GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: GMC
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id: 984
Model: Sierra
Model Year: 2001
Other Engine Info: Iron
Plant City: Pontiac
Plant Company Name: Gm Truck Group
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Michigan
Trim: 1500 (1/2 ton)
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE AIR CONDITIONER THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT NO AIR WOULD BLOW OUT OF THE VENTS. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE RESISTOR FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 130000.
2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
MY 2001 GMC SIERRA 4X4 PICKUP WAS DESIGNED WITH THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE ROTORS. ANY ROAD DEBRIS THROWN-UP BY THE FRONT WHEELS CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE TRUCK HAS 44600 MILES ON IT. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. THE REAR PADS, ON THE OUTSIDE, ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. THE REAR PADS, ON THE INSIDE, ARE WORN TO THE METAL. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A NOISE IN THE REAR END WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY.THE REAR BRAKES ALWAYS HANG WHEN YOU STOP, THEN MAKE TWIN POPPING SOUNDS WHEN YOU START-OFF AGAIN. THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FOUND OR FIXED. THIS IS NOT EASY TO DETECT AND COULD LEAD TO SEVERE BRAKE FAILURE. *AK