Vehicle has 19000 miles on it and the brake rotors are badly scored and rusted, resulting in a pulsating brake pedal and the requirement of greater brake pedal pressure to stop the vehicle. The problem is primarily with the rear brakes, but the front brakes are starting to show the same signs. A recent brake inspection indicates that the brake pads are well within tolerance for wear, but the rotors will not pass pennsylvania state safety inspection in their current condition. I have consulted with at least four other individuals with similar vehicles that have encountered the same problem.
2002 GMC Sierra brakes complaints
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Recently took my truck in for routine tire rotation and alignment and I was told that my parking brake was wore out. I only have 55,000 miles on my truck and I have never used the parking brake. I was told that it was common wear by the dealer and gmc customer service will not do anything either. If it has to work to pass inspection then it should be a saftey issue. I was also told by the service tech that it is very common for theses trucks and he thinks the cable is too short and the brake wears going down the road.
When applying the brakes from low speed brake pedal pulsated, resulting in extended stopping distance . Dealer stated the rotors were rusted and flaking.
The vehicle was experiencing intermittent brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least 6 times, however, the dealer was not able to duplicate or solve the problem. *ak the brakes would momentarily pause in stopping action, along with intermittent grabbing, then repeat itself. Brake pulsation was also present. *sc
Anti lock brakes activated by themselves at low speeds. When depressing the brakes they pulsated and chattered. At low speed consumer's vehicle collided with the back door of the garage due to brake failure. No injuries were reported. *ak sensors were replaced by dealership.
While driving at any speed and when brakes were hot there was a problem with stopping. This condition occurred six times. Dealer claimed that this was normal for this vehicle.
Emergency brake failure / left rear rotor damage.
While having the tires rotated a technician noticed a groove cut from a rock between the brake caliper and the rim.
When the vehicle was parked on a hill, the emergency brake didn't hold the vehicle. The dealer was notified. *ak the dealer informed the consumer, per gm, that the trucks with disc brakes needed the parking brakes adjusted at 15k miles at the consumers expense. The vehicle was still under warranty. *scc
When the consumer backed out of a parking space, the brake pedal traveled to the floor.
There was a loud noise when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer felt that the brakes had a manufacturers defect due to open drums.
The rear brakes had to be replaced every seven months.
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.
Dealer claims they cannot duplicate problem. Brake pedal will travel excessively when applied suddenly; so far, occurrence has been at slower speeds and intermittently.
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