11 problems related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor have been reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On or about 18 oct 2009 as I was turning into my driveway as I applied the brakes on my 2000 gme 1/2 ton truck it failed to stop as normal. I almost hit my travel trailer. The brakes made an unusual noise that sounded as if it came from around the brake booster. I had it replaced, this did not eliminate the problem. This vehicle was not driven again until around 15 Jan 2010 this braking problem occurred again. After taking the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer and talking with a service mgr. With some 33 years experience,he recognized the problem. He explained that the anti-lock brake system was activating resulting in increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. He removed the wheel speed sensors and cleaned the wheel speed sensors mounting surface and applied a rust inhibitor and reinstalled the wheel sensors at a cost to me of $252. 00 I believe GMC should bear this cost as there is a recall on this problem. Recall id# 43621 dated Aug. 29. 2005 this recall did not cover va. ,but the abs brake problem does not know that it is in va. . GMC should recall all vehicles with this abs system regardless which state the vehicle is in.
In regards to NHTSA recall id 05v379000. Mailed a recall notice from GMC about this issue with the wheel speed sensors. Truck exhibiting issue noted in recall. Dealership would not repair vehicle under recall and charge us $42 for diagnostics fee. They even noted that the wheel speed sensors needed replaced but would not do it. Truck does not stop correctly under 10 mph due to anti -lock motor running.
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the abs. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired. Updated 1/23/2006 - the left front wheel speed sensor was replaced on 12/27/2005.
Poor braking performance, complete deterioration of braking surface of rotors front and rear leading to premature failure of braking system. Replacement of all four rotors and pad sets front and rear. Also unwanted antilock activation at low speeds due to sensor or abs component failure or mis-programmed abs module not diagnosed at this time.
With increasing frequency, I have experienced repeated failures of the abs brake system at low speeds. This has caused extended stopping distances and, on at least three occasions, near collisions. Dealer quickly identified the recommended repair as replacement of the rf wheel bearing assembly, which includes the abs speed sensor. Disturbingly, the dealer indicated that this problem is not uncommon, and that no recall currently exists. Dealer further indicated that future failures (either of the same bearing assembly or the other bearing assembly) are possible.
While coming to a slow stop(-10mph and dry) the antilock brakes started to operate causing a failure for an assured distance . Wheel speed sensors to be cause ,replaced at dealership. Happened again 8 months later wheel speed sensors replced again. Should be looked into failure to stop causes accidents not tailgate cables.
When coming to a normal stop and speed is around 5 mph the abs system makes a loud noise, the brake pedal becomes stiff and the vehicle does not stop. This happened 2 years ago (the first time - approximately 42,000 miles) and the dealer replaced the front wheel speed sensors. Now the same problem is occurring. The dealer states that the wheel speed sensors need to be replaced again and note that there were no codes in the computer. The dealer was able to reproduce the problem. The abs warning light does not come on. I contacted gm's customer assistance and was told that since the vehicle is out of warranty and the parts are out of warranty, they cannot help with the repair. My point is after the parts are replaced, this can happen again with no warning. The first time this happened, I was in rush hour traffic and had to veer off to the shoulder and hit the emergency brake. This time, I was exiting my driveway and was unable to stop and rolled into the road. Gm claims that this is not a "documented" issue, even after admitting there is a TSB for this repair. The repair is insufficient in my opinion. I does not prevent brake loss from occurring in the future without warning. After calling gm customer assistance back and complaining, they said to wait 2 to 3 days to see if they will cover the repair cost (wheel speed sensors). They avoid answering how this will be resolved so that it will not happen again.
Abs malfunctioning abs would kick on due to a bad vehicle speed sensor causing a lengthing of stopping distance which could lead to accidents. As a temporay fix I pulled the fuse for the abs controller to eliminate the leghtened stopping problem.
Anti-lock brakes kicking in at low speeds (under 10 mph) when coming to a stop causing unexpected elongated stopping distances. Had to pull fuse to disable the abs module in order to brake normally (but w/o abs). Per GMC diagnostic, speed sensors not putting out correct reading at low speeds. GMC dealer replaced both front and bearing & hub assemblies. Truck out of warranty but dealer picked up half the cost, and I paid $352. 17. Filed complaint with gm - problem file # 1-236485201.
Abs light went on during normal operation. Abs pump needed to be replaced. Within 3 months, abs were engaging at very low speeds during stopping, causing many near-accidents. Abs module replaced by dealer. Problem persisted, dealer replaced wheel speed sensor.
The abs sensor in brake system has became a problem. It has been replaced once but now it is a problem again. Under 5 mph there is a total loss of the brakes. Cosnumer feels this is a safety related defect. Has been to dealer for repair for the first inciden. T was paid for out of pocket by consumer, and now consumer must pay for this 2nd repair again. Did contact gm manufacturer and suggested to take to a dealer for repair. The dealer noted this is an issue with abs wheel speed sensor and it needed replaced.