How do you turn off the brake light on a GMC Sierra?
The only way to turn the brake light off is to restore proper line pressure to both brake circuits when the pedal is pushed. If your Sierra is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move.
How does the brake system work on a GMC Sierra?
Your brake system is divided into two circuits. These circuits cut the brake system in two. That way, if the brake system gets a leak or fails, you still have brakes on half of your Sierra’s wheels.
When to reset the computer in a 2005 GMC?
If a warning or service light illuminates on the instrument panel in your ’05 GMC, have the vehicle looked at and serviced by a qualified mechanic. After the vehicle has been repaired, you or your mechanic must reset the computer so that the light (s) on the instrument panel will shut off.
How to fix service brake system on GMC Truck?
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (79 lb in). Cover the front and back side of the repair area using Rubberized Undercoating. An additional check can be made to ensure a good connection for the Battery Cable to Frame ground. It is possible for this ground to cause similar symptoms with the ABS as described above
Is there a BRAKE SYSTEM message on my Silverado Sierra?
I have been getting a service brake system message showing up on my instrument cluster this week. I have done some searching around this forum and some other web searches, but I never found the resolution.
The only way to turn the brake light off is to restore proper line pressure to both brake circuits when the pedal is pushed. If your Sierra is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move.
How to replace a brake sensor on a GMC Truck?
Use ONLY Wheel Bearing Lubricant, P/N 01051344 (Canadian P/N 993037). Install either the original sensor or a new one in the hub. Ensure that the sensor is seated flush against the hub. Refer to the applicable Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement procedure in the ABS sub-section of the Service Manual.
What causes a service brake warning on a GMC Truck?
Check the sensor head to determine if it has been warped/distorted due to the corrosion build up or other causes. Check the mounting surface on the sensor head for flatness by placing it on the edge of a metal machinists scale or other suitable straight edge to measure the flatness.