Brake lines are rusted out badly and one rear left line rotted through and began to leak. When the brake lines were inspected all the brake lines were found to be severely rusted.
2002 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for service and the mechanic stated that there was rust found in the drivers side brake baking plate and brake line. The private mechanic also stated that there may be safety related failures involving the suspension and brake pedal because the pedal had to be depressed all the way to the floor before the brakes functioned properly. In addition, the contact also stated that the safety belts failed to open and close properly. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 101,950. The consumer stated to pleases disregard notice. He called the safety line to report a complaint against a vehicle inspection station, not knowing the hotline was to report safety defects. Updated 10/07/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. The contact was driving 10 MPH and applied the brakes but the vehicle began to lose braking power abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the brake system bled and the pads replaced yet the repairs only resolved the failure temporary and the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) but the contacts VIN was not included due to the state in which he lived. The failure was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 49,986. Updated 06/07/11*lj updated 2/03/2012 *ln
Brake line tubing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and entering a car port at her residence when the brakes failed and she crashed into the front corner of her house. No one was injured. The contact stated that no warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel prior or after the failure. The police were not called to the scene. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Brake failure. Sudden brake pedal to floor. Brake fluid on ground in area under driver. Towed to dealer. Dealer replaced rusted out front brake lines from ebcm to both front wheels.
Ineffective parking brake, premature-unwarranted parking brake friction liner wear. Similar gm recall 05042 and the federal safety agency action number pe03057 but only applies to vehicles with manual transmissions. This problem also applies to my vehicle with an automatic transmission.
My antilocking brakes have been activating during slow turning stops and I am not able to stop. I ran over a curve pulling into a packing lot. I almost hit another car pulling into the gas station. I called the gm dealer who said it was not covered under warranty and this has not been under a recall. So I disconnected the antilocking brakes and now the problem is gone. And good thing I did because that same day I was pulling into traffic and did not see an oncoming car because it did not have it's light on (dusk) and I had to stop fast while turning. If I did not disconnect the antilock I would have coasted it to the on coming car. Gm needs to correct this problem.
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.
2002 gmc sierra. Just as the vehicle is about to stop the anti-lock brakes seem to release and the vehicle travels around 10 to 15 feet without being able to stop. Very disconcerning.
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.
Parking brake doesn't hold vehicle. Adjuster is maxed out and gm customer service states there is nothing they can do since it's out of warranty. Truck only has 61,000 miles. The parking brake has never been used. I'm the original owner.
The parking brake liners have become worn to such a point that the parking brake will not hold the vehicle stationary. I have had to replace the liners twice to receive a state inspection. Each liner replacement has cost me $40/wheel for a total of $160. I never use my parking brake, yet it continues to wear. I feel that this is a design defect and should be repaired by the manufacturer.
Unwanted ABS activation.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. While applying the brakes at 10 MPH, the brake pedal extended all the way to the floor. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) at 33,725 miles. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The current mileage was 39,600 and failure mileage was 39,000. The consumer stated the front rotors were replaced by the dealer due to the fact the rotors were damaged while performing the recall. The consumer stated replaced the rear rotors and pads at 35,000 miles due to corrosion and the consumer had to pull the fuse to the anti-lock system to properly drive vehicle home. Updated 09/12/07
Vehicle exhibiting same systems as the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000. Took vehicle to dealership to investigate, but was informed that because my vehicle was not on the list of states affected, there was nothing they could do. They could, however, charge me $120 for a diagnosis of the vehicle. I declined. There has been more than one occasion in which other vehicles have almost been hit from the rear as a result of vehicle not being able to stop.
2002 gmc extended cab failed state inspection today due to ineffective parking brakes. They have been ineffective for years. The consumer took the brakes apart and the left rear shoe was worn out**cc the consumer stated the shoe was not held in place very well. The same problem occurred with the right rear but the brake lining material was still present. *jb the consumer states that the parking brake wears prematurely on the automatic transmission just as well as the manual transmission. The consumer also states that in north carlolina parking brake effectiveness is a part of annual safety inspection. The consumer stated he will take the vehicle in to get a quote to apply the appropriate recall procedure. Update 05/09/07
2002 gmc extended cab failed state inspection today due to ineffective parking brakes. They have been ineffective for years. Today, I took the brakes apart and the left rear shoe was worn out. The shoe was not held in place very well. Same problem on right rear, but brake lining materialws still present. This seemed like a badly designed system. I am original owner, have 56,000 miles on truck, never been abused. Am taking to dealer tomorrow and fear huge bill.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet sierra 1500 that he purchased in december 2001. Six months after the date of purchase the emergency brake did not work. He took the truck to the dealer , and they told him there was no recall on the truck because of the VIN he gave them. His friend has the same truck, but his VIN fell under this recall. Also called the manufacturer, and they informed him that this vehicle didnot fall within the recall for the emergency brake due to tne VIN. The dealer told him the brakes were worn outafter driving the car over 10,000 miles. The current mileage was 130000 miles.*ak updated 02/22/07.
Dt*: the contact stated while entering a driveway at 3 MPH, the brakes did not stop the vehicle from hitting a light pole. This incident occurred after repairs indicated in recall # 05v379000 regarding service brakes, hydraulic:antilock were performed at the dealership. The absence of braking action at low speed happened due to malfunctioning of the speed sensors. The manufacturer was contacted and the outcome was a referral to customer service where a representative was supposed to be called back in 48 hours however no return call was received. The contact expressed dissatisfaction with the recall performed in the vehicle because the dealership indicated in the job order inspection or replacement of the affected sensors but no replacement were performed.
Low speed anti-lock activation.
During periodic safety inspection the dealer found that the rear disc brake rotors were badly rusted and providing little braking action. Vehicle is four years old with only 29,000 miles on it. Replaced at a cost of $850.
Dt*: the contact stated the antilock brakes engage at low speeds. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
2002 sierra rear brakes rusted. Front brake system had to have the rotors resurfaced due to rust and the speed sensors were corroded, calipers also rusted. *ts
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.
I am concerned about my parking brake wearing out prematurely again and possibly rolling and colliding with another object. The parking brake shoes were replaced with only 38,000 miles on the vehicle. The dealer said they were wore down to metal and that it was my fault for not having the brakes totally disassembled and then adjusted.
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?
The brakes on my gmc sierra were recalled because they can fail between 3 and 10 miles an hour. I took the truck in to be fix, however, I am still having trouble with the brakes- (I believe it is with the front wheel speed sensor -this is how it was listed on the recall paper). They seem to fail more under damp/moist/slippery conditions. When I called the dealership to tell them that the truck was still having problems after they had worked on the brakes their response was "deal with it". I am sorry but I cannot just deal with brakes that you cannot trust. What kind of help can I get with this. They have worked on the brakes four times....and they are still not good. Yesterday they took it and drove it....it was a nice and not bad conditions and they brought it back and said there was not a problem. I am sorry but there is a problem! They are very temperamental brakes!
Dt*: the contact stated the parking brake will not hold properly. The failure gradually became more severe, now the parking brake only holds on small inclines. Upon inspection at an inspection station it was determined that the problem was caused by a defective clip in the parking brake. The dealer found a service bulletin # 02-05-26-001 for the parking brake. Although the dealer was able to determine the cause of the problem the contact elected not to have the repairs completed. Updated 3/3/2006 -
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.
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