Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 243000 | 1 | |
| The steel brake lines from the master cylinder back along the frame rail on my gmc 2500hd rusted through and failed the other day, causing pressure and fluid loss, fortunately while traveling at a slow speed close to home. of the various vehicles owned over the years, this is the first time i have had a steel brake line rust through like this. *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 243000 | ||
| The steel brake lines from the master cylinder back along the frame rail on my gmc 2500hd rusted through and failed the other day, causing pressure and fluid loss, fortunately while travelling at a slow speed close to home. of the various vehicles owned over the years, this is the first time i have had a steel brake line rust through like this. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 31500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the brake pedal extended to the floor with a delayed response. in addition, the brake fluid reservoir became completely empty due to excessive leakage of fluid. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and then towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the corroded brake line. the identical failure recurred. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 31,500. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 31500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor with a delayed response. in addition, the brake fluid reservoir became completely empty due to the excessive leakage of fluid. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and then towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the corroded brake line. the identical failure recurred. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 31,500. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/09/2012 | 181000 | ||
| First power steering and hydroboost lines rusts through. brake lines ruptures in crash due to accident. gm needs to recall their trucks and fix the problem of there faulty rustly brake and power steering system lines. | |||
| 11/19/2011 | 110432 | ||
| The brake petal went soft, the brake system lost pressure, major brake fluid leak from metal line(s) adjacent to the abs pump/module assy. subsequent inspection revealed that all of the metal brake line(s), (pipes), were heavily rusted at the point where they are routed above the vehicle frame, approximately 18 in front of the abs pump assy. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. while driving approximately 20 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle hesitated to stop. the contact stated that he needed to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the wheel speed sensor was damaged due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic was unable to inform the contact what repairs needed to be done to correct the failure. the dealer stated there was a recall but the vin was not included. the nhtsa campaign id number was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 36000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. while driving approximately 20 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle hesitated to stop. the contact stated that he needed to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the wheel speed sensor was damaged due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic was unable to inform the contact what repairs needed to be done to correct the failure. the dealer stated there was a recall but the vin was not included. the nhtsa campaign id number was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000. ds | |||
| 10/06/2010 | 121000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact applied pressure to the brakes but the vehicle would not stop properly and the anti lock brakes activated unwantly. the failure occured consistently when the vehicle was coming to a stop. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall but the vin was not included (nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000 . ds | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Was coming to a stop sign and had total brake failure. luckily i was the only one on the road and able to keep control of the vehicle and limp it back home. could have been much worse. found rusted brakes lines under the truck just spraying fluid when the brakes are applied. needs all new brake lines from front to back. have found many complaints about this online. gm should recall these vehicles as they are not safe! | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 169000 | ||
| For about the last year we have been having abs light issues and have had brakes replaced, wheel bearings relplaced, hubs replaced. mechanic assured everything fine. have had complete loss of brakes twice in last year. latest failure was one week ago...brakes failed, went to floor but did not hit anything as was in parking lot. mechanic found corrosion on the brake line and replaced section of the line involved. | |||
| 10/03/2010 | 93500 | ||
| Commig to a stop leaving a parking lot entering a 45mph roadway applied brakes the pedal went to the floor swerved missed rearending vehichle in front of me just missed being hit by car comming on main roadway finally got vehicle stopped on opposite side of the main road on top of the sidewalk/grass by slamming e brake on. after having truck checked out the brake lines are so rotted there is a hole in one under the drivers door area. the hole system is so rotted it need to be replaced | |||
| 08/31/2009 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that his vehicle had previously been serviced for an unknown front wheel speed sensor recall by an authorized dealer. the contact stated that the abs and brake lights illuminated on the dashboard and the stopping distance of the vehicle was increased. the recall remedy was supposed to fix the stopping distance and get the service lights to stop illuminating on the dashboard. upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer the abs and brake lights continued to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the brakes were checked and lubricated. the failure continues to recur and the contact stated that while driving on rough surfaces the stopping distance was increased. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 183,000. sm. | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 30000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the vehicle was repaired per recall 05v379000 component: service brakes, hydraulic: antilock on october, 25, 2007; however, the failure recurred on august 19, 2009. while driving 45 mph, he noticed that the abs system activated without warning. the contact was required to pay $300 to have the vehicle repaired. report 71-752849960 was filed with the manufacturer who confirmed that they would not assist with the repair because the vehicle was too old. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,100. | |||
| 04/03/2009 | 25259 | 1 | |
| I use my truck to pull a 5th wheel camper. when i started to check it out this year, i noticed a funny shift pattern and a growl with temporary brake loss at approx. 4 mi. pre hr or less. i took the truck in for repair and they sent me to a gm dealer to have the tcm reflashed. that fixed the shift harshness. after leaving dealership i noticed the growling again. it is not every time i apply the brakes, but i am afraid that i will end up loosing the brakes long enough to hit another vehicle. after doing extensive internet studies i found that this vehicle should be included in a recall that is for the exact same symptoms. i called 2 dealerships but was told that my vin was not part of the recall. i was told that they were recalled because of defective parts used only on specific vin numbered vehicles. i asked that if this is true then why is my part failing in the exact same manner if it is not defective. i was told by the service tech. that this was a good question and he would call gm to see if my truck qualified. apparently not or i wouldn't be filing this. my research also showed another complaint exactly the same as mine on this site (november 10, 2006 odi id number : 10173313). please let me know what to do from here. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 2500hd disc brake rotors rusted and had to be replaced. *ts the vehicle failed a safety inspection an the consumer had to have all four rotors and wheel pads replaced. there was no indication ( chatter, vibration or jerking) of a problem prior to the vehicle being taken for inspection. the consumer requested assistance from the manufacturer but was denied. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 20000 | 1 | 08/08/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the anti lock brakes failed to function properly. the abs system would engage while traveling 4 mph, causing a loss of brakes for a few seconds before returning to normal. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified and both informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall #05v379000 for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock due to the vin. | |||