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Dec 21, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 250,000 mi

05068A PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. MY VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL IN 2006 WHICH INVOLVED REMOVING AND CLEANING THE ABS SENSOR AND REINSTALLING IT. NO REDESIGN WAS CREATED TO IMPROVE THIS FLAWED DESIGN. I'M HAVING THE SAME FAILURES DESCRIBED AND COVERED IN TH...

Dec 21, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 250,000 mi

05068A PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. MY VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL IN 2006 WHICH INVOLVED REMOVING AND CLEANING THE ABS SENSOR AND REINSTALLING IT. NO REDESIGN WAS CREATED TO IMPROVE THIS FLAWED DESIGN. I'M HAVING THE SAME FAILURES DESCRIBED AND COVERED IN TH...

Sep 16, 2015 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

WENT TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE RUPTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COAST TO A STOP. FORTUNATE NO CARS WERE IN LANE.$1200.00 FOR REPAIR OF LINES.

Sep 16, 2015 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

WENT TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE RUPTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COAST TO A STOP. FORTUNATE NO CARS WERE IN LANE.$1200.00 FOR REPAIR OF LINES.

Jun 6, 2015 Service Brakes 145,050 mi

BRAKE PEDAL MOVED ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH NO APPARENT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHICH FAILED TO ENGAGE BRAKES WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES BENEATH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR REVEALED EXCESSIVE RUST AND A HOLE IN STEEL BRAKE LINE LEAKING FLUID.

Jun 6, 2015 Service Brakes 145,050 mi

BRAKE PEDAL MOVED ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH NO APPARENT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHICH FAILED TO ENGAGE BRAKES WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES BENEATH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR REVEALED EXCESSIVE RUST AND A HOLE IN STEEL BRAKE LINE LEAKING FLUID.

May 1, 2015 Structure 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE SELF-SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 1, 2015 Structure 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE SELF-SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ABS FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V37900...

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ABS FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V37900...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILED AND BROKE, UPON INSPECTION ALL BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND BRITTLE, HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES. *TR

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILED AND BROKE, UPON INSPECTION ALL BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND BRITTLE, HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES. *TR

Jan 8, 2015 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. TH...

Jan 8, 2015 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. TH...

Dec 22, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 223,000 mi

I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHED THE GARAGE, APPLIED BRAKES AND ALL THEY DID WAS VIBRATE AND MAKE THAT PULSE NOISE. NO MATER HOW HARD I PUSHED THE PEDAL, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AND I WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AND ALSO KNOCKED OVER MY HARLEY THAT WAS IN THE GARAGE. I CANT BELIEVE THE AMO...

Dec 22, 2014 Service Brakes 219,844 mi

HEADING INTO PARKING SPOT AT WALMART , APPLIED BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP , HEADING HEAD ON INTO PARKED CAR , SLAMMED EMERGENCY BRAKE , PUT INTO NEUTRAL , FINALLY STOPPED . HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO MECHANIC BRAKE LINES ALL BURST DUE TO RUST , MECHANIC SAID COST TO FIX , APPROX. $1000 OR MORE ? WHICH I DON'T ...

Dec 22, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 223,000 mi

I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHED THE GARAGE, APPLIED BRAKES AND ALL THEY DID WAS VIBRATE AND MAKE THAT PULSE NOISE. NO MATER HOW HARD I PUSHED THE PEDAL, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP AND I WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AND ALSO KNOCKED OVER MY HARLEY THAT WAS IN THE GARAGE. I CANT BELIEVE THE AMO...

Dec 22, 2014 Service Brakes 219,844 mi

HEADING INTO PARKING SPOT AT WALMART , APPLIED BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP , HEADING HEAD ON INTO PARKED CAR , SLAMMED EMERGENCY BRAKE , PUT INTO NEUTRAL , FINALLY STOPPED . HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO MECHANIC BRAKE LINES ALL BURST DUE TO RUST , MECHANIC SAID COST TO FIX , APPROX. $1000 OR MORE ? WHICH I DON'T ...

Dec 2, 2014 Service Brakes 154,976 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON I-95 SOUTH IN VIRGINIA ON THE HOV LANES AT ABOUT 1:30 PM APPROACHING THE ROUTE 1 EXIT. TRAFFIC WAS DEAD STOPPED IN FRONT OF A MODERATE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND EVERYONE QUICKLY SLAMMED THE BRAKES (INCLUDING ME) TO SLOW AND STOP TO PREVENT REAR ENDING THE STOPPED CARS. TRAFFIC WAS FLO...

Dec 2, 2014 Service Brakes 154,976 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON I-95 SOUTH IN VIRGINIA ON THE HOV LANES AT ABOUT 1:30 PM APPROACHING THE ROUTE 1 EXIT. TRAFFIC WAS DEAD STOPPED IN FRONT OF A MODERATE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND EVERYONE QUICKLY SLAMMED THE BRAKES (INCLUDING ME) TO SLOW AND STOP TO PREVENT REAR ENDING THE STOPPED CARS. TRAFFIC WAS FLO...

Sep 26, 2014 Service Brakes 227,570 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENTIRELY DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....

Sep 26, 2014 Service Brakes 227,570 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENTIRELY DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....

Aug 27, 2014 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUST BUILD UP. THE INDEPEN...

Aug 27, 2014 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUST BUILD UP. THE INDEPEN...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes 94,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM AN EVENT THIS PAST SATURDAY HEADING TO DROP OFF MY SON. AFTER DROPPING HIM OFF I CONTINUED HOME. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED RED AND I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND WAS TERRIFIED WHEN IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALTHOUGH I HAVE AS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP WITH...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes 94,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM AN EVENT THIS PAST SATURDAY HEADING TO DROP OFF MY SON. AFTER DROPPING HIM OFF I CONTINUED HOME. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED RED AND I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND WAS TERRIFIED WHEN IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALTHOUGH I HAVE AS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP WITH...

Aug 6, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Aug 6, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Jul 12, 2014 Service Brakes 72,495 mi

EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY TRAVELING 15MPH AND IN AN AREA THAT WASN'T CONGESTED WITH TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO STOP BY USING THE ROADSIDE BERM BANKING AND AVOIDED ANY FURTHER DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY GM DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETER...

Jul 12, 2014 Service Brakes 72,495 mi

EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY TRAVELING 15MPH AND IN AN AREA THAT WASN'T CONGESTED WITH TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO STOP BY USING THE ROADSIDE BERM BANKING AND AVOIDED ANY FURTHER DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY GM DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETER...

May 1, 2014 Service Brakes 149,000 mi

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOD, HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING TRUCK, LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. *TR

May 1, 2014 Service Brakes 149,000 mi

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOD, HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING TRUCK, LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

WHEN MY ISSUES STARTED, I WOULD FILL MY GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD PLUMMET TO EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD GO TO FULL, BACK TO EMPTY OR BE ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN. AT THAT TIME, THERE NO NO MECHANICAL ISSUES, JUST THE ANNOYING FACT THAT YOU HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH FUEL YOU ACTUALLY HAD. THIS WENT O...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 86,000 mi

WHEN MY ISSUES STARTED, I WOULD FILL MY GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD PLUMMET TO EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD GO TO FULL, BACK TO EMPTY OR BE ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN. AT THAT TIME, THERE NO NO MECHANICAL ISSUES, JUST THE ANNOYING FACT THAT YOU HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH FUEL YOU ACTUALLY HAD. THIS WENT O...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 86,000 mi

WHEN MY ISSUES STARTED, I WOULD FILL MY GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD PLUMMET TO EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD GO TO FULL, BACK TO EMPTY OR BE ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN. AT THAT TIME, THERE NO NO MECHANICAL ISSUES, JUST THE ANNOYING FACT THAT YOU HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH FUEL YOU ACTUALLY HAD. THIS WENT O...

Apr 1, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

WHEN MY ISSUES STARTED, I WOULD FILL MY GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD PLUMMET TO EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD GO TO FULL, BACK TO EMPTY OR BE ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN. AT THAT TIME, THERE NO NO MECHANICAL ISSUES, JUST THE ANNOYING FACT THAT YOU HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH FUEL YOU ACTUALLY HAD. THIS WENT O...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 86,000 mi

WHEN MY ISSUES STARTED, I WOULD FILL MY GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD PLUMMET TO EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD GO TO FULL, BACK TO EMPTY OR BE ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN. AT THAT TIME, THERE NO NO MECHANICAL ISSUES, JUST THE ANNOYING FACT THAT YOU HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH FUEL YOU ACTUALLY HAD. THIS WENT O...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 86,000 mi

WHEN MY ISSUES STARTED, I WOULD FILL MY GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD PLUMMET TO EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD GO TO FULL, BACK TO EMPTY OR BE ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN. AT THAT TIME, THERE NO NO MECHANICAL ISSUES, JUST THE ANNOYING FACT THAT YOU HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH FUEL YOU ACTUALLY HAD. THIS WENT O...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 175,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GMC SIERRA THAT HAS BEEN LOSING COOLANT FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS JUST WANDERING WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 175,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GMC SIERRA THAT HAS BEEN LOSING COOLANT FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS JUST WANDERING WHY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR

Mar 12, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 135,052 mi

IT WAS SNOWING AND ICY OUTSIDE. I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR AN UPCOMING RED LIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER. I STEERED TO THE CURB TO AVOID TRAFFIC IN THE INTERSECTION. I JUMPED THE CURB AND CAME TO A STOP AGAINST A POWER POLE. DAMAGE TO THE POWER PO...

Mar 12, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 135,052 mi

IT WAS SNOWING AND ICY OUTSIDE. I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR AN UPCOMING RED LIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER. I STEERED TO THE CURB TO AVOID TRAFFIC IN THE INTERSECTION. I JUMPED THE CURB AND CAME TO A STOP AGAINST A POWER POLE. DAMAGE TO THE POWER PO...

Nov 1, 2013 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR BOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR B...

Nov 1, 2013 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR BOARD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE REAR B...

Oct 15, 2013 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

STEPPED ON BRAKES APPROACHING YELLOW LIGHT ,SAILED RIGHT THOUGH LIGHT. *TR

Oct 15, 2013 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

STEPPED ON BRAKES APPROACHING YELLOW LIGHT ,SAILED RIGHT THOUGH LIGHT. *TR

Jul 19, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 1,700 mi

THE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Jul 19, 2013 Air Bags Crash 1,700 mi

THE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Jul 19, 2013 Wheels Crash 1,700 mi

THE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Jul 19, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 1,700 mi

THE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Jul 19, 2013 Air Bags Crash 1,700 mi

THE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Jul 19, 2013 Wheels Crash 1,700 mi

THE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Jun 24, 2013 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTED CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL AND REPLACEMENT OF MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE LINES. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTED CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL AND REPLACEMENT OF MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE LINES. *TR

Jun 8, 2013 Service Brakes 86,740 mi

THE FIRST DAY I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT CLOSER TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE BRAKES ACTIVATED. THE SECOND DAY THE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED THE FLOOR AND THEN THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD INDY TIRE CENTER WHERE THEY QUICKLY DETERMINED BRAKE LINE FAILURE N...

Jun 8, 2013 Service Brakes 86,740 mi

THE FIRST DAY I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT CLOSER TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE BRAKES ACTIVATED. THE SECOND DAY THE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED THE FLOOR AND THEN THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD INDY TIRE CENTER WHERE THEY QUICKLY DETERMINED BRAKE LINE FAILURE N...

May 28, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

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 BRAK...

May 28, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

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 BRAK...

May 19, 2013 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED, LEAKING. ANTILOCK SPEED SENSOR ENGAGES DURING LOW SPEED STOPPING - EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK WAS DONE. *TR

May 19, 2013 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED, LEAKING. ANTILOCK SPEED SENSOR ENGAGES DURING LOW SPEED STOPPING - EVEN AFTER RECALL WORK WAS DONE. *TR

Apr 6, 2013 Service Brakes 134,950 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. PUSHED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WHEN ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I IMMEDIATELY DOWN SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION FROM "D" TO "3" AND AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 35 MPH, DOWN SHIFTED TO "1" SLOWED DOWN MORE AND THEN SHIFTED TO "2". AT T...

Apr 6, 2013 Service Brakes 134,950 mi

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. PUSHED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WHEN ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I IMMEDIATELY DOWN SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION FROM "D" TO "3" AND AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO AROUND 35 MPH, DOWN SHIFTED TO "1" SLOWED DOWN MORE AND THEN SHIFTED TO "2". AT T...

Feb 25, 2013 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED. COMPLETELY RUSTED, IT BLEW OUT INSIDE ONE THE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. HORRIBLE DESIGN. TRUCK IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR BRAKES. ESTIMATE WAS OVER 1500, JUST TO REPLACE THE LINES, WITH COATED STEEL, NOT STAINLESS. FUEL LINES ARE AL...

Feb 25, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED. COMPLETELY RUSTED, IT BLEW OUT INSIDE ONE THE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. HORRIBLE DESIGN. TRUCK IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR BRAKES. ESTIMATE WAS OVER 1500, JUST TO REPLACE THE LINES, WITH COATED STEEL, NOT STAINLESS. FUEL LINES ARE AL...

Feb 25, 2013 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED. COMPLETELY RUSTED, IT BLEW OUT INSIDE ONE THE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. HORRIBLE DESIGN. TRUCK IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR BRAKES. ESTIMATE WAS OVER 1500, JUST TO REPLACE THE LINES, WITH COATED STEEL, NOT STAINLESS. FUEL LINES ARE AL...

Feb 25, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED. COMPLETELY RUSTED, IT BLEW OUT INSIDE ONE THE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE. HORRIBLE DESIGN. TRUCK IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR BRAKES. ESTIMATE WAS OVER 1500, JUST TO REPLACE THE LINES, WITH COATED STEEL, NOT STAINLESS. FUEL LINES ARE AL...

Feb 15, 2013 Service Brakes 141,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN THE MORNING, APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL SEEMED TO GO DOWN FURTHER THAN NORMAL. WAS EXITING FREEWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BUT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. I THEN PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL. I WA...

Feb 15, 2013 Service Brakes 141,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN THE MORNING, APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL SEEMED TO GO DOWN FURTHER THAN NORMAL. WAS EXITING FREEWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR BUT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. I THEN PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL. I WA...

Dec 18, 2012 Service Brakes 150,574 mi

ON 12/14/2012. I ENTERED A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TRUCK STOPPED, BUT I NEEDED TO APPLY A LOT OF PRESSURE. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID AND FOUND IT WAS A PINT LOW. ADDED BRAKE FLUID, BUT BRAKE PEDAL STILL NEEDED TO BE PUSHED TO FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. B...

Dec 18, 2012 Service Brakes 150,574 mi

ON 12/14/2012. I ENTERED A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TRUCK STOPPED, BUT I NEEDED TO APPLY A LOT OF PRESSURE. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID AND FOUND IT WAS A PINT LOW. ADDED BRAKE FLUID, BUT BRAKE PEDAL STILL NEEDED TO BE PUSHED TO FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. B...

Nov 13, 2012 Service Brakes 207,000 mi

I LOST MY BRAKES WHILE PULLING OUT ONTO THE ROAD. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BEFORE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, ABS KICKED ON AND GRINDING ROTORS BEFORE A FULL STOP. BRAKE LINE FAILED LEAKING FLUID UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR - MOST LIKELY DUE TO RUST. *TR

Nov 13, 2012 Service Brakes 207,000 mi

I LOST MY BRAKES WHILE PULLING OUT ONTO THE ROAD. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BEFORE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, ABS KICKED ON AND GRINDING ROTORS BEFORE A FULL STOP. BRAKE LINE FAILED LEAKING FLUID UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR - MOST LIKELY DUE TO RUST. *TR

Nov 8, 2012 Service Brakes 109,500 mi

THE CHASSIS BRAKE LINES ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 ARE RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE FALLING APART. I NOTICED LAST WEEK THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL IS STARTING TO GET MUSHY. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM I DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE HARD CHASSIS BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND FLAKING APART....

Nov 8, 2012 Service Brakes 109,500 mi

THE CHASSIS BRAKE LINES ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 ARE RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE FALLING APART. I NOTICED LAST WEEK THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL IS STARTING TO GET MUSHY. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM I DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE HARD CHASSIS BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND FLAKING APART....

Sep 18, 2012 Service Brakes

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. GOT TO END OF STREET AND SUSPECTING A PROBLEM BEGAN SLOWING EARLY. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE PRESSURE AND VERY LITTLE STOPPING POWER. WENT BACK TO HOUSE AND FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID WHERE THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING....

Sep 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. GOT TO END OF STREET AND SUSPECTING A PROBLEM BEGAN SLOWING EARLY. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE PRESSURE AND VERY LITTLE STOPPING POWER. WENT BACK TO HOUSE AND FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID WHERE THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING....

Sep 18, 2012 Service Brakes

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. GOT TO END OF STREET AND SUSPECTING A PROBLEM BEGAN SLOWING EARLY. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE PRESSURE AND VERY LITTLE STOPPING POWER. WENT BACK TO HOUSE AND FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID WHERE THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING....

Sep 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. GOT TO END OF STREET AND SUSPECTING A PROBLEM BEGAN SLOWING EARLY. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE PRESSURE AND VERY LITTLE STOPPING POWER. WENT BACK TO HOUSE AND FOUND A LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID WHERE THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING....

Aug 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FILLER NECK WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 17, 2012 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, SHE THE BRAKES FAILED AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Aug 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FILLER NECK WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 17, 2012 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, SHE THE BRAKES FAILED AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Aug 2, 2012 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE HAPPENED WHILE MY WIFE WAS @ 15 MPH STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC .HOW SHE MANAGED TO STOP I DON'T KNOW. SHE DOES NOT LIKE DRIVING THIS GMC 2500 HD PICKUP BECAUSE IT IS SCARY FOR HER, AFTER THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE SHE WILL PROBABLY NEVER DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN. THANKS GENERAL MO...

Aug 2, 2012 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE HAPPENED WHILE MY WIFE WAS @ 15 MPH STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC .HOW SHE MANAGED TO STOP I DON'T KNOW. SHE DOES NOT LIKE DRIVING THIS GMC 2500 HD PICKUP BECAUSE IT IS SCARY FOR HER, AFTER THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE SHE WILL PROBABLY NEVER DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN. THANKS GENERAL MO...

Jul 13, 2012 Service Brakes 104,550 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. HAD TO VEER INTO ADJACENT LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING TRUCK STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. VERY FORTUNATE! *TR

Jul 13, 2012 Service Brakes 104,550 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. HAD TO VEER INTO ADJACENT LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING TRUCK STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. VERY FORTUNATE! *TR

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

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 ROT...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

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 ROT...

Jun 14, 2012 Parking Brake 100 mi

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 ROT...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

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 ROT...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

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 ROT...

Jun 14, 2012 Parking Brake 100 mi

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 ROT...

Apr 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...

Apr 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...

Feb 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

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 TH...

Feb 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

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 TH...

Feb 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP, WHERE THEY CUT OF...

Feb 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP, WHERE THEY CUT OF...

Nov 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

WHILE BLEEDING THE PASS. REAR BRAKES I HAD A VERY SUDDEN LOSE OF PRESSURE ON THE PEDDLE AND THE PEDDLE WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK WHEN PRESSED. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK I NOTICED THAT I HAD A BRAKE LINE RUPTURE ALONG THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I REA...

Nov 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

WHILE BLEEDING THE PASS. REAR BRAKES I HAD A VERY SUDDEN LOSE OF PRESSURE ON THE PEDDLE AND THE PEDDLE WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK WHEN PRESSED. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK I NOTICED THAT I HAD A BRAKE LINE RUPTURE ALONG THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I REA...

Nov 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

AT LOW SPEED THE ABS MALFUNCTIONS REGULARLY. *TR

Nov 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

AT LOW SPEED THE ABS MALFUNCTIONS REGULARLY. *TR

Oct 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS VERY LUCKY MY CHILDREN WERE NOT HURT, THEY USE THE TRUCK ALL THE TIME. I WENT TO MOVE MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKES HIT THE FLOOR. I GOT UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW THAT BRAKE LINES ARE REALLY RUSTED BAD. I HAVEN'T HAD A BRAKE LINE PROBLEM SINCE THE 1960S. READ THAT GMC AND CHEVY BRA...

Oct 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS VERY LUCKY MY CHILDREN WERE NOT HURT, THEY USE THE TRUCK ALL THE TIME. I WENT TO MOVE MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKES HIT THE FLOOR. I GOT UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW THAT BRAKE LINES ARE REALLY RUSTED BAD. I HAVEN'T HAD A BRAKE LINE PROBLEM SINCE THE 1960S. READ THAT GMC AND CHEVY BRA...

Oct 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR AN ABS PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE. I HAD THIS RECALL COMPLETED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. RECENTLY, THIS RECALLED PART FAILED AGAIN. GM DENIED MY CLAIM WHEN I HAD THIS RECALL FIXED FOR THE SECOND TIME. GM CLAIMS THAT A RECALL IS A ONE TIME DEAL. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE. *T...

Oct 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR AN ABS PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE. I HAD THIS RECALL COMPLETED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. RECENTLY, THIS RECALLED PART FAILED AGAIN. GM DENIED MY CLAIM WHEN I HAD THIS RECALL FIXED FOR THE SECOND TIME. GM CLAIMS THAT A RECALL IS A ONE TIME DEAL. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE. *T...

Mar 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE S...

Mar 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE S...

Jan 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT MAKE A COMPLETE STOP. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES DUE NOT WORK AND TRUCK TENDS TO GLIDE. IT DOES THIS WEEK AFTER WEEK. I AM TIRED OF HAVING MY TRUCK DIAGNOSED AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE COME SO CLOSE TO HAVING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ANTIL...

Jan 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT MAKE A COMPLETE STOP. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES DUE NOT WORK AND TRUCK TENDS TO GLIDE. IT DOES THIS WEEK AFTER WEEK. I AM TIRED OF HAVING MY TRUCK DIAGNOSED AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE COME SO CLOSE TO HAVING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ANTIL...

Dec 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS MODULE CAUSED ABS LIGHT AND RED SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. REPLACING BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS (INCLUDING BOTH FRONT ABS SENSORS AND WIRING) AND REPAIRING THE GROUND STRAP ON THE FRAME FOR THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS NEW CALIPERS ,ROTORS,AND PA...

Dec 10, 2010 Electrical System 126,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS MODULE CAUSED ABS LIGHT AND RED SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. REPLACING BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS (INCLUDING BOTH FRONT ABS SENSORS AND WIRING) AND REPAIRING THE GROUND STRAP ON THE FRAME FOR THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS NEW CALIPERS ,ROTORS,AND PA...

Dec 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS MODULE CAUSED ABS LIGHT AND RED SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. REPLACING BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS (INCLUDING BOTH FRONT ABS SENSORS AND WIRING) AND REPAIRING THE GROUND STRAP ON THE FRAME FOR THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS NEW CALIPERS ,ROTORS,AND PA...

Dec 10, 2010 Electrical System 126,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS MODULE CAUSED ABS LIGHT AND RED SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. REPLACING BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS (INCLUDING BOTH FRONT ABS SENSORS AND WIRING) AND REPAIRING THE GROUND STRAP ON THE FRAME FOR THE ABS SYSTEM DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS NEW CALIPERS ,ROTORS,AND PA...

Jul 23, 2010 Air Bags Crash 76,836 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HER KNEES, NECK AND BRUISES ON HER CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEM...

Jul 23, 2010 Air Bags Crash 76,836 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HER KNEES, NECK AND BRUISES ON HER CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEM...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,320 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF SO THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP; THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE FOR FAILURE. THE...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,320 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF SO THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP; THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE FOR FAILURE. THE...

Oct 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,846 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING, SOME SECONDS LATER IT RESTARTED. TWICE SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, BUT THEN STARTED SOMETIME LATER. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT SHARON CHEVROLET, THEY FOUND A CODE THAT INDICATED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) WAS AT FAUL...

Oct 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,846 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING, SOME SECONDS LATER IT RESTARTED. TWICE SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, BUT THEN STARTED SOMETIME LATER. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT SHARON CHEVROLET, THEY FOUND A CODE THAT INDICATED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) WAS AT FAUL...

Jun 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKING KICKS IN WHEN IT SHOULD NOT. WE HAVE FOUND WHERE VEHICLES SOLD IN CERTAIN STATES WHERE RECALLED FOR THIS. PA IS ONE OF THOSE STATES BUT OUR TRUCK WAS NOT SOLD IN PA UNTIL IT WAS A YEAR OLD. GM SAYS THE SPEED SENSOR IS NOT COVERED DUE TO THE VIN NUMBER. THEN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT ...

Jun 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKING KICKS IN WHEN IT SHOULD NOT. WE HAVE FOUND WHERE VEHICLES SOLD IN CERTAIN STATES WHERE RECALLED FOR THIS. PA IS ONE OF THOSE STATES BUT OUR TRUCK WAS NOT SOLD IN PA UNTIL IT WAS A YEAR OLD. GM SAYS THE SPEED SENSOR IS NOT COVERED DUE TO THE VIN NUMBER. THEN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT ...

Apr 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

SINCE WE'VE HAD THIS TRUCK, THE ACELERATOR STICKS AND YOU HAVE TO PRESS IT HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE, THEN IT RACES FOR A SECOND AND JUMPS FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN YOU'RE STARTING OFF. IT IS DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, SUCH AS FREQUENT STOP & ...

Apr 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

SINCE WE'VE HAD THIS TRUCK, THE ACELERATOR STICKS AND YOU HAVE TO PRESS IT HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE, THEN IT RACES FOR A SECOND AND JUMPS FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN YOU'RE STARTING OFF. IT IS DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, SUCH AS FREQUENT STOP & ...

Dec 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE SERVICE E...

Dec 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE SERVICE E...

Dec 11, 2008 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. HE WAS UNSURE OF HOW THE CRASH OCCURRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, CONCUSSION, BRUISED LUNG, AND LACERATIONS ON ...

Dec 11, 2008 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. HE WAS UNSURE OF HOW THE CRASH OCCURRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, CONCUSSION, BRUISED LUNG, AND LACERATIONS ON ...

Oct 20, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,979 mi

STATE INSPECTION, FAILED DUE TO ROTTED FUEL FILLER NECK. WAS TOLD FOR AWHILE IT WAS DUE TO GAS CAP, REPLACED THAT, LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF. WHEN IT WOULD NO LONGER GO OFF TOOK BACK TO DEALERS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL FILLER NECK, ALONG WITH VALVE/SENSOR AT A COST OF OVER $500. GM WILL NOT HELP ...

Oct 20, 2008 Parking Brake 81,979 mi

STATE INSPECTION, FAILED DUE TO ROTTED FUEL FILLER NECK. WAS TOLD FOR AWHILE IT WAS DUE TO GAS CAP, REPLACED THAT, LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF. WHEN IT WOULD NO LONGER GO OFF TOOK BACK TO DEALERS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL FILLER NECK, ALONG WITH VALVE/SENSOR AT A COST OF OVER $500. GM WILL NOT HELP ...

Oct 20, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,979 mi

STATE INSPECTION, FAILED DUE TO ROTTED FUEL FILLER NECK. WAS TOLD FOR AWHILE IT WAS DUE TO GAS CAP, REPLACED THAT, LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF. WHEN IT WOULD NO LONGER GO OFF TOOK BACK TO DEALERS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL FILLER NECK, ALONG WITH VALVE/SENSOR AT A COST OF OVER $500. GM WILL NOT HELP ...

Oct 20, 2008 Parking Brake 81,979 mi

STATE INSPECTION, FAILED DUE TO ROTTED FUEL FILLER NECK. WAS TOLD FOR AWHILE IT WAS DUE TO GAS CAP, REPLACED THAT, LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF. WHEN IT WOULD NO LONGER GO OFF TOOK BACK TO DEALERS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL FILLER NECK, ALONG WITH VALVE/SENSOR AT A COST OF OVER $500. GM WILL NOT HELP ...

Jun 25, 2007 Tires 32,910 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRES ARE THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL TIRES. THE PURCHASE DATE AND TIRE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 32,960 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,91...

Jun 25, 2007 Tires 32,910 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRES ARE THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL TIRES. THE PURCHASE DATE AND TIRE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 32,960 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,91...

Feb 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW - SOMETIMES WORKS PROPERLY, BUT OTHER TIMES READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL, READS MORE FUEL THAN IN TANK, ETC. I HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS WHO HAVE THIS GENERATION OF GM FULL-SIZE TRUCK (GMC SIERRA, CHEVY SILVERADO, GMC YUKON, CHEVY TAHOE - GMT800...

Feb 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW - SOMETIMES WORKS PROPERLY, BUT OTHER TIMES READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL, READS MORE FUEL THAN IN TANK, ETC. I HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS WHO HAVE THIS GENERATION OF GM FULL-SIZE TRUCK (GMC SIERRA, CHEVY SILVERADO, GMC YUKON, CHEVY TAHOE - GMT800...

Dec 27, 2006 Power Train 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. TOWING MY 28 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG AND THE FEELING LIKE SOMETHING IN THE DRIVELINE HAD BROKEN. NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATORS WERE DISPLAYED ON THE CONSOLE. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED YET, BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY ON MY MIND. ...

Dec 27, 2006 Parking Brake 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. TOWING MY 28 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG AND THE FEELING LIKE SOMETHING IN THE DRIVELINE HAD BROKEN. NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATORS WERE DISPLAYED ON THE CONSOLE. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED YET, BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY ON MY MIND. ...

Dec 27, 2006 Power Train 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. TOWING MY 28 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG AND THE FEELING LIKE SOMETHING IN THE DRIVELINE HAD BROKEN. NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATORS WERE DISPLAYED ON THE CONSOLE. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED YET, BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY ON MY MIND. ...

Dec 27, 2006 Parking Brake 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY. TOWING MY 28 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG AND THE FEELING LIKE SOMETHING IN THE DRIVELINE HAD BROKEN. NO ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATORS WERE DISPLAYED ON THE CONSOLE. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED YET, BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY ON MY MIND. ...

Nov 28, 2006 Steering 89,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE POWER ASSIST STEERING SHAFT WAS FRACTURED AND NEED...

Nov 28, 2006 Steering 89,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE POWER ASSIST STEERING SHAFT WAS FRACTURED AND NEED...

Nov 20, 2006 Parking Brake 96,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING AN INSPECTION PERFORMED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PARKING BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V161000, REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE. THE RECALL WAS FOR VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE AUTOMA...

Nov 20, 2006 Parking Brake 96,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING AN INSPECTION PERFORMED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PARKING BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V161000, REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE. THE RECALL WAS FOR VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE AUTOMA...

Sep 9, 2006 Steering 53,000 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP. *JB

Sep 9, 2006 Steering 53,000 mi

POWER STEERING PUMP. *JB

Aug 3, 2006 Fuel System, Other 107,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE GAS GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN, AND THE FUEL LIGHT FLASHES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 3, 2006 Fuel System, Other 107,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE GAS GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN, AND THE FUEL LIGHT FLASHES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Jul 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELS BELOW 10 MPH THE VEHICLE GOES INTO ABS MODE AND THE BRAKES DON'T WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS TWICE FOR THE SAME REPLACEMENT PERTAINING TO THE ABS SENSING UNIT AND THE FRONT HUB RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PRESENTING THE SAME ...

Jul 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELS BELOW 10 MPH THE VEHICLE GOES INTO ABS MODE AND THE BRAKES DON'T WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERS TWICE FOR THE SAME REPLACEMENT PERTAINING TO THE ABS SENSING UNIT AND THE FRONT HUB RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PRESENTING THE SAME ...

May 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,754 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A NOISE WAS HEARD, UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE VACUUM PLATES OF THE REAR BRAKES WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE BRAKING ABILITY HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

May 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,754 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A NOISE WAS HEARD, UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE VACUUM PLATES OF THE REAR BRAKES WERE RUSTED THROUGH. THE BRAKING ABILITY HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Apr 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,601 mi

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WITH ABS & RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AT THE TIME OF FAILURE RESULTING IN INTERMITTENTLY NO BRAKES. DEALER DIAGNOSED PART BPMV (HYDRAULIC MAIN BRAKE CONTROL VALVE GM PART#88964302 VALVE) FAILURE CAUSED BY CORRODED WIRES. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR WIRES ONLY ABLE ...

Apr 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,601 mi

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WITH ABS & RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AT THE TIME OF FAILURE RESULTING IN INTERMITTENTLY NO BRAKES. DEALER DIAGNOSED PART BPMV (HYDRAULIC MAIN BRAKE CONTROL VALVE GM PART#88964302 VALVE) FAILURE CAUSED BY CORRODED WIRES. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR WIRES ONLY ABLE ...

Mar 1, 2006 Steering 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A U TURN AT 3 MPH THE POWER STEERING AND ABS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED ON A NORMAL ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY DRIVEN HOME. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. WHILE MAKING A NORMAL SPEED U TURN THE POWER STEERING AS...

Mar 1, 2006 Steering 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A U TURN AT 3 MPH THE POWER STEERING AND ABS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED ON A NORMAL ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWLY DRIVEN HOME. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. WHILE MAKING A NORMAL SPEED U TURN THE POWER STEERING AS...

Feb 22, 2006 Fuel System, Other

MY GAS GAUGE DANCES CONSTANTLY OR JUST STAYS ON EMPTY WITH GAS GAUGE ALWAYS ON GMC SIERRA 2001. SOMETIMES IT SHOWS THE GAS LEVEL CORRECTLY FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER GETTING GAS THEN IT MOVES AROUND OR GOES TO EMPTY EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT EMPTY. *JB

Feb 22, 2006 Fuel System, Other

MY GAS GAUGE DANCES CONSTANTLY OR JUST STAYS ON EMPTY WITH GAS GAUGE ALWAYS ON GMC SIERRA 2001. SOMETIMES IT SHOWS THE GAS LEVEL CORRECTLY FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER GETTING GAS THEN IT MOVES AROUND OR GOES TO EMPTY EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT EMPTY. *JB

Feb 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

BRAKES WORKING POORLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND ABS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT AT STOP SIGNS. REPLACED ALL PADS AND ROTORS, STILL LITTLE CHANGE IN BRAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO PRECISION AUTO IN MAYVILLE WI, TO HAVE THEM CHECK BRAKES. TECHNICIAN KEITH PASTORIUS RECOMMENDED REPLACING ABS SENSORS AND HUB ASSY'S ...

Feb 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

BRAKES WORKING POORLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND ABS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT AT STOP SIGNS. REPLACED ALL PADS AND ROTORS, STILL LITTLE CHANGE IN BRAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO PRECISION AUTO IN MAYVILLE WI, TO HAVE THEM CHECK BRAKES. TECHNICIAN KEITH PASTORIUS RECOMMENDED REPLACING ABS SENSORS AND HUB ASSY'S ...

Feb 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT AT 10MPH THE ABS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ACTIVATION. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000 REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS T...

Feb 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT AT 10MPH THE ABS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ACTIVATION. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000 REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS T...

Feb 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,895 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICK UP TRUCK 43K MILES , BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LONG BEACH 24HR FAMILY FITNESS CENTER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL ON JAN 11 2006. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES AVAILABLE. WHILE FOOT ON THE B...

Feb 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,895 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICK UP TRUCK 43K MILES , BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LONG BEACH 24HR FAMILY FITNESS CENTER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL ON JAN 11TH 2006. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES AVAILABLE. WHILE FOOT ON THE BRA...

Feb 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,895 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICK UP TRUCK 43K MILES , BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LONG BEACH 24HR FAMILY FITNESS CENTER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL ON JAN 11 2006. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES AVAILABLE. WHILE FOOT ON THE B...

Feb 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,895 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICK UP TRUCK 43K MILES , BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LONG BEACH 24HR FAMILY FITNESS CENTER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL ON JAN 11TH 2006. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKES AVAILABLE. WHILE FOOT ON THE BRA...

Feb 3, 2006 Parking Brake 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE'S PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND WHILE UNLOADING A BOAT FROM A TRAILER, THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. AFTERWARDS THE CONTACT INITIALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY. ...

Feb 3, 2006 Parking Brake 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE'S PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND WHILE UNLOADING A BOAT FROM A TRAILER, THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. AFTERWARDS THE CONTACT INITIALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY. ...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 190,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

Jan 11, 2006 Electrical System 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Parking Brake 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Structure 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Suspension 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Steering 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Suspension 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Electrical System 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Tires 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 190,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

Jan 11, 2006 Electrical System 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Parking Brake 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Structure 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Suspension 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Steering 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Suspension 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Electrical System 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 11, 2006 Tires 49,274 mi

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDL...

Jan 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 10 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS EX...

Jan 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 10 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS EX...

Jan 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

IN 2001 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 XXX]. WE HADN'T HAD THE VEHICLE LONG, ROUGHLY 20,000 MILES, BEFORE WE NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT TAPPING FEELING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. NOT ONLY DID THE BRAKE TAP, BUT IT WOULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE PROPERLY AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE B...

Jan 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

IN 2001 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 XXX]. WE HADN'T HAD THE VEHICLE LONG, ROUGHLY 20,000 MILES, BEFORE WE NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT TAPPING FEELING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. NOT ONLY DID THE BRAKE TAP, BUT IT WOULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE PROPERLY AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE B...

Dec 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.*AK

Dec 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.*AK

Nov 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 02/07/06. *JB

Nov 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 02/07/06. *JB

Nov 7, 2005 Suspension 12,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE RIGHT FRONT HUB. THE HUB HAS BEEN REPLACED ONE TIME ALREADY. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES THE...

Nov 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE RIGHT FRONT HUB. THE HUB HAS BEEN REPLACED ONE TIME ALREADY. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES THE...

Nov 7, 2005 Suspension 12,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE RIGHT FRONT HUB. THE HUB HAS BEEN REPLACED ONE TIME ALREADY. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES THE...

Nov 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ABS. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE RIGHT FRONT HUB. THE HUB HAS BEEN REPLACED ONE TIME ALREADY. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES THE...

Nov 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ABS PROBLEM FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE PROBLEM STARTED OUT AS INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE ABS ENGAGED AT AROUND 20 MPH. SHE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM AND A DEALER. NEITHER OF THEM OFFERED ANY FREE REMEDY. THERE WA...

Nov 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ABS PROBLEM FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE PROBLEM STARTED OUT AS INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. THE ABS ENGAGED AT AROUND 20 MPH. SHE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM AND A DEALER. NEITHER OF THEM OFFERED ANY FREE REMEDY. THERE WA...

Nov 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,570 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 [XXX] WAS RECALLED FOR UNWANTED ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATION. I PAID FOR THE SAME REPAIR ($363.20) OUT OF MY OWN POCKET LAST OCT. 28, 2004. RECENTLY THEY STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN AND THE RECALL NOTICE CAME OUT. (CAMPAIGN #05V379000). I TOOK MY TRUCK NOV. 2, 2005 TO HARBOR PONTI...

Nov 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE FOLLOWED BY A RUBBING NOISE. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 INVOLVING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Nov 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,570 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 [XXX] WAS RECALLED FOR UNWANTED ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATION. I PAID FOR THE SAME REPAIR ($363.20) OUT OF MY OWN POCKET LAST OCT. 28, 2004. RECENTLY THEY STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN AND THE RECALL NOTICE CAME OUT. (CAMPAIGN #05V379000). I TOOK MY TRUCK NOV. 2, 2005 TO HARBOR PONTI...

Nov 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE FOLLOWED BY A RUBBING NOISE. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 INVOLVING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Nov 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,400 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING AT UNDER 10 MPH.I HAVE CALLED THE GMC HOT LINE AND EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 TRUCK WHICH IS ONE OF THE MODELS IDENTIFIED AS BEING IN THE RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM I WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLES VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST,AND THAT EVEN THOUGH ...

Nov 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,400 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING AT UNDER 10 MPH.I HAVE CALLED THE GMC HOT LINE AND EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 TRUCK WHICH IS ONE OF THE MODELS IDENTIFIED AS BEING IN THE RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM I WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLES VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST,AND THAT EVEN THOUGH ...

Nov 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. HAD PREVIOUSLY THE REPAIR WORK DONE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, THEY TOLD HER THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIR WORK, BUT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REMAINING REPAIR WORK. . SINCE REPAIRS THE ABS LIG...

Nov 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. HAD PREVIOUSLY THE REPAIR WORK DONE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, THEY TOLD HER THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIR WORK, BUT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REMAINING REPAIR WORK. . SINCE REPAIRS THE ABS LIG...

Oct 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,808 mi

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 T...

Oct 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 05V379 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. THE ABS SYSTEM WAS CLEANED PREVIOUSLY AND THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEMS AGAIN. THEREFORE, HE FELT THE RECALL REMEDY WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD OFFER A PERMANENT SO...

Oct 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,808 mi

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 T...

Oct 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 05V379 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. THE ABS SYSTEM WAS CLEANED PREVIOUSLY AND THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEMS AGAIN. THEREFORE, HE FELT THE RECALL REMEDY WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD OFFER A PERMANENT SO...

Oct 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

ABS ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS. *JB

Oct 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

ABS ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS. *JB

Oct 26, 2005 Power Train 63,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WA SHAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PUSH BUTTON MODULE THAT ENGAGES THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IS GETTING STUCK BETWEEN TWO WHEEL AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. HE HAS TALKED TO GM, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN ...

Oct 26, 2005 Power Train 63,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WA SHAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PUSH BUTTON MODULE THAT ENGAGES THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IS GETTING STUCK BETWEEN TWO WHEEL AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. HE HAS TALKED TO GM, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN ...

Oct 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,500 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. *NM

Oct 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,500 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. *NM

Oct 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT : THE CONTACT STATED ON OCTOBER 1, 2004 THE ABS LIGHT WAS CAME ON AND STAYED ON INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACT HAS TO INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CONTACT STATED SHE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERS, ...

Oct 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT : THE CONTACT STATED ON OCTOBER 1, 2004 THE ABS LIGHT WAS CAME ON AND STAYED ON INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACT HAS TO INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. CONTACT STATED SHE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERS, ...

Oct 12, 2005 Power Train

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK IN 4 LOW ON MY 4X4 (MANUAL SHIFT),AND I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE, YOU CAN FEEL THE TORQUE. WHEN I GO AND PUT THE TRUCK INTO PARK IT STARTS TO GRIND WHILE ENGAGING IN THE PARK POSITION. I BROUGHT IT TO A GMC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ...

Oct 12, 2005 Power Train

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK IN 4 LOW ON MY 4X4 (MANUAL SHIFT),AND I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE, YOU CAN FEEL THE TORQUE. WHEN I GO AND PUT THE TRUCK INTO PARK IT STARTS TO GRIND WHILE ENGAGING IN THE PARK POSITION. I BROUGHT IT TO A GMC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ...

Oct 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 GMC SIERRA WHEN I COME IN FOR STOP THE ABS KICKS IN AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. WILL GO ABOUT 5 TO 10 FEET FROM WERE YOU WANT IT TO STOP IT. I CALLED GMC AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR 2001 TRUCKS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE RECALL THEY HAD TO OF USED THE SAME PARTS ON...

Oct 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 GMC SIERRA WHEN I COME IN FOR STOP THE ABS KICKS IN AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. WILL GO ABOUT 5 TO 10 FEET FROM WERE YOU WANT IT TO STOP IT. I CALLED GMC AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR 2001 TRUCKS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE RECALL THEY HAD TO OF USED THE SAME PARTS ON...

Sep 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: NOTICED ON AUGUST 30, 2005 THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES, BUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, WHEN TOUCHING THE BRAKE THE SENSOR DID NOT READ IT AND THE PEDAL PUSHED FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. COULD COME UP TO A STOP SIGN AND COULD NOT KEEP THE ...

Sep 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: NOTICED ON AUGUST 30, 2005 THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES, BUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WAS NOT INCLUDED, WHEN TOUCHING THE BRAKE THE SENSOR DID NOT READ IT AND THE PEDAL PUSHED FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. COULD COME UP TO A STOP SIGN AND COULD NOT KEEP THE ...

Sep 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,580 mi

2001 GMC SIERRA HALF TON PICKUP, ABS ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS, I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM IN OTHER STATES, WHY NOT MINNESOTA. PLEASE HELP, THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM !! *NM

Sep 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,580 mi

2001 GMC SIERRA HALF TON PICKUP, ABS ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS, I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM IN OTHER STATES, WHY NOT MINNESOTA. PLEASE HELP, THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM !! *NM

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

CONSTANT LOW SPEED ANTILOCK FAILURE. *NM

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

CONSTANT LOW SPEED ANTILOCK FAILURE. *NM

Aug 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS AND TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. REF:PE 05020 NHTSA INVESTIGATION.

Aug 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS AND TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. REF:PE 05020 NHTSA INVESTIGATION.

Aug 23, 2005 Seat Belts 73,500 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE SEATBELT ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICKUP FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK THE SEAT BELT STOPED WORKING IT PULLS TIGHT IN THE SEAT MAKING ITUNUSEABLE WITHOUT WARNING MY WIFE WAS IN SOUTHDAKOTA WITH HER DAUGHTER AND IT TIGHTENED UP THEY HAD TO FINISH THE ...

Aug 23, 2005 Seat Belts 73,500 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE SEATBELT ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PICKUP FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK THE SEAT BELT STOPED WORKING IT PULLS TIGHT IN THE SEAT MAKING ITUNUSEABLE WITHOUT WARNING MY WIFE WAS IN SOUTHDAKOTA WITH HER DAUGHTER AND IT TIGHTENED UP THEY HAD TO FINISH THE ...

Aug 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT: 2001 GMC SERRIA. THERE WAS A RECALL IN CANADA, BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL IN THE STATES ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TAKE OVER, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, MAY BE ONE OUT OF EVER...

Aug 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT: 2001 GMC SERRIA. THERE WAS A RECALL IN CANADA, BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL IN THE STATES ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TAKE OVER, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, MAY BE ONE OUT OF EVER...

Aug 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,400 mi

THE BREAKS ON MY 2001 GMC 1500 SIERRA BEGAN KICKING BACK DURING STOPS ON DRY CLEAN PAVEMENT NEAR THE END OF THE STOP. THIS CAUSED ME ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TO NEARLY HIT CARS IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP SIGNS AND IN PARKING LOTS. I ALSO USE THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK AROUND MY PROPERTY AND HAVE NEARLY RUN IN...

Aug 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,400 mi

THE BREAKS ON MY 2001 GMC 1500 SIERRA BEGAN KICKING BACK DURING STOPS ON DRY CLEAN PAVEMENT NEAR THE END OF THE STOP. THIS CAUSED ME ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TO NEARLY HIT CARS IN FRONT OF ME AT STOP SIGNS AND IN PARKING LOTS. I ALSO USE THIS VEHICLE FOR WORK AROUND MY PROPERTY AND HAVE NEARLY RUN IN...

Aug 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

FIRST SHOWING SIGNS OF BRAKES NOT WORKING WHEN I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE PROPERLY, ABOUT A 5 DAY PERIOD BEFORE THEY WERE GETTING TO THE POINT OF NOT ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT IT FAILING. I HAD ALL BRAKES REPAIRED THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. I DIDN'T GET...

Aug 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

FIRST SHOWING SIGNS OF BRAKES NOT WORKING WHEN I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE PROPERLY, ABOUT A 5 DAY PERIOD BEFORE THEY WERE GETTING TO THE POINT OF NOT ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT IT FAILING. I HAD ALL BRAKES REPAIRED THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE. I DIDN'T GET...

Aug 16, 2005 Structure 41,611 mi

DT: 2001 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. THERE WAS RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING THE TAILGATE LATCH/CABLE FAILURE. RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. TAILGATE FAILED THREE TIMES, AND THE CABLES FAILED ONCE. THE CABLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS ON OCTO...

Aug 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Steering Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Structure 41,611 mi

DT: 2001 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. THERE WAS RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING THE TAILGATE LATCH/CABLE FAILURE. RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. TAILGATE FAILED THREE TIMES, AND THE CABLES FAILED ONCE. THE CABLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS ON OCTO...

Aug 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Steering Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 46,000 mi

DISC ROTOR DELAMINATION, ANTI-LOCK CONTROL. I WAS PULLING A 3/4 TON VAN STUCK IN HIS YARD, AS I GOT HIM CLOSE TO THE HARD SURFACE ( DRIVEWAY) I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP, IT HIT THE CORNER OF HIS BLOCK HOUSE. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE HOWEVER I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUT HOOD AND ONE HE...

Aug 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

MY 2001 GM SIERRA TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN STOPPING AT LOW SPEEDS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. MY PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE, EXACTLY AS REPORTED IN MANY NEWS SOURCES, WITH THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. (REF: DETNEWS.COM MAY 27, 2005 BY JEFF PLUNGI...

Aug 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

MY 2001 GM SIERRA TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN STOPPING AT LOW SPEEDS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. MY PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE, EXACTLY AS REPORTED IN MANY NEWS SOURCES, WITH THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. (REF: DETNEWS.COM MAY 27, 2005 BY JEFF PLUNGI...

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA AND THERE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AFTER THE FIRST 5,000 MILES O. TTHE BRAKE HIT PERFECTLY ON THE OUTBOARD PART OF THE BRAKE, BUT THE IN BOARD PART OF THE BRAKE OF EACH BRAKE IS ONLY HITTING ABOUT 15 PERCENT. UPON INSPECTION THE BRAKE PAD WORE OUT VER...

Aug 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA AND THERE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AFTER THE FIRST 5,000 MILES O. TTHE BRAKE HIT PERFECTLY ON THE OUTBOARD PART OF THE BRAKE, BUT THE IN BOARD PART OF THE BRAKE OF EACH BRAKE IS ONLY HITTING ABOUT 15 PERCENT. UPON INSPECTION THE BRAKE PAD WORE OUT VER...

Aug 6, 2005 Suspension 118,172 mi

BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FOUND TO BE WORN OUT. MOVEMENT OF THE TIRE AT TOP FROM 1 TO 2 INCHES. NO STEERING OR BRAKING PROBLEMS WERE DETECTED BEFORE THE CONDITION WAS FOUND AS PART OF THE MISSOURI STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. THIS PROBLEM CAN ONLY BE CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE HUB ASSEMBL...

Aug 6, 2005 Suspension 118,172 mi

BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FOUND TO BE WORN OUT. MOVEMENT OF THE TIRE AT TOP FROM 1 TO 2 INCHES. NO STEERING OR BRAKING PROBLEMS WERE DETECTED BEFORE THE CONDITION WAS FOUND AS PART OF THE MISSOURI STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. THIS PROBLEM CAN ONLY BE CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE HUB ASSEMBL...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAID AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE IT HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES. HAD THEM REPLACE THE ABS IN THE SPRING OF 2003, 2004 AND IN MAY OF 2005. DEALER SAID THE FIRST TIME WAS A HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE OTHER TWO IT WAS THE ROTO...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 20,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAID AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE IT HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES. HAD THEM REPLACE THE ABS IN THE SPRING OF 2003, 2004 AND IN MAY OF 2005. DEALER SAID THE FIRST TIME WAS A HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE OTHER TWO IT WAS THE ROTO...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAID AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE IT HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES. HAD THEM REPLACE THE ABS IN THE SPRING OF 2003, 2004 AND IN MAY OF 2005. DEALER SAID THE FIRST TIME WAS A HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE OTHER TWO IT WAS THE ROTO...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

AS I AM COMING TO A STOP NEAR 10 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BEGINS TO PULSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES SPONGY AND IT IS HARD TO STOP WITHOUT PUMPING THE BRAKES. THIS IS ONLY OCCURRING AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH WITHOUT ANY SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. *NM

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAID AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE IT HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES. HAD THEM REPLACE THE ABS IN THE SPRING OF 2003, 2004 AND IN MAY OF 2005. DEALER SAID THE FIRST TIME WAS A HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE OTHER TWO IT WAS THE ROTO...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 20,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAID AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE IT HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES. HAD THEM REPLACE THE ABS IN THE SPRING OF 2003, 2004 AND IN MAY OF 2005. DEALER SAID THE FIRST TIME WAS A HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE OTHER TWO IT WAS THE ROTO...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAID AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE IT HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED THREE TIMES. HAD THEM REPLACE THE ABS IN THE SPRING OF 2003, 2004 AND IN MAY OF 2005. DEALER SAID THE FIRST TIME WAS A HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE OTHER TWO IT WAS THE ROTO...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

AS I AM COMING TO A STOP NEAR 10 MPH, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BEGINS TO PULSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES SPONGY AND IT IS HARD TO STOP WITHOUT PUMPING THE BRAKES. THIS IS ONLY OCCURRING AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH WITHOUT ANY SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,233 mi

DT THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AT 10 MPH . HAD TWO TECHNICANS THAT VERIFIED WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT WAS THROUGH THE DEALER. THIS HAPPENED ON JANUARY 11, 2005. EXPECTED TO GET A RECALL LETTER BUT THIS VEHICKE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,233 mi

DT THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AT 10 MPH . HAD TWO TECHNICANS THAT VERIFIED WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT WAS THROUGH THE DEALER. THIS HAPPENED ON JANUARY 11, 2005. EXPECTED TO GET A RECALL LETTER BUT THIS VEHICKE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05020. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEED INCREASE DISTANCE TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. POSSIBLE LEADING TO REAR ENDING OF OTHER VEHICLES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OF OTHER VEHICLES. WHEN CONCERNS WERE ADDRES...

Jul 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RELATED TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05020. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEED INCREASE DISTANCE TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. POSSIBLE LEADING TO REAR ENDING OF OTHER VEHICLES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OF OTHER VEHICLES. WHEN CONCERNS WERE ADDRES...

Jul 28, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 05500 WORK ON 7-28-05 FOR THE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM. IT WAS INSPECTED AND REPLACED. . WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRUCK TO DEALER IT WAS RUNNING WELL, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES LATER CONSUMER W...

Jul 28, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 05500 WORK ON 7-28-05 FOR THE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM. IT WAS INSPECTED AND REPLACED. . WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRUCK TO DEALER IT WAS RUNNING WELL, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES LATER CONSUMER W...

Jul 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE ABS BRAKES COME ON AT BELOW 10 MPH. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK NOT STOP. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST MONTH. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THERE ARE NO LIGHTS THAT COME ON INSIDE THE TRUCK WHEN THIS OCCURS. HE HAS WRITTEN A COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD H...

Jul 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE ABS BRAKES COME ON AT BELOW 10 MPH. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK NOT STOP. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST MONTH. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THERE ARE NO LIGHTS THAT COME ON INSIDE THE TRUCK WHEN THIS OCCURS. HE HAS WRITTEN A COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD H...

Jul 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (2+ WEEKS) AND THE MACHINED SURFACE ON THE REAR ROTORS RUSTS AND PEALS OFF LEAVING A ROUGH SURFACE WEARING OUT PADS PREMATURELY AND NECESSITATING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS

Jul 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (2+ WEEKS) AND THE MACHINED SURFACE ON THE REAR ROTORS RUSTS AND PEALS OFF LEAVING A ROUGH SURFACE WEARING OUT PADS PREMATURELY AND NECESSITATING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS

Jul 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,500 mi

MY ABS SYSTEM PUMPS THE BRAKES AS I SLOW TO A STOP. THIS OFTEN HAPPENS AS I APPROACH A STOP SIGN. I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, THE TRUCK SLOWS, AND JUST BEFORE IT STOPS, THE ABS PUMP PUMPS ONCE OR TWICE. I CAN HEAR THE PUMP AND FEEL IT IN THE PEDAL. I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500, 4WD, EXTENDE...

Jul 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,500 mi

MY ABS SYSTEM PUMPS THE BRAKES AS I SLOW TO A STOP. THIS OFTEN HAPPENS AS I APPROACH A STOP SIGN. I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, THE TRUCK SLOWS, AND JUST BEFORE IT STOPS, THE ABS PUMP PUMPS ONCE OR TWICE. I CAN HEAR THE PUMP AND FEEL IT IN THE PEDAL. I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500, 4WD, EXTENDE...

Jul 8, 2005 Parking Brake 6,000 mi

DT: THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER OPERATED PROPERLY. IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. OWNER HAS HAD THE PARKING BRAKE CHANGED AND IT STILL DID NOT WORK. OWNER THOUGHT THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. HE FOUND THIS INFORMATION IN THE CONSUMER REPORTS IN JULY 2005 ISSUE. THE OWNER CONTACTED GM AN...

Jul 8, 2005 Parking Brake 6,000 mi

DT: THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER OPERATED PROPERLY. IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. OWNER HAS HAD THE PARKING BRAKE CHANGED AND IT STILL DID NOT WORK. OWNER THOUGHT THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. HE FOUND THIS INFORMATION IN THE CONSUMER REPORTS IN JULY 2005 ISSUE. THE OWNER CONTACTED GM AN...

Jul 7, 2005 Parking Brake

I HAVE A 2001 SIERRA PICKUP WITH AUTO TRANS AND THE PARKING BAKE IS NOT WORKING. THE OTHER DAY I SET THE BRAKE IN THE DRIVE WAY AND NOTICED THE TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY (IT WAS IN NEUTRAL). I ADJUSTED THE BRAKE TO ITS MAXIMUM SETTING AND IT STILL WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. SINCE TH...

Jul 7, 2005 Parking Brake

I HAVE A 2001 SIERRA PICKUP WITH AUTO TRANS AND THE PARKING BAKE IS NOT WORKING. THE OTHER DAY I SET THE BRAKE IN THE DRIVE WAY AND NOTICED THE TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY (IT WAS IN NEUTRAL). I ADJUSTED THE BRAKE TO ITS MAXIMUM SETTING AND IT STILL WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. SINCE TH...

Jul 3, 2005 Visibility

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP WHEN BUTTON TO RAISE IT WAS PUSHED. WINDOW WOULD GO UP AND DOWN WHEN MOVER BY GRABBING THE GLASS. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO TOOK APART THE DOOR THEN SAID THE REGULATOR WAS BROKEN. A WIRE CABLE IN THE MECHANISM WAS BROKEN, BUT THE WIRE BY ITSELF WAS NOT AVAILABLE. NOT C...

Jul 3, 2005 Visibility

PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP WHEN BUTTON TO RAISE IT WAS PUSHED. WINDOW WOULD GO UP AND DOWN WHEN MOVER BY GRABBING THE GLASS. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO TOOK APART THE DOOR THEN SAID THE REGULATOR WAS BROKEN. A WIRE CABLE IN THE MECHANISM WAS BROKEN, BUT THE WIRE BY ITSELF WAS NOT AVAILABLE. NOT C...

Jun 30, 2005 Structure 24,000 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PU TRUCK AFTER THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP BEGAN TO EMIT HOWLING SOUNDS FROM THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAB'S INTERIOR. GRADUALLY THE NOISE GOT WORSE. TODAY IT IS AN ALMOST CONSTANT HOWLING SOUND AS IF WIND IS COMING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I WILL RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jun 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT:THE CONSUMER STAED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS.. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS SENSORS DUE TO CORROSION. THIS DID REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS.*AK

Jun 30, 2005 Structure 24,000 mi

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PU TRUCK AFTER THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP BEGAN TO EMIT HOWLING SOUNDS FROM THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAB'S INTERIOR. GRADUALLY THE NOISE GOT WORSE. TODAY IT IS AN ALMOST CONSTANT HOWLING SOUND AS IF WIND IS COMING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I WILL RETURN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jun 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT:THE CONSUMER STAED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS.. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS SENSORS DUE TO CORROSION. THIS DID REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS.*AK

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

DT: ALL THE BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY AT 50,000. THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE, THOUGHT IT WAS BRAKE PADS, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. USE VEHICLE FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING BOATS IN THE SALT WATER. HAD 6 OTHER GMC VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. *AK *...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATION ON 2001 GMC SIERRA (SEE INVESTIGATION PE05020)

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING AT LOW SPEEDS. *JB A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED, BUT ON THE OTHER SIDE. *JB

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

DT: ALL THE BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY AT 50,000. THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE, THOUGHT IT WAS BRAKE PADS, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. USE VEHICLE FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING BOATS IN THE SALT WATER. HAD 6 OTHER GMC VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. *AK *...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATION ON 2001 GMC SIERRA (SEE INVESTIGATION PE05020)

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING AT LOW SPEEDS. *JB A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED, BUT ON THE OTHER SIDE. *JB

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: CONTACT IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN HE SLOWS DOWN THE ABS KICKS IN AND EXPERIENCES EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING. ONLY DOES IT LIKE AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH AND UNDER. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. DEALER ADMITTED THAT ONE OF HIS MECHANICS D...

Jun 24, 2005 Parking Brake 124,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GMC PICKUP. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED TWICE. JUNE 2003 AND AGAIN THIS MONTH. BOTH TIMES REQUIRING A $650 FIX. SOMETHING ABOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE/DISC BRAKE SYSTEM BUT THE DEALER WAS VAGUE.

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM COMPLAINING AND ASKING FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO ABS BRAKE ACTIVATIONS ON MY 2001 GMC 1500 SIERRA. I READ AN ARTICLE THAT MANY FAILURES WERE OCCURRING AND THAT THIS WAS BEING INVESTIGATED. GM HAS RECALLED VEHICLES IN CANADA ALONG THE "RUST BELT" I HEARD. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND GO THROUG...

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: CONTACT IS HAVING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN HE SLOWS DOWN THE ABS KICKS IN AND EXPERIENCES EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING. ONLY DOES IT LIKE AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH AND UNDER. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. DEALER ADMITTED THAT ONE OF HIS MECHANICS D...

Jun 24, 2005 Parking Brake 124,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 GMC PICKUP. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED TWICE. JUNE 2003 AND AGAIN THIS MONTH. BOTH TIMES REQUIRING A $650 FIX. SOMETHING ABOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE/DISC BRAKE SYSTEM BUT THE DEALER WAS VAGUE.

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM COMPLAINING AND ASKING FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO ABS BRAKE ACTIVATIONS ON MY 2001 GMC 1500 SIERRA. I READ AN ARTICLE THAT MANY FAILURES WERE OCCURRING AND THAT THIS WAS BEING INVESTIGATED. GM HAS RECALLED VEHICLES IN CANADA ALONG THE "RUST BELT" I HEARD. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND GO THROUG...

Jun 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH ABS SENSORS. FIRST INCIDENT WAS OVER A YEAR AGO. AT SLOW BRAKING AT A SPEED OF 5 MPH OR LESS THE ABS SENSORS ACTIVATED, AND THIS INTEREFERED WITH THE BRAKING ITSELF. WAS UNABLE TO STOP. HAD TRUCK SERVICED IN DECEMBER 2003 FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER DID SC...

Jun 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH ABS SENSORS. FIRST INCIDENT WAS OVER A YEAR AGO. AT SLOW BRAKING AT A SPEED OF 5 MPH OR LESS THE ABS SENSORS ACTIVATED, AND THIS INTEREFERED WITH THE BRAKING ITSELF. WAS UNABLE TO STOP. HAD TRUCK SERVICED IN DECEMBER 2003 FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER DID SC...

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

DT: ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. TRIED TO CALL GM, AND THEY WILL NOT RETURN THE CALLS. THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. CAR VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES.*AK *SB

Jun 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

DT: ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. TRIED TO CALL GM, AND THEY WILL NOT RETURN THE CALLS. THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. CAR VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES.*AK *SB

Jun 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 35,416 mi

ANTI-LOCKING BRAKES - PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES - AS BRAKES APPLIED ON DRY OR WET SURFACE, THE WORST BRAKES GOT, NO MATTER IF LIGHT OR HARD TOUCH OR SLOW OR FAST SPEED. GMC SIERRRA (2001) WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR AFTER BRAKES FAILED CAUSING SLOW SPEED COLLISION WITH SPOUSES PU TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY ...

Jun 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 35,416 mi

ANTI-LOCKING BRAKES - PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES - AS BRAKES APPLIED ON DRY OR WET SURFACE, THE WORST BRAKES GOT, NO MATTER IF LIGHT OR HARD TOUCH OR SLOW OR FAST SPEED. GMC SIERRRA (2001) WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR AFTER BRAKES FAILED CAUSING SLOW SPEED COLLISION WITH SPOUSES PU TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY ...

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM- VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP TRUCK AT LOW SPEEDS. NO ACCIDENTS, BUT NEAR ACCIDENTS, AND NO INJURIES. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE REPLACED ON 10/29/2003 AND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE REPLACED ON 10/08/2004. BOTH WERE REPLACED AFTER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EX...

Jun 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM- VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP TRUCK AT LOW SPEEDS. NO ACCIDENTS, BUT NEAR ACCIDENTS, AND NO INJURIES. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE REPLACED ON 10/29/2003 AND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE REPLACED ON 10/08/2004. BOTH WERE REPLACED AFTER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EX...

Jun 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 395,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES FIXED AND THEN FOUND OUT ABOUT A CANADA RECALL. WHEN PREPARING TO STOP IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ABS KICKED IN AND WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES I T SHUTTERED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DEALER REPLACED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE THE LEFT SENSOR AND WHEEL BEA...

Jun 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 395,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES FIXED AND THEN FOUND OUT ABOUT A CANADA RECALL. WHEN PREPARING TO STOP IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ABS KICKED IN AND WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES I T SHUTTERED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DEALER REPLACED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE THE LEFT SENSOR AND WHEEL BEA...

Jun 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,300 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT. THE ABS BRAKES WOULD POP BACK AND ACTIVATE WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT. *AK *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,499 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AT 10 MPH WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ON OCTOBER 14, 2004. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO INTERNAL HUB FAILURE IN WHICH BOTH HUBS WERE REPLACED. *AK THE BRAKES NEVER FAILED AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2005 Power Train 46,499 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AT 10 MPH WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ON OCTOBER 14, 2004. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO INTERNAL HUB FAILURE IN WHICH BOTH HUBS WERE REPLACED. *AK THE BRAKES NEVER FAILED AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,300 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT. THE ABS BRAKES WOULD POP BACK AND ACTIVATE WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT. *AK *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,499 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AT 10 MPH WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ON OCTOBER 14, 2004. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO INTERNAL HUB FAILURE IN WHICH BOTH HUBS WERE REPLACED. *AK THE BRAKES NEVER FAILED AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2005 Power Train 46,499 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AT 10 MPH WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ON OCTOBER 14, 2004. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO INTERNAL HUB FAILURE IN WHICH BOTH HUBS WERE REPLACED. *AK THE BRAKES NEVER FAILED AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. *SC *JB

May 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 54,000 mi

DT: ABS BRAKES ON 2001 GMC SIERRA. AT A LITTLE BIT OF SNOW AND AT LOW SPEEDS LESS THAT 15 MPH THE ABS KICKED IN. HAD IT LOOKED AT, AND MECHANIC SAID IT WAS FINE. I DID HEAR THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN ONE LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. *AK

May 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 33,800 mi

ABS ACTIVATES JUST BEFORE COMMING TO COMPLETE STOP.(5-8MPH) ABRUPTLY EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM SHOWED UP AFTER TRUCK WAS NOT DRIVEN FOR 4 DAYS. PROBABLY ALLOWING CORROSION TO DEVELOPE. VIRGINIA DID USE LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT THIS YEAR FOR ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL. CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ...

May 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 54,000 mi

DT: ABS BRAKES ON 2001 GMC SIERRA. AT A LITTLE BIT OF SNOW AND AT LOW SPEEDS LESS THAT 15 MPH THE ABS KICKED IN. HAD IT LOOKED AT, AND MECHANIC SAID IT WAS FINE. I DID HEAR THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN ONE LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. *AK

May 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 33,800 mi

ABS ACTIVATES JUST BEFORE COMMING TO COMPLETE STOP.(5-8MPH) ABRUPTLY EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM SHOWED UP AFTER TRUCK WAS NOT DRIVEN FOR 4 DAYS. PROBABLY ALLOWING CORROSION TO DEVELOPE. VIRGINIA DID USE LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT THIS YEAR FOR ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL. CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING ...

May 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I HAD A DEER JUMP IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THE BRAKES HARD AND MY TRUCK BARELY SLOWED DOWN. I AVOIDED THE ANIMAL.I THEN TORE APART ALL BRAKES AND FOUND THE REAR EXTREMALY RUSTED. I REPLACED ALL PADS, HAD ROTORS RE-SURFACED.REAR ROTORS WERE BARELY SALVIGABLE AFTER SANDBLASTING.TRUCK HAS 30,000 MILES....

May 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP MY 2001 GMC SIERRA TRUCK'S BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES. I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.

May 15, 2005 Electrical System 88,000 mi

I DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE BUT THE PASS LOCK ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ON THE GM PRODUCTS REALLY NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO. THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT OR NOT START AT ALL. 90 % OFF THE VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM ON THEM HAVE PROBLEMS. G...

May 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I HAD A DEER JUMP IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THE BRAKES HARD AND MY TRUCK BARELY SLOWED DOWN. I AVOIDED THE ANIMAL.I THEN TORE APART ALL BRAKES AND FOUND THE REAR EXTREMALY RUSTED. I REPLACED ALL PADS, HAD ROTORS RE-SURFACED.REAR ROTORS WERE BARELY SALVIGABLE AFTER SANDBLASTING.TRUCK HAS 30,000 MILES....

May 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP MY 2001 GMC SIERRA TRUCK'S BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES. I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.

May 15, 2005 Electrical System 88,000 mi

I DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE BUT THE PASS LOCK ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ON THE GM PRODUCTS REALLY NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO. THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT OR NOT START AT ALL. 90 % OFF THE VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE PASS LOCK SYSTEM ON THEM HAVE PROBLEMS. G...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,200 mi

DT: AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN BRAKES FROZE AND VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE PEDAL FROZE WITH NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE ABS DID COME ON A COUPLE TI...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA PICKUP AND HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE RECENT INVESTIGATION YOU ARE DOING ON THE BRAKES FADING AT SLOW SPEEDS. OVER THE WINTER THIS VEHICLE STARTED DOING THE SAME THING. LESS THAN 10 MPH IT ACTS LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE KICKING IN EXCEPT THE DIFFERENCE IS IT WONT STOP. YOU M...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 85,200 mi

DT: AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN BRAKES FROZE AND VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE PEDAL FROZE WITH NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE ABS DID COME ON A COUPLE TI...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA PICKUP AND HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE RECENT INVESTIGATION YOU ARE DOING ON THE BRAKES FADING AT SLOW SPEEDS. OVER THE WINTER THIS VEHICLE STARTED DOING THE SAME THING. LESS THAN 10 MPH IT ACTS LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE KICKING IN EXCEPT THE DIFFERENCE IS IT WONT STOP. YOU M...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

DT: ABS SYSTEM IS ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS. HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT. TAKEN TO DEALER, HAD THE EROSION CLEANED OFF, AND THE FIX HELPED FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS. MOVING DOWNWARD ON A HILL THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. MULTIPLE NEAR-MISSES.*AK

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

DT: ABS SYSTEM IS ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS. HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT. TAKEN TO DEALER, HAD THE EROSION CLEANED OFF, AND THE FIX HELPED FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS. MOVING DOWNWARD ON A HILL THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. MULTIPLE NEAR-MISSES.*AK

May 9, 2005 Visibility 96,650 mi

PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING AND MADE GRINDING NOISE WHEN BUTTON PUSHED TO ROLL DOWN. DISASSEMBLED PASSENGER DOOR TO INVESTIGATE. FOUND ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR CABLE BROKEN WITH OBVIOUS SIGNS OF CORROSION (RUST) AT POINT OF FAILURE. ALSO NOTED SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION ON SCREWS HOLDING MOTOR ...

May 9, 2005 Visibility 96,650 mi

PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING AND MADE GRINDING NOISE WHEN BUTTON PUSHED TO ROLL DOWN. DISASSEMBLED PASSENGER DOOR TO INVESTIGATE. FOUND ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTOR CABLE BROKEN WITH OBVIOUS SIGNS OF CORROSION (RUST) AT POINT OF FAILURE. ALSO NOTED SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION ON SCREWS HOLDING MOTOR ...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA 4 WD PICK-UP WITH 45,000 MILES THAT EXPERIENCED ANTI-LOCK FAILURE.THE SYSTEM WOULD START PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS. I HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS(SMASHED IN TO MY GARAGE DOOR ONCE) BEFORE PULLING THE FUSE AS ADVISED BY THE GM DEALER.AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT MOST EVERYO...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

DT: WHEN IT IS WET OR SNOWING; AND YOU START TO LEAVE AND GO TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP . THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT FIRST START. *AK

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA 4 WD PICK-UP WITH 45,000 MILES THAT EXPERIENCED ANTI-LOCK FAILURE.THE SYSTEM WOULD START PULSATING AT LOW SPEEDS. I HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS(SMASHED IN TO MY GARAGE DOOR ONCE) BEFORE PULLING THE FUSE AS ADVISED BY THE GM DEALER.AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT MOST EVERYO...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

DT: WHEN IT IS WET OR SNOWING; AND YOU START TO LEAVE AND GO TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP . THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT FIRST START. *AK

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT A STOP LIGHT, MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500HD, PROCEEDED TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR IN FRONT, LIGHT SNOW WAS ON THE GROUND AND A LITTLE WET, SPEED WAS ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR LESS AT IMPACT, IS THIS RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATION FOR GM TRUCKS ? ALSO THIS PAST YEAR AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN I WAS B...

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTACT STATES: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO CONSUMER'S OTHER GMC SIERRA . DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE FAILURE. *AK

May 4, 2005 Suspension

CONTACT STATES: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO CONSUMER'S OTHER GMC SIERRA . DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE FAILURE. *AK

May 4, 2005 Suspension

CONTACT STATES: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO CONSUMER'S OTHER GMC SIERRA . DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE FAILURE. *AK

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT A STOP LIGHT, MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500HD, PROCEEDED TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR IN FRONT, LIGHT SNOW WAS ON THE GROUND AND A LITTLE WET, SPEED WAS ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR LESS AT IMPACT, IS THIS RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATION FOR GM TRUCKS ? ALSO THIS PAST YEAR AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN I WAS B...

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTACT STATES: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO CONSUMER'S OTHER GMC SIERRA . DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE FAILURE. *AK

May 4, 2005 Suspension

CONTACT STATES: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO CONSUMER'S OTHER GMC SIERRA . DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE FAILURE. *AK

May 4, 2005 Suspension

CONTACT STATES: AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO CONSUMER'S OTHER GMC SIERRA . DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ABS KICKED IN IT RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE FAILURE. *AK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: AT VERY LOW SPEED ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD KICK IN WHEN CONSUMER WOULD BRAKE INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD KEEP MOVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER CONDITION IS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CONTACT CALLED GM, THEY SAID IT NEEDED TWO NEW HUBS, INCLUDIN...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: AT VERY LOW SPEED ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD KICK IN WHEN CONSUMER WOULD BRAKE INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD KEEP MOVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER CONDITION IS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CONTACT CALLED GM, THEY SAID IT NEEDED TWO NEW HUBS, INCLUDIN...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: AT VERY LOW SPEED ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD KICK IN WHEN CONSUMER WOULD BRAKE INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD KEEP MOVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER CONDITION IS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CONTACT CALLED GM, THEY SAID IT NEEDED TWO NEW HUBS, INCLUDIN...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

GMC 2001 SIERRA. BRAKES STARTED TO PULSATE WHEN STOPPING. ONLY 23,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TOO RUSTED AND PITTED TO RESURFACE. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM, BUT SAID IT WAS MY FAULT THEY RUSTED BECAUSE I "DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE ENOUGH". THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE PADS UNDER WA...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 108,082 mi

DRIVIND DOWN 1603 EAST BOUND APPROACHING STOP LIGHT AND FELT SMALL RIPPLES IN THE ROAD AND ANTI LOCK SYSTEM KICKED IN AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME AND HIT A FULL SIZE 2001 TO 2004 CHEVY PICK UP IN THE REAR BUMPER. NO INJURIES AND CRASH WAS BETWEEN 10 AND 20 MPH AND AN ESTIMATE OF DAMAGE BETWEEN TH...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: AT VERY LOW SPEED ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD KICK IN WHEN CONSUMER WOULD BRAKE INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD KEEP MOVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER CONDITION IS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CONTACT CALLED GM, THEY SAID IT NEEDED TWO NEW HUBS, INCLUDIN...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: AT VERY LOW SPEED ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD KICK IN WHEN CONSUMER WOULD BRAKE INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD KEEP MOVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER CONDITION IS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CONTACT CALLED GM, THEY SAID IT NEEDED TWO NEW HUBS, INCLUDIN...

May 3, 2005 Suspension 36,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: AT VERY LOW SPEED ANTI LOCK BRAKES WOULD KICK IN WHEN CONSUMER WOULD BRAKE INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE VEHICLE WOULD KEEP MOVING, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER CONDITION IS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CONTACT CALLED GM, THEY SAID IT NEEDED TWO NEW HUBS, INCLUDIN...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

GMC 2001 SIERRA. BRAKES STARTED TO PULSATE WHEN STOPPING. ONLY 23,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TOO RUSTED AND PITTED TO RESURFACE. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM, BUT SAID IT WAS MY FAULT THEY RUSTED BECAUSE I "DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE ENOUGH". THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE PADS UNDER WA...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 108,082 mi

DRIVIND DOWN 1603 EAST BOUND APPROACHING STOP LIGHT AND FELT SMALL RIPPLES IN THE ROAD AND ANTI LOCK SYSTEM KICKED IN AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME AND HIT A FULL SIZE 2001 TO 2004 CHEVY PICK UP IN THE REAR BUMPER. NO INJURIES AND CRASH WAS BETWEEN 10 AND 20 MPH AND AN ESTIMATE OF DAMAGE BETWEEN TH...

Apr 26, 2005 Tires 68,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA, I WAS DRIVING FROM ONE JOB TO THE OTHER WHEN A PERSON DRIVING NEXT TO ME FLAGGED ME DOWN SAYING THAT I DROPPED MY SPARE TIRE. I STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK, I WAS MISSING MY TIRE AND THE CABLE THAT WAS HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE WAS BUSTED. LUCKILY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Apr 26, 2005 Tires 68,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 GMC SIERRA, I WAS DRIVING FROM ONE JOB TO THE OTHER WHEN A PERSON DRIVING NEXT TO ME FLAGGED ME DOWN SAYING THAT I DROPPED MY SPARE TIRE. I STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK, I WAS MISSING MY TIRE AND THE CABLE THAT WAS HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE WAS BUSTED. LUCKILY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,660 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND GOT HARD. CONSUMER HAD TO PUMPS THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,660 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND GOT HARD. CONSUMER HAD TO PUMPS THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 38,250 mi

TRUCK EXHIBITS FAILURE OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS; PEDAL HARD AND NO BRAKE; HIT BUILDING AT SLOW SPEED MINIMAL DAMGE; TRUCK HAD 38,000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER;THEY SAID KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG; CHANGED OUT LEFT FRONT HUB AND SPEED SENSOR $405.00. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension Crash 38,250 mi

TRUCK EXHIBITS FAILURE OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS; PEDAL HARD AND NO BRAKE; HIT BUILDING AT SLOW SPEED MINIMAL DAMGE; TRUCK HAD 38,000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER;THEY SAID KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG; CHANGED OUT LEFT FRONT HUB AND SPEED SENSOR $405.00. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,250 mi

TRUCK EXHIBITS FAILURE OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS; PEDAL HARD AND NO BRAKE; HIT BUILDING AT SLOW SPEED MINIMAL DAMGE; TRUCK HAD 38,000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER;THEY SAID KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG; CHANGED OUT LEFT FRONT HUB AND SPEED SENSOR $405.00. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Tires 380,000 mi

A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS A/T TIRE SIZE P265/75R16 SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHERE THE TREAD COMPLETELY DELAMINATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAUSING $1,000 BODY DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 38,250 mi

TRUCK EXHIBITS FAILURE OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS; PEDAL HARD AND NO BRAKE; HIT BUILDING AT SLOW SPEED MINIMAL DAMGE; TRUCK HAD 38,000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER;THEY SAID KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG; CHANGED OUT LEFT FRONT HUB AND SPEED SENSOR $405.00. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension Crash 38,250 mi

TRUCK EXHIBITS FAILURE OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS; PEDAL HARD AND NO BRAKE; HIT BUILDING AT SLOW SPEED MINIMAL DAMGE; TRUCK HAD 38,000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER;THEY SAID KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG; CHANGED OUT LEFT FRONT HUB AND SPEED SENSOR $405.00. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,250 mi

TRUCK EXHIBITS FAILURE OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS; PEDAL HARD AND NO BRAKE; HIT BUILDING AT SLOW SPEED MINIMAL DAMGE; TRUCK HAD 38,000 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER;THEY SAID KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG; CHANGED OUT LEFT FRONT HUB AND SPEED SENSOR $405.00. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Tires 380,000 mi

A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS A/T TIRE SIZE P265/75R16 SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHERE THE TREAD COMPLETELY DELAMINATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAUSING $1,000 BODY DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,690 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STALLING AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR. *NM

Apr 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,690 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STALLING AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR. *NM

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,152 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK CONSUMER TOLD SERVICE WRITER THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WH...

Mar 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA HAS A TENDENCY TO USE OIL. IT HAPPENS AFTER ABOUT 3000 KMS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME TO TRY A DIFFERENT BRAND OF OIL. I ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT MY TRUCK ROLLS AHEAD WHEN I START IT IN COLD WEATHER. THEY SAID THA...

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,152 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK CONSUMER TOLD SERVICE WRITER THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WH...

Mar 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2001 GMC SIERRA HAS A TENDENCY TO USE OIL. IT HAPPENS AFTER ABOUT 3000 KMS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME TO TRY A DIFFERENT BRAND OF OIL. I ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT MY TRUCK ROLLS AHEAD WHEN I START IT IN COLD WEATHER. THEY SAID THA...

Mar 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATION, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES AT LOW SPEED AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCOSIANS AND HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS FOR ACCIDENTS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE TRUCK LIKE THEY SHOULD BECAUSE ABS...

Mar 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATION, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES AT LOW SPEED AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCOSIANS AND HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS FOR ACCIDENTS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE TRUCK LIKE THEY SHOULD BECAUSE ABS...

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TRUCK WILL RUN FINE UNTIL WARM. PULLING INTO STOP SIGN, GARAGE, TRAFFIC LIGHT,PARKING LOT ETC. TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF. ALTERNATOR GAUGE PULLS DOWN BELOW 9 VOLTS. NEW ALT. BELT, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED. SEVERAL BOTTLES OF INJECTOR CLEANER WERE USED OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD. N...

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TRUCK WILL RUN FINE UNTIL WARM. PULLING INTO STOP SIGN, GARAGE, TRAFFIC LIGHT,PARKING LOT ETC. TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF. ALTERNATOR GAUGE PULLS DOWN BELOW 9 VOLTS. NEW ALT. BELT, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED. SEVERAL BOTTLES OF INJECTOR CLEANER WERE USED OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD. N...

Mar 4, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT THREE TIMES. *AK

Mar 4, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT THREE TIMES. *AK

Mar 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 67,000 mi

WHILE PARKING ON AN ICY PAVEMENT, THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT AND ROLL OVER THE CONCRETE PARKING DIVIDER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CORROSION OFF BOTH FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES UNDER 5MPH. THE CONSUMER STA...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 67,000 mi

WHILE PARKING ON AN ICY PAVEMENT, THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT AND ROLL OVER THE CONCRETE PARKING DIVIDER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CORROSION OFF BOTH FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES UNDER 5MPH. THE CONSUMER STA...

Mar 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 67,000 mi

WHILE PARKING ON AN ICY PAVEMENT, THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT AND ROLL OVER THE CONCRETE PARKING DIVIDER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CORROSION OFF BOTH FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES UNDER 5MPH. THE CONSUMER STA...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 67,000 mi

WHILE PARKING ON AN ICY PAVEMENT, THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT AND ROLL OVER THE CONCRETE PARKING DIVIDER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CLEANED THE CORROSION OFF BOTH FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES UNDER 5MPH. THE CONSUMER STA...

Feb 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,100 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE ABS ACTIVATES BELOW 10 MPH. I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP MY VEHICLE FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME! *JB

Feb 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,100 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE ABS ACTIVATES BELOW 10 MPH. I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP MY VEHICLE FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME! *JB

Feb 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE STATE INSPECTION... KEPT FAILING DUE TO BRAKES AFTER CHANGING THE BRAKES IT FAILED ON THE E-BRAKE, THAT WE HAVE NEVER USED, WHEN CHECKED THE WAS NO E-BRAKE PAD ON ONE SIDE AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE IT HAS WORN, THE CABLE DOES NOT EVEN TIGHTEN LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO... FOR SOME...

Feb 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE STATE INSPECTION... KEPT FAILING DUE TO BRAKES AFTER CHANGING THE BRAKES IT FAILED ON THE E-BRAKE, THAT WE HAVE NEVER USED, WHEN CHECKED THE WAS NO E-BRAKE PAD ON ONE SIDE AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE IT HAS WORN, THE CABLE DOES NOT EVEN TIGHTEN LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO... FOR SOME...

Feb 7, 2005 Parking Brake 2,000 mi

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Parking Brake 2,000 mi

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED THE CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Fuel System, Other 44,500 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, WITH A QUARTER OF TANK OF FUEL REGISTERED ON THE FUEL GAUGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Fuel System, Other 44,500 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, WITH A QUARTER OF TANK OF FUEL REGISTERED ON THE FUEL GAUGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK

Dec 22, 2004 Steering 25,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND A PULSATING SENSATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE MAKING TURNS. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WRONG LUBRICANT WAS USED AT THE FACTORY FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS UNABLE TO BE LUBRICATED BECAUSE THE LUBRICANT WOULD NOT PENETRATE BETWEE...

Dec 22, 2004 Power Train 25,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND A PULSATING SENSATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE MAKING TURNS. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WRONG LUBRICANT WAS USED AT THE FACTORY FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS UNABLE TO BE LUBRICATED BECAUSE THE LUBRICANT WOULD NOT PENETRATE BETWEE...

Dec 22, 2004 Steering 25,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND A PULSATING SENSATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE MAKING TURNS. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WRONG LUBRICANT WAS USED AT THE FACTORY FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS UNABLE TO BE LUBRICATED BECAUSE THE LUBRICANT WOULD NOT PENETRATE BETWEE...

Dec 22, 2004 Power Train 25,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND A PULSATING SENSATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE MAKING TURNS. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WRONG LUBRICANT WAS USED AT THE FACTORY FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS UNABLE TO BE LUBRICATED BECAUSE THE LUBRICANT WOULD NOT PENETRATE BETWEE...

Dec 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,148 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2001 GMC SIERRA,THE FIRST TANK OF FUEL THAT WAS PUT IN THE FUEL GAGE JUMPS FROM FULL TO EMPTY, IT HAS CONTINUED TO DO THIS UNTIL THE CURRENT DATE, I HAVE SEVERAL PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO IN MY AREA WITH SAME VEHICLE WITH DIFFERENT YEARS 1999-2002, EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM, WAS...

Dec 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,148 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2001 GMC SIERRA,THE FIRST TANK OF FUEL THAT WAS PUT IN THE FUEL GAGE JUMPS FROM FULL TO EMPTY, IT HAS CONTINUED TO DO THIS UNTIL THE CURRENT DATE, I HAVE SEVERAL PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO IN MY AREA WITH SAME VEHICLE WITH DIFFERENT YEARS 1999-2002, EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM, WAS...

Dec 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY( JUMPS FROM 1/2 TANK TO EMPTY) TODAY I WAS DRIVE ON ! 40 EAST AT THE POSTED SPEED OF 75 MPH WITH 1/2 TANK OF FUEL AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN, I DID GET SAFLEY TO THE SHOULDER, TO FIND I WAS OUT OF FUEL ...I T READ 1/2 TANK PREVIOUSLY I HAD HEARD OF...

Dec 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY( JUMPS FROM 1/2 TANK TO EMPTY) TODAY I WAS DRIVE ON ! 40 EAST AT THE POSTED SPEED OF 75 MPH WITH 1/2 TANK OF FUEL AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN, I DID GET SAFLEY TO THE SHOULDER, TO FIND I WAS OUT OF FUEL ...I T READ 1/2 TANK PREVIOUSLY I HAD HEARD OF...

Dec 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

AT 35,000 MILES HAVING EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS. BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE AS IF ABS WAS ENGAGING. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED AND IT HAPPEND AGAIN ONLY ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP. *TC

Dec 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

AT 35,000 MILES HAVING EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS. BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE AS IF ABS WAS ENGAGING. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED AND IT HAPPEND AGAIN ONLY ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP. *TC

Nov 16, 2004 Structure

THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE NEW CABLES WERE UNEQUAL IN LENGTH WHICH PLACED ALL OF THE WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE ON ONE CABLE. *AK *SC

Nov 16, 2004 Structure

THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE NEW CABLES WERE UNEQUAL IN LENGTH WHICH PLACED ALL OF THE WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE ON ONE CABLE. *AK *SC

Nov 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 35,000 mi

ABS FRONT SPEED SENSOR RIGHT HAND(PASSENGER) SIDE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OUR 2001 GMC SIERRA Z71 AT SPEEDS BELOW 5MPH WOULD ACT LIKE THE ABS SYSTEMS WAS KICKING IN FOR SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD CAUSE US NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP WHEN WE WOULD OF LIKED TO OF STOPPED. THIS TRUCK HAS ...

Nov 9, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 35,000 mi

ABS FRONT SPEED SENSOR RIGHT HAND(PASSENGER) SIDE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OUR 2001 GMC SIERRA Z71 AT SPEEDS BELOW 5MPH WOULD ACT LIKE THE ABS SYSTEMS WAS KICKING IN FOR SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD CAUSE US NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP WHEN WE WOULD OF LIKED TO OF STOPPED. THIS TRUCK HAS ...

Nov 9, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

THE THROTTLE STUCK. IT WAS NOT A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND WOULD BE PARKED,CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND HAD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE THAN USUAL IN ORDER TO HAVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED VEHICLE JUMPED OR WOULD TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS ...

Nov 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

THE THROTTLE STUCK. IT WAS NOT A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND WOULD BE PARKED,CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND HAD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE THAN USUAL IN ORDER TO HAVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED VEHICLE JUMPED OR WOULD TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS ...

Oct 25, 2004 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP, REQUIRING IT TO BE UNBUCKLED AND FULLY RETRACTED BEFORE IT CAN BE FASTENED AGAIN.*AK

Oct 25, 2004 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP, REQUIRING IT TO BE UNBUCKLED AND FULLY RETRACTED BEFORE IT CAN BE FASTENED AGAIN.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System

THE HARNESS WIRING ON THE STEERING WHICH CONTROLLED THE HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED AND MELTED. THEY WERE SO MASHED TOGETHER THAT THEY HAD BEGAN TO RUB AGAINST OTHER WIRES. THE WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Electrical System

THE HARNESS WIRING ON THE STEERING WHICH CONTROLLED THE HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED AND MELTED. THEY WERE SO MASHED TOGETHER THAT THEY HAD BEGAN TO RUB AGAINST OTHER WIRES. THE WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Structure

04 V 129 000/TAILGATE SUPPORT : THE CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUPPORT CABLES, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE TAILGATE LATCH. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE TAILGATE WILL NOT CLOSE/LOCK PROPERLY. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Structure

04 V 129 000/TAILGATE SUPPORT : THE CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUPPORT CABLES, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE TAILGATE LATCH. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE TAILGATE WILL NOT CLOSE/LOCK PROPERLY. *JB

Sep 20, 2004 Steering 20,000 mi

A GMC SERVICE MANAGER CONVEYED TO ME THAT SEVERAL GM TRUCK OWNERS HAVE REPORTED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT LEADING THROUGH THE FIREWALL. WEAR AT A U JOINT OCCURS AROUND 15,000 TO 25,000 MILES DUE TO EXCESSIVE TORQUE ON THE JOINT, AS EXPLAINED TO ME BY A GM SERVICE MANAGER. GM HAS RECOGNI...

Sep 20, 2004 Steering 20,000 mi

A GMC SERVICE MANAGER CONVEYED TO ME THAT SEVERAL GM TRUCK OWNERS HAVE REPORTED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT LEADING THROUGH THE FIREWALL. WEAR AT A U JOINT OCCURS AROUND 15,000 TO 25,000 MILES DUE TO EXCESSIVE TORQUE ON THE JOINT, AS EXPLAINED TO ME BY A GM SERVICE MANAGER. GM HAS RECOGNI...

Sep 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 77,000 mi

BRAKES FAIL TO STOP MY 2001 GMC PU WHILE TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT IT CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO A PARKED TRUCK . THE BRAKE PEADEL WAS HARD AS A ROCK. KNOW I'M HAVING TO REPAIR THIS PERSON TRUCK. THANK GOD THEIR WAS NO PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME !!!TRYING TO ASK DEALERN FOR RECALLS AN TECH BULLETINS NO LUCK...

Sep 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 77,000 mi

BRAKES FAIL TO STOP MY 2001 GMC PU WHILE TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT IT CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO A PARKED TRUCK . THE BRAKE PEADEL WAS HARD AS A ROCK. KNOW I'M HAVING TO REPAIR THIS PERSON TRUCK. THANK GOD THEIR WAS NO PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME !!!TRYING TO ASK DEALERN FOR RECALLS AN TECH BULLETINS NO LUCK...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,028 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. AT 48005 MILES THE ENTIRE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM COMPRISED OF ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO DETERIORATION. THE BRAKES WERE IN SUCH A STATE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY HAD NORMAL WEAR. 50% OF THE VEHICLES MILES ARE O...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,028 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. AT 48005 MILES THE ENTIRE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM COMPRISED OF ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO DETERIORATION. THE BRAKES WERE IN SUCH A STATE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE FRONT BRAKES ONLY HAD NORMAL WEAR. 50% OF THE VEHICLES MILES ARE O...

Jul 21, 2004 Parking Brake

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION AGENCY FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER...

Jul 21, 2004 Parking Brake

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION AGENCY FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER...

Jul 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

THE ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED, PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM WORKING EFFECTIVELY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER WANT TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS. VEHICLE HAD 57,000 MILES. CONSUMER BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND THE DEALER CLAIMED ...

Jul 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

THE ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED, PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM WORKING EFFECTIVELY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER WANT TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS. VEHICLE HAD 57,000 MILES. CONSUMER BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND THE DEALER CLAIMED ...

Jun 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,965 mi

1. HAVE HAD SEVERAL FAILURES OF ABS SYSTEM IN MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 4X4. THERE WERE NO EXACT EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM. 2. FAILURES HAVE NOT RESULTED IN ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS, BUT HAVE COME CLOSE TO CAUSING ACCIDENTS EITHER SOLO OR WITH OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT WANT TO STOP....

Jun 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,965 mi

1. HAVE HAD SEVERAL FAILURES OF ABS SYSTEM IN MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 4X4. THERE WERE NO EXACT EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS PROBLEM. 2. FAILURES HAVE NOT RESULTED IN ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS, BUT HAVE COME CLOSE TO CAUSING ACCIDENTS EITHER SOLO OR WITH OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT WANT TO STOP....

May 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER HE POSSIBLY FELL A SLEEP. THE VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AND THERE WERE MULTIPLE IMPACTS, HE COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED. THE DRIVER WAS UNRESTRAINED AND SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD TRAUMA, A RUPTURED SPLEEN AND A...

May 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER HE POSSIBLY FELL A SLEEP. THE VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AND THERE WERE MULTIPLE IMPACTS, HE COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED. THE DRIVER WAS UNRESTRAINED AND SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD TRAUMA, A RUPTURED SPLEEN AND A...

May 17, 2004 Tires 34,889 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN THE FENDER AND BUMPER BENDING. *AK FIRESTONE SAID THAT CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER DENIED HITTING A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING. *LA

May 17, 2004 Tires 34,889 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN THE FENDER AND BUMPER BENDING. *AK FIRESTONE SAID THAT CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER DENIED HITTING A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING. *LA

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE KNOCKING NOISE WAS NORMAL. *AK

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE KNOCKING NOISE WAS NORMAL. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *PH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, IT WOULD NOT START. THE FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED BUT NOT THE CONNECTOR. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AND QUIT RUNNING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL CAP WAS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH WH...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System

AFTER FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *PH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, IT WOULD NOT START. THE FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED BUT NOT THE CONNECTOR. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AND QUIT RUNNING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL CAP WAS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH WH...

Apr 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *PH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, IT WOULD NOT START. THE FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED BUT NOT THE CONNECTOR. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AND QUIT RUNNING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL CAP WAS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH WH...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System

AFTER FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. *PH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, IT WOULD NOT START. THE FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED BUT NOT THE CONNECTOR. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AND QUIT RUNNING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL CAP WAS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH WH...

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ENGINE KNOCKS WHEN STARTING COLD AND WHEN PULLING A TRAILER OR UNDER A LOAD. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT ALL THE 5.3 LITER ENGINES WILL EVENTUALLY DO IT. ALSO SAID THAT GENERAL MOTORS IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. I THEN CALLED GENERAL MOTORS AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT...

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ENGINE KNOCKS WHEN STARTING COLD AND WHEN PULLING A TRAILER OR UNDER A LOAD. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT ALL THE 5.3 LITER ENGINES WILL EVENTUALLY DO IT. ALSO SAID THAT GENERAL MOTORS IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. I THEN CALLED GENERAL MOTORS AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT...

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

ABS ENGAGED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON A DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PRESSED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE, AND MOVED IT 3 FEET FORWARD. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULT...

Apr 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

ABS ENGAGED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON A DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PRESSED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE, AND MOVED IT 3 FEET FORWARD. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULT...

Mar 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,280 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CLEANED THE ABS SENSORS AND BOTH FRONT HUBS. *JB THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETLY WHEN THE CONSUMER BACKED THE VEHICLE UP. *TC

Mar 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,280 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CLEANED THE ABS SENSORS AND BOTH FRONT HUBS. *JB THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETLY WHEN THE CONSUMER BACKED THE VEHICLE UP. *TC

Mar 18, 2004 Parking Brake 54,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD.*AK

Mar 18, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 62,300 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS IN THE IDLE POSITION CAUSING THE TRUCK TO JUMP FORWARD AT TAKE OFF.*AK

Mar 18, 2004 Parking Brake 54,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD.*AK

Mar 18, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 62,300 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS IN THE IDLE POSITION CAUSING THE TRUCK TO JUMP FORWARD AT TAKE OFF.*AK

Feb 25, 2004 Structure 39,800 mi

FAILURE OF BOTH TAILGATE CABLES, CAUSING THE PERSON STANDING ON THE TAILGATE TO FALL TO THE GROUND.*AK

Feb 25, 2004 Structure 48,000 mi

TAILGATE CABLE SNAPPED UNDER A WEIGHT BEARING LOAD CONDITION. *AK

Feb 25, 2004 Structure 39,800 mi

FAILURE OF BOTH TAILGATE CABLES, CAUSING THE PERSON STANDING ON THE TAILGATE TO FALL TO THE GROUND.*AK

Feb 25, 2004 Structure 48,000 mi

TAILGATE CABLE SNAPPED UNDER A WEIGHT BEARING LOAD CONDITION. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

WHEN IT RAINS WATER COLLECTS IN THE ELBOW OF THE RUBBER SLEEVE COVERING THE SUPPORT CABLE HOLDING THE TAILGATE UP. THE WATER IN THE ELBOW CAUSED BOTH CABLES TO CORRODE AND BREAK. *AK *NM

Feb 24, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

WHEN IT RAINS WATER COLLECTS IN THE ELBOW OF THE RUBBER SLEEVE COVERING THE SUPPORT CABLE HOLDING THE TAILGATE UP. THE WATER IN THE ELBOW CAUSED BOTH CABLES TO CORRODE AND BREAK. *AK *NM

Feb 22, 2004 Tires 62,000 mi

I HAVE A GMC SIERRA 1550HD TRUCK. PURCHASED IN 2001. IT CURRENTLY HAS 62,000 MILES. IT CAME WITH FIRESTONE 245X75X16 TIRES. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE BOTH REAR TIRES OF THE SAME DESCRIPTION HAS HAD FAILURES WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE TIRES DEVELOPED LARGE HUMPS ON THE TREAD AREA WHILE DRIV...

Feb 22, 2004 Tires 62,000 mi

I HAVE A GMC SIERRA 1550HD TRUCK. PURCHASED IN 2001. IT CURRENTLY HAS 62,000 MILES. IT CAME WITH FIRESTONE 245X75X16 TIRES. SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE BOTH REAR TIRES OF THE SAME DESCRIPTION HAS HAD FAILURES WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE TIRES DEVELOPED LARGE HUMPS ON THE TREAD AREA WHILE DRIV...

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train

WE HAVE A 2001 GMC CREW CAB THAT WE HAVE HAD FOR 26 MONTHS. BE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW SO WE WOULD BE LESS LIKELY TO HAVE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD 3 NEW TRANSMISSIONS (NOT INCLUDING THE FACTORY ONE). IT IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE IT DIES. NOT EVERY TIME BUT IT ...

Feb 19, 2004 Power Train

WE HAVE A 2001 GMC CREW CAB THAT WE HAVE HAD FOR 26 MONTHS. BE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW SO WE WOULD BE LESS LIKELY TO HAVE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD 3 NEW TRANSMISSIONS (NOT INCLUDING THE FACTORY ONE). IT IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP AGAIN BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE IT DIES. NOT EVERY TIME BUT IT ...

Feb 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

Feb 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 7,250 mi

ENGINE USES TO MUCH OIL, KNOCKS, SMOKES BODY- TRUCK BED SIDES ARE RIPPELING BECAUSE THE METAL IS TO THIN,& CAN NOT HANDEL THE WEIGHT OF A LUMBER RACK, FRONT BUMPER IS DENTED ON BOTH SIDES BUT IN DIFFERANT PLACES, WAS LIKE THIS AT DELIVERY, ALL THE TRUCKS WERE LIKE THIS BUT ALL OF THEM IN DIFFERANT P...

Jan 14, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, REAR END BODY STARTED MAKING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP SHOWED THE CONSUMER THE DAMAGE ON TIRES, BUT COULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. MEDIATION SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE WRITING ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER. *LA *SC *JB

Jan 14, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, REAR END BODY STARTED MAKING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP SHOWED THE CONSUMER THE DAMAGE ON TIRES, BUT COULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. MEDIATION SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE WRITING ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER. *LA *SC *JB

Dec 11, 2003 Structure 39,500 mi

2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICK-UP AILGATE CABLES SNAPPED (BOTH) WHEN I SAT ON THE TAILGATE. I AM NOT TOO HEAVY THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE BY ALLOWING WATER THE SEEP INTO THE CABLE AND RUST WHILE NOT SHOWING ANY OBVIOUS PROBLEM UNTILL THE FAILURE.*AK

Dec 11, 2003 Structure 39,500 mi

2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICK-UP AILGATE CABLES SNAPPED (BOTH) WHEN I SAT ON THE TAILGATE. I AM NOT TOO HEAVY THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE BY ALLOWING WATER THE SEEP INTO THE CABLE AND RUST WHILE NOT SHOWING ANY OBVIOUS PROBLEM UNTILL THE FAILURE.*AK

Dec 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) IS USED IT TAKES AT LEAST EIGHT MINUTES FOR THE COOL AIR TO FLOW. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. ALSO, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A GAS ENGINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE...

Dec 4, 2003 Equipment 40,000 mi

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) IS USED IT TAKES AT LEAST EIGHT MINUTES FOR THE COOL AIR TO FLOW. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. ALSO, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A GAS ENGINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE...

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) IS USED IT TAKES AT LEAST EIGHT MINUTES FOR THE COOL AIR TO FLOW. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. ALSO, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A GAS ENGINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE...

Dec 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) IS USED IT TAKES AT LEAST EIGHT MINUTES FOR THE COOL AIR TO FLOW. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. ALSO, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A GAS ENGINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE...

Dec 4, 2003 Equipment 40,000 mi

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) IS USED IT TAKES AT LEAST EIGHT MINUTES FOR THE COOL AIR TO FLOW. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. ALSO, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A GAS ENGINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE...

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) IS USED IT TAKES AT LEAST EIGHT MINUTES FOR THE COOL AIR TO FLOW. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS THAT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. ALSO, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A GAS ENGINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE...

Nov 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING. VEHICLE IS 2001 GMC SEIRRA. *AK

Nov 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING. VEHICLE IS 2001 GMC SEIRRA. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Suspension 73,500 mi

FRONT LEFT HUB ON 2001 GMC SIERRA 4WD HAS FAILED AND MUST BE REPLACED AT SIGNIFICANT COST. VEHICLE HAS 73,000 MILES ON IT. TRUCK HAS BEEN KEPT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND SERVICED PROPERLY. NO OFF ROAD USE OTHER THAN ON GRASS TO ENSURE 4WD SYSTEM WORKING. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Suspension 73,500 mi

FRONT LEFT HUB ON 2001 GMC SIERRA 4WD HAS FAILED AND MUST BE REPLACED AT SIGNIFICANT COST. VEHICLE HAS 73,000 MILES ON IT. TRUCK HAS BEEN KEPT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND SERVICED PROPERLY. NO OFF ROAD USE OTHER THAN ON GRASS TO ENSURE 4WD SYSTEM WORKING. *LA

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM W/2001 GMC SIERRA. FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES. ROTORS WERE COMPLELELY RUSTED AT 60K MILES. SEVERE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ALTHOUGH PADS WERE NOT IGNIFICANTLY WORN. THIS CAUSED REPLACEMENT OF 4 ROTORS. GM MECHANIC SAID THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM W/2001 GMC SIERRA. FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES. ROTORS WERE COMPLELELY RUSTED AT 60K MILES. SEVERE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ALTHOUGH PADS WERE NOT IGNIFICANTLY WORN. THIS CAUSED REPLACEMENT OF 4 ROTORS. GM MECHANIC SAID THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Electrical System Fire 25,818 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE OFF FOR ABOUT 35 MINUTES, WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Electrical System Fire 25,818 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE OFF FOR ABOUT 35 MINUTES, WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 30, 2003 Tires

LARGE CHUNKS OF RUBBER IS COMING OFF VEHICLE'S TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS IS CAUSED BY VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN OVER A GRAVEL SURFACE.

Jul 30, 2003 Tires

LARGE CHUNKS OF RUBBER IS COMING OFF VEHICLE'S TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS IS CAUSED BY VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN OVER A GRAVEL SURFACE.

Jun 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK WITH 13,000. MILES ON IT , RAN GREAT. AT 30000. MILES MOTOR STARTED TO PING LIKE A LIFTER WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT, THEY SAID IT WOULD NOT MAKE NOISE. TOOK SERVICE WRITER OUT AND STARTED TRUCK, ENGINE MADE LOAD KNOCKING NOISE. HE STATE...

Jun 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK WITH 13,000. MILES ON IT , RAN GREAT. AT 30000. MILES MOTOR STARTED TO PING LIKE A LIFTER WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT, THEY SAID IT WOULD NOT MAKE NOISE. TOOK SERVICE WRITER OUT AND STARTED TRUCK, ENGINE MADE LOAD KNOCKING NOISE. HE STATE...

Jun 24, 2003 Tires

TIRES ON A 3500 GMC SIERRA WERE NOT THE CORRECT TIRES FOR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*MR *PH *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Tires

TIRES ON A 3500 GMC SIERRA WERE NOT THE CORRECT TIRES FOR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*MR *PH *JB

Jun 6, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING BATTERY DIED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 6, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING BATTERY DIED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 25, 2003 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

PURCHASED FROM DEALERSHIP WITH A 2-YR INSPECTION STICKER. AFTER STICKER EXPIRED, WENT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED. FAILED DUE TO VEHICLE WILL MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED. INSPECTOR COMMENTED THAT MANY GMC SIERRAS ARE FAILING DUE TO THIS REASON. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVI...

Mar 25, 2003 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

PURCHASED FROM DEALERSHIP WITH A 2-YR INSPECTION STICKER. AFTER STICKER EXPIRED, WENT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED. FAILED DUE TO VEHICLE WILL MOVE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED. INSPECTOR COMMENTED THAT MANY GMC SIERRAS ARE FAILING DUE TO THIS REASON. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVI...

Feb 14, 2003 Tires 18,500 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 GMC (4-DOOR) EXTENDED CAB PICK UP (SHORT BED). THE TRUCK CAME EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES. THE DOT CODE FOR THE TIRES IS AS FOLLOWS: DOT M63D EKWR 4200 (TIRES 0715, 0801, 1131, 1132). THE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 18,500 MILES ON THEM. THEY HAVE BEEN REGULARLY SERVI...

Feb 14, 2003 Tires 18,500 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 GMC (4-DOOR) EXTENDED CAB PICK UP (SHORT BED). THE TRUCK CAME EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES. THE DOT CODE FOR THE TIRES IS AS FOLLOWS: DOT M63D EKWR 4200 (TIRES 0715, 0801, 1131, 1132). THE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 18,500 MILES ON THEM. THEY HAVE BEEN REGULARLY SERVI...

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

MY VEHICLE TAPS VERY LOUD WHEN I FIRST CRANK COLD ENGINE. DEALER SAYS THIS IS CARBON BUILD-UP BECAUSE OF NEW EMMISIONS REGULATIONS AND WONT HARM ENGINE. MY DEALER SAYS THEY CAN PERFORM A TREATMENT FOR APPROX. $100.00 THAT WILL CORRECT BUT NEEDS TO BE DONE EVERY 20000 MILES. MY VEHICLE IS STILL UNDE...

Feb 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

MY VEHICLE TAPS VERY LOUD WHEN I FIRST CRANK COLD ENGINE. DEALER SAYS THIS IS CARBON BUILD-UP BECAUSE OF NEW EMMISIONS REGULATIONS AND WONT HARM ENGINE. MY DEALER SAYS THEY CAN PERFORM A TREATMENT FOR APPROX. $100.00 THAT WILL CORRECT BUT NEEDS TO BE DONE EVERY 20000 MILES. MY VEHICLE IS STILL UNDE...

Jan 14, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL INTO THE OIL, AND OVERFLOW WHEN THE INJECTORS STUCK OPEN. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED 14 TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE, AND WOULD REACH CERTAIN RPMS WHEN THIS HAPPENS.*JB

Jan 14, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL INTO THE OIL, AND OVERFLOW WHEN THE INJECTORS STUCK OPEN. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED 14 TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE, AND WOULD REACH CERTAIN RPMS WHEN THIS HAPPENS.*JB

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

2001 GMC SIERRA Z71 WITH 5.3L VORTEC ENGINE. ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS ON EVERY COLD START. CALLED THE DEALER AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT. PERSON I SPOKE WITH STATED THAT "ALL 5.3 LITER ENGINES DO THAT" AND THAT IT WAS "NORMAL". I EMAILED GMC WITH MY CONCERN AND THE...

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

2001 GMC SIERRA Z71 WITH 5.3L VORTEC ENGINE. ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS ON EVERY COLD START. CALLED THE DEALER AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT. PERSON I SPOKE WITH STATED THAT "ALL 5.3 LITER ENGINES DO THAT" AND THAT IT WAS "NORMAL". I EMAILED GMC WITH MY CONCERN AND THE...

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THE VEHICLES' ABS BRAKES FAILS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THE VEHICLES' ABS BRAKES FAILS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension

THE VEHICLE HAS FRONT END PROBLEMS WHICH MAKES TRUCK VEER TO THE RIGHT. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO THE SECOND ALIGNMENT BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. *YH...*AK

Oct 22, 2002 Suspension

THE VEHICLE HAS FRONT END PROBLEMS WHICH MAKES TRUCK VEER TO THE RIGHT. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO THE SECOND ALIGNMENT BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. *YH...*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Tires

I WAS DRIVING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON I-40 APPOX. 130 MILES EAST OF BASTOW CLAIF. IT WAS 1030AM TEMP. WAS LESS THAN 90 DEGREES. THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEEMED TO EXPLODE AND THE TRUCK WENT IN TO THE MEDIAN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOT ROLL OR D...

Sep 19, 2002 Tires

I WAS DRIVING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON I-40 APPOX. 130 MILES EAST OF BASTOW CLAIF. IT WAS 1030AM TEMP. WAS LESS THAN 90 DEGREES. THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEEMED TO EXPLODE AND THE TRUCK WENT IN TO THE MEDIAN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOT ROLL OR D...

Sep 3, 2002 Suspension

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Seat Belts

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Seat Belts

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Suspension

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Seat Belts

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Seat Belts

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Sep 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIDE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON; THERE IS AN INTERNAL SHORT-REPLACED THE RIDE CONTROL...

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags

TRUCK WAS STRUCK IN FRONT END AT 35 TO 40 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Air Bags

TRUCK WAS STRUCK IN FRONT END AT 35 TO 40 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES AT IDLE WHILE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT. CONDITION WORSENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR ON BUMPY ROADS, WITH NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. ALSO, DEFECT APPEARS TO BE THE BREAK AWAY JOINT NOT BEING TIGHT ENOUGH TO HOLD THE MIRROR STABLE.*AK THE OPPOSING...

Aug 22, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES AT IDLE WHILE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT. CONDITION WORSENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR ON BUMPY ROADS, WITH NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. ALSO, DEFECT APPEARS TO BE THE BREAK AWAY JOINT NOT BEING TIGHT ENOUGH TO HOLD THE MIRROR STABLE.*AK THE OPPOSING...

Aug 14, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS LOCKING MECHANISM FREQUENTLY LOCKS THE BELT IN A RETRACTED OR PARTIALLY RETRACTED POSITION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BELT, HOWEVER IT STILLED OPERATED THE SAME, THE DEALER STATES THAT THE BELT WAS INTENDED TO SECURE A CHILD SEAT, THEREFORE BEING MORE...

Aug 14, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS LOCKING MECHANISM FREQUENTLY LOCKS THE BELT IN A RETRACTED OR PARTIALLY RETRACTED POSITION, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BELT, HOWEVER IT STILLED OPERATED THE SAME, THE DEALER STATES THAT THE BELT WAS INTENDED TO SECURE A CHILD SEAT, THEREFORE BEING MORE...

Aug 7, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES UP AND DOWN. VIEW OF THE GLASS IS CLOUDY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES AT IDLE WHILE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT. THIS CONDITION WORSENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR ON BUMPY ROADS, WITH NO NOTICABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT ON 2 LANE ROADS ALL OF THE TAILLIGHTS OF THE OPPOSING TRAFFIC ARE FLASHING TO THE POIN...

Aug 7, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES UP AND DOWN. VIEW OF THE GLASS IS CLOUDY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES AT IDLE WHILE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT. THIS CONDITION WORSENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR ON BUMPY ROADS, WITH NO NOTICABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT ON 2 LANE ROADS ALL OF THE TAILLIGHTS OF THE OPPOSING TRAFFIC ARE FLASHING TO THE POIN...

Aug 6, 2002 Steering

SHAFT ON POWER STEERING SNAPPED, MECHANIC SAYS HAPPENS A LOT WITH FULL GM SIZE TRUCKS. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SHAFT ON POWER STEERING SNAPPED, MECHANIC SAYS HAPPENS A LOT WITH FULL GM SIZE TRUCKS. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Steering

SHAFT ON POWER STEERING SNAPPED, MECHANIC SAYS HAPPENS A LOT WITH FULL GM SIZE TRUCKS. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SHAFT ON POWER STEERING SNAPPED, MECHANIC SAYS HAPPENS A LOT WITH FULL GM SIZE TRUCKS. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK INJECTOR PUMP FAILED, TRUCK WOULD RUN BUT FUEL WOULD RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE WITH IT RUNNING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE, POSSIBLE FIRE CONDITION. *SCC

Jul 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK INJECTOR PUMP FAILED, TRUCK WOULD RUN BUT FUEL WOULD RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE WITH IT RUNNING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE, POSSIBLE FIRE CONDITION. *SCC

Jul 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK INJECTOR PUMP FAILED, TRUCK WOULD RUN BUT FUEL WOULD RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE WITH IT RUNNING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE, POSSIBLE FIRE CONDITION. *SCC

Jul 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK INJECTOR PUMP FAILED, TRUCK WOULD RUN BUT FUEL WOULD RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE WITH IT RUNNING ON THE EXHAUST PIPE, POSSIBLE FIRE CONDITION. *SCC

Jul 24, 2002 Visibility

AFTER CLOSING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR REAR GLASS SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Visibility

AFTER CLOSING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR REAR GLASS SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD JUST DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES, RETURNED HOME AND PARKED VEHICLE. TWO MINUTES LATER, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER DID NOT SMELL ANY SMOKE OR HAD ANY INDICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD JUST DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES, RETURNED HOME AND PARKED VEHICLE. TWO MINUTES LATER, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER DID NOT SMELL ANY SMOKE OR HAD ANY INDICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 40 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED KNEE AND FACIAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $20000.00.*AK *JG

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 40 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED KNEE AND FACIAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $20000.00.*AK *JG

Jul 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 40 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED KNEE AND FACIAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $20000.00.*AK *JG

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 40 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED KNEE AND FACIAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $20000.00.*AK *JG

Jul 8, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL JERKS IN HAND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CAN BE DUPLICATED WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED TO FIX PROBLEM ON 01/25/02 BY REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BRAKE BOOSTER. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP MY TRUCK ON THE 2...

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL JERKS IN HAND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CAN BE DUPLICATED WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED TO FIX PROBLEM ON 01/25/02 BY REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BRAKE BOOSTER. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP MY TRUCK ON THE 2...

Jul 8, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL JERKS IN HAND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CAN BE DUPLICATED WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED TO FIX PROBLEM ON 01/25/02 BY REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BRAKE BOOSTER. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP MY TRUCK ON THE 2...

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL JERKS IN HAND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS CAN BE DUPLICATED WITH THE VEHICLE IDLING IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED TO FIX PROBLEM ON 01/25/02 BY REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BRAKE BOOSTER. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP MY TRUCK ON THE 2...

Jul 3, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A REGULAR INTERMITTING BUMP AND SHAKE IN THE INTERIOR VEHICLE. THE CHASSIS FELL THROUGH THE SEAT AND STEERING. VEHICLE HAS A RUFF DRIVE. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A REGULAR INTERMITTING BUMP AND SHAKE IN THE INTERIOR VEHICLE. THE CHASSIS FELL THROUGH THE SEAT AND STEERING. VEHICLE HAS A RUFF DRIVE. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF BRAKES ARE HIT HARD POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT, AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *YH

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF BRAKES ARE HIT HARD POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT, AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *YH

Jun 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO GEAR UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AS MANY AS TEN TIMES SINCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. ON MAY 4TH IT OCCURED SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR HIT HIS HEAD ON THE REAR WINDOW. IN THIS INCIDENT THE SHIFT ...

Jun 17, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO GEAR UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AS MANY AS TEN TIMES SINCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. ON MAY 4TH IT OCCURED SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR HIT HIS HEAD ON THE REAR WINDOW. IN THIS INCIDENT THE SHIFT ...

Jun 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO GEAR UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AS MANY AS TEN TIMES SINCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. ON MAY 4TH IT OCCURED SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR HIT HIS HEAD ON THE REAR WINDOW. IN THIS INCIDENT THE SHIFT ...

Jun 17, 2002 Power Train Crash

THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY SHIFTS INTO GEAR UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR SLOW SPEED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AS MANY AS TEN TIMES SINCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. ON MAY 4TH IT OCCURED SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR HIT HIS HEAD ON THE REAR WINDOW. IN THIS INCIDENT THE SHIFT ...

Jun 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, CONSUMER PUSHED DOME LIGHT OVER RIDE BUTTON, IMMEDIATELY HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, GMC WAS CONTACTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. TO PRESS AGAIN 4 TIMES WITHIN 6 SECONDS. THIS WOULD PROMPT ALL LIGHTS TO COME...

Jun 6, 2002 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, CONSUMER PUSHED DOME LIGHT OVER RIDE BUTTON, IMMEDIATELY HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, GMC WAS CONTACTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. TO PRESS AGAIN 4 TIMES WITHIN 6 SECONDS. THIS WOULD PROMPT ALL LIGHTS TO COME...

Jun 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, CONSUMER PUSHED DOME LIGHT OVER RIDE BUTTON, IMMEDIATELY HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, GMC WAS CONTACTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. TO PRESS AGAIN 4 TIMES WITHIN 6 SECONDS. THIS WOULD PROMPT ALL LIGHTS TO COME...

Jun 6, 2002 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, CONSUMER PUSHED DOME LIGHT OVER RIDE BUTTON, IMMEDIATELY HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, GMC WAS CONTACTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. TO PRESS AGAIN 4 TIMES WITHIN 6 SECONDS. THIS WOULD PROMPT ALL LIGHTS TO COME...

May 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE, THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID IS ENGINE LIFTERS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP GM HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN OIL PUMP ISSUE. THEY SAY THAT SUFFICIENT OIL IS NOT PUMPED TO THE ENGINE, SO THERE IS A LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE RESULT IS A TYPICAL "LIFTER STICKING" NOIS...

May 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE, THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID IS ENGINE LIFTERS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP GM HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS AN OIL PUMP ISSUE. THEY SAY THAT SUFFICIENT OIL IS NOT PUMPED TO THE ENGINE, SO THERE IS A LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE RESULT IS A TYPICAL "LIFTER STICKING" NOIS...

May 10, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH OR HIGHER VEHICLE WILL START TO BOUNCE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO STEER. PROBLEM WORSENS WHEN ROAD CURVES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO DEALER NOT BEING ABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM, CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THAT VEHICLE IS SAFE. *SLC

May 10, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH OR HIGHER VEHICLE WILL START TO BOUNCE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO STEER. PROBLEM WORSENS WHEN ROAD CURVES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO DEALER NOT BEING ABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM, CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL THAT VEHICLE IS SAFE. *SLC

Apr 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL WILL CONTINUOUSLY GET STUCK WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL IT BACK OUT WITH BOTH FEET. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL WILL CONTINUOUSLY GET STUCK WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL IT BACK OUT WITH BOTH FEET. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO A LOW GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT, THE BACK TIRES LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP AND FISHTAIL*AK.*SLC

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO A LOW GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT, THE BACK TIRES LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP AND FISHTAIL*AK.*SLC

Mar 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LURCH FORWARD JUST AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE LURCH CAN BE QUITE STRONG CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD IN EXCESS OF A FOOT. THE LURCH OCCURS AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN OFFER IS THAT IT ...

Mar 24, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LURCH FORWARD JUST AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE LURCH CAN BE QUITE STRONG CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD IN EXCESS OF A FOOT. THE LURCH OCCURS AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN OFFER IS THAT IT ...

Mar 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LURCH FORWARD JUST AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE LURCH CAN BE QUITE STRONG CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD IN EXCESS OF A FOOT. THE LURCH OCCURS AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN OFFER IS THAT IT ...

Mar 24, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LURCH FORWARD JUST AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE LURCH CAN BE QUITE STRONG CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD IN EXCESS OF A FOOT. THE LURCH OCCURS AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE BEST DESCRIPTION I CAN OFFER IS THAT IT ...

Mar 22, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL. DEALER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH THE PARKING BRAKE.*AK THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED AND THEY STILL DO NOT HOLD. *JG

Mar 22, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL. DEALER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH THE PARKING BRAKE.*AK THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SERVICED AND THEY STILL DO NOT HOLD. *JG

Mar 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREME NOISE IN ENGINE FOR FIRST 20-30 SECONDS AT COLD STARTUP. REGIONAL FACTORY REP. STATES "PERFECTLY NORMAL" AND IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. NO FIX AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXTREME NOISE IN ENGINE FOR FIRST 20-30 SECONDS AT COLD STARTUP. REGIONAL FACTORY REP. STATES "PERFECTLY NORMAL" AND IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. NO FIX AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WENT TO THE RIGHT AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AND FLIPPED TRUCK OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DRIVER UPON IMPACT, NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WENT TO THE RIGHT AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AND FLIPPED TRUCK OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DRIVER UPON IMPACT, NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 14, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LIFTS UP AND KICKS SIDEWAYS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 14, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE LIFTS UP AND KICKS SIDEWAYS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAIL LIGHTS TO ALERT VEHICLES OR TRAFFIC BEHIND OF A SUDDEN STOP OR JUST BEING THERE. BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON TO INDICATE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAIL LIGHTS TO ALERT VEHICLES OR TRAFFIC BEHIND OF A SUDDEN STOP OR JUST BEING THERE. BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON TO INDICATE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAIL LIGHTS TO ALERT VEHICLES OR TRAFFIC BEHIND OF A SUDDEN STOP OR JUST BEING THERE. BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON TO INDICATE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES AFTER THEIR INVESTIGATION. *SLC

Nov 1, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN SEAT, PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SENT AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY THING WRONG. *AK CONSUMER ST...

Nov 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN SEAT, PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SENT AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY THING WRONG. *AK CONSUMER ST...

Nov 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAIL LIGHTS TO ALERT VEHICLES OR TRAFFIC BEHIND OF A SUDDEN STOP OR JUST BEING THERE. BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON TO INDICATE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAIL LIGHTS TO ALERT VEHICLES OR TRAFFIC BEHIND OF A SUDDEN STOP OR JUST BEING THERE. BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON TO INDICATE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ANY TAIL LIGHTS TO ALERT VEHICLES OR TRAFFIC BEHIND OF A SUDDEN STOP OR JUST BEING THERE. BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON TO INDICATE A STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT IT HASN'T BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES AFTER THEIR INVESTIGATION. *SLC

Nov 1, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN SEAT, PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SENT AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY THING WRONG. *AK CONSUMER ST...

Nov 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN SEAT, PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SENT AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY THING WRONG. *AK CONSUMER ST...

Oct 25, 2001 Tires

RIGHT/ REAR FIRESTONE STEEL-TEX TIRE, SIZE: LT245/75R16, DOT: VN11V1C4800 IS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF DEFORMATION IN SIDEWALL, TIRE IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES ON IT, DEFORMATION IS APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 INCHES IN LENGTH. *JG *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Tires

RIGHT/ REAR FIRESTONE STEEL-TEX TIRE, SIZE: LT245/75R16, DOT: VN11V1C4800 IS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF DEFORMATION IN SIDEWALL, TIRE IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES ON IT, DEFORMATION IS APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 INCHES IN LENGTH. *JG *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 35 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT CONTINUE ON UNTIL IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 35 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, BUT CONTINUE ON UNTIL IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCK AT START UP FOR APPROX 10-30 SECONDS. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCK AT START UP FOR APPROX 10-30 SECONDS. *AK

Sep 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE WAS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER'S AIR BAG WHICH WAS NOT ACTIVATED.PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE WAS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER'S AIR BAG WHICH WAS NOT ACTIVATED.PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A MAIN STREET WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK NLM

Sep 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A MAIN STREET WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK NLM

Sep 4, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COASTING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, MPH DECREASED TO ABOUT 25 MPH, AND THEN SUDDENLY ENGAGED INTO A FAST JUMP AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS TOUCHED, BUT IT WASN'T. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 4, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COASTING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, MPH DECREASED TO ABOUT 25 MPH, AND THEN SUDDENLY ENGAGED INTO A FAST JUMP AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS TOUCHED, BUT IT WASN'T. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT. DEAL STATES COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED INTO GEAR WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOPLIGHT. RPM'S WENT UP TO 2000 BEFORE ENGAGING GEAR.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT. DEAL STATES COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED INTO GEAR WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOPLIGHT. RPM'S WENT UP TO 2000 BEFORE ENGAGING GEAR.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT. DEAL STATES COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED INTO GEAR WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOPLIGHT. RPM'S WENT UP TO 2000 BEFORE ENGAGING GEAR.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT. DEAL STATES COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION HAS SLIPPED INTO GEAR WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOPLIGHT. RPM'S WENT UP TO 2000 BEFORE ENGAGING GEAR.*AK

Aug 24, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THEN ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD SUFFERED BEAD SEPARATION, THE...

Aug 24, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THEN ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD SUFFERED BEAD SEPARATION, THE...

Aug 24, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THEN ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD SUFFERED BEAD SEPARATION, THE...

Aug 24, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THEN ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD SUFFERED BEAD SEPARATION, THE...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE RADIATOR TURNS TO A GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. A TECHNICIAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THAT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE RADIATOR TURNS TO A GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. A TECHNICIAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THAT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 12, 2001 Tires

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Suspension

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Tires

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 12, 2001 Suspension

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES GEAR NOISE IN 1ST AND 4TH GEARS. AT PURCHASE, VEHICLE HAD BAD VIBRATION PROBLEM. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE PROBLEM. DEALER TESTED TIRES AND FOUND ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE...THE OTHER THREE HAD TO BE "INDEXED" ON THE WHEELS. DRIVESHAFT, SUSPENSION COMP...

Aug 2, 2001 Structure Crash

BACKING UP AT ABOUT 2MPH HIT A PIPE STICKING OUT OF THE GROUND. THE PIPE WAS ABOUT 3 FT. HIGH. IT HIT THE REAR BUMPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BUMPER WAS BENT SO BADLY THAT IT HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF ALMOST $600.00. I THINK THIS BUMPER SHOULD HAVE WITHSTOOD THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 2, 2001 Structure Crash

BACKING UP AT ABOUT 2MPH HIT A PIPE STICKING OUT OF THE GROUND. THE PIPE WAS ABOUT 3 FT. HIGH. IT HIT THE REAR BUMPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BUMPER WAS BENT SO BADLY THAT IT HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF ALMOST $600.00. I THINK THIS BUMPER SHOULD HAVE WITHSTOOD THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Tires

SIDE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT FOR NO APPARENTLY REASON, FIRESTONE RHS 245/75R16 LDE

Jul 10, 2001 Tires

SIDE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT FOR NO APPARENTLY REASON, FIRESTONE RHS 245/75R16 LDE

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 50-55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND WENT ALMOST TO FLOOR. NO BRAKING ACTION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE SKIDDED TO RIGHT. NO ACCIDENT. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. PEDAL HAS FELT THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE.*AK

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 50-55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND WENT ALMOST TO FLOOR. NO BRAKING ACTION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE SKIDDED TO RIGHT. NO ACCIDENT. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. PEDAL HAS FELT THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE.*AK

Jun 4, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS DISSATIFIED WITH RECALL AND CALLED IT FRAUD IF TIRES ARE OVER INFLATED/ UNDER INFLATED, OR COLD PRESSURE . *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS DISSATIFIED WITH RECALL AND CALLED IT FRAUD IF TIRES ARE OVER INFLATED/ UNDER INFLATED, OR COLD PRESSURE . *AK

Jun 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SAFTY DEFECT IS THAT THE ENGINE JUST QUITS AT ANY SPEED. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ONCE AT 3793 MILES ON APRIL 5, 2001 AND THEN AGAIN AT 6340 MILES ON MAY 15, 2001. BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE BEGAN TO PING AND THEN JUST STOPPED RUNNING. BOTH SITUATIONS HAPPENED WHILE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY A...

Jun 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SAFTY DEFECT IS THAT THE ENGINE JUST QUITS AT ANY SPEED. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TWO TIMES. ONCE AT 3793 MILES ON APRIL 5, 2001 AND THEN AGAIN AT 6340 MILES ON MAY 15, 2001. BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE BEGAN TO PING AND THEN JUST STOPPED RUNNING. BOTH SITUATIONS HAPPENED WHILE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY A...

May 3, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WOULD LEAN TO LEFT, AND ALSO PULLED LEFT WHILE DRIVING. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP , AND HAD 2 STEP COIL SPRINGS/ INSULATOR , AND BODY SHIMS REPLACED ON LEFT SIDE. BROUGHT VEHICLE 1/8 INCH ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. LATER VEHICLE WAS HIGH LEFT AND LOW REAR LEFT. *AK

May 3, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD LEAN TO LEFT, AND ALSO PULLED LEFT WHILE DRIVING. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP , AND HAD 2 STEP COIL SPRINGS/ INSULATOR , AND BODY SHIMS REPLACED ON LEFT SIDE. BROUGHT VEHICLE 1/8 INCH ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. LATER VEHICLE WAS HIGH LEFT AND LOW REAR LEFT. *AK

May 3, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WOULD LEAN TO LEFT, AND ALSO PULLED LEFT WHILE DRIVING. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP , AND HAD 2 STEP COIL SPRINGS/ INSULATOR , AND BODY SHIMS REPLACED ON LEFT SIDE. BROUGHT VEHICLE 1/8 INCH ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. LATER VEHICLE WAS HIGH LEFT AND LOW REAR LEFT. *AK

May 3, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD LEAN TO LEFT, AND ALSO PULLED LEFT WHILE DRIVING. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP , AND HAD 2 STEP COIL SPRINGS/ INSULATOR , AND BODY SHIMS REPLACED ON LEFT SIDE. BROUGHT VEHICLE 1/8 INCH ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. LATER VEHICLE WAS HIGH LEFT AND LOW REAR LEFT. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Power Train

THERE WAS A LARGE "BOOMING" NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE EVERYTIME CONSUMER DROVE IT. THIS NOISE OCCURRED WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPPED POSITION. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY GREASED DIFFERENTIAL. HE WAS TOLD THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED THE PR...

Apr 23, 2001 Suspension

THERE WAS A LARGE "BOOMING" NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE EVERYTIME CONSUMER DROVE IT. THIS NOISE OCCURRED WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPPED POSITION. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY GREASED DIFFERENTIAL. HE WAS TOLD THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED THE PR...

Apr 23, 2001 Equipment

JACK THAT COMES WITH VEHICLE HAS A HEAD THAT IS ABOUT ONE INCH IN DIAMETER. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT JACK CANNOT PROPERLY LIFT VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SAFELY USE AND REMOVE THIS JACK. *YH

Apr 23, 2001 Power Train

THERE WAS A LARGE "BOOMING" NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE EVERYTIME CONSUMER DROVE IT. THIS NOISE OCCURRED WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPPED POSITION. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY GREASED DIFFERENTIAL. HE WAS TOLD THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED THE PR...

Apr 23, 2001 Suspension

THERE WAS A LARGE "BOOMING" NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE EVERYTIME CONSUMER DROVE IT. THIS NOISE OCCURRED WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPPED POSITION. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY GREASED DIFFERENTIAL. HE WAS TOLD THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED THE PR...

Apr 23, 2001 Equipment

JACK THAT COMES WITH VEHICLE HAS A HEAD THAT IS ABOUT ONE INCH IN DIAMETER. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT JACK CANNOT PROPERLY LIFT VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SAFELY USE AND REMOVE THIS JACK. *YH

Oct 27, 2000 Tires

NEW VEHICLE ONLY 6 DAYS OLD, DRIVEN ONLY 350 SOME MILES, WHILE ON LOCAL ROAD AT SPEED LIMIT (30) BEGAN TO VIBRATE, UNABLE TO CONTROL CAUSING ME TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING LANE THEN ONTO SHOULDER. WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED IT WAS FOUND BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE HAD BEADS HAD SEPARATED. TOWED TO F...

Oct 27, 2000 Tires

NEW VEHICLE ONLY 6 DAYS OLD, DRIVEN ONLY 350 SOME MILES, WHILE ON LOCAL ROAD AT SPEED LIMIT (30) BEGAN TO VIBRATE, UNABLE TO CONTROL CAUSING ME TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING LANE THEN ONTO SHOULDER. WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED IT WAS FOUND BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE HAD BEADS HAD SEPARATED. TOWED TO F...