2002 GMC Sierra: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Brakes · 116,301 miles · IL

Left house and ABS brake light came on, shut the truck off and ABS brake pump under truck would not stop running even with key off. So had to take fuse out. At that time I drove back home, but if you push down on brake it will go to the floor. June 2014 had truck in shop to have all brake lines replaced and fixed at auffenberg in carbondale illinois due to brakes all of a sudden going out and all lines rusted and now 2,500 miles later this happens also the emgerency brake is not working either. So was there more damage done from all this that should be on recall and us not paying the bill for these defects.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · MA · crash

When is there going to be a recall on the rusted brake lines, I already crashed in 2006 with the ABS system which failed and was a failure to start with and when they fixed, the fix only lasted for 14 months and since then I have be driving with conventional brakes,so are they waiting for me and others to crash again with these rusty brake lines. P.s. Going on 3rd. Set of rotors in the rear, only 65,000 mi.

Filed Mar 15, 2014 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · NJ

Xmas tree shopping w/family very long stopping distance, then no brakes. I made repair at holding bracket near left front wheel on frame. Then on 2/25/2014 another brake line rust failure near but in back of ABS module to back wheels. I replaced that section . Today 3/15/2014 another failure at the first spot,holding bracket near left front wheel on frame. All this on 2002 gmc sierra,funny I have a 2002 ford taurus almost the same mileage no brake problems.

Filed Sep 6, 2009 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · CT

Brake lines from master cylinder to ABS unit failed due to rust on my 2002 gmc sierra pickup truck with less than 35,000 miles on it. Have not driven nor can I safely drive truck since the incident happened. Haven not repaired as of yet as I am exploring my options.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · IL

The brakes on my 2002 gmc sierra are not working right. When I approach a stop the brake pedal goes all the way down and then the ABS engages.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Brakes · 69,900 miles · IL

Unwanted ABS activation.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving less than 10 MPH and applying the brakes the ABS pulsates. The vehicle veers to the left and the stopping distance is increased. Upon inspection the dealership determined there is corrosion on the left ABS sensor. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle is a 2002 gmc sierra k3500. Updated 04/17/06.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Brakes · 66,414 miles · MI

2002 gmc sierra 1500 low speed ABS failure. Currently under recall # 05v37900 and gm recall 05-068. After recall was performed the ABS is still failing and this vehicle will not stop when under 5 MPH. The true failure mode is not the ABS sensor corroding, it is the wheel bearing having extreme wear and it renders the hall effect signal that the sensor reads bad. Details: at 50k miles I had the same low speed ABS failure. The truck was out of warranty at this time and I had to purchase genuine gm replacement parts and replace both front wheel bearing and sensors on my own dime. This fixed the first ABS failure. Then the recall came out for just the wheel sensor, not the bearing. Now 12k miles later (truck has 66k miles) the driver side wheel bearing is now so sloppy that the ABS sensor will not read the hall effect. This causes the low speed ABS failure mode again. I have pulled the ABS fuse under the hood so that the low speed failures stop, but now the truck has non functioning ABS. Lastly, after 12k miles on the replacement gm bearings there is so much slop in the bearing that the dealer has suggested that I should not drive this vehicle due to safety reasons. The driver side wheel is close to falling off the vehicle. I contacted gm customer service at 1-800 gmc truck by the recommendation of my dealer and gm customer service is has yet to contact the dealer for resolution in this matter. My only choice it to replace the wheel bearing at my own cost and I have already done that once 12k miles ago only to have the failure occur again. I will have to continue replacing the wheel bearings for the remainder of this vehicles service life to maintain a vehicle that can safely transport my family. I have no confidence is this vehicle remaining safe for any extended period of time. *jb what can nhsta do about this problem?

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Brakes · 170,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engages at speeds of 10mph and below. The stopping distance was increased as a result. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealership for repairs.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Brakes, Wheels · 69,000 miles · PA

Dt: contact stated there was recall 05v379000 concerning the ABS system. A local service dealer performed the recall repairs. After the repairs were done the contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. Upon inspection, the dealer stated the front left hub needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the hub, and this corrected the problem. He had to cover the cost of the repairs.*ak updated 11/29/05.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Brakes · NC

Dt:the consumer complained about the ABS braking system at low speeds. The dealer told him that there was nothing else they could do for the vehicle because the warranty expired. This was the second time that the hubs have been replaced at the consumers expense. He heard there will be a recall in november, but they were only going to clean the sensors and not replace the hubs. His vehicle was purchased in pennsylvania. In august of 2004 the first hub was replaced, and in november 2004 he replaced the second hub. On october 26, 2005 the vehicle was taken to the dealership and both hubs need to be replaced again.*ak updated 11/29/05.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Brakes · 28,570 miles · WI

My 2002 gmc sierra 4wd p/u with 28,570 miles had "ABS brake" failure. I came close to going through my garage door because of this and am glad it didn't happen at a busy intersection!! There is a recall on my vehicle for this problem, however it only applies to the "salt belt" states and wisconsin is not included!! Unbelievable!! The dealership (von holzen) in ashland wi. Replaced ABS sensors p/n 15112379 ($225) also they had to replace both front brake rotors which could not be refaced as they would have been below specs. The whole bill came to $513.61!! I can't believe gmc doesn't have a recall for all states on the ABS problem before there are ABS caused fatalities!! Von holzen dealership phone # 8003415440 has the old part.