Brake Sensor Problems of GMC Sierra - part 2

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.

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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.

Dt:the consumer complained about the abs braking system at low speeds. The dealer told him that there was nothing else they could do for the vehicle because the warranty expired. This was the second time that the hubs have been replaced at the consumers expense. He heard there will be a recall in November, but they were only going to clean the sensors and not replace the hubs. His vehicle was purchased in pennsylvania. In August of 2004 the first hub was replaced, and in November 2004 he replaced the second hub. On October 26, 2005 the vehicle was taken to the dealership and both hubs need to be replaced again. Updated 11/29/05.

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While applying the brakes the pedal pulsated and the vehicle would not stop until it advanced several feet. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The dealer found several codes related tot he sensors in the front dropping out.

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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.

While pulling into a parking area brakes went to the floor and I had to slam into park to stop. This also happened again, and the vehicle ran over the parking stop. Had to slam into park again after this, took vehicle to dealer, and they informed that the abs sensor was corroded or bent. The cost was over $500. 00.

: the contact stated when coming to a stop at speeds below 10 mph, the vehicle would not stop. Excessive pressure had to be applied to the brake pedal. An independent repair shop replaced the abs wheel sensors. There is a NHTSA recall, # 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. Updated 03/22/06.

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Anti lock brakes activated by themselves at low speeds. When depressing the brakes they pulsated and chattered. At low speed consumer's vehicle collided with the back door of the garage due to brake failure. No injuries were reported. Sensors were replaced by dealership.

There is a problem with the abs sensors. The abs kicks in when slowing down for stopping. The problem occurred since October of 2003. He has to push hard on the brake to get it to stop the vehicle. When he applies pressure to the brake it pushes back against his foot. The contact is concerned that someone could be hurt due to the delayed stopping. The contact had taken vehicle to a dealer, and they said that the sensors were dirty, and had major corrosion which caused them to work improperly, and both sensors to fail. The contact had them cleaned. The problem has not occurred since he had them cleaned. The contact feared that the problem will come back.

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Abs control unit module activated while driving ,causing abs valve to run continuously & burn up. Dealer stated that cause of failure was due to corrosion getting into module unit. Dealer replaced module,valve & bled brake system. Cost was $1090. Service manager stated that this was a recurring problem that gm knew about but no recall was issued to fix the problem at that time. According to NHTSA web site , gm has issued a recall for wheel sensors on this vehicle due to the same cause as the module failure; corrosion. The modules are located just below driver on the inside of the frame rail. How they expected to keep them from a corrosive environment ,I can't figure. It seems to me that if gm acknowledge a corrosion problem on one part of their abs system that they should do the same on the entire system. I also can't understand how they choose certain states as being in the "salt belt". We use it here in kansas too.

2000 GMC Sierra experienced brake failure. The problem occurred as the consumer entered a parking space. The consumer firmly held his foot on the brake pedal and tapped the vehicle in front of him. The service department replaced the pads and rotors. The brake were intermittent. Rust were removed from the sensors. The left front sensor dropped out and was replaced.

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When vehicle was turned off heard a noise. Had it check out. Anti lock brake sensor went out.

I have a 1999 4 wheel drive GMC Sierra and I have had a lot of close calls with accidents, because the anti lock won't stop at low speeds. They replaced both front hub sensors and the problem still continues. They did it right after the warranty expired. I only have about 35k on my truck. All the rotors peeled and they just turned the rotors down. I later paid to have all new rotors and brakes on all 4 wheels replaced, but the anti lock brakes still activate and make it hard to stop at low speeds, almost causing a few accidents at times.

This is for some people that are experiencing breaking problems with 1999 (new body style) and newer GMC and chevy 1/2 ton pick-ups 2+4wd trucks. If your having problems with your abs going off at slow speeds like under 15 mph, have your service shop check your abs sensor located on your hub. If its rusted, the sensor can't tell if your wheel is moving or not and sets it off. I had this problem with mine and had to change the whole hub/wheel ass. On both sides because it's hard to pin point which side was the cause. This can get expensive unless you can do the work yourself. Good luck.

1999 GMC Sierra brakes failed at low speeds. The consumer had the abs disconnected. The consumer stated there was a defect in the rotation speed on the wheel sensors.