Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra - part 1

: the contact stated at low speeds the abs activated. There was NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

The antilock brake system is activating at under 10 mph. I have called the GMC hot line and even though I have a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 truck which is one of the models identified as being in the recall for this problem I was informed that my vehicles VIN number is not on the list,and that even though I am having the problem that GMC will not cover it.

The contact stated this vehicle was included in the recall campaign for the abs. The dealer performed the recall repairs, but it did not remedy the problem. The dealer said the problem was the right front hub. The hub has been replaced one time already. After approximately 12,000 miles the vehicle started experiencing the same problems again.

Abs activates at slow speeds.

2001 GMC Sierra half ton pickup, abs activates at slow speeds, I understand there are recalls for this problem in other states, why not minnesota. Please help, this is a serious problem !!.

The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. This vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. Updated 02/07/06.

Anti lock brakes activate at low speeds and truck will not stop. Ref:pe 05020 NHTSA investigation.

The contact stated that when applying brake pressure at low speeds the abs would activate followed by a rubbing noise. There was NHTSA recall 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes. This vehicle had the same failure as indicated in the recall. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs. After the repairs were performed there have been no further problems. The consumer was led to believe he would receive reimbursement. Updated 11/29/05.

Contact states the abs brakes come on at below 10 mph. It causes the truck not stop. It has been happening for the last month. It has gotten progressively worse. There are no lights that come on inside the truck when this occurs. He has written a complaint to the manufacturer, and they told him to take it to the dealer. He has not taken it to a dealer yet. He has researched this and knows it is an ongoing problem.

As I am coming to a stop near 10 mph, the anti lock brake system begins to pulse and the brake pedal becomes spongy and it is hard to stop without pumping the brakes. This is only occurring at speeds under 10 mph without any slippery road conditions.

Low speed abs activation on 2001 GMC Sierra (see investigation pe05020).

The consumer had difficulty stopping at low speeds. A few months later the problem recurred, but on the other side.

: the contact stated while pulling away from a stop light at 10mph the abs activated causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. Upon inspection the dealership was unable to determine the cause of the activation. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000 regarding the abs. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

2001 GMC serria. There was a recall in canada, but there was no recall in the states on the anti lock brakes. When traveling at slow speed and applying the brakes the anti lock brakes take over, resulting in extended stopping distance. This did not happen every time, may be one out of every five stops, but it seemed to be get worse. Called the manufacturer, and they said the recall was not for this truck but only for the ones produced in canada. This appeared to be something that was caused from the road salt which corroded the anti lock brake system. This started happening just a few months ago, and happened at least 50 times.

While driving at a slow speed and coming to a stop my 2001 GMC Sierra truck's brake pedal pulsates. I think there is something wrong with the anti-lock brake system.

Dt: at low speeds, the abs activated on dry pavement. The consumer was pulling into a parking space when brakes froze and vehicle struck another vehicle. This was the first time the pedal froze with no brakes whatsoever. The consumer feels this is very dangerous. The abs did come on a couple time afterwards and the pedal also froze again. Took car to dealer but had no repairs made.

When it is wet or snowing; and you start to leave and go to stop at a stop sign vehicle doesn't stop . This only happens at first start.

Contact states: at low speeds the abs locked up. The same problem happened to consumer's other GMC Sierra . Dealer said that the front wheel bearing/hub assembly was the problem. When the abs kicked in it resulted in extended stopping distance. No prior warning to the failure.

Contact states: contact is having problem with brakes at slow speeds when he slows down the abs kicks in and experiences extends stopping distance. No prior warning. Only does it like at speeds of 15 mph and under. This has almost caused two accidents. Dealer admitted that one of his mechanics did fix another GMC Sierra for the same problem. The abs problem caused the mechanic to hit the dock door at the dealer station because the vehicle would not stop. Dealer said that they had more problems with this vehicle in snowy weather due to salt on the sensor. On a daily basis abs brakes pulsate and increase consumer's breaking distance at slow speeds. Consumer had several close accidents which were a result of the failed abs brakes.

When the brakes were applied a noise would be present. The abs brakes would pop back and activate when they should not.

Low speed abs activation, the abs braking system engages at low speed and the truck will not stop when it is suppose to. This has happened on several occosians and has resulted in several close calls for accidents. The problem is that the brakes will not stop the truck like they should because abs engages. There is absolutly no reason for the abs to be engaging. Have seen multiple reports of this same issue on gm trucks.

Dt the braking system failed at 10 mph . Had two technicans that verified what was happening with the vehicle and that was through the dealer. This happened on January 11, 2005. Expected to get a recall letter but this vehicke was not included due to VIN.

The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs have been made.

When coming to a stop the abs activates below 10 mph. I have to physically stand on the brake pedal to stop my vehicle from hitting the vehicle in front of me!.

Contact states: at very low speed anti lock brakes would kick in when consumer would brake instead of braking the vehicle would keep moving, it doesn't matter what the weather condition is. It has been repaired at contact's expense. Contact called gm, they said it needed two new hubs, including the bearings (left and right). Gm covered 1/2 of the cost. Dealer diagnosed it without even looking at the vehicle because they had seen this before.

I own a 2001 GMC Sierra pickup and have a concern about the recent investigation you are doing on the brakes fading at slow speeds. Over the winter this vehicle started doing the same thing. Less than 10 mph it acts like the antilock brakes are kicking in except the difference is it won’t stop. You must quickly pump the pedal and then the brakes work. I am told this is a very expensive repair and my hopes are that there will be a recall and gm will have to pick up the tab. Can you tell me if this is a possibility in the near future or should I have them repaired and hope it doesn't happen again? I would be more than happy to let your investigators inspect my truck as it is not a random issue. It will happen every time you brake less than 10 mph. Thank you. Jeff newkirk fort wayne in. 260 627-3350 260 413-1116.

2001 GMC Sierra when I come in for stop the abs kicks in and the truck will not stop. Will go about 5 to 10 feet from were you want it to stop it. I called GMC after hearing about the recall for 2001 trucks and they said that my VIN number was not on the recall they had to of used the same parts on all of their trucks for that year so they are lying and my brake rotors fall apart about 41,000 miles front and back they replaced them after some !@#$% on my end and when I hit 83,000 miles the high quality GMC rotors that they replaced fall apart on me again and they said that was normal and would not replace them.

1. Have had several failures of abs system in my 2001 GMC Sierra 4x4. There were no exact events leading up to this problem. 2. Failures have not resulted in any major accidents, but have come close to causing accidents either solo or with other vehicles because the vehicle did not want to stop. I have fishtailed because of this, almost hit a pole, almost hit other vehicles, etc. The abs should engage and stop me, but when I brake hard for any reason, the brake peddal goes to the floor and I don't stop like I should. This is at highway speeds as well as residential (<25 mph) speeds! at no time did I have any pre-warning of an impending failure. My truck is equiped with the service/warning computer on the dash, and at no time did it ever state there was a problem or pending problem with my abs system. The damn thing tells me when it's time for an oil change, but when it comes to something as important as my brakes it does nothing. 3. While under warranty, I had the same code show up on my vehicle and had the same parts replaced and the same diagnosis of a short in the abs system. This is not the only electrical short I have had in the system (4x4 light and other warnings have come up for no reason before, but never anything with the abs), but it is the one that I am most concerned about. Now that I am out of warranty, and GMC didn't want to do anything about this problem (ie let me exchange the truck while it was still newer, or extend my warranty, etc. ), I am complaining strongly because the failure is back. I have had problems with this truck from day one of having it, starting with a radiator leak, transmission u-joint was worn on delivery and had to be replaced, on to the dealer swapping my wheels and tires for ones off a different truck, electrical shorts that cause other warnings to come on that aren't real problems, the window guide is broken. . . But never once did the abs warning come on! I feel this truck is a lemon and should be replaced!.

Abs engaged while pulling into a parking space on a dry pavement. When this occurred, the consumer pressed both feet on the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle stopped when it rear ended a parked vehicle, and moved it 3 feet forward. Dealership indicated this was due to a faulty abs sensor.

At 35,000 miles having expensive problems with the abs. Before coming to a complete stop, brake pedal would pulsate as if abs was engaging. The consumer had the problem repaired and it happend again only on the right front wheel. The brakes grind when almost at a complete stop.

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes. Pedal went all the way down, resulting in extended stopping distance. This vehicle was unsafe to drive. However, dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

While braking at a stop light, my 2001 GMC Sierra 2500hd, proceeded to slide into the car in front, light snow was on the ground and a little wet, speed was about 25 miles an hour less at impact, is this related to the investigation for gm trucks ? also this past year at a stop sign, when I was braking the abs kick in but the petal went to the floor, low speed but I had to put in neutral and take evasive action to prevent entering the intersection and missed stricking a car?.

Abs brakes on 2001 GMC Sierra. At a little bit of snow and at low speeds less that 15 mph the abs kicked in. Had it looked at, and mechanic said it was fine. I did hear that NHTSA was investigating this problem. Consumer was involved in one low speed accident.

The contact complained about an abs problem for the past two years. The problem started out as intermittently, and has become more frequent over the past two years. The abs engaged at around 20 mph. She has been in contact with gm and a dealer. Neither of them offered any free remedy. There was NHTSA recall 05v379000, but the contact's vehicle is not included because it is a dually. The vehicle has never been to a dealer for inspection of the abs problem.

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.