2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 89%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, 89% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I reside in michigan and the winters here are somewhat bad on vehicles but this is in no way acceptable for GM to get away with. I was out of town on the 15th of aug about 80 miles from home and preparing to make a right turn to enter onto the highway when the light turned yellow and the driver/car in front of me stopped suddenly and thankfully proceeded to turn hence getting out of my way because when I applied my brakes their was nothing right to the floorboard, I had known what just happened, ruptured a brake line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10748949, filed 2015-08, 242,000 miles“I own a 2001 Gmc SIERRA 1500 HD sle which I lost my brakes while entering a intersection the other day brought it to a shop to have it looked at they informed me I have rotted brake lines at the ABS module under the drivers side door. The mechanic showed me the rotted lines I took sometime to check the internet to see if there where others having this problem there seems to be thousands of similar complaints. Also the rear leaf springs shackles have rotted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10397271, filed 2011-04, 94,001 miles“I was traveling close to my home and was making a left turn on a country road. I went to apply my brakes with no result. The peddle went all the way to the floor. I shifted the vehicle into low gear and finally made it home. I had to have the vehicle transported to a shop for repairs. The cost to fix the brakes lines, master cylinder - $1000. Not happy with Gmc and will probably never buy another american made vehicle. I also have a chevy tahoe and I have had nothing but problems with that vehicle as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10463255, filed 2012-06, 120,244 miles“Brake line failure. Was able to avoid a crash but all the brake lines are rusted from the outside. Always rinse undercarriage after driving on salt roads which isn't that often in chesterfield va. Should be a recall on these vehicles I know of 5 other persons that have had the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10547804, filed 2013-10, 125,000 miles“2001 Gmc sierra crew cab truck was purchased pre-owned in july 2004. Vehicle at purchase had the front brakes replaced. Mileage was 28,410. In january 2006 with 35,904 miles front and rear brake rotors with pads were replaced due to rusted brake rotors . In august 2006, rear brake backing plates were found to be rotted away and had to be replaced. Mileage at time was 39,846. Vehicle was repaired at all times by the dealer the vehicle was purchased through.”
NHTSA complaint #10166668, filed 2006-08, 39,846 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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