2002 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 130 complaints for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500, 68% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 130 68% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 123 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 22 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 123 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 GMC sierra with 10,900 failure mileage at 15 MPH in the driveway he put the foot on the brake pedal and the ABS system engaged , not allowing the vehicle to stop. The vehicle went through the garage wall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and they found four ABS error codes. The dealer replaced the ABS sensors on the front wheels. The current mileage was 11,002. Consumer has provided invoices for the dealer. Update *4/23/07t
Rear brake fulid and emergency line is exposed and easily damaged by road debris and/or rubble. 2wd c1500 trucks have brake lines and cables drooping down beyond below rear shock absorbers and are easily snagged by road trash. Causing loss of fulid and braking ability.