Dt: the contact stated that the intermediate steering shaft was replaced in february 2005 as suggested by a technical service recommendation. The federal safety agency item number is 10005165. The technical service bulletin suggested repair has again failed. There was looseness within the steering and a grinding feeling. He took the vehicle to the same dealership that completed the previous repair work. The dealer said the failure was normal, and no real explanation was offered. The second repair was made at the contact's expense.
2002 GMC Sierra: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 249 complaints about the 2002 GMC Sierra describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 25,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 18 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Dt: contact stated the parking brake bands dragged on the hub of the rear wheel even though the parking brake was not being used. Consumer heard a grinding noise, and when he took the car into the service dealership, they told him the hubs needed to be replaced. Gmc investigated trucks with manual transmissions but not with automatic transmissions. Had to replace the hubs on 7-25-05. Had 53,000 miles on this vehicle and bought it brand new. Consumer felt this was a defect and would like to file a safety complaint. This was the first time he had this problem. *ak
Dt: consumer heard something pop ping and fell into the street. Consumer had no brakes in the rear. In the front the brake disc was badly pitted because of the poor quality of alloy. Consumer was driving up to a stop, trying stop, when the brakes failed. Consumer sailed on through the stop sign. The front brakes were grinding due to the metal on the disc. The consumer had to replace with a whole new braking system with aftermarket products. Consumer did not feel safe with the gm brakes. This happened all of a sudden, there were no prior problems. This vehicle only has 8,000 miles on it. This happened while slowing down between 10 and 15 MPH.
While driving in the city while it was raining at 10 MPH, the vehicle in front of the consumer stopped and the consumers brakes failed and hit the vehicle in front. *ak (4/24/05) while in the rain the consumer had come off of the interstate going 20 MPH and the brakes failed again. The vehicle was regularly serviced by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 4/28/05. The dealer reported that the vehicle needed front and rear pads, the front rotors need machining, the rear rotors needed replacing , and four wheel calipers needed to be serviced. The dealer stated that the pads were 70% worn. The consumer stated that the rear brakes have pad squeakers but they could not be heard. The consumer had taken the rear wheel off and saw the rear pad was completely metal to, and rear. The consumer made the repairs as well serviced the calipers. *sc
The disc brake pads jam and fail to make proper contact with the rotors when dirt gets in the area that the brake pads ride on 'runners (stainless steel sheet metal covers the mounting frame where it rides . The clearance is so close and road it will jam the pads. This requires disassembly of all of the brake caliper and grinding of the rotor frequently. The pads not pressing on the rotors properly allow the rotor to rust further degrading the brake performance and causes uneven braking and greatly increased stopping distance -- I have had to overhaul the brakes three times and the repair mechanic says all gm trucks have the same problem
The brakes squeaked when applied. The dealer replaced the rear brake shoes and clips.
Abs system is not working properly, there is a grinding noise when applying brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss...
- Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (DIH) equipped vehicles
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
- Risk
- This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V379000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
- Risk
- If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V161000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 GMC Sierra grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2002 GMC Sierra?
7 of 249 owner complaints about the 2002 GMC Sierra (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 GMC Sierra?
There are 2 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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