Seven problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sierra 2500.
All the brake lines are rusting through.
My wife was driving with our 2 kids and the brake line burst by the rear wheel causing the brakes to fail. Brakes are too important for this to happen.
First power steering and hydroboost lines rusts through. Brake lines ruptures in crash due to accident. Gm needs to recall their trucks and fix the problem of there faulty rustly brake and power steering system lines.
Was coming to a stop sign and had total brake failure. Luckily I was the only one on the road and able to keep control of the vehicle and limp it back home. Could have been much worse. Found rusted brakes lines under the truck just spraying fluid when the brakes are applied. Needs all new brake lines from front to back. Have found many complaints about this online. Gm should recall these vehicles as they are not safe!.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Sierra 2500. The contact noticed that the brake lines were corroded. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 125,000. Updated 01/26/lj the consumer stated when he applied the brake to avoid hitting a deer, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Updated 02/22/11.
Coming to a stop leaving a parking lot entering a 45mph roadway applied brakes the pedal went to the floor swerved missed rearending vehicle in front of me just missed being hit by car coming on main roadway finally got vehicle stopped on opposite side of the main road on top of the sidewalk/grass by slamming e brake on. After having truck checked out the brake lines are so rotted there is a hole in one under the drivers door area. The hole system is so rotted it need to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact while driving at 50 mph, the brakes failed and would not engage. The contact proceeded to drive through a busy intersection and shifted into first gear. The vehicle would not stop and he then proceeded to drive into a parking lot, purposely hitting against the curb to stop the vehicle. The contact found that the undercarriage, frame, front and rear brake lines were severely corroded. The dealer advised bringing the vehicle in for diagnostic testing and possible repairs. The contact stated he had experienced failures with the brakes since the date of purchase. The dealer previously replaced and under coated the rear brake lines to prevent rusting and corrosion but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 11/12/10 the consumer stated the cost to repair the brake lines was $3,000. Updated 11/24/10.