The vsc and other lights in dash light up and has caused the vehicles brakes to engaged without warning. Its pulls the steering wheel violently to the to left. It happens at high and low speeds. Went to dealership and they said it was the skid control computer and the cost to replace it is 1,200 dollars.
2001 Toyota Sequoia driver assistance complaints
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I am experiencing problems with the traction control system on my 2001 toyota sequoia. Unexpectedly, sometimes at high speeds, the traction control activates and can significantly affect steering and braking while driving due to strong grinding feeling during the traction control engagement. Again, this activation has no apparent cause as it occurs on flat dry pavement at various speeds. Luckily, I have been able to maintain control of the vehicle despite the significant effect this engagement has on the vehicle. At a minimum, there should be a longer delay between an initial warning light and the actual engagement of the system. There is no time to react with the current design. On my second trip to the local toyota dealership, they have determined that the yaw rate sensor should be replaced. During my first visit, they could not determine the cause of the problem after plugging the car into their computers. I paid the diagnostic fee and hoped it was an isolated incident. Of course, it happened again about a week later (december 22, 2010 to be precise). I'm currently waiting for the part (yaw rate sensor) to come in as I must get the vehicle fixed.
2001 toyota sequoia vsc traction inadvertently turned on while driving on a straight away highway at 75 MPH causing the vehicle to abruptly pull to the right, almost causing a crash. Luckily I pulled the steering wheel and car back into my lane and then exited and had the car towed to the dealer. This could have resulted a terrible crash and rollover. It was a very scary experience for me and the 7 witnesses in my car!!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. While driving approximately 25 MPH the vsc-trac, vsc-off, ABS, and parking brake lights began illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and shut off. Upon restarting the vehicle the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The failure began to recur intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where who stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the traction control activated and pulled the vehicle to the right which caused the rear brakes to wear; a crash almost occurred as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the 02 sensor but 150 miles later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired again. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Warning lights for vehicle skid control, anti-lock brakes and parking brake are consistently on reporting a failure.
Driving on dry asphalt paving at 65 to 70 MPH, traction control system light flashed and the vehicle brakes were abruptly applied to the right side for a matter of 2 to 3 seconds. This occurred 3 different times (twice november 20, 2010 and once november 27, 2010). Vsc and trac off lights would come on and would not turn off until vehicle engine was restarted. Also appears that trac off button does not work effectively to turn traction control system off on demand.
My 2001 toyota sequoia, vsc traction control engages in the middle of driving. The car shakes profusely, loud beeping noise, jerks and acts as though it"s not going to stop. I brought the car to toyota last week they replace front brake pads, resurface the rotors, balance and rotated the tires. But that didn't solve the problem it happen again over the weekend, I took the car back to toyota they said that there is no problem with it. This is a horrible experience I was on the freeway I am worried about my family's safety. I did a search online and there has been many other complaints online from consumers concerning the 2001 toyota sequoia vsc traction control system. Toyota refuses to acknowledge the problem because the 2001 toy sequoia hasn"t been included in the recall. I believed the is a safety defect on toyota part and may cause serious crash and lost of life. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/sequoia/2001/brakes/vsc_traction_control_engages_for_no_reason.shtml.
I own a 2001 toyota sequoia sr5 limited 4x4. Since new this sequoias vsc trac light would sometimes come on then reset itself when I turned the vehicle off. When the vehicle was taken to toyota they could not find a problem. Last week with 62,000+ miles on the odometer I experienced a frightening event. I was driving straight approximately 20mph on a dry clear roadway when all off a sudden the "vsc trac" light illuminated and an icon of a vehicle skidding started flashing accompanied by a loud beeping noise. The scary part was that the sequoia started pulling to the right accompanied by a loud grinding noise which could be heard and felt through the steering wheel. The brakes also had lost some of its stopping power when I applied the brakes to pull over. I initially thought I had a right front flat tire or I ran over something that was caught in my undercarriage or suspension system. After what seemed to be approximately 3 seconds the beeping noise stopped and the vehicles "vsc trac" and "vsc off" lights stayed illuminated on the dash and I regained control of the sequoia. I pulled over and checked the outside of the sequoia and found no damage. I continued to drive with the vsc lights illuminated without incident. After I turned the vehicle off everything reset and the lights were off until the same exact incident occurred the following day. It was good there were no other vehicles on my right side because there may of been an accident due to the violent pull to the right when the above condition occurs. Since the last incident I have not had any problems with the vsc, but I am taking my sequoia to an authorized toyota dealer on monday because I fear this incident may happen again at a higher rate of speed and I may lose control of my vehicle. After reading numerous complaints on the internet this appears to be a major problem with a vast majority of 2001 toyota sequoias!
My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (ABS) seems to be failing. This problem started about a year ago. The problem is an intermittent ratcheting or grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle which causes the wheels and steering to vibrate immensely and have feelings of lost control (stalling) while driving. This has occurred at all different road speeds and conditions.
I have a 2001 toyota sequoia, purchased used in 2004. In 2006, the ABS,vsc,brake lights began to light up intermittently. After a few months, they came on & stayed on. The dealer did a diagnostic test and said it was a computer problem and would cost $2500+ to fix. This seems like a major design flaw by toyota, and causes an extremely unsafe condition. I would expect a recall due to the number of similar complaints.
Upon starting my vehicle, the "vsc off" and "trac" lights on my dash come on. This could indicate potential vsc computer failure. The system is tied in with the ABS brake system and failure could result in loss of vehicle control. I feel as though this is a significant safety issue and should be addressed.
Vsc / trac system engages randomly... Sometimes three times per week. Started about one month ago. Various speeds, various circumstances... Nothing consistent. It has pulled me off the road twice, but most of the time just engages with a rumble sound and hard to drive. The computer diagnostics finds nothing. I have used auto-blog and discovered dozens of people with the same problem.
I own a 2001 toyota sequoia 4wd limited. I am plagued with the all too common vsc and trac light warnings. The lights will illuminate at random times, and go out randomly. I have also suffered from a lack of accelerator response while the lights were illuminated. This has nearly caused a couple accidents. I have read that this is a very common problem with the toyota sequoia, but that there has never been a recall for the vsc and trac system. I am very concerned that this issue will one day cause a serious accident.
My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (ABS) has failed. This problem has just started to occur summer 2010. The problem is an intermittent ratcheting or grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle which causes the wheels and steering to vibrate immensely and have feelings of lost control while driving. This has occurred at all different road speeds, specifically it has occurred while I was driving at full highway speed of 70 MPH. The reason I mention both the vsc and the ABS, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed.
My 2001 toyota sequoia traction control system/vehicle stability control system (vsc) or anti lock braking system (ABS) has failed. This problem started last summer 2009, and now this problem has become consistent and at every acceleration from a dead stop. The vehicle stalls momentarily and the vsc light/s come on the same time. The reason I mention both the vsc and the ABS, is that these two systems are interworked for control, and at this time it could be either or both which are failed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated that the vsc and traction lights were illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle would pull to the right, limiting acceleration. The failure would occur on a daily basis. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer also advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.
My 2001 toyota sequoia with 199000 miles will apply the ABS to the right front tire and then disable the vcs system. This causes the vehicle to pull to the right and has forced me off the road. I have had it looked at and the computer code was a bad yaw sensor. The mechanic verified the sensor was good as was the wiring. I'm told the vsc computer may be bad.
My traction control lights come on, noise is sounding and the truck is shaking violently during acceleration. It occurs very often in all types of weather and roads. It's an unsettling feeling since it's my family vehicle and the lives of my loved ones are in this vehicle. I have taken it to be looked at and nothing has been found to be the problem. This is a huge safety issue and something needs to be done to resolve this issue before lives are lost!
The vsc light comes on while driving, alarm beeps, grinding noises an difficulty stopping car. This happened at 35 MPH the first time on dry road. Contacted dealer and they suggested to just pull over if it happens again and bring car in. Second time it happened at 65/70 MPH on highway. Had to pull into break down lane, came to complete stop, while driving in breakdown lane to next exit, happened again. Brought to dealer in area, could not find a problem. Brought to dealer where car is always serviced and they cannot find the problem either. Both incidents were very scary and felt like the vehicle was not going to stop. Due to pick up vehicle from dealer tomorrow but have printed out numerous similar complaints to show the service department.
Two hours into a trip while going 70 MPH on straight, flat dry road outside of san antonio, the vsc alarm sounded and I suddenly seemed to lose control of SUV and power. This continued until I was able to pullover asap and turned off the engine which reset the system. Husband took over driving and the same thing happened to him just a few miles down the road. Seemed okay once vsc system disengaged (I.e. Warning lights stayed on). Was fine during short drives on our vacation, but the same thing happened about 2 hours on our drive home. Has been okay on short drives, but took to dealer today because we have another trip planned and are afraid -- especially since other family will be joining us. Dealer called a short time ago saying the computer showed the incidents happened, but he can't find a problem. He said resetting the computer should fix the problem, but seems like with as many similar incidents with this year model, there may be more to it than that.
My 2001 toy sequoia began having malfunctioning problems with the vsc traction control system in april 5, 2010. The vsc traction control system engages in the middle of driving the car no matter what speed. The car beeps loudly, shakes, jerks and acts as though it doesn't want to stop. The 2003 toyota sequoia has a recall for the same problem.they say that they have no fix for the 2003 either.there are multiple consumer complaints on the 2001 toy sequoia for the same problem. Toyota refuses to include the 2001 toy seq in the recall. They refuse to honor the costs associated with the 2001 traction problem. We immediately took the car into the dealership three times to find out what the problem was. The dealership couldn"d find anything wrong, however acknowledged that the 2003 toyota sequoia was on recall for the same problem. On the fourth time, they tried to say that replacing a chip may fix the problem. Not guaranteed. Wanted to charge $1,000 to order and install the part.
Violent shaking of vehicle while merging onto a major highway at 65 MPH. Failure of vsc on 2001 toyota sequoia. Replaced 3 parts....yaw sensor, brake booster and cpu. Old cpu part is in my office. Spent close to $2000 on repairs and toyota's hq in california response was "out of warranty".
Vsc/trac lights come on and stay on my 2001 toyota sequoia - appears to be a common problem and is a potential safety hazard with the stabilization computer possibly going out.
Vech. Skid control alarm and reaction takes place without warning or justification. Vehicle brakes come on with warning and car shakes because the brakes which are automatically being applied and brake anti skid system is activated. This happened on two occasions in the past week during acceleration. The violent reaction of the vehicle was shocking. I fear for the lives of myself and my family. Even though the vehicle is 9 years old, I feel toyota is responsible for this deadly defect. I know the 2003 model was recalled and repaired at no charge. I expect the same as the problem is the same.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. When starting the vehicle, every service warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the electronic stability control unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic. The failure has not recurred. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Traction control engages for no apparent reason causing truck to stall and or make grinding noises from front end.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 MPH, the vehicle abnormally decelerated to speeds of 5 MPH without warrant. The vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. In addition, the contact stated the electronic stability control exhibited unknown signs of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Vehicle occasionally lurches forward when in gear with the brake pedal depressed. Vehicle traction control engages and will not allow the acceleration in heavy traffic conditions.
Having issues with stopping a 2001 sequoia due to undersized braking equipment. The issue is when the brake is depressed the sequoias tires and steering wheel shake excessively. I have replaced the pads and had the rotors turned. This is know issue with the sequoia for toyota. Tsb issue and braking system fixed as long as the car is under 36000 miles this is a safety issue to all drivers on the road. I have had a couple near misses due to the inconsistent breaking. While at dealership (toyota of concorde in nc they will not even acknowledge the ts"s are out there. It is an ongoing safety issue that when coupled with issues with the traction control that is going to seriously injure or kill people. As stated the brake issue has cause near misses in our SUV and other.
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