Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2001 GMC W Series.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Power Assist Brake problems |
Zip code r1a4a7. St. Andrews, manitoba, canada. The brake booster line cracked twice. This occurred without warning or incident. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs and they said they could replace and shorten the length of the brake line booster. They shortened the length and replaced it. About a year and a half later the same thing occurred. Took vehicle back to the dealer for the replacement. Consumer paid for these repairs both times. The third incident was premature wear of the brakes on one of the pads, causing overheating and a brake failure. This resulted in damage to the brake wheel disc. This was repaired by GMC dealer at consumer's expense. No problems with brakes at this time. Current 200,000 kilometers. Failure mileage 100,000 kilometers.
Zip code r1a4a7. St. Andrews, manitoba, canada. The brake booster line cracked twice. This occurred without warning or incident. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs and they said they could replace and shorten the length of the brake line booster. They shortened the length and replaced it. About a year and a half later the same thing occurred. Took vehicle back to the dealer for the replacement. Consumer paid for these repairs both times. The third incident was premature wear of the brakes on one of the pads, causing overheating and a brake failure. This resulted in damage to the brake wheel disc. This was repaired by GMC dealer at consumer's expense. No problems with brakes at this time. Current 200,000 kilometers. Failure mileage 100,000 kilometers.