GMC Sierra owners have reported 60 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was involved in a crash where I think the brakes on my 2001 GMC Sierra failed to stop my vehicle in time. I rear-ended a pickup truck, which hit a Toyota, which then hit a Jeep. I know there has been a recall on abs front wheel speed sensors, yet my VIN was not included in the recall. Read details...
The abs brake motor runs constantly. Therefore, we have pulled the fuse for the abs system. Read details...
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4wd VIN#1gtek19t1xz539915 activation of antilock brake system when coming to a stop this causes my vehicle not to stop when it should allowing longer stopping distance Read details...
This truck has worn through 4 sets of front brake pads, including the set on the truck when we purchased it. The original pads were replaced at 8,000 miles. The second set replaced at 15,000 miles. The third set at 23,000 miles. Read details...
Abs and brake light are on. Had problem diagnosed by dealer and was told truck needed a new ebcm (electronic brake control module). Part alone is $800. 00 plus tax and labor. Got on a GMC truck owners website and found many other owners with the same problem. Read details...