Problems with 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 1500 sierra pickup truck. he has been having a problems with the abs brakes ever since he bought the truck six months ago. it has gotten progressively worse. the abs kicks in at low speeds, and there are no brakes. the dealer said there was no recall . they told him to call back in a couple of weeks. he called back and they said there still wasn't any recall. he wanted to file a complaint in the event this vehicle will not be included in a future recall. he heard on the news that recall 05v379000 will be issued. *ak

Brake failure. *nm

Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2001 k1500. *ts the consumer rear ended another vehicle and believed it was a direct result of the recall that was issued. *jb

Dt: consumer says at low speed under 9 mph the anti lock brake system kicks in, and vehicle loses braking ability. this happens all the time. brakes pulsate, and consumer says he has to use the parking brake to stop. this started about six months ago.*ak

Dt: abs was not working correctly. recently had new brakes put on by a dealer, and this is not working properly. when applying brake pressure you hear a growling noise ,and extended stopping distance. no other repairs have been made, but has returned to the dealer, who stated there was a problem with the abs system. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph under normal road conditions, the hydraulic braking system failed. the failure occurred intermittently. the abs activated at low speeds. there was no warning prior to the failure. as a result, when applying the brake, the vehicle did not stop and resulted in two rear end collisions. the accidents were reported to the insurance. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who could not duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was alerted but denied the claim. updated 10/25/2006 - *nm

My 2001 gmc sierra 4x4 pickup was designed with the rear brake calipers installed on the front of the rotors. any road debris thrown-up by the front wheels causes the rear brakes to malfunction. the truck has 44600 miles on it. the front brake pads are in excellent shape. the rear pads, on the outside, are in excellent shape. the rear pads, on the inside, are worn to the metal. i complained about a noise in the rear end while it was under warranty.the rear brakes always hang when you stop, then make twin popping sounds when you start-off again. the problem was never found or fixed. this is not easy to detect and could lead to severe brake failure. *ak

2001 gmc k1500 sierra, 52000 miles coming to a stop near 0 mph the abs brakes start pulsating. this causes the truck to stop a few feet further from where you expect. this intermittent problem is more solid when the front wheels are turned (like stopping at an intersection around a bend or, turning into a parking space). *jb

Tl*- while driving the 2001 gmc sierra extended cab at 20 mph she attempted to depress the brakes and the vehicle begaqn to slow down , then without warning the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle accelerated. this failure resulted in a crash. the contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to the left to avoid a collision, but was unable to, and the passenger side front bumper crashed into the driver's side passenger door of another vehicle. the road conditions were clear. the vehicle was drivable, however, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealership. the contact stated there was a complete state inspection of the vehicle done by the dealership september 8, 2006, prior to the crash. the dealership replaced the front wheel sensor speed. the dealership investigated the vehicle after the crash and notfied the contact there was nothing wrong with brakes. the vehicle currently had 52300 miles. *ak