2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

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Jan 25, 2021 Engine 135,000 mi

FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

Jan 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

Jan 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other 135,000 mi

FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

Jan 25, 2021 Engine 135,000 mi

FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

Jan 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 135,000 mi

FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

Jan 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other 135,000 mi

FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

Mar 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other 9,835,965 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GMC TRUCK THAT THE REAR FRAME HORN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE THE FRAME IS WELDED ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM THAT POINT IT HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME RIGHT WERE THE BUMP STOP IS ON THE FRAME WITH ONLY ABOUT 1 INCH HOLDING THE FRAME TOGETHER AS OF RIGHT NOW THE REST OF THE...

Mar 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other 9,835,965 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GMC TRUCK THAT THE REAR FRAME HORN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE THE FRAME IS WELDED ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM THAT POINT IT HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME RIGHT WERE THE BUMP STOP IS ON THE FRAME WITH ONLY ABOUT 1 INCH HOLDING THE FRAME TOGETHER AS OF RIGHT NOW THE REST OF THE...

Mar 23, 2018 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST COMPRESSION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CADILLAC (1345 EVANGELINE THRUWAY, BROUSSARD, LA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OR MORE FUEL INJECTORS WE...

Mar 23, 2018 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST COMPRESSION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CADILLAC (1345 EVANGELINE THRUWAY, BROUSSARD, LA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OR MORE FUEL INJECTORS WE...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

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...

Dec 6, 2016 Power Train 98,000 mi

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...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

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...

Dec 6, 2016 Power Train 98,000 mi

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...

Mar 23, 2016 Tires 163,540 mi

HAVING HEARD ABOUT MICHELIN RECALLS I CHECKED THE TIRES ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. I HAVE MICHELIN LT245/75R16 120/116R XC LT4 TIRES WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES WEAR. TWO OF THEM ARE "CRUMBLING" OUT 1 1/2 INCH ABOVE THE RIM. YOU CAN SEE FIBERS IN THE HOLES. THERE ARE CRACKS EVERYWHERE ON ALL...

Mar 23, 2016 Tires 163,540 mi

HAVING HEARD ABOUT MICHELIN RECALLS I CHECKED THE TIRES ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. I HAVE MICHELIN LT245/75R16 120/116R XC LT4 TIRES WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES WEAR. TWO OF THEM ARE "CRUMBLING" OUT 1 1/2 INCH ABOVE THE RIM. YOU CAN SEE FIBERS IN THE HOLES. THERE ARE CRACKS EVERYWHERE ON ALL...

Feb 4, 2016 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* 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 MECHA...

Feb 4, 2016 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* 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 MECHA...

Jan 27, 2016 Service Brakes

I UNDERSTAND GM HAD A RECALL ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYTEM AND ALSO A FEW YEARS BACK A RECALL ON REPLACING ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS ON THE DIESEL ENGINE ! I AM ORINGINAL OWNER AT THE SAME ADDRESS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ! I MISSED THE RECALLS BECAUSE I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED ! ITS SAD TO BUY A GM PR...

Jan 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

I UNDERSTAND GM HAD A RECALL ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYTEM AND ALSO A FEW YEARS BACK A RECALL ON REPLACING ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS ON THE DIESEL ENGINE ! I AM ORINGINAL OWNER AT THE SAME ADDRESS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ! I MISSED THE RECALLS BECAUSE I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED ! ITS SAD TO BUY A GM PR...

Jan 27, 2016 Service Brakes

I UNDERSTAND GM HAD A RECALL ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYTEM AND ALSO A FEW YEARS BACK A RECALL ON REPLACING ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS ON THE DIESEL ENGINE ! I AM ORINGINAL OWNER AT THE SAME ADDRESS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ! I MISSED THE RECALLS BECAUSE I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED ! ITS SAD TO BUY A GM PR...

Jan 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

I UNDERSTAND GM HAD A RECALL ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYTEM AND ALSO A FEW YEARS BACK A RECALL ON REPLACING ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS ON THE DIESEL ENGINE ! I AM ORINGINAL OWNER AT THE SAME ADDRESS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ! I MISSED THE RECALLS BECAUSE I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED ! ITS SAD TO BUY A GM PR...

Sep 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,000,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY MY CAR NOT IN RECALL TAKES NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START AND WHEN STARTED AIRBAG CONTINUOUSLY LIGHTS UP WHEN DRIVING.

Sep 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 2,000,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY MY CAR NOT IN RECALL TAKES NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO START AND WHEN STARTED AIRBAG CONTINUOUSLY LIGHTS UP WHEN DRIVING.

May 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

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 PU...

May 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

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 PU...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGULARLY AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS GM VEHICLE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM A LOCAL GMC DEALER. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGULARLY AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS GM VEHICLE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM A LOCAL GMC DEALER. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

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 SEV...

Aug 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

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 SEV...

Jul 21, 2014 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

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...

Jul 21, 2014 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

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...

Jun 19, 2014 Engine 39,000 mi

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...

Jun 19, 2014 Electrical System 39,000 mi

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...

Jun 19, 2014 Engine 39,000 mi

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...

Jun 19, 2014 Electrical System 39,000 mi

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...

Dec 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AN...

Dec 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AN...

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

TL* 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 WA...

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

TL* 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 WA...

Oct 17, 2013 Engine 70,300 mi

ENGINE STALLED AFTER PULLING OUT ONTO HIGHWAY THEN RESTARTED, ENGINE STALLED AT STOP LIGHT RESTARTED 5 MINUTES LATER , ENGINE STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THEN STARTED TWO MINUTES LATER. GM RECALL #06083 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FROM DEC. 11, 2007 NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MORE OR MAY...

Oct 17, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 17, 2013 Engine 70,300 mi

ENGINE STALLED AFTER PULLING OUT ONTO HIGHWAY THEN RESTARTED, ENGINE STALLED AT STOP LIGHT RESTARTED 5 MINUTES LATER , ENGINE STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THEN STARTED TWO MINUTES LATER. GM RECALL #06083 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FROM DEC. 11, 2007 NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MORE OR MAY...

Oct 17, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 35,870 mi

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 T...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,870 mi

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 T...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 35,870 mi

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 T...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,870 mi

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 T...

Feb 15, 2013 Steering Crash 120,000 mi

WAS TRAVELING EAST ON RT 460 NEAR GLEN LYN VIRGINIA 4:30 AM IN THE EARLY MORNING TRUCK SWERVED AND I TRIED TO CONTROL IT DID 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 I...

Feb 15, 2013 Steering Crash 155,342 mi

TL* 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 DETERMINE...

Feb 15, 2013 Steering Crash 120,000 mi

WAS TRAVELING EAST ON RT 460 NEAR GLEN LYN VIRGINIA 4:30 AM IN THE EARLY MORNING TRUCK SWERVED AND I TRIED TO CONTROL IT DID 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 I...

Feb 15, 2013 Steering Crash 155,342 mi

TL* 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 DETERMINE...

Dec 31, 2012 Engine 60,358 mi

TL* 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 H...

Dec 31, 2012 Engine 60,358 mi

TL* 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 H...

Dec 3, 2012 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* 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...

Dec 3, 2012 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* 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...

Oct 29, 2012 Engine 48,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 29, 2012 Engine 48,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 7, 2012 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF HOWEVER, ABS CONTINUED OPERATING AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED T...

Sep 7, 2012 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF HOWEVER, ABS CONTINUED OPERATING AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED T...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 176,000 mi

ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING THROUGH. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 176,000 mi

ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING THROUGH. *TR

Aug 31, 2012 Service Brakes 243,000 mi

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 H...

Aug 31, 2012 Service Brakes 243,000 mi

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 H...

Aug 28, 2012 Service Brakes 6,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLES WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED 3 MORE TIMES AFTERWARDS IN WHICH THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Aug 28, 2012 Service Brakes 6,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLES WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED 3 MORE TIMES AFTERWARDS IN WHICH THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Aug 15, 2012 Service Brakes 31,500 mi

TL* 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 ...

Aug 15, 2012 Service Brakes 31,500 mi

TL* 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 ...

Jul 4, 2012 Service Brakes 117,500 mi

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. *JS

Jul 4, 2012 Service Brakes 117,500 mi

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. *JS

Jun 25, 2012 Structure 124,000 mi

TL* 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 APPR...

Jun 25, 2012 Structure 124,000 mi

TL* 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 APPR...

Apr 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 181,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Steering Crash 181,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Structure Crash 181,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 181,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Steering Crash 181,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Structure Crash 181,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 5, 2012 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD PICKUP TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, TIRE SIZE 245/75/16. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 3DCBD0406. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SEVERE TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL SEPARATION ON ALL FOUR TIRES, WHICH OCCURRED PREMATURELY. THE W...

Apr 5, 2012 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD PICKUP TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, TIRE SIZE 245/75/16. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 3DCBD0406. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SEVERE TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL SEPARATION ON ALL FOUR TIRES, WHICH OCCURRED PREMATURELY. THE W...

Dec 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,432 mi

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, ...

Dec 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,432 mi

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, ...

Oct 20, 2011 Tires 239,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC 2500 HD TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BCT HI-RUN TIRES, TIRE SIZE 275/245/75/16/ (N/A), DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE REAR D...

Oct 20, 2011 Tires 239,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC 2500 HD TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH BCT HI-RUN TIRES, TIRE SIZE 275/245/75/16/ (N/A), DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE REAR D...

Oct 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

FIXED FRONT BRAKE LINES IN 2010,. NOW REAR ARE SHOT. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

FIXED FRONT BRAKE LINES IN 2010,. NOW REAR ARE SHOT. *TR

Sep 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST ON LINES. *TR

Sep 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST ON LINES. *TR

Sep 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS...

Sep 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS...

Aug 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

EXHAUST BOLTS BROKE OFF AND NOW GASKET HAS FAILED. *TR

Aug 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

EXHAUST BOLTS BROKE OFF AND NOW GASKET HAS FAILED. *TR

Aug 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

TL* 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 F...

Aug 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

TL* 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 F...

Jun 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

TL* 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 REPAIRE...

Jun 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

TL* 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 REPAIRE...

May 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

TL* 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 CONTA...

May 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

TL* 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 CONTA...

Apr 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

TL*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 TAKE...

Apr 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

TL*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 TAKE...

Apr 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,380 mi

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 T...

Apr 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,380 mi

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 T...

Feb 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,471 mi

ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. *TR

Feb 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,471 mi

ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,000 mi

TL*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 R...

Jan 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,000 mi

TL*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 R...

Dec 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,977 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,977 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*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...

Dec 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*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...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIE...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIE...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIE...

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 125,000. UPDATED 01/26/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIE...

Nov 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 169,000 mi

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 A...

Nov 7, 2010 Wheels 169,000 mi

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 A...

Nov 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 169,000 mi

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 A...

Nov 7, 2010 Wheels 169,000 mi

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 A...

Oct 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,100 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR I 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 2500HD WITH 64,000 MILES. I...

Oct 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,100 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR I 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 2500HD WITH 64,000 MILES. I...

Oct 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,500 mi

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 B...

Oct 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,500 mi

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 B...

Sep 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500HD TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NEW. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES ON IT. DURING THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT, IT HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COMING LOOSE, DUE TO LOOSING STUDS, BROKEN STUDS OR THE STUDS JUST FALLING OUT. THE TWO DEALE...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,300 mi

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 T...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 90,300 mi

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 ...

Sep 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,300 mi

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 ...

Sep 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500HD TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NEW. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES ON IT. DURING THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT, IT HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COMING LOOSE, DUE TO LOOSING STUDS, BROKEN STUDS OR THE STUDS JUST FALLING OUT. THE TWO DEALE...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,300 mi

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 T...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 90,300 mi

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 ...

Sep 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,300 mi

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 ...

Sep 3, 2010 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*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 STAT...

Sep 3, 2010 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*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 STAT...

Aug 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE TRAVELING 4 TO 10 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAD INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SENSOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CON...

Aug 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE TRAVELING 4 TO 10 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAD INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SENSOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CON...

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System Fire 158,500 mi

TL*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. ...

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System Fire 158,500 mi

TL*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. ...

Jul 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 49,000 mi

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...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure Crash 49,000 mi

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...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure Crash 49,000 mi

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...

Jul 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 49,000 mi

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...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure Crash 49,000 mi

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...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure Crash 49,000 mi

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...

Jul 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

TL* 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...

Jul 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

TL* 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...

Jul 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 49,882 mi

2001 GMC 2500 SIERRA WITH 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 T...

Jul 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 49,882 mi

2001 GMC 2500 SIERRA WITH 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 T...

Jun 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

TL* 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...

Jun 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

TL* 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...

Jun 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,682 mi

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. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,682 mi

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. *TR

Feb 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 81,000 mi

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 TRUCK THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY GM BEFORE ...

Feb 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 81,000 mi

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 TRUCK THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY GM BEFORE ...

Dec 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,850 mi

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 ...

Dec 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,850 mi

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 ...

Oct 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 65,000 mi

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.*TR

Oct 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 65,000 mi

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.*TR

Oct 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 63,000 mi

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 A...

Oct 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 63,000 mi

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 A...

Sep 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

TL*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 MALFUNCTIO...

Sep 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

TL*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 MALFUNCTIO...

Aug 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL*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 CONT...

Aug 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL*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 CONT...

Jun 28, 2009 Equipment 143,056 mi

AY HIGHWAY SPEED FELT VIGOROUS VIBRATION THROUGHOUT OUT MY 2001 GMC HD 2500 4X4 AS I SLOWED DOWN IT GOT WORSE NEXT THING I HEARD WAS A LOUD CRUNCH AND BANGING AND A PUFF OF SMOKE, THE TRUCK FISH TAILED SIDE TO SIDE (DUE TO THE TIRE STILL BEING INFLATED,IT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE) AND I CORRECTED ...

Jun 28, 2009 Suspension 143,056 mi

AY HIGHWAY SPEED FELT VIGOROUS VIBRATION THROUGHOUT OUT MY 2001 GMC HD 2500 4X4 AS I SLOWED DOWN IT GOT WORSE NEXT THING I HEARD WAS A LOUD CRUNCH AND BANGING AND A PUFF OF SMOKE, THE TRUCK FISH TAILED SIDE TO SIDE (DUE TO THE TIRE STILL BEING INFLATED,IT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE) AND I CORRECTED ...

Jun 28, 2009 Equipment 143,056 mi

AY HIGHWAY SPEED FELT VIGOROUS VIBRATION THROUGHOUT OUT MY 2001 GMC HD 2500 4X4 AS I SLOWED DOWN IT GOT WORSE NEXT THING I HEARD WAS A LOUD CRUNCH AND BANGING AND A PUFF OF SMOKE, THE TRUCK FISH TAILED SIDE TO SIDE (DUE TO THE TIRE STILL BEING INFLATED,IT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE) AND I CORRECTED ...

Jun 28, 2009 Suspension 143,056 mi

AY HIGHWAY SPEED FELT VIGOROUS VIBRATION THROUGHOUT OUT MY 2001 GMC HD 2500 4X4 AS I SLOWED DOWN IT GOT WORSE NEXT THING I HEARD WAS A LOUD CRUNCH AND BANGING AND A PUFF OF SMOKE, THE TRUCK FISH TAILED SIDE TO SIDE (DUE TO THE TIRE STILL BEING INFLATED,IT DID NOT LOSE AIR PRESSURE) AND I CORRECTED ...

Apr 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE BRAKES A WHILE AGO. NOW THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON JUST ABOUT EVERY TRIP AND DISABLES MY ABS SYSTEM. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE BRAKES A WHILE AGO. NOW THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON JUST ABOUT EVERY TRIP AND DISABLES MY ABS SYSTEM. *TR

Apr 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,259 mi

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 H...

Apr 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,259 mi

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 H...

Apr 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 172,000 mi

TL*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 P...

Apr 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 172,000 mi

TL*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 P...

Dec 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

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. *TR

Dec 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

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. *TR

Nov 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 22, 2008 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO GM TRUCKS THAT HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING. IN BOTH CASES IT HAS BEEN THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CHEVY C2500 HAPPENED ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO. THE 2001 YUKON HAPPENED RECENTLY. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO GM TRUCKS THAT HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING. IN BOTH CASES IT HAS BEEN THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CHEVY C2500 HAPPENED ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO. THE 2001 YUKON HAPPENED RECENTLY. *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Parking Brake 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WENT TO A MECHANIC INQUIRING ABOUT THE BACKING PLATE LOCATED NEAR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE BACKING PLATES OFTEN DISINTEGRATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT IT WAS MADE OUT OF AN INFERIOR METAL AND SHOULD NOT HAVE ...

Oct 3, 2008 Parking Brake 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WENT TO A MECHANIC INQUIRING ABOUT THE BACKING PLATE LOCATED NEAR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE BACKING PLATES OFTEN DISINTEGRATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT IT WAS MADE OUT OF AN INFERIOR METAL AND SHOULD NOT HAVE ...

Sep 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

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 : 07V52...

Sep 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

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 : 07V52...

Jun 10, 2008 Tires 31,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND TURNED VEHICLE SIDEWAYS. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE WITHOUT CRASHING. I HAVE VEHICLE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR AND LEFT FRONT OF TOWED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Tires 31,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND TURNED VEHICLE SIDEWAYS. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE WITHOUT CRASHING. I HAVE VEHICLE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR AND LEFT FRONT OF TOWED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *TR

May 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,515 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V521000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,520 AND ...

May 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,515 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V521000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,520 AND ...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Electrical System 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Electrical System 124,500 mi

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 ...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,500 mi

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 ...

Feb 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

TL*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. H...

Feb 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

TL*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. H...

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE DIAGNOSTIC INDICATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB

Nov 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,797 mi

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 I...

Nov 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,797 mi

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 I...

Aug 22, 2007 Tires 101,476 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TIRES, SIZE LT26575-16. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND PIECES OF THE INNER BELT OF THE TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE FENDER FLARE AND THE MUD FLAP ALSO DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. A SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON ...

Aug 22, 2007 Tires 101,476 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TIRES, SIZE LT26575-16. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND PIECES OF THE INNER BELT OF THE TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE. THE FENDER FLARE AND THE MUD FLAP ALSO DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. A SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON ...

Jul 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE ENGAGING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE USED OR ALTERED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OPEN RECALLS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE C...

Jul 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE ENGAGING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE USED OR ALTERED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OPEN RECALLS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE C...

May 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 185,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NOISE WAS COMING FROM ABS UNIT WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED OFF. CAN ONLY STOP BY UNPLUGGING ABS UNIT ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK. BAD ON ICY ROADS. *TR

May 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 185,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NOISE WAS COMING FROM ABS UNIT WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED OFF. CAN ONLY STOP BY UNPLUGGING ABS UNIT ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK. BAD ON ICY ROADS. *TR

Mar 17, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 75,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50MPH WITH TWO PASSENGERS, WEATHER CLEAR, WHEN WE SMELLED A HINT OF BURNING 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 TH...

Mar 17, 2007 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50MPH WITH TWO PASSENGERS, WEATHER CLEAR, WHEN WE SMELLED A HINT OF BURNING 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 TH...

Mar 17, 2007 Fuel System, Other Fire 75,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50MPH WITH TWO PASSENGERS, WEATHER CLEAR, WHEN WE SMELLED A HINT OF BURNING 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 TH...

Mar 17, 2007 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50MPH WITH TWO PASSENGERS, WEATHER CLEAR, WHEN WE SMELLED A HINT OF BURNING 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 TH...

Jan 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

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 WE...

Jan 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

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 WE...

Nov 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

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 N...

Nov 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

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 N...

Sep 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 2500HD DISC BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TS 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 C...

Sep 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 2500HD DISC BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TS 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 C...

Aug 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,987 mi

ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING AND BRAKES. *NM

Aug 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,987 mi

ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING AND BRAKES. *NM

Aug 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

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 PRE...

Aug 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

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 PRE...

Apr 20, 2006 Tires 47,300 mi

WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I-10, IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, I FELT A VIBRATION AND WAS SLOWING DOWN WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED. MY VEHICLE SWERVED AND I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE RUBBER ON THE TIRE SEPARATED AND EXPOSED THE INFLATED TIRE. THE TIRE MAINTAINED ITS AIR PRESSURE AND SOME OF THE...

Apr 20, 2006 Tires 47,300 mi

WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I-10, IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, I FELT A VIBRATION AND WAS SLOWING DOWN WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED. MY VEHICLE SWERVED AND I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE RUBBER ON THE TIRE SEPARATED AND EXPOSED THE INFLATED TIRE. THE TIRE MAINTAINED ITS AIR PRESSURE AND SOME OF THE...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,600 mi

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". *NM

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,600 mi

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". *NM

Dec 16, 2005 Power Train

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...

Dec 16, 2005 Power Train

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...

Aug 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi