Air Brake Related Problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake wheel speed sensor (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake antilock (two problems).

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Air Brake problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

I was involved in a crash where I think the brakes on my 2001 GMC Sierra failed to stop my vehicle in time. I rear-ended a pickup truck, which hit a Toyota, which then hit a Jeep. I know there has been a recall on abs front wheel speed sensors, yet my VIN was not included in the recall.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Truck exhibits failure of braking at slow speeds; pedal hard and no brake; hit building at slow speed minimal damge; truck had 38,000 miles. Took to dealer;they said knew what was wrong; changed out left front hub and speed sensor $405. 00.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

The abs light comes on and the truck does not make a complete stop. The antilock breaks due not work and truck tends to glide. It does this week after week. I am tired of having my truck diagnosed and they can't find the problem.   Read details...


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