2001 GMC Sierra brakes problems
155 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2001 GMC Sierra, which is 47% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 155 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 128 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 4
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 21 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 31 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 128 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 17 crashes, 4 deaths.
What owners wrote
Brakes will go out while driving, and the pedal will go to the floor before the vehicle even starts to slow down. Contacted the dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything. The consumer states that the ride control will not go on; there is an internal short-replaced the ride control, the consumer states that the ABS light stays on-faulty speed sensors, and right front seat belt is not retracting. *scc
Dt: the contact stated the emergency brake did not work properly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they adjusted the cable. This adjustment did not take care of the problem. The dealer stated they were aware of the problem, however, they could not do anything about it because there was no recall at this time. He stated there was a problem with the rear rotors. The rotor/drum assembly rusted. The rusting was causing a decrease in the braking power. The rotors were so rusted they could not be turned.
Other problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra
- Engine 23 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints