2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 39
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 39 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake line · 21 records
- brake lines · 20 records
- went floor · 13 records
- pedal went · 12 records
- brake pedal · 12 records
- warning light · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
After backing my truck into my driveway, i was reaching into the back seat while pressing on the brake pedal. All of a sudden my foot on the brake pedal went to the floor. Upon investigating i found that i had a hole in my rear driver side brake line. It was completely rusted out. Further investigating showed that all the brake lines are very rusty and in poor condition. I have repaired the ruptured line, but am…
ODI 10593981
Service Brakes
At low speeds when a person hit the brakes the abs engages and the vehicle will not stop. All equipment is original and is not due to recall regarding aftermarket equipment. Local garage says this is a problem with corroded speed senser. My problem is i almost ran through my house the first time this happened. Another problem is the brake lines on these trucks corode and break without notice. This has nothing to do…
ODI 10809566
Service Brakes
I was going through an intersection at about 30 mph when my brakes completely failed. I applied my parking brake and swerved onto a nearby lawn just missing a car in front of me. I had my vehicle towed to a mechanic, who told me the brake lines were all rusted through and there was no way they should have been this bad for a vehicle that was well-maintained. I subsequently investigated and found there have been…
ODI 10484790
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
Two things started to happen 1. The truck when coming to a stop of a speed of less then 25 mph started to lose its brakes and feel spongy. This continued until i got it in the shop which was about two days. 2. The truck started to run very rough and the engine light was coming on at the same time as well. After i got it in the shop and they got it up on a lift they found that all of the brake lines and fuel lines…
ODI 10487149
Service Brakes
Main brakeline from master cylinder to rear differential rusted through and leaked resulting in a no brake situation. *tr
ODI 10475551
Service Brakes
Moving the truck out of my driveway i experienced a soft brake pedal. Several minutes later total brake failure. Luckily i wasn't going very fast. Was able to stop and investigate why my brakes failed. All brake fluid was gone. Under the drivers side the brake line failed. Fluid was dripping from a rusted brake line. This truck was garaged when not used and has not been exposed to salty roads. I have been driving…
ODI 10473764
Service Brakes
Was backing into my driveway and all of a sudden my brake pedal went to the floor and i could hear a noise like water running. I looked under my truck and saw a puddle of brake fluid on the ground. Turns out my brake line let go. I took it to a mechanic and all the brake lines were badly corroded and have to be replaced. I also tried to use my emergency brake and the brake cable snapped from also being corroded. I…
ODI 10471713
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph in a residential driveway, the brake pedal was engaged when suddenly the pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. After several attempts the vehicle finally came to a stop. The contact noticed brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. There…
ODI 10465946
Service Brakes
Stepped on brake pedal to shift out of park into reverse,pedal went to floor got out and found brake fluid dripping from front left of truck under the drivers door on frame. Looked underneath and saw severely corroded brake lines on outside of frame, could not see leak as it was hidden on top of frame,brake lines too corroded to fix had to replace all. I am very grateful this happened in my driveway. *tr
ODI 10471177
Service Brakes
While traveling at about 40 mph on flat paved road the brake warning light came on. When i tested the brake, the pedal went to the floor. The warning light went off then flashed back on. On the second or third pump the warning light did the same thing. At that time i had regained a very soft and little brake. Upon inspecting the brake system it was found that the brake line aft of the left front wheel, behind the…
ODI 10463617
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed repeatedly in order for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact mentioned that upon stopping, the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced both front wheel abs sensors. The failure recurred…
ODI 10606424
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes failed. The contact stated that he had to depress the brake pedal to the floor in order to get the vehicle to slow down. Also, the contact mentioned that there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle as not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10472823
Service Brakes
Driving down the road in my 2001 gmc pickup when the line of vehicles in front of me started slowing down,i applied my brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I had to swerve to my left across traffic to avoid rear ending the vehicle in front of me. The momentum of the truck took me through a small parking lot and into a building . I do not have the vin as this happened about 3 ? Years ago but i suspect it is…
Crash reported
ODI 10479792
Service Brakes
Brake line corroded, causing loss of brake fluid, and subsequent brake warning light. Driver rear brake line corroded with leak in 90 degree bend. 2nd brake line later failed catastrophically, causing all loss of brake control and requiring replacement of all brake lines on vehicle. *tr
ODI 10472695
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 GMC Sierra 1500.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.