2001 GMC Sierra parking brake problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sirs/madam; since new the brakes have been spongy. They work but, I am always on alert. The abs has never worked properly. I have replaced the front rotors with grooved and relieved with drilled holes. I have replaced the brake lining all around. With no difference. My pickup is equipped with…”
filed Jun 14, 2012
“State inspection, failed due to rotted fuel filler neck. Was told for awhile it was due to gas cap, replaced that, light would go on and off. When it would no longer go off took back to dealers. Dealership replaced fuel filler neck, along with valve/sensor at a cost of over $500. Gm will not help…”
filed Oct 20, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR…Campaign 05V161000 · Apr 22, 2005
Parking Brake problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 17 | 7% |
| 2000 Sierra | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 Sierra | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 Sierra | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.