2001 GMC Sierra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 GMC Sierra, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “anti lock” (16% of reports).
- 100service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 50,750median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 4%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Anti lock: mentioned in 16 of 100 complaints (16%)
- Low ABS: mentioned in 8 of 100 complaints (8%)
- Truck stop: mentioned in 6 of 100 complaints (6%)
- Brakes included: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 12 mention a crash.
GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 51,117 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 5 |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 420 |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 950 |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 1,000 |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% | 93,792 |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 53,093 |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% | 17,500 |
| 2005 Sierra | 10 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 2004 Sierra | 28 | 15% | 40,050 |
| 2003 Sierra | 38 | 18% | 41,738 |
| 2002 Sierra | 93 | 37% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Sierra | 100 | 38% | 50,750 |
| 2000 Sierra | 182 | 41% | 61,578 |
| 1999 Sierra | 280 | 47% | 59,000 |
| 1998 Sierra | 56 | 29% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Sierra | 63 | 26% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Sierra | 47 | 19% | 97,080 |
| 1995 Sierra | 41 | 16% | 63,034 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes hydraulics failed when trying to stop. Truck is in the shop now. The consumer stated the vehicle lost hydraulic pressure without warning. He was traveling 10 mph towards a busy intersection. Fortunately, he was able to turn into a parking lot and use the parking brake to stop. The rear brake…
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…
Upon starting the truck, the brake pedal went right to the floor and brake fluid drained under the drivers side door. A brake line rusted through causing a lack of braking power. There were no alarms prior to the failure. The truck is not drivable in this condition. None of the brakes grab and if…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 GMC Sierras have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2001 GMC Sierra (38% of the 264 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 GMC Sierra?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock”, in 16 of 100 complaints, followed by “low abs” (8).
See all 2001 GMC Sierra problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Sierra years.