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BrakesPart report

2001 GMC GM Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
36%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 GMC GM, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Rain flooded my 2001 grand am se too. Brought to dealer and was told some plugs were loose cause of some extra rustproofing I had done. This occured on the back drivers floor. This kept happening and was told by the dealer it was my problem now because it was no longer under warranty.. Also have had problems with the brakes and am now replacing the drivers side bearings. Abs brakes pulsate and make an awful sound. I have been told that is normal. Thanks to all you complainers I now know that I am not crazy.wish I had been aware of this flooding problem sooner. Actually all of them! …”

NHTSA complaint #10120830, filed 2005-05, 30,000 miles

“Dt: the contact stated the brake lights and the ABS light kept coming on. He owns a 2001 GM yukon xl. The dealership told the contact it will cost him $3,000.00 to fix it. The consumer believed this was a defect in the car. The dealership told him there was no recall. He noticed this about three months ago.”

NHTSA complaint #10136577, filed 2005-09, 65,129 miles

“Abs went off at slow speeds and the brake would pulsate. Removed rust build up under ABS sensor mounting surface. After it was fixed GM had a recall that excluded missouri and I just don't think it was fair. It seems there is a problem with all there 2001 chevy pickups not just by states.”

NHTSA complaint #10136657, filed 2005-09, 29,500 miles

“I own a 2001 silverado with 45k miles. Looks brand new on the outside and inside. The wife took the garbage down to the dumpster and complained she had to pump the brakes to stop because they when down to the floor. I pulled right front wheel off and saw the pads where in great shape. I noticed fluid under the drive side of the truck. Put my fingers in the fluid and determined it to be brake fluid. I look up next to the frame and saw all brake lines were rusted badly. This should not happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #10244436, filed 2008-10

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002229%
2001436%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC GM

Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC GM

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology