2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 26 records
- brake pedal · 17 records
- brake line · 17 records
- emergency brake · 15 records
- pedal went · 14 records
- went floor · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle's braking ability was lost and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle eventually came to a stop and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11105083
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving between 3-8 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the anti-lock brake system engaged, increasing the braking distance. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was rust between an abs sensor and the hub in…
ODI 11042649
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed to operate without warning. The bowser dealer was contacted and diagnosed that the brake line experienced severe corrosion and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Seven years prior to the failure, the brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to perform the repair at a…
ODI 10993682
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The contact stated that the zinc aluminum alloy on the brake lines caused severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that all the brake lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10985969
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the brake pedal pulsated when applied, but failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensors needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 06/29/17*lj *cn
ODI 10981756
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusted through prematurely and without warning pedal goes to floor with no stopping power
ODI 10897317
Service Brakes
Abs system is kicking in at slow speeds, as in a crawl like you were driving next to a walking person. Like i am pushing on the brake pedal and it is pushing back and not allowing me to stop truck. Very scary
Crash reported
ODI 10899856
Service Brakes
Thankfully i was in a parking lot, i was backing up and my brake pedal went right to the floor and i had no brakes at all. The brake line on the driver's side front burst. I have my truck at a local shop and its going to cost around $1500 to replace the brake lines. The cost is mostly labor. If loose the front brakes, i would expect the rear brakes to work but that is not the case. I am thankful i was not on the…
ODI 10870263
Service Brakes
While on state highway and driving the legal limit, i was approaching a green traffic signal. An ambulance with emergency lights was approaching from the cross direction. I applied brakes and without warning brakes pressure completely failed. I had absolute minimal brakes and i went completely through the intersection. It appears to be rusted brake lines. When i apply the brakes, brake fluid squirts out of the front…
ODI 10855659
Service Brakes
ALL BRAKE LINES HAVE ROTTED OUT
ODI 10807696
Service Brakes
I recently took my truck off the road to replace the shock absorbers. While replacing the rear shocks, i noticed that the brake pads were worn to less than one eighth inch thick. I then looked at the front brake pads and noted that they had hardly any wear. I understand that the front brakes do 70% of the braking and the rear brakes do 30%. That made my finding abnormal. All the brake pads and rotors were replaced,…
ODI 10785739
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle had to be towed to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10767448
Service Brakes
Slowed down and turned into a parking spot and the abs system kicked in. Did get the pickup stopped and noticed brake fluid leaking by the driver real wheel. Had almost no brakes getting the pickup home. Upon inspection found the rear brake line had ruptured due to corrosion. The abs system has been kicking for no reason before this. Talked to a mechanic and he said there have been a lot of corrosion problems with…
ODI 10762169
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at a low speed, the brake warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,988. Updated 02/12/16*lj *cn
ODI 10794882
Service Brakes
On the morning of friday august 21, 2015, my wife went to move my 2002 gmc sierra. She pulled out of our driveway and proceeded up-hill about 300-400 feet, and then turned around in a neighbor's driveway, when coming back down the hill she tried to brake to stop in front of our house, but the brakes totally failed without any warning. She then went up a slight hill on the other side of our house, but still couldn't…
ODI 10758882
Service Brakes
Pulling into my driveway truck started to slow then the pedal went to the floor. Tried pumping the brakes but did not stop untill i hit two garbage cans and pushed them into my garage door. I now have a truck i cant drive and a garage door that will have to be replaced. There was no warning i am just fortinate that no one was infront of this truck. One of the lines to the rear of the truck blew out and lost its…
Crash reported
ODI 10733365
Service Brakes
I was slowing down to park to unload some recycling and i pressed on my brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor. I was barely able to avoid hitting the person in front of me (outside of their vehicle) and their vehicle. I pumped the brakes but the pedal did not resist at all. My brakes were totally inoperable without using the emergency brake. I got out and had brake fluid streaming out of the lines right…
ODI 10726465
Service Brakes
Driving to work one morning, i noticed as i approached a stop sign that i had to push my brake pedal further than i had earlier in my trip. Instead of continuing onto the freeway i pulled into a station and tested the brakes only to find that i could push them all the way to the floor and come to a gradual, rolling stop. The truck was towed to a shop where it was found that one of the metal brake lines had rusted…
ODI 10723787
Service Brakes
On monday afternoon 5/11/15 i had just hooked up a small trailer in preparation to go pick up my granddaughter from central michigan university the following day. This was going to require a round trip distance of roughly 400 miles. While turning my truck around to park it for the night i discovered to my horror that the brake pedal on my truck went all the way to the floor with no stopping power at all. This…
ODI 10716335
Service Brakes · Suspension
The brake lines are rusted so badly it will not pass it's next va state inspection. This truck has only been driven 74000 miles. Can this be normal? I am a disabled vet with limited income and can not afford the cost of replacement. There is also more than normal rust of the suspension and other parts under the body. I believe this has gone on too long and a recall is necessary. *tr
ODI 10712745
Service Brakes
My 15 year old son driving with me in the passenger seat he has a learners permit applys the brake and it went to the floor not being able to stop properly swerves and avoids a collision with limeted brakes i took over and made it home buy the time i got home i had no brakes and no brake fluid i was releived to make it. I work on cars for a living and never replaced brakelines do to rusting out. There will be a…
ODI 10681687
Service Brakes
Brake line failure.. This incident happened today, 10/26/2014 *tr
ODI 10650136
Service Brakes
Traveling north on route 28 near chantilly, virginia, a line of cars in front of me came to an abrupt halt. I pressed my brake peddle hard and within three seconds the brake peddle was at the floor. I quickly maneuvered my truck to the right and was able utilize the emergency brake to slow the truck to a stop. Incredibly, my son and i were not injured, we did not hit the line if vehicles in front of us, and were all…
ODI 10644196
Service Brakes
My 16 year old daughter was driving the truck at the time of the failure. She has her temporary license and was driving for the third time. After driving in town and on some rural roads, she started getting too close to other cars at stop lights and stop signs. I began telling her to stop sooner, she said she was trying. It only got worse so we went home. She almost ran into our house as tried to stop in the…
ODI 10638512
Service Brakes
Anti lock brakes at low speed activated cannot stop vehicle pressing harder brake line blew had no brakes rear ended vehicle stopped at red light. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10660164
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 GMC Sierra 1500.
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