Brake Electric Antilock Problems of GMC Sierra 2500

GMC Sierra 2500 owners have reported 25 problems related to brake electric antilock (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Sierra 2500 based on all problems reported for the Sierra 2500.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 02/18/2011

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that the abs activated independently at reduced speeds when coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 89,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 88,000. Updated 06/01/lj updated 06/02/11.

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2 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. While driving approximately 5 mph and applying pressure to the brake pedal it began to vibrate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be repaired or for diagnostic testing. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was a recall on the brakes, NHTSA campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) but the VIN was not included. The contact stated the failure occurred every time pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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3 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 10/06/2010

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop immediately and the abs activated suddenly. The failure occurred consistently when the vehicle was coming to a stop. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall but the VIN was not included (NHTSA campaign id number: 05v379000 component: service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. . Updated 03/03/11 updated 04/29/11.

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4 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 04/23/2008

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop immediately. The abs eventually engaged. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure and current mileages were 101,296.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

I own a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500hd. I am having the same abs problems in campaign # 05v379000. As I come to a stop the abs system kicks in and increases my stopping distance.

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6 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 09/18/2007

I have a complaint similar to complaint nos. 10083555,10244075 and 10151690. I own a 2003 GMC serria pickup with 28,000 miles. I complained to the dealer that I had no emergency brake and no rear brakes. The dealer wanted me to pay for the repairs. I felt it was a manufacturing defect. GMC rep came and he wanted me to pay half. Please advise what the outcome of other complaints.

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7 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. The dealer stated that there was rust on the bolt that attached the wheel sensor. As of September 12, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 58,800.

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8 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 08/01/2006

2006 GMC Sierra 2500 hd brake pedal feels spongy and harder to stop while towing a boat. The hydroboost seems to emit a humming sound when the brake pedal is applied. The incident occurs when the transmission temperature reaches 180- 190 degrees according to the gauge.

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9 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 07/27/2006

: the contact stated that the vehicle experienced excessive stopping distance while depressing the brake pedal. The dealer could not duplicate the problem.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the antilock brakes are engaging prematurely. The vehicle makes a noise when the antilock brakes are used or altered. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in any open recalls. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 48,000.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 12/28/2005

Crash, injury, frontal impact, brakes did not respond quickly enough. Air bags did not deploy.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 08/15/2005

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that every time he approaches a stop at approximately 10 mph, the abs engages and the vehicle jerks forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer stated that the hub bearing needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,700. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 12/12/07.

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13 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 01/10/2004

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. While driving between 3-10 mph the abs activated when the brake was depressed. He also stated that the brake pedal would not go down no matter how he pressed. The vehicle continued moving forward. There is a recall for the service brakes (recall# 05v379000). The contact stated that he disabled the abs by removing the fuse. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 08/21/2000

When applying brakes hard they do not work. Also, when applying brakes to stop vehicle, they let go and donot hold. Vehicle is at dealership.

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15 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 07/06/2000

No summary.

16 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 05/19/2000

While driving stepped on brake pedal, and pedal went down halfway, the rest was rock hard, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.

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17 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Consumer had an intermittent problem with brakes. Brake pedal would go to floor when tyring to stop. Also, if it was pressed a couple of times it would kick back in. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle, and said to bring it back when vehicle was having the problem.

18 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

Brake problems since purchase of vehicle. When going over bump and braking at same time, abs kicked in and it took longer than usual to stop, up to 1 1/2 car lengths. GMC CO and dealer said that was how their vehicles reacted.

19 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

While driving on local roads applied brakes and heard squealing noise. Contacted dealer and was told vehicle needed new brakes. They were not under warranty. Later, while driving down the road, slowed down to make a turn, and steering wheel would not turn. Also, there was noise in the steering column. Vehicle has been at dealer's 5 times for both, brake and steering repairs.

20 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 07/25/1998

While traveling consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and vehicle continued to travel. Then slowly came to a stop. Please providefurther details.

21 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500

Failure Date: 08/01/1997

False engagement of anti-lock brakes.

22 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500

Brakes insufficient for vehicle weight, lock on wet roads and don't apply enough stopping power to activate abs. Qcaw.

23 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500

When applying the brakes the abs does not catch, and the vehicle keeps going. Dealer has not fixed the vehicle.

24 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500

When attempting to stop front brakes overpowered rear brakes in which anti-lock brake system kicked in and caused complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced brake shoes and drums. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.

25 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500

Upon attempting to brake front brakes over powered rear brakes causing anti- lock brakes to kick in, and resulting in complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.



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