Seven problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine idling to low when stopping. Dealer says problem is normal. Let's test drive a new truck and show me it is normal. This truck is a lemon in my eyes!.
I had a deer jump in front of me and I hit the brakes hard and my truck barely slowed down. I avoided the animal. I then tore apart all brakes and found the rear extremaly rusted. I replaced all pads, had rotors re-surfaced. Rear rotors were barely salvigable after sandblasting. Truck has 30,000 miles. This is not acceptable.
The contact stated the emergency brake did not work properly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they adjusted the cable. This adjustment did not take care of the problem. The dealer stated they were aware of the problem, however, they could not do anything about it because there was no recall at this time. He stated there was a problem with the rear rotors. The rotor/drum assembly rusted. The rusting was causing a decrease in the braking power. The rotors were so rusted they could not be turned. Updated 11/30/2005 -.
GMC 2001 Sierra. Brakes started to pulsate when stopping. Only 23,000 miles on odometer. The front rotors were too rusted and pitted to resurface. The dealer replaced them, but said it was my fault they rusted because I "did not drive the vehicle enough". They would not cover the pads under warranty.
Premature failure of rear brake system. At 48005 miles the entire rear brake system comprised of rotors and pads needed replacement due to deterioration. The brakes were in such a state that the vehicle would not pass inspection. The front brakes only had normal wear. 50% of the vehicles miles are on the nys thruway.
The rotors were completely rusted, preventing the brakes from working effectively. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and because it was not under warranty, dealer want to charge the consumer for repairs. Vehicle had 57,000 miles. Consumer bought an extended warranty, and the dealer claimed that the warranty didn't cover the rotors.
Caller said at low speeds the abs kicked in and made it hard to stop vehicle when slowing down. Caller had the problem corrected three times. Had them replace the abs in the spring of 2003, 2004 and in may of 2005. Dealer said the first time was a hub assembly and the other two it was the rotors. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.