2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Parking Brake Problems

8
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 8 stored complaint records:

1 indicate a crash
0 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

What owners report

parking brake · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
1–30k mi	3
60–100k mi	2
30–60k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

April 1, 2008 · 83,000 miles
Parking Brake
Similar to nhtsa: 05v161000 my 2002 gmc sierra with automatic tranny experiences the very same premature parking brake wear. Wear is uneven and just in 2 little places instead of even wear on whole shoe. Brake wears very quickly then will not hold putting undue stress and causing failure of parking pawl in automatic tranny. Gm refused to do anything. Gm will not fix my vehicle or apply recall since i do not have…
ODI 10230138
January 4, 2008 · 250 miles
Parking Brake
2002 gmc sierra with automatic transmission has both the abs problems that have a recall only along east coast states and the parking brake problem that has a recall for manual transmissions. *tr
ODI 10227223
November 6, 2007 · 24,000 miles
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Parking Brake
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2006 for the abs. The dealer kept the vehicle for a month and performed the recall repair. Since the repair, the vehicle does not roll back while parked on an incline with the emergency brake engaged; however, it rolls back on level ground. The contact repaired the rotors and the brake system himself in november of 2007…
Crash reported
ODI 10224676
November 1, 2007
Parking Brake
Noticed that parking brake doesn't work anymore. (looked on line and noticed that there was a recall for manual transmission but not for automatic. Also noticed a lot of people have the same problem. I believe it is a safety issue even with an automatic since people pull trailers and park on inclines setting the parking brake. *tr
ODI 10220467
July 30, 2007
Parking Brake
Complete emergency brake failure. The e-brake does not hold on even a slight incline. Further research shows that this is a common complaint by gmc truck owners on the internet. There was a recall for the vehicles with manual transmissions, but not vehicles with automatic transmissions. This does not make sense... *tr
ODI 10198011
March 3, 2007 · 87,000 miles
Parking Brake
Failure of parking brake on 2002 gmc sierra pickup. During state inspection it was found to be unable to hold. It was found that the adjustments screws on both rear emergency brakes were fully disengaged, so this meant that they had backed off. They were against the stops. They were adjusted back up, but this will most likely happen again. I am a mechanic and know this is a defect that could cause deaths if this is…
ODI 10184581
February 24, 2007 · 42,000 miles
Parking Brake
Parking brake failure on 2002 gmc sierra 1500 2wd 4dr ext cab w/ automatic trans. Due to excessive wear of friction linings due to defect in release mechanism. Have 50k miles on vehicle & emergency brake shoes have worn into rotors. The lack of a working parking brake has caused the transmission to lock in park when on an incline, especially when towing. Vehicle will not pass state inspection because of this.…
ODI 10184539
October 1, 2002 · 10,000 miles
Parking Brake
Parking brake on 2002 gmc failed repeatedly. The parking brake pedal went to the floor. First told this was normal. Second complaint brakes were adjusted. Third complaint cause was found. The brake failed to completely release. The brake wore out prematurely and overheated. The problem continued after repeated attempts to repair. The rear axles needed replacement due to overheating/damage to seals and bearings. Use…
ODI 10190989