Ten problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the brake pedal failed to depress. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the sensors on the front of the vehicle failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 70,000. Pam.
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential garage and applying the brakes, the brakes would not respond. The contact then shifted into park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the anti lock brake sensors would need to be replaced under recall NHTSA campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). The vehicle was repaired under the recall yet the failure recurred within one year. The manufacturer was contacted who referred him back to the dealer to have a diagnostics test performed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra c3. When the vehicle approaches a stop, the abs grab and make it harder to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that this failure occurred one year earlier while driving at any speed. The emergency brake also failed, which caused the vehicle to fail inspection. A local mechanic informed him that the wheel sensors possibly needed to be cleaned or replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The repairs would cost approximately $1,500. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 47,000. Updated 06/25/08. Updated 06/25/08.
My 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 (VIN 1gtek19t31e136226) was recalled for unwanted abs brake system activation. I paid for the same repair ($363. 20) out of my own pocket last oct. 28, 2004. Recently they started acting up again and the recall notice came out. (campaign #05v379000). I took my truck Nov. 2, 2005 to harbor pontiac Buick GMC, 9911 w. 300 north, michigan city, indiana. They confirmed that the sensors were bad and replaced them. They then told me that the problem still existed and that it would cost me $85 just to put it on the computer to check what the problem may be. They then told me that if it was the abs module, it will cost me $1,111. 99 to replace it. I am a mechanic and feel that if the module is bad, the defective sensors caused it and I should not have to pay for it. My vehicle is still doing the exact same thing it was recalled for. I feel they should have to do whatever it takes to fix it at no cost to me. In addition, when I took it in yesterday for the repairs they only had (1) sensor in stock and refused to let me take the truck home for "liability" reasons. But today they are telling me that I can take it even though it is still doing the same thing it was recalled for. I can't aford to pay what they want to fix it so I am forced to drive it the way it is.
Noticed on August 30, 2005 that the brakes did not work properly. There was a recall for the brakes, but the state of wisconsin was not included, when touching the brake the sensor did not read it and the pedal pushed foot off of the brake. Could come up to a stop sign and could not keep the pedal pushed down. There was no forewarning, and no matter what the road conditions were the vehicle still did this. Contacted the dealer, and they said the consumer had to to pay out of pocket, but they had a lot of complaints on this.
First showing signs of brakes not working when I was pulling into a parking space and the brakes would not stop the vehicle properly, about a 5 day period before they were getting to the point of not able to stop without it failing. I had all brakes repaired thinking that was the issue. I didn't get into an accident but, it was very close to me rear ending someone at a stop light, had to apply emergency brake to get truck to stop completely. Took to dealer and they put in two front sensors for the abs systems. They state they have had to few they have replaced.
Dt:the consumer staed there is a problem with braking at low speeds. . The service dealer replaced the abs sensors due to corrosion. This did remedy the problem with the abs.
Drivind down 1603 east bound approaching stop light and felt small ripples in the road and anti lock system kicked in and was unable to stop in time and hit a full size 2001 to 2004 chevy pick up in the rear bumper. No injuries and crash was between 10 and 20 mph and an estimate of damage between the 2 vehicles was 2000. 00 to 2500. 00. As of may 3 2005 I am having the brakes serviced and sensors checked. After reading the article on the internet about a possibility of a problem with the anti-lock system I thought it might have just been a fluke being that this happened on dry pavement and sunny conditions.
The contact received recall 05v379 concerning abs brakes. The abs system was cleaned previously and the sensor was replaced under warranty. He was experiencing the problems again. Therefore, he felt the recall remedy was only a temporary solution. General motors should offer a permanent solution. An appointment has been made for having the recall work completed at this time.
The consumer had the brakes fixed and then found out about a canada recall. When preparing to stop it sounded as if the abs kicked in and when the consumer applied the brakes I t shuttered, but the vehicle would not stop. The dealer replaced at their own expense the left sensor and wheel bearing about a year ago and now they have fixed the right side. The consumer had to pay for it himself, $500. 50. The manufacturer will not return his call. The consumer has the old part in his possession.