2001 yukon xl, turned into a parking space going about 4 MPH put on the brakes, ABS started pumping and the car did not stop. Hit the car parked in front of me.
2001 GMC Yukon XL brakes complaints
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Abs breaks on at low speeds
Antilock brakes consistently engaging at low speeds
Abs brake failure on my gmc 2001 yukon01. 1st failure occurred at 18000 miles. Dealer would only fix if I spend $600 on all new rotors & pads(all 4 wheels). Ask to check all other sensors at the time. They said the where ok. 2 nd failure 1800 miles later. Would fix for $495
Heard slight grinding noises while making turns. Short time later I discoverd the parking brake would not hold the vehicle while in neutral with the motor running. Vehicle begin rolling down my driveway. Made appointment with dealer and discovered parking brake drums and shoes were worn out. Repaired under warranty, but considering the work involved, I am sure it would have been rather expensive. I hope the dealer used the new style spring clip.
Abs and rear brake failure.
My 2001 yukon xl has 50,000 miles on it. Upon startup the ABS light stayed on and the pump motor continues to run. The only way to stop it is to pull the ABS fuse which turns on the brake light. The vehicle is drivable but only with normal braking and no safety of the ABS. I have read several other complaints on this failure and feel that gmc should be very concerned about the quality of their product. I have received estimates on the repairs but have not completed them as of yet. In states which there are vehicle inspections this problem would cause the failure of inspection which leads me to believe this is a safety issue and needs to be addressed as such.
Lost steering and brakes. Shaft in pump snapped off inside housing. Towed to gm garage and new pump installed. Happened when backing and turning sharply over rough ground. Night. 70 degrees. Returned to campground using two hands on steering wheel and parking brake. On 4000 mile trip pulling 3 ton trailer. Waited 4 days for repair to be completed.
2001 yukon/xl parking brake does not work. Failed inspection twice, first repaired under warranty at ~15k miles, second for $225 at ~65k miles. Never has held. Last time was adjusted to hold, drags brake when released as too tight. Obvious poor design and safety hazard. Can never assume parking brake will hold.
I own a 2001 yukon xl and have a parking brake problem. When the pedal is pushed, it goes all the way to the floor. When I raised this issue with the service dept. In the first 3,000 miles, I was told this is normal, but have since discovered otherwise. I now have 46,000 miles on the vehicle. I just paid $125.00 to have it repaired by another dealer who told me of the design defect. Gm needs to recall all the vehicles and correct the design flaw.
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 $1200.00 dollars($800.00 parts and $400.00 labor cost) to repair. This brake failure occurred at 74,000 miles. I'm presently operating the vehicle on just the main brake system, after having disconnected the ABS system. I have been unable to find a cheaper after market replacement ABS electronic module unit. I have read numerous complaint on your web site about this type of brake failure. Hopefully this will result in a recall campaign.
Parking brake failure and transmission failure. Resulting in death of 4 year old child. Please sign my petition if you have this problem. Www.starinti.com.
The parking and emergency brake on the vehicle was defective. The vehicle rolled back and has been serviced twice. *jb the vehicle would roll frontwards as well.
The antilock braking system activates consistently at low speeds on my 2001 gmc yukon xl. The manufacturer has issued a service bulletin addressing the problem but there is no recall. They place the blame on rust affecting the sensors but I have never experienced the problem on any other anti-lock braking system I have had, nor have I ever heard of the problem before. I believe the problem results from the system's design and believe it is a safety issue. I stopped driving my vehicle because the first occurences were startling and I nearly hit another vehicle. The situation did not call for a panic stop but I was startled when it activated and confused by what was happening. It could have been a pedestrian and caused injury even at low speed. The vehicle is now in for repair, which will cost a minimum of $200 plus replacement of any sensors which may not be able to be cleaned. I contacted gm and their response was that I was out of warranty. I believe the liability is the manufacturer's and the system should be modified or corrected to perform safely in all climates in which they market vehicles. Especially since many of the affected vehicles are marketed with 4-wheel and all-wheel drive performance as a selling point. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Parking brake prematurely worn out.
My 2001 yukon xl has experienced a mechanical parking brake problem since purchase in 2000. At approximate mileage 11500 I took the vehicle into the gmc dealership where it was purchased to complain that the parking brake went to the floor when applied. They told me that was the way it was designed. Since that time I have tried to use the parking brake several times and found that it did not hold the vehicle when applied. A few months ago I had my vehicle serviced by a non gmc shop and told them about a "swishing/rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, which now has approximately 73 k miles on it. They told me that this was the parking brake pads rubbing on the rotor and that this was a gmc design flaw that gmc was well aware of. I then took the vehicle to a gmc shop, coury gmc in mesa, az, where I bought the vehicle. I again told them of the non functional brake as I had previously done at the 11.5k mileage mark. Service personnel again told me that the brake was designed to go to the floor when applied. They also told me that the rear rotor and emergency brake pad was worn out and needed replacement. I showed them the previous service order from the 11.5k mileage mark. They told me that they would not fix the parking brake at their expence because too many miles had accumulated between complaints. I live in the arizona desert and can count on one hand the number of times that I have applied then released the parking brake as it does not hold the vehicle. According to independent shop owners the parking brake design is defective and wears out even if it is not used. This is obviously apparent in my case. Not only does the parking brake not hold the vehicle when applied it wears out when not in use and causes damage to the rear brake rotor, a definate safety issue. I was not surprised that there are many other complaints on the federal safety agency website covering this very issue.
Abs and traction assist went out..I have 56000 miles on my vehicle. Others with the same problem are trying to get a recall out on these types of problems..pretty sad that gm cannot make a longer lasting and more efficient vehicle.
The ABS control system failed on my 2001 yukon xl at 42,000 miles. It failed again at 88,000 miles. Gm said this is an isolated problem. It is not. There is a problem with the ABS in this vehicle.
On may 17, 2003 my 4 year old daughter was killed in our driveway by our 2001 gmc yukon. We were cleaning the rear of our vehicle when the vehicle came out of gear and the parking brake failed to hold the vehicle. My 2 year old son was in the vehicle at the time, but there is no way that he could have applied the brake to release the vehicle out of gear. This is something that no family should have to endure and I am asking for help in proving these failures. I feel there are two failures with this vehicle. The parking brake on all models of these vehicles fails to hold these vehicles. I have searched your websites to find 50 plus complaints about the parking brake on gmc/chevrolet vehicles of this kind failing to hold the vehicle and vehicles not passing safety inspections because the parking brake does not support the vehicle. The second issue is I believe that there was either a malfunction of the transmission or that there are mechanical overrides in this vehicle as in the 2003 gmc envoy recall campaign #03v075 that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position. I also, I found odi id number: 897722 which shows that this should be investigated. I believe a full investigation should be done on the parking brake and the transmission of the gmc and chevrolet vehicles. This is the link to the accident. Http://www.springsgov.com/newsresults.asp?newsid=688 please help!!!!!!
I have a 2001 yukon xl which has had three instances of known design failures in the braking system -- both emergency features, both well known to the manufacturer. The first is a known design defect in the retaining clip of the emergency/parking brake mechansim. As a result the parking brake will wear out within 20-30k miles. The second is an electrical failure in the ebcm (braking control module) where the ABS motor shorts into a always on position. The only way to drive the vehicle is to remove the ABS fuse and do without the ABS feature. Neither known safety issue has a recall assocaited with it.
1-at low speed braking (3-5mph), the anti lock brake system causes the peddle to pulsate and groon. Several times the system just gave up and allowed the vehicle to slide into intersections, before stopping. 2-no consequences yet 3- took 2001 yukon xl to local gmc dealer, for service. Dealer report was left front hub assembly was heavily corroded. Front rotors were rusty and needed to be cut, rear rotors were rusty and needed to be cut, also rear pads need replacement. Vehicle has only 26,000 miles. Vehicle was not repaired at this time, feeling there is a safety issue with the hub assemby and replacing other parts are not totally necessary.
Started my 2001 yukon xl and went to work this morning, on the way to work the ABS light went on. When I got to work and turn the vehicle off there was a buzzing sound from beneath the drivers side, that would not stop.
2001 yukon xl parking brakes inoperative. Failed dealer inspection. He said they just wear out. Interesting, my vehicle has 60000, and the disc brakes are still the original. I have rarely used the parking brake. Maybe on a hill once or twice. This is a design problem or a module problem and gmc is not taking responsibility. I have an extended warranty and its not covered according to the dealer. The ABS went out at 40000, and was covered by the warranty. I'm perplexed about gmc's lack of concern for its products and safety.
Consumer complained about an emergency parking brake problem. Consumer stated emergency parking brake didn't hold. This vehicle failed the state safety inspection due to the parking brake problem.
Consumer complained about a parking brake problem. When parking brake was applied vehicle began to roll backward.
My 2001 yukon xl failed inspection on 10/06/2003 due to an inoperative emergency/parking brake. The gmc dealer which performed inspections that this is a known problem (the parking brake hanging open and wearing) to both the dealer and to gm, but no recall has been issued. My husband adjusted the emergency/parking brake the same evening and the SUV passed at re-inspection the following morning, however, the emergency/parking brake is again hung open and wearing (less than 24 hours after being fixed and passing inspection).
Problems with 2001 yukon xl emergency brake.*mr consumer heard a humming sound coming from under the vehicle and the ABS light illuminated. When taken to the mechanic, the consumer was advised the throttle body and electronic brake module needed to be replaced. *ph. Also the emergency park brake was inoperative.
I have a 2001 gmc yukon xl and took it in for some routine maintenance at about 30k miles. The dealer informed me that the parking brake was not operating properly (would not hold the vehicle). Since it is a wear item it wasn't covered by the warranty. I have owned several gm vehicles as well as many of my family members and I have never had a problem with the parking brake wearing out, let alone prior to 30k miles. The original dealer gave us an estimate of $800 to fix the parking brake. At this time we are waiting a response from gm's customer service dept.
The vehicle didn't pass inspection because the parking brake failed.
Emergency brake does not work properly, vehicle has failed the safety inspection twice. Manufacturer informed consumer that dealer adjusted emergency brakes to their specifications, and nothing else would be done.*jb ....
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