Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra - part 2

Shaft on power steering snapped, mechanic says happens a lot with full gm size trucks.

In 2001 my wife and I purchased a new 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 (VIN #2gtek19t111129096). We hadn't had the vehicle long, roughly 20,000 miles, before we noticed an intermittent tapping feeling when attempting to brake. Not only did the brake tap, but it would not slow the vehicle properly and you would have to pump the brake. I thought it could have been the abs, but was not sure. We had the vehicle checked out by our local dealer who advised there was no problem. The problem with the braking persisted. Last year sometime we heard of a canadian recall due to the abs system activating improperly. We contacted the dealer who advised it was a recall in canada and not the u. S. ; therefore they would not do anything. We recently heard of a recall in the u. S. For the same problem. After calling the dealer we were informed that our VIN was out of a different factory than that of the recall. I was also informed during this call that gm would not fix the problem until mandated to do so by the federal government. Having two young children I do not feel my vehicle is safe and believe gm should have voluntarily fixed the problem with the brakes, as I believe this is the same problem that has triggered the recent recalls. However, gm, specifically mckay motors a GMC dealership, refuses to address the issue until mandated by a governing authority. I am asking that you consider an investigation into my vehicles factory and ultimately a recall to fix the problem we are experiencing.

While applying brakes at 35 mph brake pedal went to the floor, vehicle slowed down, but continue on until it hit another vehicle. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Sirs/madam; since new the brakes have been spongy. They work but, I am always on alert. The abs has never worked properly. I have replaced the front rotors with grooved and relieved with drilled holes. I have replaced the brake lining all around. With no difference. My pickup is equipped with rotors. I have complained to the dealership where I bought the pickup. Was told the is/was no warranty implied for braking systems. I have had the brake fluid flushed, still no difference. I am very easy on the braking system. I have an automatic trans and I use it like a standard. The only problem with the brakes that I could think of, might be the equalizer valve. I am only a novice with these brakes even though I am a mechanic by trade. Pertaining to the park brake. After a fashion and $246 spent at the dealership where they said I had left the park brake on, which I did not, I figured out what the problem was. The contact surface for the park brake lining was egg shaped. I had it machined, re-installed the components and my park brake was now functional. From new, I was unable to use the park brake because it never worked. Now the park brake holds my pickup. To wit a few years past there was law suit which I joined because of this very problem. I did receive compensation which made up for the cost at the dealership for "repairs". I understand this 12 years in the making but, the braking problem persists. Thank you for your time and working on keeping the highways as safe as possible.

Consumer was driving 50-55 mph applied brakes and pedal felt spongy and went almost to floor. No braking action, brakes locked up, and vehicle skidded to right. No accident. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet. Pedal has felt this way since purchase.

When coming to a stop at low speed and when depressing brake pedal it would travel to floorboard intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.