We found the following complaints for GMC SIERRA 2500 HD (2001)
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While driving consumer applied the brakes andpedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and it hit a truck head on.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.driver 's side seat belt broke loose , and the driver was ejected from the vehicle.driver sustained head, back and leg injuries, and was medivaced by helicopter to a hospital.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.
While traveling at 40 mph another vehicle ran a light and consumer's vehicle hit other vehicle. Upon impact, none of the frontal airbags deployed.nlm
Driving on highway in the evening road was wet due to earlier rain, traveling at 60-65 mph, when another car passed us and changed lanes erratically which caused the need to slow down. Upon engaging the brakes the abs failed to work, and vehicle's rear end lost traction and slid into next lane of traffic, then hit guard rail and spun truck around and hit bridge guard rail on opposite side, causing truck to startle and ride concrete bridge median and finally coming to rest in grass median. Both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy causing minor injuries to both occupants. Needless to say truck is totaled. *la
Truck just shuts down while driving, coast to safest pull over, turn key off, sit and wait a minute, sometimes longer, try to start engine, usually starts, sometimes longer waits. Other then the apparent safety possibilities, didn't think much about it.well, this would happen every once & awhile. For over a year now, last 3 months with increasing occurrences.truck out of warranty, so i have it serviced locally, dave cote automotive, a gm trained technician with 30 years experience, problem diagnosed, crankshaft position sensor at the rear of the 8.1 l engine.technician cote has extremely difficult time removing sensor, at this writing still no word. Cote goes on line to seek online help from other tech's and discovers a supposed recall for my year and model truck, that i never received. I enquire at the local dealer vendehtti motors, franklin, ma about it after supplying the vin number, they tell me that my vin is not included with the recall? i say to them that "how can that be when it is doing what the recall was for" & they said "the problem was fixed at the factory before my truck was manufactured"? so i am asking why i will have to pay possibly thousands of dollars that i can not afford at present, when obviouslythe problem was never fixed to begin with. Sensor in bad location.i own a small landscape maintenance co. Mostly mowing & seasonal clean-ups, i was expecting to use this truck till i had to retire. It is my sole means to operate plowing & landscaping business. I can not afford a new truck. This truck has less then 45,000 miles on it, it is used locally only, less then 4,000 mi. A year, i have maintained it well. No major accidents, little plowing dents.can somebody please help me with this problem. It seems that gm is not only having recent difficulties with its vehicles but has been hiding allot from the public & government!
I was traveling at approx. 50mph with two passengers, weather clear, when we smelled a hint ofburning plastic. Continued traveling and after 2 or so miles the truck slowed and acted as though it was running out of fuel. Pulled to side passenger in back seat noticed the truck was on fire between the bed and cab underneath. Witness who was behind in another vehicle stated that sparks were flying from the truck while going down the road previous to my pulling over. The fire was leaning toward the drivers side so after a trying time of waiting for the front seat passenger to find the lock, we escaped through the pass door unhurt. A fire extinguisher proved to be no help as the truck was soon engulfed in flames. My truck had 75,000 miles on it, had never been in an accident and was dealer maintained. I am the original owner. I called gm who responded quickly and stated they would send an investigation team out. After communication between gm and my insurance co, gm stated they were going to work with the insurance and close the case without looking at the vehicle. I feel somebody should inspect this truck as we could have easily been killed out there and trucks should not spontaneously go up in flames! would be a shame to settle for insurance money and have the evidence crushed while thousands of people are driving the same truck. My truck is destroyed but perhaps lives will be saved if this situation is looked into.
While replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty, the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say i need to replace the cylinder head at my cost.call gmc customer support who say due to the age and mileage 2001, 124500.that the corrosion of the glowplug and the fact it seized in the cylinder head is not there problem, even though they are the one who designed the engine.they said that it's at my cost for a new cylinder head which was quoted to me over the phone at a price of $1,800.00.
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet k2500 hd silverado.the contact stated that the fuel injectors on the vehicle are bad and the failure is caused by a faulty wiring harness.a local mechanic stated that in order to repair the failure the wiring harness and fuel injectors must both be replaced.gm was contacted and stated that they had extended the warranty on the vehicles for this failure to 7 years or 200,000 miles, whichever came first.the contacts 7 year period had expired so the repairs would be at her expense.the failure and current mileages were approximately 158,500.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed and was replaced. Six years later, the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted but informed him that his vin was not included in the recall and he could not be reimbursed for the repairs. The contact confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,358 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 01/30/13*ljthe consumer stated that the enginewould turn off unexpectedly, it would restart after a period of time. It has shut off at freeway speed, city traffic, and while parking. Updated 1/31/2013
Truck just shuts down while driving, coast to safest pull over, turn key off, sit and wait a minute, sometimes longer, try to start engine, usually starts, sometimes longer waits. Other then the apparent safety possibilities, didn't think much about it.well, this would happen every once & awhile. For over a year now, last 3 months with increasing occurrences.truck out of warranty, so i have it serviced locally, dave cote automotive, a gm trained technician with 30 years experience, problem diagnosed, crankshaft position sensor at the rear of the 8.1 l engine.technician cote has extremely difficult time removing sensor, at this writing still no word. Cote goes on line to seek online help from other tech's and discovers a supposed recall for my year and model truck, that i never received. I enquire at the local dealer vendehtti motors, franklin, ma about it after supplying the vin number, they tell me that my vin is not included with the recall? i say to them that "how can that be when it is doing what the recall was for" & they said "the problem was fixed at the factory before my truck was manufactured"? so i am asking why i will have to pay possibly thousands of dollars that i can not afford at present, when obviouslythe problem was never fixed to begin with. Sensor in bad location.i own a small landscape maintenance co. Mostly mowing & seasonal clean-ups, i was expecting to use this truck till i had to retire. It is my sole means to operate plowing & landscaping business. I can not afford a new truck. This truck has less then 45,000 miles on it, it is used locally only, less then 4,000 mi. A year, i have maintained it well. No major accidents, little plowing dents.can somebody please help me with this problem. It seems that gm is not only having recent difficulties with its vehicles but has been hiding allot from the public & government!
Vehicle stalls and shuts off while driving and idle. Sometimes it starts back up immediately, other times it will just crank over but will not start. After letting it sit sometimes 5 to 20 minutes at a time it will then start back up.all research and issues with the vehicle indicate a manufacturer recall of a crankshaft position sensor.the vehicle will stall or shut off at random whether it's in motion down the highway in the middle of aintersection or at a stop sign .i have almost been t-bones due to the vehicle stalling in the middle of the intersection and i have also had to replace my drivers mirror due to the vehicle stalling on the interstate and nearly being hit by another vehicle.
The engine died on me in a parking lot and wouldn't restart for about 15-20 minutes. The second incidence was the same. The third incident, it stopped on me as i was coming off an exit to get on the highway. I had just reached 50 mph when it cut out. It would not restart for 15-20 minutes. The next and final event before reaching a resolution to the problem...the truck cut out as i was on an extremely dangerous and busy section of highway doing 60 mph. I thank god it was a straight stretch or something fatal could have occured. In between each of these events, i took the truck to the mechanic and tried different oxygen sensors and other repairs that i was told wasn't a problem but i had no other explanation for what happened. There were no codes thrown for the mechanic to go by. After the last event on the highway, i took it to the dealer and told them i would not except the truck back until they knew what it was. After much arguing, they agreed to replace the crankshaft position sensor upon my request. They said it was not throwing a code for that and they couldn't guarantee it wouldn't break off during repair and result in an even costlier repair. I didn't care at that point and told them to do it. I had read many other reports on mechanic sites about this sensor being recalled on some but not all gmc 2500 hd trucks so i insisted the dealer replace mine. Mine did not fall under the recalled vin# so it was out of pocket for me! it fixed the problem. I have not had a problem since and it's been 2 years now. I am still upset at the lack of agreement about extending the recall on this issue to other vin#'s. This was a known problem that could have gotten not only me killed, but my 2 young sons who ride with me everywhere. I am very angry at the makers! nothing will fix that. Ever.
Engine died while driving on the freeway.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 54,500. Updated 08/31/11*ljupdated 09/07/11
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd.while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and then immediately restarted.the contact is a professional mechanic and he repaired the fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pressure regulators; however, the failure continued.he notified the dealer and they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling), even though the failure was identical.he was informed that he would have to repair the vehicle at his own expense.the failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that for the past year the vehicle had stalled intermittently. There were no prior warnings prior to the stalling, but the message center and battery light would illuminate after the failure occurred. The dealer performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to detect any failure codes. The contact tried replacing the fuel pump and relays, but that did not correct the failure. The contact then became aware of a recall for the crankshaft position sensor under recall campaign number 07v521000, engine and engine cooling. The manufacturer confirmed that although the vehicle was experiencing the same failure, it was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 52000 and the current mileage was 58300.updated 02/07/11 updated 04/20/11
While replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty, the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say i need to replace the cylinder head at my cost.call gmc customer support who say due to the age and mileage 2001, 124500.that the corrosion of the glowplug and the fact it seized in the cylinder head is not there problem, even though they are the one who designed the engine.they said that it's at my cost for a new cylinder head which was quoted to me over the phone at a price of $1,800.00.
I have owned my 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd truck since it was new.the vehicle currently has approximately 92000 miles on it.with the brake line problem i recently had i figured i should report the other issues that i don?t think i should be having with a vehicle that is less than 10 years old.the oil cooler lines and the transmission cooler lines have all rusted through and have had to be replaced.along with the lines, the connectors for the lines have all had to be replaced due to catastrophic failure (they rusted so bad that were falling apart).if the vehicle was 20 years old i might expect this problem, but not on one less than 10 years old and the mileage that it has.
I have a truck that has the same issue as the recall in this recall number 07v521000 yet gmc does not claim it in the recall. The issue is that the recall is for a stalled engine that i have experienced many times. Why wouldn't gmc cover all the vehicles involved. The engine has stalled a number of times at high speeds. I am able to control the vehicle , but when it happens to my wife the best she can do is coast to a stop. This is city driving so the failure is an accident waiting to happen.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the vehicle operated normally and was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the crankshaft position sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur whenever the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 09/15/11 the consumer learned a recall had been issued for the crankshaft position sensor. However, his vin wasnot included.updated 11/04/11
Crank sensor failure, with vehicle stalling and not re-starting until engine cools down. Also crank sensor was replaced at approx. 60,000 miles. Same problem re-occurring with vehicle now at 84,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 101,000.
Complete engine stoppage at various speeds including stoplights and signs, sometimes refusing to start after being parked for some time. Shop replaced fuel pump. Cost $734.27, 4 months later shop replaced crank shaft sensor cost $296.89. I haven't had pickup returned long enough to know if problem is fixed. Most times motor would start after 15 to 60 sec. Problem started 12+ months ago with motor failure increasing from months to days to hours. Companion refused to ride with me for fear of an accident causing injury or death.the firestone tires furnished at time of purchase, all 5 developed tread separation within 33000 miles. They should have lasted at least 55,000 to 60,000 miles.
I have a 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd with an 8.1 liter v8 gasoline engine.while i was doing some research on the internet trying to diagnose what could be wrong with it, i stumbled across your website stating that there had been a recall on that truck with that engine. Nhtsa campaign id number :07v521000.this recall information describes exactly what has been happening with my vehicle and that part is one i was doing research on based upon a mechanic friends advice.i was excited to hear that there was a recall as i cannot afford to have the part put on professionally and am not knowledgeable to do it myself.this defect really is a safety issue.over the past couple of weeks the truck has gone dead and i have been stuck in an intersection and also had to pull over several times while the vehicle was not running and not steering easily or stopping easily.so i called a toll free number that i got for gmc and they tell me that my truck is not covered even though it is clearly doing the same thing that the recall defines. My vin# is .i hope that there is something that your organization can do to extend the recall to affect my vehicle or let gmc know that it already does.thank you very much and do not hesitate to call me if you need any further information.
2001 gmc sierra - 8.1 engine.engine shutting off while driving and/or failure to restart after shut down. There was an nhtsa case for recalls, 07v521000, but my vehicle was not part of the recall campaign 06083 by gm for a defective crankshaft position sensor.gm would not include my vehicle in the recall in spite of it being an identical failure.i believe there are more vehicles with defective sensors that were not included in the original recall.it cost over $700 to repair what i believe is a big safety problem.i was lucky to not get in an accident after my engine shut off while driving on the highway.the shut down resulted in a loss of power steering and power brakes so it was difficult to coast to a safe location on the highway.
Engine stall while driving, loss of power assisted steering and brakes.
While replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty, the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say i need to replace the cylinder head at my cost.call gmc customer support who say due to the age and mileage 2001, 124500.that the corrosion of the glowplug and the fact it seized in the cylinder head is not there problem, even though they are the one who designed the engine.they said that it's at my cost for a new cylinder head which was quoted to me over the phone at a price of $1,800.00.
Engine pings/knocks on even slight acceleration.
Exhaust bolts broke off and now gasket has failed.
Brake lights do not work, and the fuel gauge does not register.there were no recalls found for this vehicle.
Brake lights do not work, and the fuel gauge does not register.there were no recalls found for this vehicle.
While replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty, the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say i need to replace the cylinder head at my cost.call gmc customer support who say due to the age and mileage 2001, 124500.that the corrosion of the glowplug and the fact it seized in the cylinder head is not there problem, even though they are the one who designed the engine.they said that it's at my cost for a new cylinder head which was quoted to me over the phone at a price of $1,800.00.
The contact owns a gmc 2001 sierra 2500 hd.while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; the fuel gauge failed without warning. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. Updated 10/21/09 updated 10/20/09
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd.while driving less than 65 mph, the vehicle stalled between 20-30 mph.the vehicle proceeded to jerk violently and perform as if it wanted to stall.the dealer stated that all eight fuel injectors needed to be replaced at the estimated cost of $350 per fuel injector.this did not include the labor cost.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06e043000.the contact was concerned with the safety of the vehicle stalling in heavy traffic, which could potentially lead to a crash.the current and failure mileages were less than 172,000.
The accelerator sticks and is extremely difficult to depress.the carburetor design allows carbon to build up in the throttle body throat.i often have to "hit" the accelerator with my foot to dislodge the butterfly.this happens worse after the vehicle has been setting for an hour or so.it will also happen after departure while setting in traffic or at stop lights.i use mid grade fuel and the truck is well maintained.the dealership wants to charge up to $100 to clean the carbon out only to have it return in a matter of months.i have talked to others that have experienced the same condition/problem.in my opinion this condition is a true safety issue.
On three separate occasions the fuel injector pump failed.the vehicle leaks fuel from underneath.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the fuel injector pump needed to be replaced and it was replaced three times.however, the problem still occurs.please provide further details.*la
I was traveling at approx. 50mph with two passengers, weather clear, when we smelled a hint ofburning plastic. Continued traveling and after 2 or so miles the truck slowed and acted as though it was running out of fuel. Pulled to side passenger in back seat noticed the truck was on fire between the bed and cab underneath. Witness who was behind in another vehicle stated that sparks were flying from the truck while going down the road previous to my pulling over. The fire was leaning toward the drivers side so after a trying time of waiting for the front seat passenger to find the lock, we escaped through the pass door unhurt. A fire extinguisher proved to be no help as the truck was soon engulfed in flames. My truck had 75,000 miles on it, had never been in an accident and was dealer maintained. I am the original owner. I called gm who responded quickly and stated they would send an investigation team out. After communication between gm and my insurance co, gm stated they were going to work with the insurance and close the case without looking at the vehicle. I feel somebody should inspect this truck as we could have easily been killed out there and trucks should not spontaneously go up in flames! would be a shame to settle for insurance money and have the evidence crushed while thousands of people are driving the same truck. My truck is destroyed but perhaps lives will be saved if this situation is looked into.
On the duramax diesel, while under a load (towing, full bed)fuel lines collapse causing several check engine lights and vehicle to go into "limp" mode.must release vacuum in fuel system (by loosening the fuel filter then re-bleeding the fuel system) in order for the code to go off.happened several times, once while towing up hill.if this had caused an accident, i would have been a gm share holder.vehicle has stalled out several times in the winter due to a combination of the winter diesel and the vacuum fuel system.once while on an icy road, on my way to work at 4am.gm needs to recall this.
Tailgate cable broke on my 2001 gmc 2500hd truck. One (1) only, but the other side was really rusty too.dealer replaced them, luckily i had extended warranty.this is a dangerous "defect" and could injure someone badly.truck tailgates are used extensively for load bearing.*la
While on a slight incline, the vehicle started to roll forward and collided with a tree.the vehicle's gear was in reverse and the parking brake was engaged before the accident.the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nlm*mr
Vehicle stalls and shuts off while driving and idle. Sometimes it starts back up immediately, other times it will just crank over but will not start. After letting it sit sometimes 5 to 20 minutes at a time it will then start back up.all research and issues with the vehicle indicate a manufacturer recall of a crankshaft position sensor.the vehicle will stall or shut off at random whether it's in motion down the highway in the middle of aintersection or at a stop sign .i have almost been t-bones due to the vehicle stalling in the middle of the intersection and i have also had to replace my drivers mirror due to the vehicle stalling on the interstate and nearly being hit by another vehicle.
Gmc 2500hd will not stop or turn sometimes ,hyatt buick says it is normal . I have a signed letter that says it is normal.incedent date is first time this happened. I need help-------
While driving at any speed transmission stuck in 2nd gear. Dealership repaired the transmission.
Transmission does not perform correctly.transmission does not engage correctly.most recent occurrence transmission shifted to neutral while being operated and would not go back into gear.transmission finally shifted to first gear, but would not change to another gear.there have been software upgrades to this transmission, but that is not considered a repair for gm.gm says there is nothing they can do because it is not under warranty anymore, but problem started before vehicle was out of warranty.vehicle has been taken to a dealership for concerns multiple times, but nothing was repaired.it was stated that was a common problem for that year of vehicle. Now they think the problem is pin pointed, but the repair cost would be charged to me since it is out of warranty.
I have owned my 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd truck since it was new.the vehicle currently has approximately 92000 miles on it.with the brake line problem i recently had i figured i should report the other issues that i don?t think i should be having with a vehicle that is less than 10 years old.the oil cooler lines and the transmission cooler lines have all rusted through and have had to be replaced.along with the lines, the connectors for the lines have all had to be replaced due to catastrophic failure (they rusted so bad that were falling apart).if the vehicle was 20 years old i might expect this problem, but not on one less than 10 years old and the mileage that it has.
While driving consumer applied the brakes andpedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and it hit a truck head on.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.driver 's side seat belt broke loose , and the driver was ejected from the vehicle.driver sustained head, back and leg injuries, and was medivaced by helicopter to a hospital.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that when traveling under 5 mph, the contact stated that the pedal began to pulsate. The anti-lock brake system activated and the vehicle failed to stop immediately.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc 2500 hd. While driving approximately 35 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact engaged the emergency brake and placed the vehicle in park. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was diagnosed that the distributor brake block had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The vin was unavailable.
I parked my vehicle and upon exiting observed fluid drips on the pavement. I touched and smelled the fluid and determined it to be brake fluid. I then observed fluid dripping from beneath the drivers side passenger compartment. I immediately checked the brake fluid res. And observed it to be below the 1/2 point. I was approximately 4 miles from my home and decided to take the back road which required less braking. The fluid was still leaking upon my arrival home. I should note there was no fluid leaking prior to departing my residence. I did notice the pedal travel to have increased and the feel to be slightly spongy as i drove down a steep grade requiring significant braking to maintain the 35 mph limit into havre de grace. The vehicle (2001 gmc 2500hd) is not driven much and mostly for local (<15 miles) travel. The front rotors and calipers have been replaced and the lines bled approximately 2 months ago. There is rust evident on the brake lines. I might argue that due to the vehicle age this is to be expected; however, the extremely low mileage is equivalent to approximately three (3) years worth of driving. Having owned many vehicles, this is the first to have had such a problem. I now have the unscheduled expense of replacing the brake lines. I am lucky not to have been further from home where i might have experienced total brake failure possibly causing a crash.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc 2500 hd. The contact stated that he noticed a huge puddle of brake fluid under the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he was able to determine that there was a hole in the brake line and it appeared that the brake line was ruptured. In addition, the contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact wanted to purchase a stainless steel brake line and install it on the vehicle but he stated that it should have been the responsibility of the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 35,000.
We had driven about 90 miles from our main house to our lake house on friday night-brakes were fine.saturday morning we backed the sierra up and hooked up the boat to the hitch.after hooking up the boat while we were pulling out of the driveway the brake pedal went to the floor.we dropped the boat and drove the sierra a few miles to the store.while at the store we noticed a leak above the gas tank.the leak was brake fluid and the sierra took an entire bottle of brake fluid.we drove it the few miles back to the house and got the truck towed home the next day.when the gas tank was dropped we noticed rust so bad on the frame that a screwdriver went thru the frame.the frame could have busted apart right behind the cab of the truck.we were extremely lucky that there were no injuries.
My wife was driving with our 2 kids and the brake line burst by the rear wheel causing the brakes to fail.brakes are too important for this to happen.
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.
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.
I connected my camper to the truck. Proceeded toward the street driving on the driveway. I applied the brake and felt a thump at my foot that's was applying the brake. The brake pedal went slowly to the floor. I was able to stop, looked under the truck and noticed brake fluid flowing from underneath the truck. Apon inspection my brake lines were totally rusted. The truck is in the repair facility as i write the complaint. The truck body is in great shape except for the brake lines. Better regulations need to be met regarding brake line. Please help.
2001 gmc hd2500 pickup, loss of power steering and power brakes.
Gmc 2500hd will not stop or turn sometimes ,hyatt buick says it is normal . I have a signed letter that says it is normal.incedent date is first time this happened. I need help-------
We have a 2001 gmc 2500hd crewcab with the abs breaking problem. At slow speeds under 10 mph everytime you stop the abs activates not alowwing the truck to stop. Gm now has a recall on some models but refuses to fix this problem. This is my 19 yr olds sons truckthis needs to be fixed by gm before he gets in an accident and kills himself or someone else. There are so many complaints on the internet about this problem. Why is there nothing being done with the vehicles outside of gm's recall.i am sick of company's making crap and not having to fix it.
2001 gmc 2500 hd abs goes off at low speed. Goes off 8 out of 10 times when stopping. Call dealer no recall on this product. Still driving until recall happens.
I have owned my 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd truck since it was new.the vehicle currently has approximately 92,000 miles on it.on august 25, 2010 i was traveling approximately 45 mph towing a 14? trailer as i approached an intersection where the light changed.the road surface was rough.i applied the brakes firmly so that i could stop for the intersection.due to the rough road the abs kicked in and when it did my brake pedal went completely to the floor and i had no brakes.i tried pumping the brakes, but nothing.by the grace of god, no one was hurt as i continued into cross traffic at the intersection.after pulling into the closest gas station, i found that the brake lines going from the master cylinder had both blown out.once i had the vehicle home i inspected the brake lines and found all the lines in extremely bad condition.in fact the lines going to the front brakes were seeping brake fluid. Having owned many vehicles, most older than this one, i was shocked that brake lines were in as bad a condition as they are.especially in a vehicle that isn't even 10 years old yet.brake line failure is a catastrophe waiting to happen.the dealership indicated that gm is not stepping up to this problem -hopefully you will encourage them too.
Fixed front brake lines in 2010,. Now rear are shot.
Brake line failure.
For about the last year we have been having abs light issues and have had brakes replaced, wheel bearings replaced, 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.
2001 2500hd disc brake rotors rusted and had to be replaced.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.
2001 gmc 2500 sierrawith 50 k miles, total brake failure!!!, this has happened before 2 times, first under warranty (they balked at fixing) replaced all rotors and calipers, then one month after warranty was out, failure again brake line corrosion from master cylinder to transmission (never seen that before!) cost $250 to fix, then the line behind that, under the fuel tank at 50k miles while 800 miles away in maine on vacation!! nearly killed us! (and others) estimated cost to repair another $500... The entire frame and under carriage is rusted to hell! this truck is washed and waxed regularly, and was supposed to be under coated!i have had both front wheel bearing fail at 21k and then again at 35k miles with antilock brake failure as well both times, the bearings $300 apiece and dealer installed.. What next?transmission will not shift when cold, below50 degrees!!estimated cost to fix this over $1500 just to find out what is wrong.. This truck cost over fifty thousand dollars new and has spent more time parked getting fixed then driving!!! help us please!!!!!!!!!
The brake pedal 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.
Had vehicle serviced at 47,000 miles and was informed i had total brake rotor failure.i was instructed by (gm file#1-420413913) to have vehicle diagnosed by a gm dealership and i did.there findings were nothing could be done by gm in assisting me with a complete set of brakes & rotors due to premature rust.
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.
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!
Brake line failure due to rust on lines.
Driving in a single lane portion of i80 at the 97 mile post. A tractor trailer made a rolling stop at the on ramp and scared the driver in front of me. The lady hit her brakes hard. I naturally did the same only my pedal went to the floor as i had two rusted brake lines,one front and one rear,blow at the same time. I managed to swerve and get between the other pickup and the tractor trailer only hitting the passenger side mirror on the other pickup. I had to use the emergency brake to finally stop and had to have my truck hauled home.i can not believe that from the number of these brake line failures listed on the internet and after talking with my garage about the number of these gm trucks that have had the brake lines fail that nothing has been done about it. I have two other vehicles both older and with more miles on them with brake lines no where near as bad as the ones on my truck.
2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd diesel with allison trans, while on vacation 800 miles away lost all brakes (front and rear) nearly killing people. Found brake line bust at the fuel tank (which was full) excessive corrosion on all brake lines and under carriage of this truck less than 50k miles. This is the third time first had all rotors fail at 20k, dealer reluctantly replaced only by forcing the issue (under warranty) then at 36k line bust at master cylinder (front and rear) corrosion, $500 , then the line after that one to the proportioning valve another 500 to fix, the front hubs replaced two times at 300 each bad wheel bearings and corroded hubs, now rear line at the tank area, truck has 49k miles never in salt/snow, washed reg. Yet underside looks like a junker. This truck has been a disaster since day one! antilock brakes 3x, rotors 2x calipers once, brakelines 3 x and this is before 40k miles!!! , onlything that saved us from the mortuary was fast acting on my part , and throwing it in one on the trans, which i suspect is next.who do you have to run over before there is a recall?gm is junk! i suggest all gm truck owner check under for corrosion as they use crap material in making their trucks.. Heavy duty my [xxx] !information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake failure.my brake pedal went to the floori discovered brake fluid leaking onto the ground under the drivers side door. Upon further inspection i was shocked to find that my metal brake lines were corroded and burst leaving me with no brakes. Truck is 2001 sierra 2500hdwith 64,000 miles. I have never seen metal brake lines fail like this .
Coming to a stop leaving a parking lot entering a 45mph roadway applied brakes the pedal went to the floor swerved missed rearending vehicle in front of me just missed being hit by car coming 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.
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.
When applying the brakes at low speeds the abs kicks on. I have researched this and there has been a recall from gm but my vin number is not on the recall it falls under the year make and model and i only have 48,000 miles on the truck.the bulletin number is 05068c from gm.
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.
Brake line failure.
I was driving my 2001 gmc 2500 hd truck down the road to lock in the 4wd due to a heavy snow storm in the north east. When i got to the end of the road and applied the brakes the anti lock brakes kicked in (brake pedal pulsing) then the pedal went to the floor. I had to hit the gas to prevent being hit in the drivers door due to going through the stop sign with no brakes. I did call the dealer that i bought the truck from they said that the brake lines are not covered under gm warranty or recalls and would cost over $1000 to replace all brake lines. I find this to be a serious safety issue for a truck with only 97000 miles on it. I would hope gm would step up and cover all cost for this repair.
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.
Dt: when slowing down the anti lock brakes kick in and the vehicle looses brakes for a second and pulls to the right a little when brake pedal drops. Dealer will charge to fix it and caller has not had them fixed yet and says he might just disconnect the anti lock brakes until gmc has a recall.*sb
Dt:the contactowns a 2001 gmc 2500 pick up truck, and the brakes have completely deteriorated.the vehicle had only 18,000 miles.while driving heard a buzzing noise from the back of the vehicle.the consumer continued driving the vehicle home,and later had the vehicle towed to a service dealer.the service dealer stated the vehicle needed to have brake pads, rotors, and calipers on the back.on the front of the vehicle the rotors will need to be turned.the abs front speed sensor was defective.the service dealer had to replace the abs front speed sensor, replace at least one rotor on the back, a back caliper, and the front rotors will need to be turned, and may have to replace the front brake pads.
Abs light is on and wheel bearings are bad. Which i have to replace the complete hub assembly at a cost of $375.00 per side and the truck only has 31,543 miles on it. The replacement is supposed to have been changed to fix the problem.
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.
Front wheel (both) speed sensor were corroded and would not pass inspection.there was a recall, campaign number 05v379000 date:aug 29,2005 that describes the exact problem we had with the sensors.we took the vehicle in on 9/07/05 for an inspection and it did not pass due to the sensors.we were advised to pay for repair ($500) and send receipt in when our vin number was listed on the recall....to this day gm claims we do not qualify and i would like to make a formal complaint that we should be reimbursed for our repairs.
Abs brake control activates as truck comes to a stop at low speed.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced for an unknown front wheel speed sensor recall by an authorized dealer. Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the abs and brake lights continued to illuminate on the dashboard. On a separate occasion, the abs and brake warning lights illuminated on the dashboard and the stopping distance of the vehicle was abnormally increased. According to the recall, the repair was to decrease stopping distance and correct the illumination of the warning lights. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the brakes were checked and lubricated. The failure continued to recur and the contact stated when driving on rough surfaces, the stopping distance was severely increased. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 183,000. Updated 11/08/10 updated 11/10/10
While driving consumer applied the brakes andpedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and it hit a truck head on.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.driver 's side seat belt broke loose , and the driver was ejected from the vehicle.driver sustained head, back and leg injuries, and was medivaced by helicopter to a hospital.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.
Abs will activate when coming to a stop at approximately 5 mph.rotors and pads were replaced 1 year ago and dealer paid half under warranty.i'm now told by a reputable mechanic thatthe speed sensor gear is rusted and thewhole hub will have to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop immediately and the abs activated suddenly. The failure occurred consistently when the vehicle was coming to a stop. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. 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 approximate failure mileage was 121,000.. Updated 03/03/11 updated 04/29/11
Driving on highway in the evening road was wet due to earlier rain, traveling at 60-65 mph, when another car passed us and changed lanes erratically which caused the need to slow down. Upon engaging the brakes the abs failed to work, and vehicle's rear end lost traction and slid into next lane of traffic, then hit guard rail and spun truck around and hit bridge guard rail on opposite side, causing truck to startle and ride concrete bridge median and finally coming to rest in grass median. Both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy causing minor injuries to both occupants. Needless to say truck is totaled. *la
Wheel speed sensor failure, why is there a recall only for the northeast for wheel speed sensors in corrosive environments?i live in salt lake city utah, all of the roads in utah are kept thawed with salt all winter long.yet the recall is only for the "salt belt states".
Dt:the contactowns a 2001 gmc 2500 pick up truck, and the brakes have completely deteriorated.the vehicle had only 18,000 miles.while driving heard a buzzing noise from the back of the vehicle.the consumer continued driving the vehicle home,and later had the vehicle towed to a service dealer.the service dealer stated the vehicle needed to have brake pads, rotors, and calipers on the back.on the front of the vehicle the rotors will need to be turned.the abs front speed sensor was defective.the service dealer had to replace the abs front speed sensor, replace at least one rotor on the back, a back caliper, and the front rotors will need to be turned, and may have to replace the front brake pads.
Dt:the contactowns a 2001 gmc 2500 pick up truck, and the brakes have completely deteriorated.the vehicle had only 18,000 miles.while driving heard a buzzing noise from the back of the vehicle.the consumer continued driving the vehicle home,and later had the vehicle towed to a service dealer.the service dealer stated the vehicle needed to have brake pads, rotors, and calipers on the back.on the front of the vehicle the rotors will need to be turned.the abs front speed sensor was defective.the service dealer had to replace the abs front speed sensor, replace at least one rotor on the back, a back caliper, and the front rotors will need to be turned, and may have to replace the front brake pads.
2001 gmc sierrawith 6065 miles that is 6 thousand. 65 miles ... Total brake failure.rotors and brake pads totally shot.. Not drivable!!!! close to killing someone, (school bus full of kids) made it to dealer, told the bad news, unbelievable!! 40 thousand dollar truck with 6065 actual miles and no frigging brakes!!!!repair bil over 1500 dollars!! gmc says sucks to be me.. No help,no fix, not driveable.what if someone was actually killed???would gmc care? no!!!!! btw this vehical is owned by an 85yr old man drives it to store, and dr.'s office.help help help....
2001 gmc sierrawith 6065 miles that is 6 thousand. 65 miles ... Total brake failure.rotors and brake pads totally shot.. Not drivable!!!! close to killing someone, (school bus full of kids) made it to dealer, told the bad news, unbelievable!! 40 thousand dollar truck with 6065 actual miles and no frigging brakes!!!!repair bil over 1500 dollars!! gmc says sucks to be me.. No help,no fix, not driveable.what if someone was actually killed???would gmc care? no!!!!! btw this vehical is owned by an 85yr old man drives it to store, and dr.'s office.help help help....
Dt:the contactowns a 2001 gmc 2500 pick up truck, and the brakes have completely deteriorated.the vehicle had only 18,000 miles.while driving heard a buzzing noise from the back of the vehicle.the consumer continued driving the vehicle home,and later had the vehicle towed to a service dealer.the service dealer stated the vehicle needed to have brake pads, rotors, and calipers on the back.on the front of the vehicle the rotors will need to be turned.the abs front speed sensor was defective.the service dealer had to replace the abs front speed sensor, replace at least one rotor on the back, a back caliper, and the front rotors will need to be turned, and may have to replace the front brake pads.
Vehicle is having trouble stopping when the brakes are applied at various speeds. Took vehicle to dealer for check up and results indicated that the rotors cracked and fell apart.
I parked my vehicle and upon exiting observed fluid drips on the pavement. I touched and smelled the fluid and determined it to be brake fluid. I then observed fluid dripping from beneath the drivers side passenger compartment. I immediately checked the brake fluid res. And observed it to be below the 1/2 point. I was approximately 4 miles from my home and decided to take the back road which required less braking. The fluid was still leaking upon my arrival home. I should note there was no fluid leaking prior to departing my residence. I did notice the pedal travel to have increased and the feel to be slightly spongy as i drove down a steep grade requiring significant braking to maintain the 35 mph limit into havre de grace. The vehicle (2001 gmc 2500hd) is not driven much and mostly for local (<15 miles) travel. The front rotors and calipers have been replaced and the lines bled approximately 2 months ago. There is rust evident on the brake lines. I might argue that due to the vehicle age this is to be expected; however, the extremely low mileage is equivalent to approximately three (3) years worth of driving. Having owned many vehicles, this is the first to have had such a problem. I now have the unscheduled expense of replacing the brake lines. I am lucky not to have been further from home where i might have experienced total brake failure possibly causing a crash.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact while driving at 50 mph, the brakes failed and would not engage. The contact proceeded to drive through a busy intersection and shifted into first gear. The vehicle would not stop and he then proceeded to drive into a parking lot, purposely hitting against the curb to stop the vehicle. The contact found that the undercarriage, frame, front and rear brake lines were severely corroded. The dealer advised bringing the vehicle in for diagnostic testing and possible repairs. The contact stated he had experienced failures with the brakes since the date of purchase. The dealer previously replaced and under coated the rear brake lines to prevent rusting and corrosion but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.updated 11/12/10 the consumer stated the cost to repair the brake lines was $3,000. Updated 11/24/10
I was driving my 2001 gmc hd pickup when i lost power steering and power brakes at the same time due to a shaft in the power steering pump breaking.the power steering and brakes are both driven by the same pump.the repair shop indicated this was not the first time they have seen this problem and the shaft was a "poor" design because it narrows at one end which is where they have seen them break in similar vehicles.
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes while driving.*mr dealer notified.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the left then spun around 180 degrees before crashing into a median. The contact sustained a dislocated hip. The vehicle was personally inspected by the contact, who determined that the driver's side front tie rod had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 159,350.
When you start the motor at any time you here knocking noises coming from the motor.when you start to slow down there is a rubbing or bumping noise coming from the drivers side. It seems to be coming up through the brake pedal. Also brake pedal is loose with no adjustment.
2001 gmc hd2500 pickup, loss of power steering and power brakes.
Was traveling east on rt 460 near glen lyn virginia 4:30 am in the early morning truck swerved and i tried to control itdid a 360 or more ran backwards up on a bank on wet roads turned back around came off bank and went back into the embankment where it made contact with concrete thrown back out into highway engine was stalled the left front tierod broke it is approximately 1/2 inch or less in diameter way too small for a heavy duty diesel truck its smaller than most car tierod end i was at covington collision and was advised of at least three more of these tierod ends breaking incidents these trucks need recalled now and up sized bad i have never in my life as a mechanic seen a tie rod end break except that the sockets were so worn out it wasn't funny but then you turn your wheel so far before you turn your wheels this thing just broke out of nowheredidn't matter who was driving this was going to happen i can not believe someone hasn't did something about this before now they need recalled now they break under the greece boot just in front of joint cannot detect when one is ready to break without disassembling it. Thank you
I was driving my 2001 gmc hd pickup when i lost power steering and power brakes at the same time due to a shaft in the power steering pump breaking.the power steering and brakes are both driven by the same pump.the repair shop indicated this was not the first time they have seen this problem and the shaft was a "poor" design because it narrows at one end which is where they have seen them break in similar vehicles.
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes while driving.*mr dealer notified.
Power steering pump failed , lost complete control of steering and braking, dealer installed new pump, said shaft was broken.
I own a 2001 gmc 2500hd 4wd, automatic transmission, extended cab, shortbed, 6.0 litre gas engine. Purchased in october 2000. The truck is completely stock except for an tire upgrade to 285/75 r16.on dec 17, 2003, i took a wide left turn on to a street. After making the first left, the steering felt strange. While making the second left the power steering disappeared completely and so did the brakes. The vehicle was now heading too wide right and i was stomping on the brakes to try and stop it. I almost ran into a post to the right of the turn. Luckily there was no traffic and i was able to bring the truck to a stop.the power steering was completely gone and so were power brakes. I had to muscle the 8600 lb. Truck back and finish the turn in a very physical manner. This was no easy task. I drove it a short way home very slowly and with great difficulty. I discovered the power steering pulley shaft had sheared inside the power steering pump. I replaced the power steering pump.the day after the second unit was installed, the very same thing happened again. I snapped the same shaft on the second pump. Fearing i had just received a bad part, i again replaced the power steering pump. I spoke to many mechanics specializing in front end and steering work. They have all confirmed that this is the same pump that has been used in older gm truck models. The only difference is now the pump provides additional work to the power brake assist. This is beyond the ability of the older design pump, originally only designed to provide power steering. The situation that most commonly occurs when this pump fails is usually when the vehicle is in motion and during a turn. To lose control of these heavy trucks in this instance is dangerous and could very likely cause and accident.i am very concerned about the design of this critical component and the immediate loss of vehicle control that happened to me. There are many of these trucks out there that have this same flaw.
2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd diesel with allison trans, while on vacation 800 miles away lost all brakes (front and rear) nearly killing people. Found brake line bust at the fuel tank (which was full) excessive corrosion on all brake lines and under carriage of this truck less than 50k miles. This is the third time first had all rotors fail at 20k, dealer reluctantly replaced only by forcing the issue (under warranty) then at 36k line bust at master cylinder (front and rear) corrosion, $500 , then the line after that one to the proportioning valve another 500 to fix, the front hubs replaced two times at 300 each bad wheel bearings and corroded hubs, now rear line at the tank area, truck has 49k miles never in salt/snow, washed reg. Yet underside looks like a junker. This truck has been a disaster since day one! antilock brakes 3x, rotors 2x calipers once, brakelines 3 x and this is before 40k miles!!! , onlything that saved us from the mortuary was fast acting on my part , and throwing it in one on the trans, which i suspect is next.who do you have to run over before there is a recall?gm is junk! i suggest all gm truck owner check under for corrosion as they use crap material in making their trucks.. Heavy duty my [xxx] !information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while at an auto body shop for unrelated repairs, the technician stated that the entire frame was corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Tailgate cable suddenly failed, narrowly avoided damage / injury.
Consumer experienced cable failures and sudden tailgate drop.*ph*mr
2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd diesel with allison trans, while on vacation 800 miles away lost all brakes (front and rear) nearly killing people. Found brake line bust at the fuel tank (which was full) excessive corrosion on all brake lines and under carriage of this truck less than 50k miles. This is the third time first had all rotors fail at 20k, dealer reluctantly replaced only by forcing the issue (under warranty) then at 36k line bust at master cylinder (front and rear) corrosion, $500 , then the line after that one to the proportioning valve another 500 to fix, the front hubs replaced two times at 300 each bad wheel bearings and corroded hubs, now rear line at the tank area, truck has 49k miles never in salt/snow, washed reg. Yet underside looks like a junker. This truck has been a disaster since day one! antilock brakes 3x, rotors 2x calipers once, brakelines 3 x and this is before 40k miles!!! , onlything that saved us from the mortuary was fast acting on my part , and throwing it in one on the trans, which i suspect is next.who do you have to run over before there is a recall?gm is junk! i suggest all gm truck owner check under for corrosion as they use crap material in making their trucks.. Heavy duty my [xxx] !information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2001 gmc 2500 hd. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroding. The failure caused the contact to replace the brake lines twice. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be inspected every year and the vehicle started corroding two years ago. The dealer stated that the frame may need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 65000 and the current mileage was 84000.
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.
Abs light is on and wheel bearings are bad. Which i have to replace the complete hub assembly at a cost of $375.00 per side and the truck only has 31,543 miles on it. The replacement is supposed to have been changed to fix the problem.
Right/ rear firestone steel-tex tire , size: lt245/75r16, dot: vn11v1c4800 is starting to show signs of deformation insidewall. Tire is original equipment , and has approximately 7,000 miles on it. Deformation is approximately 2 to 3 inches in length.*jg
Ignition switch faulty my car not in recall takes numerous attempts to start and when started airbag continuously lights up when driving.
Kuhmo road venture at tire 245/75r/16 tread separation. This is the second incident with tires under 10,000 miles for this brand and size tire. The first incident tore up the side of my pickup while towing a 5th wheel trailer. When the second incident occurred, i felt a vibration in the truck and pulled into a roadside rest area. After i stopped and was almost out of the truck, i heard a loud pop and the tire tread had separated ripping the side of the tire out. Again, towing a 5th wheel trailer. In the first incident kuhmo argued for three months that i had driven the tire flat. They finally agreed to replace the tire and repair my truck. These tires are unsafe for highway use.
For about the last year we have been having abs light issues and have had brakes replaced, wheel bearings replaced, 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.
Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor while driving on the highway. The driver pulled over and noticed that the left front side wheel locked up and was unable to unlock it.driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic determined that the left front side brake caliper sheared off and that the wheel needed to be replaced.two bolts sheared off the wheel causing the caliper to come loose and get caught in the wheel opening tearing the brake line.
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