Gmc 2002 yukon sle, 193,000 miles, experienced a total brake failure, loss of brake fluid, without prior warning lights regarding brake line pressure, function or ABS. The loss was attributed to extensively corroded brake lines resulting in a $3000 repair.
2002 GMC Yukon brakes complaints
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I have a 2002 gmc yukon 4wd and have had recurring problems with my ABS activating at slow speeds. The vehicle has been repaired by the local gmc dealer 3-5 times but keeps recurring 10-15k miles later. The problem occurs at slow speeds, such as coming to a stop or in heavy commuter traffic. The ABS activates and the yukon is difficult to stop. The dealer claims they are unaware of any problems along this line, but I have paid several times to get it repaired and nobody seems to know why it keeps failing. The failure to stop has resulted in two small collisions but no damage was done to my vehicle or the others. The problem is occurring again, but the $500/pair of sensors is proving to be a burden to keep fixing. I believe the speed sensor was adjusted the other times the ABS was faulty, but the details are difficult to determine. Any and all help is appreciated! I realize my vehicle is 8 years old with 80k miles on it, but this problem has been repaired under warranty several times and the problem remains, expensively, after the warranty has expired.
Driving from tampa to orlando in my 2002 gmc yukon with trailer in tow. Brakes went to floor while had to use emergency brake. I was tow home by aaa no fluid in reservoir filled it up. Saw fluid leaking under drivers door look with flashlight and saw cluster of lines corroded leaking from a round device and running down the rail toward back. About two ft. Long. I think they are the metal brake lines and their failure seems like a defect in material as I think they should be made of a harder or more lasting stainless steel or something as brakes are the most important device on a vehicle. I now feel for the safety of my family gmc said improper maintenance. I think gmc should take care of their faulty defective brake lines before someone is killed or maybe they have already.
Abs activates during slow stops, increases stopping distance. Dealer performed recall 05v37900 and problem persists. Dealer replaced both front speed sensors and problem persists. I believe problem is corrosion in front wheel hubs on tone ring. Recall does not address that part.
My 2002 gmc yukon has the problem that when stopping at slow speeds the ABS brakes activate causing the car to lurch forward before coming to a complete stop. This is the third time I have experienced this with this vehicle. The first time was just before the recall for this problem in 2005, the second time was in the summer of 2007 when it was fixed under the recall, and just recently when I had to again pay for the repair. Each time it was repaired by removing and cleaning or replacing the sensors. Obviously the repair done as a result of the recall is temporary at best and the safety issue of the car lurching forward returns. In my case it appears to return in about 2 years.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon which was purchased brand new in 2002. He stated that the anti-lock braking system was activating inappropriately at low speeds of 8 MPH and under. The failure would cause the pedal to pulse and would not stop in a normal fashion. The vehicle would brake on and off and caused him to feel as if he was losing control of the vehicle. Although there was a recall campaign regarding the same failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000) his VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer would take no liability for repairs in the vehicle. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were under 87,944. Updated 12/22/09 *bf updated 12/22/09.
There is a recall (05v379000) and I bought my vehicle in to be taken care of in 2007, now the same thing is happening two years later and they wont cover it. I have contacted gmc to see what they can do for me.
A major failure of the ABS system on my gmc yukon 2002, I have contacted gm but they denied any previous issues with this. I found a the federal safety agency campaign #05v379000 in relation with this. Please advise.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. The contact stated that his vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). One month later, he noticed increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications. In addition, the ABS activates unexpectedly. The vehicle has not been repaired properly. The failure mileage was 32,582 and current mileage was 44,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. While driving 15 MPH, the ABS activates and prevents the vehicle from coming to a complete stop when needed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the contact called them and was informed that they were not responsible for the defect. He has done much research and found several recalls with the same failure as his vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 03/12/09. *lj updated 03/13/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. When the brake was applied to slow down and stop the vehicle, the brakes began to pulsate and the vehicle would vibrate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000. The current mileage was 44,000.
2002 yukon had very reduced braking under normal speeds and road conditions. The brake pedal was pushed nearly to the floor with only about 30% of normal brake capacity. As if the front brakes were not helping. The big issue is that the recall service by gm recall # 05068 has been performed on this truck less than 6 months ago on 8-23-2006. The recall procedure does not correct the defect. Someone is going to get killed by this problem that gm is not correctly addressing.
Couldn't get car inspected because of a worn out emergency brake that we never use.
Abs pump running all the time, scared to drive it. I must find out if safe to drive. Thanks.
Dt*: the contact stated after having the recall #05v379000 regarding the ABS performed on the vehicle the brakes began to pulsate at speeds below 10 MPH. The vehicle worked properly before the repairs. The vehicle was immediately taken back to the dealership, where it was determined the ABS hubs need to be replaced. Updated 3/17/2006 -
2002 gmc yukon brakes pulsate during normal and slow speed stops. Vehicle makes a crunching or clunking noise and brake pedal goes to far down toward the floorboard. *ts when the consumer took the vehicle to a repair shop, the consumer was told the rotors were corroded. The consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the recall, because his vehicle was purchased in georgia.
The parking brake on our 2002 yukon does not hold once the rear brakes have warmed up. When the vehicle is allowed to sit for a few hours and the brakes cool, the parking brake holds. Since new, the parking brake pedal has gone all the way to the floor, and the dealer told me this is normal. I've complained to the dealer about this problem in the past when I took it for state inspection, and I was told it was a minor adjustment problem and it had been fixed. Since the car was cold when I picked it up, the parking brake did work fine. I didn't realize until last summer that the parking brake doesn't hold once the rotor assembly is warmed up. Clearly, this is a dangerous situation if parked on a steep incline. The dealer has told me not to worry because they say the vehicle is safe when in park. I disagree.
Consumer complaint regarding 2002 gmc not being included in recall. The vehicle would skid and grind when the brake pedal was applied. *ts the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced for recall 05v379000. The dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not included in the recall therefore they would not repair it. The same day the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where they replaced the left front unitized bearing and front wheel drive hub assembly.
2002 gmc yukon front wheel assembly had to be replaced. *ts after the recall for the wheel speed sensor was complete the dealer claimed they also had to replace the left hub assembly due to corrosion. The replacement of the hub was not going to be cover under warranty because it had expired.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for repair of excessive corrosion of braking system, front and rear on gmc 2002 yukon. *ts ***no answer required*** the A/C compressor was noisy on startup. Sop compressor had internal piston failure in compressor. . The sunroof would not close all the way. The dealer had to install a new sunroof frame.
Experience problems with anti-lock braking system on 2002 yukon. *bf the rotors rusted prematurely and caused the sensors to fail. *sc updated
Dt: 2002 gmc yukon. The consumer had to have ABS sensors replaced. There was a recall but it did not effect the consumer's state, which was wisconsin. This could be replaced by dealership for the amount of $924. The consumer paid to have sensors replaced. The consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recalled vehicles . Mechanic tested the sensors and stated this would not stop vehicle.*ak the front hub and bearing were corroded along with the sensors. The left rear axle was worn which caused a fluid leak.
Dt: on june 7, 2005 while driving 45 MPH the consumer was following another car. There was a car in front of the consumer that slowed down the consumer attempted to slow down as well. The consumer pushed the brakes almost to the floor and it took longer than usual to stop. This almost caused the consumer's vehicle to hit the other car in the rear end. The consumer was shaken and went to a repair shop. The brakes were inspected by a mechanic. The mechanic determined that the rear brakes were rusted and needed to be replaced. The front brakes were fine. The rear brakes and drums were replaced. The consumer. Took the car to a gm dealership for the emergency brake repair. They replaced the emergency brakes . The dealership said there was nothing they could do about the brakes rusting. The consumer called gm and they said there was nothing they could do, and didn't know why the brakes went out. The consumer doid not know either. Has never had other problems with the brakes before or after this.*ak the parking brake shoes were replaced.
The wear indicator on my right rear brake was signaling a problem with the brakes. I took it to my mechanic who informed me that the emergency brake had completely worn on one side and the shoes had to be replaced; it also caused damage to the brake rotor which also had to be replaced, due to the design of the attachment of the shoes (the opposite of how it is attached on the other side).
Dt: there is a an ongoing investigation on the issue consumer was experiencing ,the federal safety agency investigation pe05020. While driving at low speeds under 5 MPH ABS engaged when applying brakes. The wheel speed sensor improperly responded with pedal depressed and a loss of brakes. Took vehicle to the dealer for repairs and the left front wheel hub bearing assembly was replaced along with the wheel speed sensor. Since this repairs the problem has been corrected. Consumer did contact gm, who noted no recall in the us.
Failure of antilock brakes sensor at low speeds. Resulting in multiple near misses with structures and vehicles. Happened about a dozen times in the last week. I brought my car to my texaco which diagnosed this and stated that there was a texaco bulletin on the issue. I googled and found that the problem is known by gm and caused a recall in canada. Reference detroit news article "agency checks brake sensors on 1.3 million gm trucks, road salt buildup in colder states may have LED to an antilock system malfunction." (http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0505/03/c01-169774.htm). I phoned my local gm which offered to "take a look" but that "they were not aware of any situation with these vehicles." texaco replaced the front sensors at a cost of $520.40.
Dt: 2002 gmc yukon, the vehicle's front wheel speed sensor corroded. When the brakes were applied, while the vehicle was traveling at speeds greater than 3.7 MPH, but less than 10 MPH, the corrosion caused the ABS to activation. If this were to occur where stopping distance is limited a crash may occur. Vehicles have a condition permitting corrosion to occur between the front hub-barring assemble in the wheel speed sensor. This is the exact problem that the consumer is experiencing with his vehicle. It is also, the same information that is include in a manufactures recall in the nation of canada. Recall date jan. 25, 2005 product safety recall I.d. 04094 and the document I.d. 1587153. Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer they said that they would not repair the vehicle unless the he paid for the repair out of pocket. They dealer also told the consumer about the recall in canada. The consumer had contacted the manufacture, which told him that they would not do anything about it because the recall is in canada. The consumer had taken it to the following three dealerships: denooyer cheverolet 518‑458‑7700, depaula cheverolet 518‑489‑5551, goldstein gmc 518‑869‑2291, all three are located in albany, new york. Consumer also, found a the federal safety agency action no. Pe05020 that is very similar to his complaint.
(1) vehicle failed safety inspection (2) emergency brake is non-operable (3) rotors and brake shoes replaced at repair shop
When just about to stop in dry weather, the ABS brake system kicks in and makes stopping distance longer.
2002 gmc yukon. Anti-lock brakes cycle at low speeds while accelarating and not using the brakes. Dealer has confirmed the problem
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