2001 GMC Sierra service brakes problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“05068a product safety recall front wheel speed sensor corrosion. My vehicle was serviced for this recall in 2006 which involved removing and cleaning the abs sensor and reinstalling it. No redesign was created to improve this flawed design. I'm having the same failures described and covered in this…”
filed Dec 21, 2015
“Went to stop at traffic light and experienced brake line rupture due to excessive rust. Had to use emergency brake to coast to a stop. Fortunate no cars were in lane.$1200.00 for repair of lines.”
filed Sep 16, 2015
“Brake pedal moved all the way to floor with no apparent hydraulic pressure which failed to engage brakes when shifting into drive. Inspection of brake lines beneath drivers side door revealed excessive rust and a hole in steel brake line leaking fluid.”
filed Jun 6, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 19 | 31% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Sierra | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 12 | 20% |
| 2006 Sierra | 20 | 38% |
| 2005 Sierra | 27 | 23% |
| 2004 Sierra | 44 | 23% |
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.