Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1999 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 00V055000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 10674 | 03/27/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2000 | 02/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (abs) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. this clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. if misalignment occurs, eventually the abs would be non-functional. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 00013.owner notification began march 27, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 00X001000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | X | 777873 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/23/2000 | 08/24/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1/2 ton light duty pickup trucks. on certain trucks, failure to follow the service procedure set forth in the service manual for removal of the front brake caliper can result in movement of the front brake hose relative to its knuckle mounting bracket. if this movement results in increased length between the bracket and the banjo fitting that attaches to the brake caliper, it is possible for the brake hose to come in contact with the wheel rim. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact with the wheel rim could, in time, cause the brake hose to become worn to the point that brake fluid leakage could occur. if this occurred, loss of front brakes is possible. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach a notice label to the front brake hoses stating that the calipers must be supported when removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm has decided to conduct a service program to install a label on the hose with warning and recommendations to support the brake calipers when removing them.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V345000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1383922 | 02/05/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/2000 | 10/30/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. if contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. the brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. if this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. if there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. if there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 5, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3455 | 10017232 | Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 05068 | 09/01/2005 | 10016715 | Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 020525002 | 06/01/2002 | 634839 | Subject regarding revised wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 040523005 | 06/01/2004 | 10012141 | Availability of rear wheel mud flaps to reduce debris build-up on rear brake calipers and/or rear wheels. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040523001A | 10/01/2004 | 040523001 | 10011125 | Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated *eh | 01/03/2005 |
| 000523005B | 06/01/2003 | 000523005A | 10002132 | Right rear inner brake pad wear. various modles including the 2004 silverado and sierra. *tt | 08/13/2003 |
| 100401 | 04/10/2001 | 619408 | Subject regarding campaign 0093a - front brake pipe in contact with the body cross sill. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618104 | Exhibiting front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618102 | Subject pertaining to front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525007 | 05/01/2009 | 030525007D | 10004310 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe | 12/02/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 180202 | 02/18/2002 | 629811 | Customers may comment about a brake squeak or a noise, particularly after a cold soak and on the first brake application. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 00093 | 01/12/2001 | 618115 | Subject regarding a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00024 | 02/21/2001 | 617530 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign - front brake hose abrasion. *tt | 03/19/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 105321 | 1 | |
| Repeated brake failures due to corroded brake lines. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 105321 | ||
| Repeated brake failures due to corroded brake lines | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 138000 | 1 | |
| After putting the vehicle into reverse i went to stop and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor indicating a loss in brake fluid pressure. i looked under the truck to investigate the matter and found brake fluid everywhere and a highly corroded brake line just to the rear of the abs hydraulic unit. it was evident that was the spot of the line failure due to the high amount of brake fluid that had been shot out of the line above it. upon inspection i have found that the other brake lines are also highly corroded. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 138000 | ||
| After putting the vehicle into reverse i went to stop and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor indicating a loss in brake fluid pressure. i looked under the truck to investigate the matter and found brake fluid everywhere and a highly corroded brake line just to the rear of the abs hyrdraulic unit. it was evident that was the spot of the line failure due to the high amount of brake fluid that had been shot out of the line above it. upon inspection i have found that the other brake lines are also highly corroded. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 145000 | 1 | |
| Driving truck in town applied brakes at a stoplight brake pedal went straight to the floor. no brakes at all had to go thru the red light and around 3 cars in front of me, rubbed the curb to get the truck to stop. rust and corrosion on the steel rear brake lines caused line failure. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 145000 | ||
| Driving truck in town applied brakes at a stoplight brake pedal went straight to the floor. no brakes at all had to go thru the red light and around 3 cars in front of me, rubbed the curb to get the truck to stop. rust and corrosion on the steel rear brake lines caused line failure. | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 68352 | 5 | |
| The first incident i was pulling out of a parking spot and noticed my brakes were gone. the pedal went all the way down to the floor. got out of the vehicle and there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the truck. took it to the mechanic and was told the brake line was rusted. had it repaired and since then we have had 4 additional incidents. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 125415 | 1 | |
| While backing my truck up to attach a trailer, i pressed on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. i had absolutely no braking ability. my truck ran into the trailer, causing minor damage. upon inspection, it is evident that there is a failure of the brake line that runs to the driver's side rear caliper. a significant amount of brake fluid can be seen and smelled in this area. i am not able to drive the truck. it will need to be towed to a repair shop for what i assume will be expensive repairs. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 68352 | ||
| The first incident i was pulling out of a parking spot and noticed my brakes were gone. the pedal went all the way down to the floor. got out of the vehicle and there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the truck. took it to the mechanic and was told the the brake line was rusted. had it repaired and since then we have had 4 additional incidents. | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 125415 | 1 | |
| While backing my truck up to attach a trailer, i pressed on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. i had absolutely no braking ability. my truck ran into the trailer, causing minor damage. upon inspection, it is evident that there is a failure of the brake line that runs to the driver's side rear caliper. a significant amount of brake fluid can be seen and smelled in this area. i am not able to drive the truck. it will need to be towed to a repair shop for what i assume will be expensive repairs. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 125415 | ||
| While backing my truck up to attach a trailer, i pressed on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. i had absolutely no braking ability. my truck ran into the trailer, causing minor damage. upon inspection, it is evident that there is a failure of the brake line that runs to the driver's side rear caliper. a significant amount of brake fluid can be seen and smelled in this area. i am not able to drive the truck. it will need to be towed to a repair shop for what i assume will be expensive repairs. | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| Brake lines rusted thru and had complete brake lost. the rusted lines are at the anti-lock part that controls the anti-lock brakes next to the frame. i have had this truck since it was new and keep it in great shape. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 104000 | ||
| Brake lines rusted thru and had complete brake lost. the rusted lines are at the anti-lock part that controls the anti-lock brakes next to the frame. i have had this truck since it was new and keep it in great shape. | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. while driving approximately 15 mph, the brakes were engaged to make a turn and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard abnormally. the contact was able to stop the vehicle after applying the brake pedal repeatedly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised the contact that the front brake lines were corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. while driving approximately 15 mph, the brakes were engaged to make a turn and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard abnormally. the contact was able to stop the vehicle after applying the brake pedal repeatedly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised the contact that the front brake lines were corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. kmj | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. while driving approximately 15 mph, the brakes were engaged to make a turn and then the brake pedal extended close to the floor. the vehicle stopped after applying the brake pedal repeatedly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the front brake lines corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 60000 | 10 | 01/26/2000 |
| My brakes started to fail--stopping before entering traffic, stopping at red lights, pulling into parking spaces. at first it seemed that maybe it was slippery and the brakes were pulsing or something. the last time when i knew i was in trouble was when i pulled into a parking spot and the brakes did not work at all.*ak | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 12000 | 30 | 09/06/2000 |
| Problems with abs brakes.brakes do not respond in a normal manner for no apparent reason.occurs at all speeds and on dry roads.seem's like the abs.activates for no reason but does not stop vehicle.problem is worse on bumpy road's.have had to avoid collision's on many occasions! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 53600 | 1 | 06/17/2003 |
| Anti-lock brake system malfunction | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 02/10/2000 | ||
| Abs brake system is causing truck to feel like it's not going to stop. i have it at the dealership now and they tell me both sensors have to be replaced. i only have approx. 22,000 miles on the truck. it's a 2000 sierra | |||
| 02/20/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 gmc sierra extended cab 4x4 z71. i believe i have the same problem with my abs sensor as has been reported by others. i have not had an accident but i have had many close calls. i pulled the fuse for my abs and now i do not have the problem, but am afraid my brakes will lock up in foul weather. | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 48500 | 40 | |
| Anti-lock brakes chatter and fail to stop on my 2000 gmc sierra pickup truck at anything under 10mph.this started last october. the dealership quoted $480 to correct. saved a bunch of money by unplugging the fuse for the abs sytem. stops fine now. i almost hit the back of my garage wall and stopped cars in front. | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 20 | 10/20/2003 | |
| Brakes fail below 5-8 mph. | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 96500 | 9 | 07/27/2003 |
| Antilock brake problems on my 2000 gmc sierra pickup. hard to stop vehicle at at low speeds [under ten miles per hour.] | |||
| 03/27/2005 | 18000 | 1 | 05/05/2000 |
| Vehicle: 2000 gmc sierra, ext. cab, 4wd, less than 19000 miles. vehicle exibited intermittant low-speed antilock brake activation. although there were many close calls especially when the antilock motor would activate upon initial brake application (very low pressure in hydraulic lines), no damage was caused to the vehicle or other property. a potential dangerous situation exists with these heavy vehicles. low output from right front abs sensor was diagnosed. i replaced entire hub and sensor assembly. the symptom is now gone. the old part is still in my posession for inspection. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 42000 | 5 | 02/01/2002 |
| Failure of the abs system on my 2000 gmc sierra pickup. abs would acctivate at slow speeds and would make stopping truck very hard.had to de activate abs system so truch was useable.dealer stated that problem was due to region of country that the truck was used in and was not their problem! | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 100 | 04/15/2000 | |
| Antilock brakes engage at low speed, like when coming up to a stop sign, or when pulling up to a drive thru window. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/04/2012 | 135074 | ||
| While positioning my gmc sierra pickup to backup my utility trailer the brakes completely failed. the brake pedel fell completely to the floor with no stopping capability. brake fluid was found squirting out of a burst open metal brake line located on a frame member under the area of the radiator. i traced the line from the front right wheel to the brake control module located under the drivers seat. the location of the leak was in a straight section of the line with no clamps in the vacinity. all the brake lines appear to be completely rusted. the truck is now obviously undrivable. i had just finished a 20 mile road trip and arrived home when the brakes failed. i was always under the impression that the brake system was completely seperated, front from the rear. i don't understand how one burst front brake line can cause complete brake failure. i am looking for direction. | |||
| 03/14/2012 | 88800 | ||
| Complete hydraulic brake failure without warning. check engine light only came on after the vehicle was stopped with the emergency brake. the dealer said that the front brake had stopped working sometime ago, only the rear brake had been working. the dealer replaced rear pads and rotors and parking brake shoes, found four busted brake lines, replace all front brake lines, master cylinder to abs module (2) and from module to front brakes(2). | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 95100 | ||
| Corroded hydraulic brake line resulted in substantially reduced braking. this failure occurred during a stop which required higher pedal pressure than typical application, causing the corroded line to burst. | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 99000 | ||
| The frame on the truck is cracked several inches in a couple of places and rotted. it is very thin and i was told there was nothing solid to weld to and repair it. they said i would have to have the frame replaced. the truck has just turned 100000 miles. i have had it for six years and take excellent care of it. it runs great. the body is in excellent shape, there is one small hole in the driver side rocker panel i was going to repair in the near future ( i do not know if i will now bother). other than that the body is near perfect. there is no rot in the floors or truck bed. the repair shop could not believe how bad the frame is when the truck looks so great. i have found a number of complaints on the internet similar to this, maybe if enough people speak up something will get done. also, the anti lock brakes have not worked for some time now. i was told they get rust in the assembly and do not work right. i have also had several brake lines break and need to be replaced. i realize that brake lines do rust over time and do need to be replaced (they should be made from stainless steel from the factory) but the anti locks should work and a frame should not rot and crack as it has. | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 95100 | ||
| Corroded hydraulic brake line resulted in substantially reduced braking. this failure occurred during a stop which required higher pedal pressure than typical application, causing the corroded line to burst. | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 99000 | ||
| The frame on the truck is cracked several inches in a couple of places and rotted. it is very thin and i was told there was nothing solid to weld to and repair it. they said i would have to have the frame replaced. the truck has just turned 100000 miles. i have had it for six years and take excellent care of it. it runs great. the body is in excellent shape, there is one small hole in the driver side rocker panel i was going to repair in the near future ( i do not know if i will now bother). other than that the body is near perfect. there is no rot in the floors or truck bed. the repair shop could not believe how bad the frame is when the truck looks so great. i have found a number of complaints on the internet similar to this, maybe if enough people speak up something will get done. also, the anti lock brakes have not worked for some time now. i was told they get rust in the assembly and do not work right. i have also had several brake lines break and need to be replaced. i realize that brake lines do rust over time and do need to be replaced (they should be made from stainless steel from the factory) but the anti locks should work and a frame should not rot and crack as it has. | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 95100 | ||
| Corroded hydraulic brake line resulted in substantially reduced braking. this failure occurred during a stop which required higher pedal pressure than typical application, causing the corroded line to burst. | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 99000 | ||
| The frame on the truck is cracked several inches in a couple of places and rotted. it is very thin and i was told there was nothing solid to weld to and repair it. they said i would have to have the frame replaced. the truck has just turned 100000 miles. i have had it for six years and take excellent care of it. it runs great. the body is in excellent shape, there is one small hole in the driver side rocker panel i was going to repair in the near future ( i do not know if i will now bother). other than that the body is near perfect. there is no rot in the floors or truck bed. the repair shop could not believe how bad the frame is when the truck looks so great. i have found a number of complaints on the internet similar to this, maybe if enough people speak up something will get done. also, the anti lock brakes have not worked for some time now. i was told they get rust in the assembly and do not work right. i have also had several brake lines break and need to be replaced. i realize that brake lines do rust over time and do need to be replaced (they should be made from stainless steel from the factory) but the anti locks should work and a frame should not rot and crack as it has. | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 95100 | ||
| Corroded hydraulic brake line resulted in substantially reduced braking. this failure occurred during a stop which required higher pedal pressure than typical application, causing the corroded line to burst. | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 99000 | ||
| The frame on the truck is cracked several inches in a couple of places and rotted. it is very thin and i was told there was nothing solid to weld to and repair it. they said i would have to have the frame replaced. the truck has just turned 100000 miles. i have had it for six years and take excellent care of it. it runs great. the body is in excellent shape, there is one small hole in the driver side rocker panel i was going to repair in the near future ( i do not know if i will now bother). other than that the body is near perfect. there is no rot in the floors or truck bed. the repair shop could not believe how bad the frame is when the truck looks so great. i have found a number of complaints on the internet similar to this, maybe if enough people speak up something will get done. also, the anti lock brakes have not worked for some time now. i was told they get rust in the assembly and do not work right. i have also had several brake lines break and need to be replaced. i realize that brake lines do rust over time and do need to be replaced (they should be made from stainless steel from the factory) but the anti locks should work and a frame should not rot and crack as it has. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Brake line to the front passenger wheel blew apart causing the brake fluid to leak out, and dramatically decreased the stopping ability of the vehicle. had this line replaced by a local repair shop, and was notified by personnel that all of the lines were in bad condition, and needed to be replaced soon. | |||
| 11/09/2011 | |||
| Nhtsa should be opening investagations concerning the brake line corrosion incidents. we just purchased this truck less than a year ago, and brake failure caused us to have this in the shop for over a month and still have no truck yet. there are enough complaints on the internet for the nhtsa to have a recall before someone gets killed due to this problem. this truck only cost us 6000.00. repairs will probally be half that price. | |||
| 10/22/2011 | 94071 | ||
| I experienced sudden brake failure in my driveway. there was no warning light,just the brake pedal going to the floor. my mechanic looked at the failed line and said all my lines and abs unit were corroded and needed to be replaced. he also found my right rear spring hanger was rusted off and the spring was just resting on the body. the rear wheel brake backers plates are rusted off also, and the entire frame is very corroded. this is a huge repair bill that may exceed the value of the truck. this is not normal corrosion. i have lived in nh 55 yrs and have never had a vehicle rot like this. i have a 2000 volvo v70 with 147,000 miles on it with no issues. obviously gm cheapened this truck up or bought defective parts. i have found hundreds of accounts on the internet identical to mine. this vehicle needs to be recalled before people are killed. i am thankful i was in my driveway and not highway or city driving at the time of the failure. do the right thing and hold gm responsible. there would be no gm without our tax dollars and they need to make this right. thank you | |||
| 08/17/2005 | 70000 | ||
| Brake failure- serverely rusted and corroided brake lines. had to have every brake line changed. this is the second time this has happened to this vehicle; the first time in 2005 with 70,000 miles and the second time was on 10/16/11 with 85,000 miles. brake lines broke and all fluid came out, no brakes at all had to tow vehicle to garage. this last repair cost me $1200.00. my truck is used for personal use, normal operation. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 86000 | ||
| Multiple brake line failure, and fuel line failure due to to rotted lines along drivers side frame rail. due to poor quality factory installed components. three seperate incidents, 2 with brake lines , 1 with fuel lines. approx. out of pocket expense so far , (and not completed yet), is over $1,500.00 for purchased and installed replacement parts. | |||
| 08/17/2005 | 70000 | ||
| Brake failure- serverely rusted and corroided brake lines. had to have every brake line changed. this is the second time this has happened to this vehicle; the first time in 2005 with 70,000 miles and the second time was on 10/16/11 with 85,000 miles. brake lines broke and all fluid came out, no brakes at all had to tow vehicle to garage. this last repair cost me $1200.00. my truck is used for personal use, normal operation. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 86000 | ||
| Multiple brake line failure, and fuel line failure due to to rotted lines along drivers side frame rail. due to poor quality factory installed components. three seperate incidents, 2 with brake lines , 1 with fuel lines. approx. out of pocket expense so far , (and not completed yet), is over $1,500.00 for purchased and installed replacement parts. | |||
| 08/17/2005 | 70000 | ||
| Brake failure- serverely rusted and corroided brake lines. had to have every brake line changed. this is the second time this has happened to this vehicle; the first time in 2005 with 70,000 miles and the second time was on 10/16/11 with 85,000 miles. brake lines broke and all fluid came out, no brakes at all had to tow vehicle to garage. this last repair cost me $1200.00. my truck is used for personal use, normal operation. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 86000 | ||
| Multiple brake line failure, and fuel line failure due to to rotted lines along drivers side frame rail. due to poor quality factory installed components. three seperate incidents, 2 with brake lines , 1 with fuel lines. approx. out of pocket expense so far , (and not completed yet), is over $1,500.00 for purchased and installed replacement parts. | |||
| 08/17/2005 | 70000 | ||
| Brake failure- serverely rusted and corroided brake lines. had to have every brake line changed. this is the second time this has happened to this vehicle; the first time in 2005 with 70,000 miles and the second time was on 10/16/11 with 85,000 miles. brake lines broke and all fluid came out, no brakes at all had to tow vehicle to garage. this last repair cost me $1200.00. my truck is used for personal use, normal operation. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 86000 | ||
| Multiple brake line failure, and fuel line failure due to to rotted lines along drivers side frame rail. due to poor quality factory installed components. three seperate incidents, 2 with brake lines , 1 with fuel lines. approx. out of pocket expense so far , (and not completed yet), is over $1,500.00 for purchased and installed replacement parts. | |||
| 08/17/2005 | 70000 | ||
| Brake failure- serverely rusted and corroided brake lines. had to have every brake line changed. this is the second time this has happened to this vehicle; the first time in 2005 with 70,000 miles and the second time was on 10/16/11 with 85,000 miles. brake lines broke and all fluid came out, no brakes at all had to tow vehicle to garage. this last repair cost me $1200.00. my truck is used for personal use, normal operation. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 86000 | ||
| Multiple brake line failure, and fuel line failure due to to rotted lines along drivers side frame rail. due to poor quality factory installed components. three seperate incidents, 2 with brake lines , 1 with fuel lines. approx. out of pocket expense so far , (and not completed yet), is over $1,500.00 for purchased and installed replacement parts. | |||
| 09/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Several brake lines have rusted through, this caused loss of brake fluid and loss of any braking. this has caused me to be without a truck. do to this defect gmc has caused a very dangerous vehicle to be on the road. this will now cost me two thousand dollars to make my truck safe to drive. gmc needs to be held responsible for this poor material in brake line material. please correct this defect before lives are lost. | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 150302 | ||
| On 9 june 2011, i was towing my 8,000 lb camper back from the dealer when i pushed on the brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor, i used my camper brakes to stop the truck and find out what was wrong. i had to travel about 30 miles without brakes pulling my camper using only the camper brakes with the brake controller inside the trcuk. once i arrived home i found a line of fluid on the ground, i opened the hood and found no brake fluid in the resevior. i refilled the resevior and had my wife push the brake pedal so i could find the leak. the brake line under the drivers door going to the front right tire was leaking. this happened about two years ago with the left rear brake line, i at that time was also pulling my camper. thank god there was not an accident involved in both, i consider myself a very good driver and a safe driver. all my brake lines need replaced on my 2000 gmc seirre truck. i have never seen brake lines rust and corrode like this, this is not good for gm. i take good care of my vehicles and this is something that will cost me alot of money to replace these lines. you look at my truck and can see that i take care of it, it does not look like it is a 2000 from the outside, but look at it from underneath and it looks to be 100 years old. i still have the part of the line that i replaced this past week, but the line i had to replace 2 years ago i do not have. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 123850 | ||
| Backing vehicle out of driveway, applied brake and pedal dropped to floorboard with loss of braking ability. found all brake lines severely rusted, with a rupture in the line from the abs module to the rear of the vehicle. all brake lines will need to be replaced. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 139740 | ||
| Attempting to stop for a school bus, as i pressed on the brake pedal it went to the floor and the truck did not come to a complete stop. after pulling over, it was discovered that the brake line was leaking fluid on the ground. upon further inspection, noticed the brake lines are corroded. be it know that the frame and body parts on this truck are also rusted as to not pass state inspection. the truck is just over 10 years old and unsafe to drive due to multiple manufacture defects. | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 56300 | ||
| While applying the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor. the vehicle braking power was diminished and the braking distance was substantially increased. had another vehicle or structure been in front of my truck there would have an accident with airbag deployment and injuries. a visual inspection of the braking system by this writer revealed a ruptured brake line. the area of the rupture as well as the balance of the suspect brake line was in poor condition due to corrosion. the remaining brake lines were found in a similar corroded condition. the corroded condition was found on the entire length of the brake lines up to within 6 of the master cylinder. the corrosion was also in areas including what this writer would consider protected areas. | |||
| 08/24/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. while driving at approximately 55 mph pressure was applied to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. she downshifted from second gear into first gear until the vehicle rolled to a stop. the vehicle was towed to an insurance company repair center where she was informed the break line failed due to corrosion. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 109,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. the contact stated while braking from speeds of 10 mph, the brakes would not engage. the contact was unable to stop the vehicle and proceeded to crash into a nearby ditch. the contact was not injured and the vehicle sustained minor damage. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop for repairs. neither the dealer nor the manufacture was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 105,000 | |||
| 04/26/2010 | 128645 | ||
| 2000 gmc sierra brake line corrosion issue. ruptured steel line below the drivers door. 1). after a hard stop due to other motorist pulling out in front of me the brakes were not as firm as before. 2). the next morning i found an oil spot on driveway and brake reservoir half empty. investigated and found heavily corroded brake lines in a group of four below drivers door against outside of frame. one line leaking fluid badly. 3). i went to general motors to purchase new brake lines and was told that the come in bulk rolls only. they have to be bent to shape and flared to be installed. this seems like a very labor intensive repair and would be very costly. i am weighing my options. | |||
| 04/18/2010 | 117000 | ||
| I have a 2000 gmc sierra pickup truck. today i experienced a total failure of the braking system; while coming up to a light on a street with a speed limit of 50 mph, i lost all braking ability and the parking brake was of no use. there was no accident (thank god) but after having the truck towed to a repair shop, a web search showed a recent article describing similar failures. thought i should file a complaint before speaking with gm tomorrow morning. | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 129400 | ||
| My front brake line corroded and ruptured and started leaking fluid. i had no brakes and had to towed for repair. | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 86658 | 1 | |
| On or about 18 oct 2009 as i was turning into my driveway as i applied the brakes on my 2000 gme 1/2 ton truck it failed to stop as normal. i almost hit my travel trailer. the brakes made an unusual noise that sounded as if it came from around the brake booster. i had it replaced, this did not eliminate the problem. this vehicle was not driven again until around 15 jan 2010 this braking problem occurred again. after taking the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer and talking with a service mgr. with some 33 years experience,he recognized the problem. he explained that the anti-lock brake system was activating resulting in increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. he removed the wheel speed sensors and cleaned the wheel speed sensors mounting surface and applied a rust inhibitor and reinstalled the wheel sensors at a cost to me of $252.00 i believe gmc should bear this cost as there is a recall on this problem. recall id# 43621 dated aug.29. 2005 this recall did not cover va.,but the abs brake problem does not know that it is in va..gmc should recall all vehicles with this abs system regardless which state the vehicle is in. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Why is it that four people i know who own gmc vehicles all have had to disconnect their abs systems by pulling the fuse? the wheel sensors have become defective and are very expensive to repair or replace. isn't the abs system supposed to be a safety feature? i think something must be wrong with the set-up or design. gm should have to recall them. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2008 | 102400 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. while driving less than 55 mph, the contact slammed on the brakes to avoid rear ending the preceding vehicle; however, there were no brakes. the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and there was no resistance. the contact was able to avoid crashing into the preceding vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer and is awaiting repairs. the failure and current mileages were 102,400. updated 1/8/09 *cn updated 01/14/09.*jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 81000 | 100 | 07/01/2005 |
| Poor braking performance, complete deterioration of braking surface of rotors front and rear leading to premature failure of braking system. replacement of all four rotors and pad sets front and rear. also unwanted antilock activation at low speeds due to sensor or abs component failure or mis-programmed abs module not diagnosed at this time. *nm | |||
| 05/21/2003 | 27885 | 3 | 09/01/1999 |
| 2000 gmc sierra experienced brake failure. *mr the problem occurred as the consumer entered a parking space. the consumer firmly held his foot on the brake pedal and tapped the vehicle in front of him. the service department replaced the pads and rotors. the brake were intermittent. rust were removed from the sensors. the left front sensor dropped out and was replaced. *sc | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 36000 | 1 | |
| 2000 gmc sierra has problems with brake rotors, engine failing to restart, and the passenger cab was not level.*mr shims were installed to make the cab level. the rear rotors were crystallized and flaking off which caused pulsation while braking. the abs sensor failed which resulted in intermittent brake loss. the gas pedal became stuck at times. *nm | |||
| 3 | 1 | ||
| Consumer felt that the brakes were too spongy, and when depressing them they went to the floor. as a result, brakes failed to stop vehicle immediately, causing extended stopping distance. consumer almost ran over a pedestrian because of this brake failure. dealership serviced the vehicle but found no failure.*ak | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 57000 | 2 | |
| While driving approximately 15 mph, the driver applied the brakes to stop but they failed to work properly. the pedal went to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealership but the cause has yet to be determined. *nlm the problem was due to corrosion on the electronic sensor. this gave a signal to the brake control circuit, that the wheels were stopped at zero rotation and the control circuit then released the brake(s) on the vehicle . *sc *jb | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving and applying brakes vehicle produces a loud noise, then, pedal goes to the floor. extended stopping distance is necessary for brakes to perform. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 108000 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra truck. the contact stated that at relatively low speeds it is difficult to apply pressure to the brake pedal. this can cause increased stopping distances, which could result in a crash. he notified the manufacturer in reference to recall #05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock. a representative stated that since his vin was excluded, he was ineligible for a free remedy. no repairs have been made. the failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. updated 10/13/09.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 gmc sierra truck had a recall in 2006 for severe corrosion areas. consumer states that the recall was performed but two years later have the same problem and coverage was denied. *nj recall # 05v379000. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 2000 gmc sierra with defective abs system. consumer stated that he took his vehicle in for a second time to repair the abs system. he stated in 2005 he had to get it repaired due to premature activation. *kb the consumer requested that the recall be extended to cover recurrences of the same problems now and in the future. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 5 | ||
| 2000 gmc sierra pick up truck. abs sensors are corroded and the truck will not stop properly. it was in for recall 1 and a half years ago at 40,000 miles. now at 48,500 it is doing the same thing with abs. dealer will not pay for the repair for the fix. in addition the dealer now wants me to replace rotors that are under recall. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2007 | 85000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. when the brakes are applied, the abs activates and reduces the vehicle's stopping distance. the manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do because her vin is not included in recall # 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the current and failure mileages were 85,000. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 61800 | 1 | 02/03/2001 |
| In regards to nhtsa recall id 05v379000. mailed a recall notice from gmc about this issue with the wheel speed sensors. truck exhibiting issue noted in recall. dealership would not repair vehicle under recall and charge us $42 for diagnostics fee. they even noted that the wheel speed sensors needed replaced but would not do it. truck does not stop correctly under 10 mph due to anti -lock motor running. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2005 | 87759 | 1 | |
| Consumer complaint concerning the antilock brakes which malfunctioned prior to recall notification. *ts the recall work was done but the same day the antilock brakes failed again. the vehicle was returned to the dealer . the dealer claimed there was nothing more they could do. *nm | |||
| 04/13/2006 | 77978 | 1 | 04/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brake light illuminated. the contact pulled the fuse to the abs to have braking power at low speeds of 15 mph. there is an nhtsa recall, 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock, however the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership cleaned the sensors; however the vehicle is still having the same problems as indicated in the recall. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. updated 6/23/2006 - *nm | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 20000 | 20 | 06/15/2000 |
| Loss of braking on bumpy or unpaved downhill slope. the brake pedal became stiff and the truck kept going right out of my driveway into 55 mph traffic luck being with me no cars or trucks were coming. | |||
| 01/09/2006 | 62500 | 1 | 06/30/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 3 to 5 mph, the abs activated. the fuse was taken out to deactivate the abs. there is a nhtsa recall, #05v379000 regarding the antilock brake sensor. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. there have been no repairs made to the vehicle. | |||
| 11/27/2005 | 60072 | 1 | 09/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the abs. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 1/23/2006 - the left front wheel speed sensor was replaced on 12/27/2005. *nm | |||
| 12/16/2005 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Dt: the contact had recall 05v37900 repair work done on the anti lock brakes. approximately one month later, while applying the brakes, he heard a loud grinding noise. the consumer was only going 8-10 mph and the consumer traveled 200-300 feet before he was able to come to a stop. he took the vehicle to the dealership, and they stated the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. *ak updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| 10/21/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact received nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes. both wheel sensors were cleaned by the dealer under this recall. although the recall work was completed the contact abs failures. recurred. the abs engaged at low speeds. he took the vehicle back to his certified dealer once since the recall work was completed, and the right front sensor was replaced. but, problem still occurred. he had another appointment to take the vehicle back to the dealership this week to determine what kind of solution was needed to remedy the problem.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 1 | 10/01/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin and state of residence. the contact has not repaired the vehicle due to the excessive expense. *ak | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 41000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Regards gm recall on brake sensor corrosion. dealer (jim causley pontiac-gmc mt. clemens, mi) claims gm is wrong about repair taking 1 hour. dealer claims repair takes minimum of 4 hours. who is lying? is dealer giving 4 hour estimate to discourage repair? is gm not reimbursing dealer enough to encourage dealer to do repair?*jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 2 | 08/12/2003 | |
| Dt: the contact states there are two nhtsa recalls campaign #05v379000 and 05v161000 concerning the antilock brakes and the parking brake. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but it is not included in the recalls due to vin. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the abs light has been on for about 6 months and there is no abs. the parking brake has not worked since the vehicle was purchased on 8/12/2003. *nm | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 07/14/2003 |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact plans to repair the vehicle at his own expense. *ak | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 40000 | 2 | 11/22/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated while coming to a stop she depressed the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. she noticed brake fluid all over the road. the dealer told the manufacturer the brake lines were completely rusted. the rotors have been turned once due to accumulation of rust. the dealer told her the recall 05v379000 did not have anything to do with the brake system, just the sensor. also, the dealer told her that because she did not have an established relationship, did not show loyalty to a specific dealer, and was not a current customer of gmc, they could not fix the vehicle under warranty. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 125000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact received nhtsa recall 05v379000 for abs brake system. the recall repairs were performed, but the contact believed the dealer only partially repaired the vehicle. the abs light was still illuminating on the dash. the dealer said they performed the repair that was indicated on the recall notice. the dealer said they would have to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/24/2005 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact received nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning the anti -lock brake system. he took the vehicle to the dealership, and they performed the recall repairs. the abs light was still on, and the abs did not work. while driving for short periods of time the consumer experienced brake failure. this resulted in extended stopping distance. he contacted the dealership and manufacturer, but the problem was not covered by the recall.*ak the consumer had difficulty shifting into 3rd gear. updated 12/07/05. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 1 | 09/07/1999 | |
| Dt the contact stated the vehicle lurched forward . he pumped the brakes to stop which causes extended stopping distance. the abs system activated under 10 mph. there was a recall, but this vehicle not included. the abs indicator light came on intermittently *ak | |||
| 10/13/2005 | 63000 | 6 | 07/23/1999 |
| About three years ago i took my 2000 sierra truck to my gmc dealer after experiencing a few low speed abs activations and brake failures causing me to drift into oncoming traffic. since tandom log trucks are frequent travelers on our local roads, i wanted to resolve the problem right away. my gmc service manager informed me that the only way to correct the problem was to replace the front hub assemblies containing the wheel speed sensors at a cost of $500 each for parts only. i decided against that idea and opted to remove the abs fuse under the dash board. i kept inquiring at the dealer about any gm sponsored repairs and finally read about the august 29, 2005 recall notice which involved cleaning, sanding, and lubricating the wheel speed sensors. the recall service work was done on 10/13/05, according to service bullitin #05068, but my truck continued to drift into traffic as before. this time i removed the abs fuse from under the hood so i could finally use the cruise control again. the service manager has since told me that there is no authorized follow up procedure other than to replace the hub assemblies or speed sensors, at my expense. the brakes function adequately without the abs fuse, but the red brake failure light on the instrument panel is on continually, as well as the amber abs light. if i go back to removing the interior abs fuse, the red light will go out and should be available to indicate any other cause for brake failure, but i sacrafice the cruise control. gm has admitted that they designed a defective abs system that is prone to rust and corrosion in certain rust belt states and provinces of canada and they are aware that these vehicles have been unsafe to operate. the ineffective recall repairs to my truck cost general motors $46.88 on the invoice and yet they expect me to pay about $1,200 to really repair and replace their defective parts. i don't think so. | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 96000 | 40 | 09/15/2002 |
| I own a 2000 gmc sierra pickup 4x4. the vehicle has less than 100,000 miles. within the last two months, the abs has activated without need more than forty times at low speed. several times almost causing a accident! the dealerships i've talked to have done nothing.. as of late, i've seen on the news that gm and nhtsa is aware of the problem and is looking into it. which is great, but the states they are looking at, isn't one i live in. this problem has gotten to the point i have disabled the abs for fear it will cause a accident! the snow is coming soon and i would like to have a braking system that works at 100% please do what ever you can to speed this process along. myself and the owners of these vehicles are counting on you! thank you for your time jason zebrowski. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 60000 | 3 | 09/01/2005 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra pickup truck. when applying brake pressure at low speeds the brakes did not work. this was only at low speeds. there were no other problems with the brakes. the vehicle has not been to a dealer. a recall was issued, but it did not include this vehicle. it only covered the salt belt states. this truck was in a southern state. no repairs or corrections were done. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 21000 | 1 | 09/15/2000 |
| Dt: the contact states that he was having a problem with the abs activating at low speeds of 6 mph and below. this happened when the truck was braking. the contact spoke with his dealer, and they were aware of the problem. the contact was upset because his state was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 and gm recall 05068. the vehicle is a 2000 gmc ,sierra. the vehicle has been taken to two different dealerships. the contact has not had the vehicle repaired because he did not want to pay for the repairs. the contact has contacted gm about this problem but the refused to provide any assistance. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - the consumer had to remove the abs fuse so he could drive the vehicle. the technicians at the dealer were aware f the corrosion problem with the abs sensor. minnesota and south dakota were excluded from the recall. *nm | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 58000 | 1 | 11/15/1999 |
| Dt: the caller said abs kicked in at low speeds. she had two close calls. the caller had the problem fixed about two years ago, but problem recurred. there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 on abs brakes in other states, but not in caller's state. dealer and manufacturer said her state was not included in the recall. *ak | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 75000 | 100 | 03/15/2000 |
| Vehicle: 2000 gmc sierra abs activates everyday at least once when coming to a stop at low speed such as a stop sign, parking space etc. this has happened for the last 6 months. pavement is dry. i must quickly release the brake pedal and push it again firmly to stop. i've bumped another car and my garage because of this. a recall is out for this, gm recall # 05068, nhtsa # 05v37900 but my state, wisconsin, is not included. we use massive amounts of salt here. do i have to run someone over first? i want this fixed. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 68900 | 20 | 09/16/2003 |
| The abs system in my 2000 gmc sierra 1500 pickup came on several times while braking on dry pavement, causing me to lose the ability to control my vehicle. after this happened a couple times i was more cautious when stopping, so accidents were avoided - however, before i was ablet to get my vehicle in for service there were several times when i was out of control. this only occurred when i was coming to a stop, and the vehicle had slowed to 5 mph or less. i would not be reporting this but for the fact that the mechanic at my brake shop said he has seen this same problem with several gm trucks of this age. apparently the problem is that the abs sensor, built into the front wheel hubs, is not designed well enough to handle the exposure to road salt and sand common to the northeast. i was lucky that i did not get into an accident due to this problem. but others may not be as fortunate in the future. also, due to the design of the hub/sensor, this repair is rather expensive (almost $400), so i was only able to afford repairs on one side. my mechanic said the other side will likely fail soon as well. *jb | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 21000 | 2 | 01/24/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated the brakes on gmc pickup at 21,000 miles failed, and had the rotors and pads replaced on 7-30-04. the brakes were not stopping vehicle at low speeds of 10 miles or less. on 8-26-05 he had the rust cleaned off because he was having trouble with the brakes again at 23,890 miles. the dealer told him there was a recall on the same problem in canada. *ak *jb | |||
| 08/18/2005 | 53948 | 20 | 08/30/2000 |
| Pulling 5th wheel camper along interstate tried to stop at toll booth.brakes fine until about 10mph when pedal went to floor and vehicle wasn,t stopping.trailer brakes stopped truck.dealer said rust on sensors.rotors and pads replaced at 48,000 miles due to rotors rotting away.pads were damaged by rotors. | |||
| 05/22/2004 | 42000 | 2 | 01/10/2001 |
| Dt: the abs sensor in brake system has became a problem. it has been replaced once but now it is a problem again. under 5 mph there is a total loss of the brakes. cosnumer feels this is a safety related defect. has been to dealer for repair for the first inciden.t was paid for out of pocket by consumer, and now consumer must pay for this 2nd repair again. did contact gm manufacturer and suggested to take to a dealer for repair. the dealer noted this is an issue with abs wheel speed sensor and it needed replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 105000 | 10 | |
| Abs brakes failed at low speed when trying to stop. i hit a small tree and almost hit a fire hydrant. *nm | |||
| 03/18/2005 | 100000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 |
| I was pulling into a parking spot at my sons baseball game when i applied the brakes ,and the pedal went almost to the floor and the anti-lock brakes started buzzing. luckily i was going slow enough for the park to engage on the transmission. this is the only time this has happened on dry pavement going this slow. i had zero brakes and i was barely moving when they were applied. the brakes started working when i returned to the truck after the game. i called a local shop, and he said there was nothing he could do if they were working properly now. i called g.m. and had them log my complaint, they told me that i was the first one to complain. i am filing a complaint with nhtsa after learning of more of the odd brake failures from other gmc truck owners. *nm | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 52310 | 1 | |
| Dt: 2000 gmc sierra, the vehicles anti-lock brakes come on at low speed, when the consumer puts pressure on the brakes at for example 10 mph the abs kicks in, there are no other problems with the vehicle, there are no other previous problems with the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 90000 | 2 | 10/02/2000 |
| Dt: while driving about two months ago at very low speeds, the consume could feel the abs kicking in, he could feel it pulsating. this morning he jumped a curb, and went onto a sidewalk because the brakes failed. this only happens at low speeds, below 5 mph. when slowing down the brakes will work fine until he gets to about 5 mph. then they fail. consumer states this happened every day.*ak *nm | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Dt: contact states the brakes are failing below 5 mph when the abs tries to engage, the pedal goes to the floor, but the vehicle will not come to a complete stop. the service dealer did not inform the contact what specifically was wrong with the abs. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2005 | 65375 | 2 | 08/31/2004 |
| Was pulling into a parking spot doing around 5mph, put my foot on the brake and the antilock brake system activated causing my truck not to stop. because my truck would not stop i hit the car in the parking spot ahead of me causing damage to the persons car. i am going to take my 2000 gmc sierra to a certified gm dealership and have it looked at. | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 1500 | 4 | 06/14/2000 |
| Brake failure when applying brakes at slow speed over irregular( bumpy) surface. the abs activates, the brake pedal goes almost to the floor and the vehicle does not stop within a safe distance.the vehicle was returned to the dealer and they cleaned the mounting surface for the abs sensors. this was after two failures. the dealer wanted to charge me until i explained this is a design safety flaw and they agreed to collect from general motors. the brakes have failed in this same manner two (2) more times exactly as described above. | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | 09/02/2000 | |
| Dt: 2000 gmc sierra pickup. all of the rotors and brakes were replaced. the consumer currently had to replace the sensors for the abs. the dealer told the consumer that there was a defect. the abs light would come on when it shouldn't. the wheel sensors were bad. over the course of 6 months, the consumer had to replace the brakes for $1, 000. *ak after replacement, the consumer heard a clunking sound. the service department found that rust had fallen into the right front wheel. *sc | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 186000 | 10 | 04/07/2000 |
| Antilock brakes engage at improper times at low speeds during braking. effect is to limit braking effectiveness at low speeds. nearly hit other vehicles and objects. failure is intermittent but increasing in frequency. considering disabling the antilock system. | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 79367 | 10 | 04/09/2001 |
| Dt: the abs brakes are not working properly. the abs system kicks in and the brake pedal goes to the floor. this is an intermittent problem, usually between 40-5o mph *ak this is the fifth time that the brakes have failed. consumer feels this is a dangerous situation and can cause a lot of stress because she has to constantly watch how she drives you drive , so if the brakes do fail she would be prepared to prevent a crash. *sb *nm | |||
| 02/16/2005 | 35259 | 85 | 10/23/2000 |
| I have a 2000 gmc serria truck. i have also incounter the abs fault when coming to a stop. the worst part is when parking in a parking lot with cars in front of you. the truck has marked decrease in stopping. i have also incountered where the pedal gets rock hard.i don't get a light on the dash or show codes. i have contacted the dealer and i was told that it could cost over $500.00 to repair. i do not have that kind of money right know. i have been only driving my 3.5 miles to work and back. we use my wifes car to go any where else. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 103000 | 3 | 10/01/2004 |
| Reduced braking when going slow over bumpy roads or rail road tracks.when braking in these conditions the abs will pulse for no reason and reduce braking. | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 35 | ||
| I own a 2000 gmc sierra truck that has become hazardous to drive due to repeated antilock brake problems. at slow speeds the antilocks will engage and remained engaged, preventing the truck from coming to a complete stop. the matter has been getting progressively worse over the last year. on several occasions i've come extremely close to sustaining substantive vehicle and property damage. as such, the truck is virtually undriveable for safety reasons. | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 67125 | 25 | 05/09/2003 |
| Anti-lock brakes activate at low speeds | |||
| 02/14/2005 | 68000 | 20 | 01/27/2000 |
| Dt: at low speeds the abs would activate and then the vehicle would not stop, again this was at very low speeds like pulling into a parking lot or gas station. no accidents or strange sounds. took to dealer, and replaced front hubs which costed $936.67. no other problems occurred since that repair. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 47000 | 2 | 05/30/2002 |
| 2 separate occasions for anti-lock brake failure on gmc 2000 sierra 1500 for corrosion, 7/1/2004 and 10/6/04. replaced hubs. vin 2gtek19t8y127 | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 14 | 6 | 09/15/2001 |
| Brake failure | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 27600 | 06/29/2000 | |
| Anti-lock brakes kicking in at low speeds (under 10 mph) when coming to a stop causing unexpected elongated stopping distances. had to pull fuse to disable the abs module in order to brake normally (but w/o abs). per gmc diagnostic, speed sensors not putting out correct reading at low speeds. gmc dealer replaced both front and bearing & hub assemblies. truck out of warranty but dealer picked up half the cost, and i paid $352.17. filed complaint with gm - problem file # 1-236485201. | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 7200 | 1 | 02/18/2000 |
| Anti-lock brakes began activating over the slightest bumps in the road. one day pulling into parking space, anti-lock brakes activated and truck would not stop and hit the gaurdrail. | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 35000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| The consumer stated the abs failed under 15 mph. when pulling away from a stop sign or backing out of driveway the consumer felt a bit of shutter and also experienced an increased braking distance. the consumer stated it happened frequently as the sensor became worse. *jb consumer stated that abs sensor had already been replaced previously. consumer traded vehicle in for a new car and stated it's somebody else's worry now.*sb | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 50000 | 30 | 11/29/1999 |
| Abs malfunctioning abs would kick on due to a bad vehicle speed sensor causing a lengthing of stopping distance which could lead to accidents. *ak as a temporay fix i pulled the fuse for the abs controller to eliminate the leghtened stopping problem | |||
| 03/29/2005 | 5 | 04/20/2004 | |
| Vehicle had brake antilock problems when first purchased. loud sound when attempting to stop and pedal becomes stiff resulting in slow/no stopping. dealer replaced wheel sensor. within a few months the problem is happening again. same noise same results. dealer states sensor needs to be replaced. this would seem to be something that would last much longer than a few months (less than a year!) it has the strong potential to cause serious harm/accidents as this happens with no warning.*ak | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 2 | 03/17/2000 | |
| Vehicle had a difficult time stopping when the driver stepped on the brake pedal. took vehicle to the dealer for check up, and results indicated that hubs and brakes needed to be replaced.*ak brakes failed to stop the vehicle at 5 mph. the emergency brake had to be used to stop the vehicle. *tc | |||
| 11/22/2004 | 43000 | 3 | |
| When moving at low speed and when turning left abs system vibrated, and consumer could not stop vehicle. it happened on dry pavement. dealer replaced abs sisnsors. old parts are available for review. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 66000 | 50 | 06/28/2003 |
| With increasing frequency, i have experienced repeated failures of the abs brake system at low speeds. this has caused extended stopping distances and, on at least three occasions, near collisions. dealer quickly identified the recommended repair as replacement of the rf wheel bearing assembly, which includes the abs speed sensor. disturbingly, the dealer indicated that this problem is not uncommon, and that no recall currently exists. dealer further indicated that future failures (either of the same bearing assembly or the other bearing assembly) are possible.*ak | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 2 | 09/28/1999 | |
| While coming to a slow stop(-10mph and dry) the antilock brakes started to operate causing a failure for an assured distance .wheel speed sensors to be cause ,replaced at dealership. happened again 8 months later wheel speed sensors replced again. should be looked into failure to stop causes accidents not tailgate cables. *ak | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle tends to slow down slowly when the brakes are applied, especially when coming to an intersection, almost causing it to hit pedestrians. consumer contacted manufacturer for check up.*ak | |||
| 11/06/2004 | 96515 | 3 | 02/13/2000 |
| When coming to a normal stop and speed is around 5 mph the abs system makes a loud noise, the brake pedal becomes stiff and the vehicle does not stop. this happened 2 years ago (the first time - approximately 42,000 miles) and the dealer replaced the front wheel speed sensors. now the same problem is occurring. the dealer states that the wheel speed sensors need to be replaced again and note that there were no codes in the computer. the dealer was able to reproduce the problem. the abs warning light does not come on. i contacted gm's customer assistance and was told that since the vehicle is out of warranty and the parts are out of warranty, they cannot help with the repair. my point is after the parts are replaced, this can happen again with no warning. the first time this happened, i was in rush hour traffic and had to veer off to the shoulder and hit the emergency brake. this time, i was exiting my driveway and was unable to stop and rolled into the road. gm claims that this is not a documented issue, even after admitting there is a tsb for this repair. the repair is insufficient in my opinion. i does not prevent brake loss from occurring in the future without warning. after calling gm customer assistance back and complaining, they said to wait 2 to 3 days to see if they will cover the repair cost (wheel speed sensors). they avoid answering how this will be resolved so that it will not happen again.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving a 5 mph consumer applied the brakes and they failed. there was extended stopping distance, and consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle which was parked in the parking lot. vehicle was taken to the dealership. and a technician unpluged the antilock brake fuse. *ak | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 25 | ||
| Abs light went on during normal operation. abs pump needed to be replaced. within 3 months, abs were engaging at very low speeds during stopping, causing many near-accidents. abs module replaced by dealer. problem persisted, dealer replaced wheel speed sensor. *jb | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 28000 | 3 | 10/30/2000 |
| When the brake pedal was applied at 10 mph , the brakes failed to operate. the dealership found rust covering the front wheel sensor, which caused the failure. four months prior, the rotors deteriorated because of the type of factory metal used. the dealership cleaned the front wheel sensor, which corrected the brake failure. *ak the brake pedal had become hard and pushed back. this was especially dangerous at low speeds. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 65 mph consumer applied the brakes and vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. however, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/13/2004 | 2 | 09/23/1999 | |
| Antilock system engages while coming to a slow stop happens almost constantly. throttle sticks on initial contact. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 41654 | 1 | 10/16/1999 |
| When driving 10 mph consumer turned the steering wheel towards the right and it locked up. the brakes were also difficult to depress. the driver was able to control the vehicle. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection. *ak the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they determined that the shaft in the power steering pump broke. the dealer also indicated that there were metal pieces in the abs fluid which probably caused the system to fail. *nm | |||
| 03/20/2004 | 55000 | 2 | |
| On 2 separate occasions vehicle experienced abs failure. when this occurred there was a 2 second delay reaction before the abs engaged. vehicle had no brakes for 2 seconds. *ak without warning between 4 to 7 mph, abs system blocks the braking action which caused an extended stopping distance. *la | |||
| 02/29/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. brakes failed while driving at a slow speed. however, when vehicle was at an accelerated speed brakes operated normally. *ak *mr | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Intermittently while driving between 15 to 20 mph and applying the brakes. pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 1 | 05/05/2000 | |
| Problems with my anti-lock brakes-vehicle will not stop at only 1/2 mph. this has happened numerous times and has caused me 1 accident,plus a 50% increase in my insurance-gmc says my vin. number is not included in any recalls in the year 2000. why ,i would like to know. *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| When trying to stop vehicle abs system engages ,causing the vehicle to experience extended stopping distances. *ak | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes brake pedal becomes very hard, and there are no brakes at all. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 14000 | 0 | 10/22/2001 |
| Brake system fails to stop vehicle when braking in normal manner (non-panic stop) at slow speeds on rough surface or when encountering braking bumps on asphalt roads. brake pedal shudders briefly indicating abs is engaging, then brake pedal becomes soft and depresses fully with complete loss of stopping power until brakes are released and reappplied. condition is both disconcerting and dangerous particularly on downhills - on numerous occasions accidents have been narrowly avoided or have been forced to drive vehicle off the road surface to avoid hitting others. problem has been reported to dealer on multiple occasions, response is always that this is a normal condition (complete brake failure??). this problem happens routinely when driving this vehicle - total number of incidences would easily exceed 100 during the time i have owned this vehcile (once or twice a week for over a year). | |||
| 08/11/2002 | 03/23/2000 | ||
| While driving and with no warning brakes went out, causing brake pedal to go to the floor, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 07/20/2002 | |||
| At low speeds abs brakes grab and don't stop vehicle when brakes are applied. contacted dealer. all four disc brakes are flaking apart.*ak | |||
| Anti-lock brakes will lose power momentarily when striking potholes in the road. dealership states that's normal operation. owner had to let his foot off the brakes and depress pedal again, immediately, to stop truck. please describe. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Abs has gone out, contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak *yd | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 30 | 04/22/2000 | |
| There is no indication on the panel that there is pulsation. also there is no abs noise and light braking power. dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that heat vent cap keeps popping off and replaced. tail gate bed liner not flat, panel rippled and rescuer rear panel, install additional fastener. horn pad failed, brakes are squeaky,, abs system checked could not duplicate any problem, brake pedal goes to floor at times and vehicle does not stop, master cylinder leaking internally.*yd | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Encountered total brake failure while braking on an off ramp. approximate speed was 25 mph. when attempting to brake, abs module emitted a loud noise, brake pedal remained firm but total brake loss on all 4 wheels encountered. evasive steering and release of brake pedal restored vehicle braking and avoided contact with other vehicles. | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While making a relatively fast stop on a fairly bumpy road, but without slamming on my brakes, the truck had slowed to about 30 or 35mph from approximately 50 mph when the brake pedal suddenly dropped and the brakes failed momentarily, and then caught again. when we finally stopped, i ended up half way through the intersection. fortunately, it was a rural road and there was no other traffic and consequently there was no accident. it simply scared the heck out of me and my wife. my dealer indicates that there is no service bulletin on this type of problem, however he stated that their brake technician fixed a similar problem of the brake pedal suddenly failing when another of their customers was stopping his pickup truck while driving over railroad tracks. additionally, my neighbor who drives a 2000 yukon xl, stated that he had a similar experience of his brakes suddenly and only momentarily failing while stopping from about 35mph with similar results to my experience of him ending up in the middle of the intersection. fortunately, he too had no traffic and consequently no accident. i know that he also reported this to his dealer which coincidently is baird gm of ripon, wisconsin.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear leaf springs makes noise when vehicle goes over bumps. vehicle has been repaired numerous times. contacted gmc, and gmc stated that was the way vehicle was designed.*ak the anti-lock brakes kickin when trying to stop on bumpy road and makes it impossible to stop the vehicle. *yh | |||
| When brakes were used in panic stop pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distances, causing a collision. dealer has inspected vehicle, and replaced abs module. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied at various speeds pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle on two occasions, and could not duplicate the problem. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 100 | 05/01/2000 | |
| When pulling off road onto dirt, gravel, or grass at any speed above about 10mph, the brakes become unresponsive, vibrate, fade, fail to slow vehicle, and pedal pressure becomes excessive and seems to lock up. i believe there is a problem with the anti-lock system. very scary! should this system engage under these circumstances. it is not, i repeat not, a panic stop situation, just normal pulling off the road to stop situations.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 5 | 11/10/2000 | |
| When driving on slippery road all 4 wheels spin when applying brakes. brake pedal shutters, and brakes get hard. then, there are no brakes, consumer almost had two accidents. *ak consumer stated that he also experienced braked failure prior.*jb | |||
| 02/29/2000 | 1 | 02/28/2000 | |
| The vehicles abs system failed. nlm | |||
| 07/15/2000 | |||
| Brakes malfuction; when applying brakes they do not stop vehicle properly, causing extended stopping distance. also, front bearings/ universal joint, and rear leaf spring assembly had to be replaced. dealer / manufacturer notified . feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| While applying brakes as normal to approach a stop and driving over bump brakes will go to floor and fail for 2-3 seconds, and then evenutally stop about 3 car lenths later. dealer cannot determine cause. 2. first start of day , backing out and applying brakes brakes will grab hard , this will occur about 3-4 times before brakes will work normally. *ak the dealer stated that the brakes were normal, but the brakes were found going to the floor upon test driving. *yh | |||
| 12/14/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The vehicles tire size was not programmed into the electronic braking system when it left the factory and it was not calibrated for the tire size which caused the abs system not to operate properly resulting in extended stopping distance. nlm | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| Braking system (abs) operates very poorly, and results in extended stopping distance when traveling over gravel roads/bumpy roads, or railroad tracks. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 8 | ||
| When bump is encountered while stopping brake pedal becomes rigid and vehicle picks up speed. at this point an emergency or panic stop would be impossible.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consume r was traveling about 10mph on a side street making a turn inside of parking lot, applied brakes, and ran into a brick wall. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 02/26/2001 | |||
| Consumer had to apply brakes, vehicle went over a bump, and there was not enough braking action to stop vehicle from hitting vehicle in front of consumer. *ak | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Slowing to stop, brake pedal wouldn't depress to stop truck, brake booster replaced 1st time, still in shop this time, struck curb to stop. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle shakes, and braking distance is not what it should be. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | |||
| Anti lock brakes(abs)lock up over slight bumps. *cj | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Drp in anti-lock braking system fails. it is a design problem new with the 2000 models. check gmc technical service bulletins. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When brakes are applied on uneven surface the response is not normal. brakes will grab/release, and sometimes begin to pick up speed. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 35 mph power steering and brakes went out at the same time. also, horn did not work.*ak | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Left rear brakes locked up followed by complete brake failure. | |||
| 09/14/2000 | |||
| Original equipment with firestone, wilderess at, p26575r16. while driving 5 mph braking system did not stop vehicle, may have been due to tires. tread design did not give off traction which may have caused extended stopping distance and crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 4 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Left rear brakes locked up followed by complete brake failure. | |||
| 06/04/2000 | 15 | 10/01/1999 | |
| When i press on the brake pedals on a sudden stop on bumpy roads at speeds over 30 mph, the brake pedal does not depress. the brake pedal vibrates and the vehicle does not stop properly. it takes the truck a longer time to stop than normal. this almost casued me to rear end cars on more than one ocassion. i had to take my foot of the brake pedal and reapply pressure to get firm brake pressure. when the brake pedal vibrates, it gives a false sense of abs working but the truck stops slower than if it were the abs. sudden stops on bumpy roads are very dangerous. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Brake pedal intermittantly feels as though there is air in the line and needs to be pressed all the way to the floor to stop. happens regardless of ambiant temperature or engine temp. the local dealer replaced the brake master cylinder at 1515 miles problem still exists. i have talked to other owners who have experienced the same loss of brake pedal feel. i am a little more than concerned that the brakes will fail in an emergency stop. *ak | |||
| 02/28/2000 | 4 | 08/23/2000 | |
| While coming down a hill put foot on brakes, and it felt like pushing on a brick wall. consumer proceeded through a stop sign. consumer has to press brake down twick before vehicle will stop.*ak the brakes failed twice. the steering column makes a grinding noise when turning. horn failed. keyless entery failed. door locks failed. interior lights failed. the fan in the front end is very loud. the speedometer is inaccurate. the power steering pump shaft broke. *yh | |||
| 07/18/2000 | |||
| Vehicle has been recalled under recall 10178. consumer has contacted local dealership, but dealership refused to perform recall repairs. dealership is buzz post gmc in arlington, texas. *ak | |||
| 05/06/2000 | 0 | ||
| When having to make a sudden stop brake pedal will notdepress. then, upon hitting it again , there was vibration. on rough roads it was impossible to stop. might as well not had any brakes. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | |||
| Ongoing problem with brake pedal going to the floor before stopping. vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. also, dealer informed consumer that this was a normal characteristic of braking system on those vehicles. *ak | |||
| 05/08/2000 | 3 | 03/25/2000 | |
| When brake pedal was applied it went to the floor. the anti-skid brakes were heard engaging, but brakes did not respond. consumer had to release the brakes, and apply the pedal again to stop. dealer couldn't find the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| While driving at 45 mph consumer had to press the brake pedal all the way to the floor , then truck stopped. dealer fixed problem after the third time. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road traveling about 35mph, put foot on brakes and hit a bump in the road, and brakes went straight to the floor. contacted dealer. dealer was not able to help. they said brakes were working properly.*ak | |||
| 08/06/1999 | |||
| While driving down a dirt hill at 3 mph applied brakes, and the vehicle free wheeled down a hill at 40 mph due to the abs system failure. also, frame is bent.*ak | |||
| 07/30/1999 | |||
| On loose dirt while traveling down hill brakes let go. the bottom of the truck hit the bottom of the hill, bending the front frame rails and front cross memeber. driver was traveling about 30-40 mph when this happened. the problem has been reported to the dealership. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 05/16/2005 | 1 | 05/08/2000 | |
| Dt: abs light is coming on. took vehicle to the mechanic who told the consumer there was a recall, when consumer called manufacturer, they stated that the vin was not part of the recall. *tt | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 30000 | 1 | 04/05/2001 |
| Dt: the brake light and anti- lock brake light on the dash comes on and the brakes are spongy. the consumer has not experienced brake failure yet. the consumer has taken the vehicle to dealer and they can't find anything wrong. the manufacturer has not been notified. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 22000 | 100 | 09/20/2004 |
| The abs turns on in my truck while coming to a slow stop causing the truck to not stop. i took upart my hubs, the front abs sensor has corrosion in it that puts it out by a few thousandths and it thinks it is going -5 mph and turns the abs on. this has almost caused several accidents for me as i have rolled right into several intersections when i expected my brakes to stop my truck. luckily i was quick enough to use the ebrake each time until i could get a temp fix going. the problem is with the sensor, not the abs itself. i am not sure how to correct it, other than cleaning it regularly, so i disbaled my abs (pulling the fuse under the hood) to make it safe to drive the truck in the mean time until a resolution can be found. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 40000 | 4 | 07/01/2000 |
| Abs brakes goto full release below 10 mph unable to stop. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brakes abs brake light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. this caused a loss of brake power. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the brake pressure modulator valve was not functional, and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 51460 | 1 | 01/06/2003 |
| While pulling into traffic at 5 mph abs light came on and stayed on. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the abs module needed replacement. *ak *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/11/2002 | |||
| While driving brakes were making a loud noise . contacted dealer , brakes locked up. had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes are of such design that they get wet and rust, which causes them to drag. rotors wear out prematurely due to this, causing extended braking distance. *ak *jg | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 30 | 04/22/2000 | |
| There is no indication on the panel that there is pulsation. also there is no abs noise and light braking power. dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that heat vent cap keeps popping off and replaced. tail gate bed liner not flat, panel rippled and rescuer rear panel, install additional fastener. horn pad failed, brakes are squeaky,, abs system checked could not duplicate any problem, brake pedal goes to floor at times and vehicle does not stop, master cylinder leaking internally.*yd | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 15 | ||
| Brakes will work sometimes and back will not, at times pedal is hard to press and vehicle barely slows down, contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing wrong with vehicle.*ak *slc | |||
| While traveling at 45-50 mph and when applying brakes with force pedal traveled to floorboard. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 06/28/2001 | 1 | 09/11/2000 | |
| Consumer started vehicle up and turned wheels to go, and the wheels would not turn. also, brakes went out. brake was pressed down, and steering was very hard to steer. power steering pump and serpentine belt were replaced. shaft broke internally.*ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 06/21/2000 | ||
| Brakes do not grip as well as they used to, when using the brakes, the vehicle takes a longer distance to stop. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brakes seem to sputter when depressed heavy/light @ any speed. this problem still continues. general tire brand-rear right tire blew out the side wall on freeway @ 75mph-ran over nothing. right rear tire was replace @ no cost, due to failure. problem has not accured yet. steering wheel always feels loose-has been checked and service claimed there is no problem. also mother-in-law has a 2000 4dr ext. cab with the same brake problems among a few others including ac vents smelling ect. service has checked and replaced few brake parts(2 times) and problem still accures. all of these problems presist and are a major safety problem to my family and i. we would really like to see these problems fixed before any injuries accure!!!!! | |||
| 09/18/1999 | 1 | 08/13/1999 | |
| Vehicle went out of control and hit the median causing injury to driver and passengers because of brake and steering mechanism failure. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/22/2005 | 42000 | 1 | 03/05/2000 |
| Vehicle brakes damaged by road salt corrosion, causing rear brake calipers to seize up and brake disks to delaminate. rear brakes were completely inoperable. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 29770 | 1 | 03/27/2001 |
| My 2000 gmc sierra 1500 pick up has had poor braking from the time i bought it new from the dealer. they said it was normal for this vehicle. while driving to wisconsin from our ohio home on july 1, 2004, i had to brake quickly due to heavy traffic going through downtown chicago. the brakes did not totally fail, but were poor enough that i had to quickly change to the next lane to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. after returning from vacation, i did some investigation online and found through a friend of a friend that gm engineers were aware of brake problems with this and subsequent models and instituted a fix with the 2003 model to correct the problem. i then contacted my local dealer, who said gm had no recall nor would they cover any repair costs incurred, since i was 3 months out of warranty even though within the mileage. i had the brakes repaired at the dealer, norris gmc in medina, ohio, and it totaled $1,587, or close to that. i found that to be preposterous and filed a complaint with gm customer service. to date, they have offered no retribution for this claim. knowing that they had a problem, which was subsequently fixed on later models is reprehensible to me and i feel they should have at least notified owners to have their vehicles inspected when they learned of the defect. i doubt that i am alone in this issue and would like your assistance in bringing gm to offer some retribution for those of us who have had similar experiences. | |||
| 07/20/2002 | |||
| At low speeds abs brakes grab and don't stop vehicle when brakes are applied. contacted dealer. all four disc brakes are flaking apart.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | |||
| When applying brake at low speed in wet weather there is a grinding noise. dealer cannot find a cause. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes are of such design that they get wet and rust, which causes them to drag. rotors wear out prematurely due to this, causing extended braking distance. *ak *jg | |||
| 05/06/2000 | 0 | ||
| When having to make a sudden stop brake pedal will notdepress. then, upon hitting it again , there was vibration. on rough roads it was impossible to stop. might as well not had any brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 170000 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side tire had excessive wear and a noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle at various speeds. the contact removed the tire and replaced the caliper, rotor, and shoes. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. | |||
| 11/22/2005 | 42000 | 1 | 03/05/2000 |
| Vehicle brakes damaged by road salt corrosion, causing rear brake calipers to seize up and brake disks to delaminate. rear brakes were completely inoperable. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/04/2005 | 67666 | 1 | 02/19/2000 |
| There would be extended stopping distance when stopping at any speed. dealership informed/repaired the rusted rear brake pads/disc. *ak the rear rotors were heavily corroded with pieces breaking off which reduced the braking surface to less than 50 %. *jb *nm | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 43000 | 1 | 08/16/2003 |
| I purchased a 2000 gmc sierra 9 months ago as a gmc certified used vehicle from a dealer with 33,000 miles on it.now, at only 10,000(not hard) miles later,the front brake pads came apart & took chunks of metal out of both rotors,resulting in a $500.00 front brake job(new rotors & pads).i don't think 10,000 miles is lot to ask from a set of pads & rotors,that the dealer's service dept said had 40% life left @ delivery. *la | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 04/04/2000 |
| The rear passenger brake pad experienced premature failure. *jb dealership notified. *tt | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Brakes on the vehicle have had very noticeable wear on pads, but brakes still have gone out. consumer has taken vehicle into dealership about 5 times for brakes. contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 170000 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side tire had excessive wear and a noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle at various speeds. the contact removed the tire and replaced the caliper, rotor, and shoes. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. | |||
| 03/16/2006 | 50103 | 1 | 12/04/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while having the brake sensors replaced nhtsa recall # 05v379000 concerning the service brakes antilock. the dealership determined the rotors were flaking apart due to corrosion. | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 40000 | 2 | 11/22/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated while coming to a stop she depressed the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. she noticed brake fluid all over the road. the dealer told the manufacturer the brake lines were completely rusted. the rotors have been turned once due to accumulation of rust. the dealer told her the recall 05v379000 did not have anything to do with the brake system, just the sensor. also, the dealer told her that because she did not have an established relationship, did not show loyalty to a specific dealer, and was not a current customer of gmc, they could not fix the vehicle under warranty. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 2 | 09/02/2000 | |
| Dt: 2000 gmc sierra pickup. all of the rotors and brakes were replaced. the consumer currently had to replace the sensors for the abs. the dealer told the consumer that there was a defect. the abs light would come on when it shouldn't. the wheel sensors were bad. over the course of 6 months, the consumer had to replace the brakes for $1, 000. *ak after replacement, the consumer heard a clunking sound. the service department found that rust had fallen into the right front wheel. *sc | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 25000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| The brake hubs were coming apart and rusting. big chunks of rust was falling out of the hub. the vehicle has less than 31,000 miles. provide further details. brake rotor surfaces found to be delaminated and rusty. vehicle is not safe to drive. *tt | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 22200 | 4 | 10/01/2000 |
| The front and rear rotors rusted prematurely. the dealership repaired the rotors three times, but the consumer is still having the same problems. please provide more information. *jb all these replacement rotors had very low mileage on them and would not pass pennsylvania state inspections. they were a.c. delco gm replacement rotors. consumer feel that gm rotors are poor quality and unsafe. *bf *nm | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 61356 | 2 | 04/01/2000 |
| The rear rotors prematurely wore out. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak gmc stated that this was normal wear. the rotors had metal flaking that was below legal tolerance. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 43000 | 1 | 08/16/2003 |
| I purchased a 2000 gmc sierra 9 months ago as a gmc certified used vehicle from a dealer with 33,000 miles on it.now, at only 10,000(not hard) miles later,the front brake pads came apart & took chunks of metal out of both rotors,resulting in a $500.00 front brake job(new rotors & pads).i don't think 10,000 miles is lot to ask from a set of pads & rotors,that the dealer's service dept said had 40% life left @ delivery. *la | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| At 60,000 miles rotors rusted, resulting in extended stopping distance . *ak | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 24600 | 2 | 06/29/2000 |
| Continually rusting, corroded, pitted brake rotors requiring frequent replacement. rear rotors replaced under warranty, 9/21/01, odometer=7,743. rear rotors replaced again, 1/22/04, odometer=24,612 at my expense. front rotors will need to be replaced (rusting heavily) before next state inspection (may 04). *la | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 1 | 06/27/2000 | |
| While driving, the brakes failed without warning. *ak the brakes pulsated and felt like paper. the rear brake rotors were rusted and had come apart in sheets and ruined the rear brake pads. the front rotors rusted. *scc *jb | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 15 | ||
| The accelerator had stuck, the transmission slipped, the flaps on the fender and the door trim had fallen off, the back window leaked, the heat shield was believed to have caused a vibration in the dash-per service dealer, the coolant light stayed on, the a/c had to be repaired twice, and the rotors vibrated. *jb *scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 6 | 01/01/2000 | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 170000 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side tire had excessive wear and a noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle at various speeds. the contact removed the tire and replaced the caliper, rotor, and shoes. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 78113 | 1 | 09/07/1999 |
| Brake lines corroded (rusted). *jb | |||
| 07/28/2005 | 47000 | 1 | 07/28/2000 |
| Dt:the owner had problems with the low speed brake applications when coming to a stop at stop signs. the abs problems began last year. the owner had to have the front wheel sensors and rings replaced. the brakes worked okay for a while. then on july 28 2005 while driving at 30 mph and approaching a red light tried to stop but the brakes failed. could not stop and hit the curb. the owner added a quart of brake fluid and looked underneath and saw the brake fluid squirting out of the brake lines. then, at home the owner let the vehicle sit and the rest of the brake fluid drained out. then, the owner called gmc, and told them what happened. he did not think it was normal for the brake lines to rust at 47,000 miles. gmc advised the owner to take the car to the local dealership, who kept the car for one week. gmc sent an investigator who could not find a leak in the brake lines. the inspector was contacted by the owner ,and the owner asked if the inspector had filled the brake fluid and pushed the brake and he said no. the owner asked how can the fluid leak out if brake fluid was not put in. then, the owner examined the brake lines and saw that they were rusted/corroded. the owner contacted gmc again advising gmc that the inspector had not filled the brake lines. gmc denied the owner's claim. however, the owner did not know why the brake lines rusted. the dealership advised that the owner that he would have to pay for the repair of rusted brake lines. the owner paid the repair cost. upon inspection of the vehicle the owner noticed the brake lines were only partially replaced. the cost of repairs was $894.78 for about 4 feet of brake lines.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2002 | |||
| While driving rear brake line snapped, causing fluid to leak out, and resulting in heavy vibration. will be hard to stop. *ak | |||
| 4 | 03/01/2001 | ||
| Brake line on drivers side rear rubbed a hole in the black hose against steel line. tried to tie up an seperate but its to close to t connection. both rear fenders cracked and broke. rear main seal leaking oil. | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brake hose@ rgt frt is rubbing rim when turn wheel and has been. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 10/20/2000 | |
| Brake line that connects to rear driver side tire is cutting through/ towards the bed area, and it is rubbing against the frame due to poor design of vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/18/2006 | 80513 | 1 | 10/15/2003 |
| Slave cylinder on hydraulic clutch failed instantly resulting in loss of stopping ability. occurred at home in drive without an accident. could have been catastrophic if traveling on public highway in traffic. *nm | |||
| 09/27/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Brake system: while driving on avenue at 35-40mph, i crossed a railroad crossing while braking and brake pedal appeared to go to the point of least resistance, or near the floor board. also, while stopped at intersections, noticed brake pedal very slowly moving to the floor while foot on brake pedal. immediately took truck to the dealer service dept. and the service dept. diagnosed it as a leaking master cylinder. the master cylinder was replaced however i still notice brake pedal seeking point of least resistance while crossing railroad crossings and dips/moderate bumps in the road. i feel that this is a safety issue due to the fact that i bought this truck as a family truck and it carries my children on a regular basis. i feel that master cylinder should not have leaked at 822 miles. other issue>>> highway speed vibrations: truck has had a persistent highway speed vibration (40-45 mph and 60-70 mph). the truck was serviced for this problem on sept. 27 and oct. 5. sept. 27 they balanced the wheels. on oct. 5, they balanced the wheels again and suggested that the wheel weights are coming off causing unbalanced tires. wheel weights have remained intact as of this date but vibration still exist. the vibration feels like it starts at the rear of the truck and migrates through the truck to the steering column and wheel which on occasion has exhibited moderate to heavy shaking including seats and dash. while in turns at times and going over bumps, steering wheel shakes giving the sense of not in control. i feel this is a safety issue since vehicle shakes and vibrates while at highway speeds and something should be done to correct. the gm factory rep. would like to change the tires to the same brand, goodyear wranglers, however i suggested to him that the truck was in for vibration twice and i suggested swapping tires/wheels to see if this would solve problem and they indicated they did swap but it did not solve problem. this vehicle is not safe. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 10/15/2002 | |||
| Intermittently the brake pedal would sticks lock up when applied when this occur it cause a delay in stopping. vehicle been to the dealer on two occasion and the problem is reoccurring. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 40000 | 2 | 11/22/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated while coming to a stop she depressed the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. she noticed brake fluid all over the road. the dealer told the manufacturer the brake lines were completely rusted. the rotors have been turned once due to accumulation of rust. the dealer told her the recall 05v379000 did not have anything to do with the brake system, just the sensor. also, the dealer told her that because she did not have an established relationship, did not show loyalty to a specific dealer, and was not a current customer of gmc, they could not fix the vehicle under warranty. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Slowing to stop, brake pedal wouldn't depress to stop truck, brake booster replaced 1st time, still in shop this time, struck curb to stop. *ak | |||