Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brakes prematurely activate on dry pavement. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure mileage was 37,600. Updated 3/5/09 updated 03/10/09.

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. The cable stop has fallen off the emergency brake release cable. The contact stated that he has been driving without an emergency brake ever since. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 06/03/bf the consumer also stated the abs activated when it shouldn't have. Updated 06/04/10.

Slow speed unintentional activation of the anti-lock brake system.

: the contact stated a recall letter was received pertaining to the abs brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall work. After the repairs were made, the dealer determined that additional work needed to be performed to the brakes, but would not be covered under the recall. The repairs were never made and the abs brakes still presented permanent and repeatable problems.

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. At low speeds he experienced unwanted anti-lock brake (abs) activation. A mechanic replaced the front and rear brakes. The dealer confirmed that recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock) free remedy was not related to his vehicle identification number. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 140,000 .

The contact owns a 2001 1500 sierra pickup truck. He has been having a problems with the abs brakes ever since he bought the truck six months ago. It has gotten progressively worse. The abs kicks in at low speeds, and there are no brakes. The dealer said there was no recall . They told him to call back in a couple of weeks. He called back and they said there still wasn't any recall. He wanted to file a complaint in the event this vehicle will not be included in a future recall. He heard on the news that recall 05v379000 will be issued.

Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2001 k1500. The consumer rear ended another vehicle and believed it was a direct result of the recall that was issued.

Consumer says at low speed under 9 mph the anti lock brake system kicks in, and vehicle loses braking ability. This happens all the time. Brakes pulsate, and consumer says he has to use the parking brake to stop. This started about six months ago.

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph under normal road conditions, the hydraulic braking system failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The abs activated at low speeds. There was no warning prior to the failure. As a result, when applying the brake, the vehicle did not stop and resulted in two rear end collisions. The accidents were reported to the insurance. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted but denied the claim. Updated 10/25/2006 -.

2001 GMC k1500 sierra, 52000 miles coming to a stop near 0 mph the abs brakes start pulsating. This causes the truck to stop a few feet further from where you expect. This intermittent problem is more solid when the front wheels are turned (like stopping at an intersection around a bend or, turning into a parking space).