took it in, they said it would cost $1200 to fix.

Filed May 11, 2006 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS system engages at low speeds of approximately 5-10 MPH. There is a grinding noise heard as the braking occurs. The brake pedal has to be depressed to the floor before stopping will occur. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the hydraulic: antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall.