Parking Brake Related Problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (three problems).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra

The Parking Brake problem

State inspection, failed due to rotted fuel filler neck. Was told for awhile it was due to gas cap, replaced that, light would go on and off. When it would no longer go off took back to dealers. Dealership replaced fuel filler neck, along with valve/sensor at a cost of over $500.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Purchased from dealership with a 2-yr inspection sticker. After sticker expired, went to have vehicle inspected. Failed due to vehicle will move forward even though emergency brake is engaged. Inspector commented that many GMC Sierras are failing due to this reason.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

While driving on the hwy. Towing my 28 ft 5th wheel trailer on level ground we experienced a loud bang and the feeling like something in the driveline had broken. No engine malfunction indicators were displayed on the console. No further incidents have happened yet, but it is constantly on my mind.   Read details...


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