2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 36
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 36 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 19 records
- brake line · 17 records
- brake pedal · 10 records
- pedal went · 8 records
- emergency brake · 5 records
- went floor · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
While driving home, someone pulled out in front of me. I applied the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor. I managed to avoid a collision and made it home as this happened luckily around the corner from my house. I looked for the problem, it didn't take long as under the hood the frame was covered with brake fluid. I was amazed to find that one of the metal brake line had rusted through and the others…
ODI 10484141
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake pedal goes to floor and is kicked back, no brakes at low speeds 5 to 8 mph. Was subject to recall when still under manufactures warranty. Problem is same now. No brakes at low speeds. Purchased this vehicle new, very low mileage. Gmc will not respond to complaint. This is a serious issue. *tr
ODI 10457500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs activates at slow speeds when not needed, causing vehicle to be unable to stop in a reasonable distance. This most often occurs when pulling into a parking space at slow speeds with the steering wheel turned to the left or right. *tr
ODI 10453954
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Was driving donw sreet in came to stop sign brakes failed, almost was hit by 2 cars, had truck towed to garage, mechanic said he is replacing more brake lines on gm products than ever before, same thing happened to my 93 eldorado. Gm is using very cheap brake lines that corrode very quickly, they are not protected be any anti-corrosive material or spray. Truck is at an auto serv waiting for repair, was told will be…
ODI 10444636
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle brake pedal goes to the floor at low speeds 5-10mph during stop. The abs light does not illuminate. Very close to serious accident (s). This is not a traction or lack of traction issue. This seems to be wheel speed sensors that continually require replacing. Rear calipers on this vehicle with less than 65k miles have been replaced twice. Brakes have been a problem since new. Brake lines rotted with less than…
ODI 10444915
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving 15 mph when the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The contact had to utilize the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. After the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that brake fluids were leaking. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the brakes and brake lines and found that the brake line…
ODI 10429078
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While attempting to reverse from a residential driveway while towing a trailer, the contact applied pressure to the brakes however, the pedal went to the floorboard abnormally and did not stop the vehicle. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with rusted…
ODI 10432757
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Total brake failure due to brake line rust through. No partial system brake was available, the pedal went right to the floor with the only indication being a couple of soft pedal pumps with minimal braking before total failure. Vehicle was traveling in city traffic. There had been no panic stops up to this point. No accident occurred. I had to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. Vehicle is now parked, waiting for…
ODI 10418424
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that when pulling into his driveway, he noticed that the brake pressure was low and the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner and he noticed that the brake lines fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10416725
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 gmc sierra 1500 5.3 std cab slt while braking at low speeds the anti lock bracket system triggers causing unsafe stopping distances. Luckily, i've not crash into another car or person, but curbs, shopping carts and ditches have been run into due to the truck not stopping. This happens while braking under 10mph and it is rarely possible to get the truck to normally brake, often i have to kick the emergency brake…
Crash reported
ODI 10404161
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 gmc sierra brake line failure. I was driving to work today when a school bus stopped in front of me to drop off some children. As i tried to stop my brake pedal went right to the floor and i was unable to stop, i was going down a fairly steep hill and had to steer onto the roads shoulder in order to avoid a collision. My truck traveled about 400 feet before coming to a stop. *tr
ODI 10402493
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving along at approximately 25 mph and tried to stop for red light and brake peddle went to floor. Was able to stop against curb. Checked and found brake fluid leaking from under drivers side door. Vehicle found to have rusted out brake lines. Specifically leaking were the lines to and from the abs unit. All four forward facing lines were rusted in clip in frame. At least two were leaking. Replaced four lines out…
ODI 10402034
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recent pre-purchase inspection of 2002 gmc sierra 4wd indicated excessive corrosion of chassis and brake lines which resulted in a recommendation of immediate brake line replacement to pass pennsylvania vehicle safety inspection certification. *tr
ODI 10402079
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure. Went to stop at a stop sign and no brakes. I was fast enough on the emergency brake to avoid a collision. Was able to make it home. Checked under truck and the metal brake line had ruptured. Brake lines and fuel lines are rusted. Truck in shop now. *tr
ODI 10397432
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated the brake light illuminated constantly, the vehicle lost brake fluid prematurely, and a brake line ruptured while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure in the brake lines, and calipers due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer replaced the brake lines, and calipers. The failure…
ODI 10434074
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 gmc sierra 1500 brakeline failure due to severe corrosion of hard lines under drivers side . I was backing out of a parking lot when brake pedal went to floor and had severe loss of braking power. Under further investigation one line was rusted through and others severely corroded. *tr
ODI 10386343
Electrical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have had to replace front wheel abs speed sensors and related parts twice on my 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The first time was in 2006, the second just this week. The truck has just over 86000 miles. The abs engaged below 10 mph. I almost hit other cars or objects several times when this occurred. Speed sensors were corroded. Hub bearings were also replaced due to speed ring faults. It has cost me over $1500 both times…
ODI 10360733
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 gmc sierra brake line blew, follow up shows massive rust including parts of frame - so bad that brake bleeders on rotors are a pile of rust, cannot be opened. All brake line fittings rusted beyond removal with a wrench, therefore repair shop could not provide a remedy. 27,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10358419
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Moments after leaving the driveway at our home, approaching an intersection at about 25 mph, i applied the brakes on my 2002 gmc sierra, and the pedal went to the floor. I couldn't stop the vehicle before going through the intersection. Fortunately no other vehicles were in the intersection and no accident occurred. After returning the vehicle to the driveway i discovered brake fluid under the truck bed and dripping…
ODI 10350435
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs sensor activation at slow speed. The truck does not stop normally when brakes applied at slow speed. This is a known defect by gm and nhtsa. Recalls have been done but not in my state. This is a safety issue and the recall needs to be expanded to all affected vehicles. Despite gm saying that this issue is limited to 20 states and canada, this is not true. A search of the internet has shown this defect is…
ODI 10352249
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line failure on my 2002 gmc sierra 1500 1/2 ton 4wd pickup. Brake line failed because of rust. My truck has only 47000 miles on it and well cared for. When it happened i was turning into a parking lot and the brake pedal went to the floor almost hit street sign. I had to get the truck towed. The garage had to replace all brake lines,front hoses and calipers because of rust.the total bill came to $1030…
ODI 10345149
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 gmc sierra, 84,000 miles. Driver's side rear metal brake line blew when leaving a garage and i had to use the emergency brake to stop. If it would have happened a minute later, i would have been going down a steep hill into rush hour traffic, potentially hurting or killing others or myself. This happened without warning. Mechanic says all lines should be replaced due to excessive rust. I do live in pa, but i…
ODI 10339832
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph and depressing the brakes, there was a loss of 80-90 percent braking power. The abs system independently engaged and would not disengage. The vehicle was carefully driven home. The rotors and brake pads were replaced and the wheel cylinders were bled by the contact. In addition, the contact disconnected the abs fuse…
ODI 10346891
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Events leading up to failure: none, all was normal and no problems were experienced.. The failure: brake line ruptured due to rusting causing loss of all braking ability. Vehicle only 8 years old. Barely avoided an accident by steering around the vehicle in front of me. Corrective procedure: all brake lines replaced by a professional mechanic. . Old brake lines not available. I have the receipt of all work…
ODI 10344482
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Anti-lock brakes activation at low speeds 3-5 mph. 2. Always the first time applied when cold after that at various times 3. This is the same conditions as nhtsa 05v379000 or gm 05068 which started in 2005. The truck was looked at then when there was no problems but when the problem is happening now gm says that it is only a one time recall. The dealer looked at the truck and said the hub was worn and needed…
ODI 10326514
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