2001 GMC Yukon: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 16, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 51,234 miles · CA

In aug 2005, the ABS light on our 2001 gmc yukon with 51k miles came on and there was a grinding noise (the pump) underneath the driver's side which remains on when the vehicle is turned off. The ABS fuse must be removed to shut off the pump. Our local gmc dealership repaired it for $1100 ($870 for the ABS module). In sep 2009, the ABS failed again at 91k miles. Our gmc dealership helped cover the cost of repair by covering the cost of the module. We had to wait 2 months (nov 2009) before the vehicle could be repaired because we were told that the module was being redesigned to fix these problems. In oct 2014, the ABS failed again at 138k miles. Our gmc dealership put us in contact with gmc customer service with the hope that gmc could assist in covering the cost of repair. After several frustrating phone calls with supervisors, we were told that the vehicle was too old and therefore gmc would not assist. During these phone calls gmc stated that there was a recall for the vehicle in "salt-belt" states but not california. Obviously the ABS module is defective as a relative with a similar vehicle (chevy tahoe) had the same issue with the ABS module. In searching the internet, we found a company that states that they can repair the module for under $100 and guarantees the repair for life. If they can do this, why can't gm make the necessary changes to the ABS module and give customers the peace of mind that the vehicle will be safe. Hopefully the federal safety agency will use this and similar complaints and force gm to issue a recall on the ABS module.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · OH

I heard a slight grinding noise, that sounded like a brake dragging. I replaced brakes all the way around, and that didn't stop the noise. I then replaced all the wheel bearings, this did not help either. I tried the u-joints with no luck. I was talking to the person that I got the vehicle from and was told that the rear end had been rebuilt twice! This was before I got the vehicle, and it only had 67000 on it when I got it. Since then I have talked to many yukon owners, and they have had the same issues.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

2001 yukon transmission seal failed because of rough shifting, serpentine drive belt squeaks. Vehicle leaked fuel consumer had to get a ride home while fire dept cleaned up spill. *ts a seal failed and coolant leaked into the transmission and destroyed it. The radiator seal failed. The head light lens was loose.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Acceleration, Body · FL

Multiple failures; A/C odors, door lock, suspension alignment and brakes. *bf there were problems with the following: weather strip was loose, the A/C blew warm, the belts squeaked, there was a mildew odors, the window regulator, the front seat belt squeaked, the door panel, the steering wheel rattled, drive shaft, accelerator pedal, the wipers were noisy, the hinge pin on the radio was loose, engine noises, A/C drain would not drain at times until the passenger door was closed/water lead and caused by the left front floorboard. Recall#01v159000, 02v253000, 03v094000.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Tires · LA

A loud grinding noise was heard coming from the rear. Vehicle was taken to a tire garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that a rock gravel was trapped inside of the tread, and the rocks would cut groves inside of the alloy wheels. This caused loss of air pressure from the tires.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 2,000 miles · CA

The serpentine belt has been replaced twice and then the alternator was replaced because when the truck is started it makes a squealing noise and after all that, it still makes the noise.