Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2001 GMC C2500

Three problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 GMC C2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2005

The contact owns a 2001 GMC 2500 pick up truck, and the brakes have completely deteriorated. The vehicle had only 18,000 miles. While driving heard a buzzing noise from the back of the vehicle. The consumer continued driving the vehicle home, and later had the vehicle towed to a service dealer. The service dealer stated the vehicle needed to have brake pads, rotors, and calipers on the back. On the front of the vehicle the rotors will need to be turned. The abs front speed sensor was defective. The service dealer had to replace the abs front speed sensor, replace at least one rotor on the back, a back caliper, and the front rotors will need to be turned, and may have to replace the front brake pads.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2004

Vehicle is having trouble stopping when the brakes are applied at various speeds. Took vehicle to dealer for check up and results indicated that the rotors cracked and fell apart.

3 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2004

2001 GMC sierra with 6065 miles that is 6 thousand. 65 miles . . . Total brake failure. Rotors and brake pads totally shot. . Not drivable!!!! close to killing someone, (school bus full of kids) made it to dealer, told the bad news, unbelievable!! 40 thousand dollar truck with 6065 actual miles and no frigging brakes!!!! repair bil over 1500 dollars!! GMC says sucks to be me. . No help, no fix, not driveable. What if someone was actually killed??? would GMC care? no!!!!! btw this vehical is owned by an 85yr old man drives it to store, and dr. 's office. Help help help. . . .




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