Parking brake did not hold. 1 rotor was bad and parking brake shoes were bad. Even after repair, parking brake goes all the way to floor. I believe brake shoes were defective when vehicle was purchased. This is poor engineering on gm's part. I think I should be reimbursed fully for repairs on parking brake. Since there was a service bulletin to dealers, I think the customer should have been advised. This was very unsafe. We had to pay $439.47 for something that should not have happened. This was on 2001 gmc yukon.
2001 GMC Yukon brakes complaints
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Dt: the brakes were replaced at the dealer about a year ago. There is an ongoing investigation, the number is pe05020.
I read about the investigation about the brakes on gm's SUV's. I have a 2001 gmc yukon and when you apply the brakes, just before it stops the anti-lock brakes starts pulsing and the vehicle continues forward 3 to 10 feet. The vehicle is at the dealer right now getting the oil changed and I am getting a quote on the brakes. I called gm's warranty division and they said it is not a recall yet. My file # is1-332799234.
The antilock brakes on my 2001 gmc yukon xl [xxx] activate at low speeds and when cornering on dry pavement. This is annoying and disconcerting. I feel that my stopping distance is increased and pedal effort is also increased. The problem is getting worse. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I was driving home and my anti-lock brake light came on. I drove home and turned off the car but it did not completely shut off. The battery was disconnected at the advice of the dealer as to not cause further damage. The car was towed to the dealership to fix. The cause of the problem was the ebcm internal relay shorted out causing ABS pump to constantly run. The part was replaced costing over $1200. This also caused damage to the battery so it was also replaced.
The consumer was approaching an intersection and without warning, another driver cut in front of the consumer vehilce. The driver applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. This caused the other vehicle to collide into on the passenger 's side and pushed the vehicle into a tree. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Please fill in additional information.
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.
While parking and applying the parking brake the consumer noticed that the brake did not hold. As a result, the vehicle will not pass the states inspection. Please provide additional information.
While applying the emergency brakes. The brake failed to hold. The driver noticed while driving,the brake light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer drove to the dealer for am inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the sensor for the emergency brake, and the master cylinder needed to be replacemed. Please fill in additional information.
My 2001 gmc yukon with 4-wheel disc brakes failed state inspection due to worn out (non-functioning) emergency brakes. I have only used them for parking about 10 times & never for emergency stopping. The dealer who repaired them, told me that due to a clip design problem, they typically wore out without use, right after the truck was purchased. The linings would not remain straight & would wear prematurely. They charged me for some of the repair ($100) but it seems that it should be covered as a recall.
The ebcm went out on my 2001 gmc yukon ABS system causing the ABS pump to run continually even without the key on. Pulling the fuse stopped the pump from running, but I don't have ABS, which to me is a safety concern. Gm should recall this module for safety reasons, especially since there is a long list of vehicals with this known problem. I have not replaced this part due to the $1000 price from the dealer, nor do I intend to until gm issues a recall on this defective part. For the money that I gave gm for this vehical, I expect more customer service that this, I have given them enough money for them to just brush my safety (and others' safety as well) aside.
While driving, consumer noticed air bag indicator light flashing throughout travel at all times. Dealership serviced vehicle, and noticed brake control module needed to be replaced.
Consumer called and complained about brakes, intermittently at every 600 miles average, the ABS system need to be replaced at consumer's expenses. Dealer indicated that consumer needed to clean the sensor and the bearing,. Also, they stated that gmc and the federal safety agency has a tsb on this issues.
The emergency brake failed to stop 2001, gmc, yukon when the vehicle was put in drive ,and the emergency brakes were engaged. This was one of the test required for a inspection sticker in grapevine texas.
Brakes would lock up for no apparent reason. No warnings were given this continued several times with the dealership continually saying that there was no problem until I dropped the vehicle off at the dealership with the brakes (all four) completely locked up.
The antilock brake module failed and I lost all antilock capability. When it fails, it makes the sound of a small fan motor. It quit when I parked and turned the yukon off. This module cost me $800 to replace. Incredible for a vehicle with 45,000 miles.
While driving, the vehicle lost brake power. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The problem was with the parking brake which remained on a it came in contact with the rotor. *ak ph
Emergency brake will not hold when vehicle is on an incline. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
The VIN number is [xxx] on february 12, 2002, at 9am I had an appointment at clyde revord to have my oil changed and my emergency brake adjusted on my 2001 gmc yukon xl with 22400 miles. After changing the oil the service writer told me that the emergency brake could not be adjusted because it had been worn down due to the fact it had been left on. I proceeded to tell them that it had not been left on. At that point the mechanic chimed in and stated that he could prove that it was left on. He took me out to the shop and pointed out that there was a lot of brake dust indicating it had been left on. He then stated however that he personally has seen a lot of these in for the same problem. Of course what that meant was that they were not willing to cover it under warranty. I contacted gmc and they called the dealer and through their correspondence they determined that due to the fact that there are no service bulletins and no active recalls and by what the service department at clyde revord told them ! That they could not cover it under warranty. I did some investigating of my own by calling speedway chevrolet, the service writer there told me that indeed there is an issue of the emergency brakes being over tightened from the factory and that he personally has seen 40 or so vehicles in for the same issue and that his own vehicle is being serviced for the same thing. I then called clyde revord back and spoke with frank the service manager. He stated that he has no evidence of there being a problem with the emergency brake and he didn't know where speedway chevrolet was getting their info and that "that's a bunch of bologna" he also stated that contrary to there policy of providing excellent customer service that they were not willing to help me or cover this issue under warranty. I then contacted smokey point pontiac gmc and they too have seen issues with these emergency brakes and set up an appointment to have it repaired under warranty on february 25, 2002. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of infor
While braking on a rough surface at construction zone ABS activated, causing nearly complete loss of stopping ability.
Intermittent stalling when making a right turn. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate the problem.*ak consumer states dealer loaned a vehicle data recorder, however problem has not occurred since august 6th, after vehicle stalls it will start back up without a problem. Abs experienced erratic operation. Front passenger seat belt needed replaced.
While braking on a rough road, ABS came on without cause and created a total loss of braking ability.
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