2002 GMC Sierra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2002 GMC Sierra, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “anti lock brakes” (15% of reports).
- 93service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 40,000median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 5%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Anti lock brakes: mentioned in 14 of 93 complaints (15%)
- Brake lines: mentioned in 9 of 93 complaints (10%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 8 of 93 complaints (9%)
- Rear rotors: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 51,117 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 5 |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 420 |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 950 |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% | 1,000 |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% | 93,792 |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 53,093 |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% | 17,500 |
| 2005 Sierra | 10 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 2004 Sierra | 28 | 15% | 40,050 |
| 2003 Sierra | 38 | 18% | 41,738 |
| 2002 Sierra | 93 | 37% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Sierra | 100 | 38% | 50,750 |
| 2000 Sierra | 182 | 41% | 61,578 |
| 1999 Sierra | 280 | 47% | 59,000 |
| 1998 Sierra | 56 | 29% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Sierra | 63 | 26% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Sierra | 47 | 19% | 97,080 |
| 1995 Sierra | 41 | 16% | 63,034 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500hd. The contact stated that the front brake lines failed and the rear lines were very close to failing. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for service and was informed of the failures. The failure and current mileages were 108,000. The vin was not…
The brakes locked up when pulling into parking lot of store. *tr
The metallic brake line tubing ruptured causing brake failure while traveling 50 mph on a downgrade. The metal line above the rear axle, passenger side, corroded through and spewed brake fluid all over. The corrosion point is about 7-10 inches forward of the junction where the brake line…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 GMC Sierras have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2002 GMC Sierra (37% of the 249 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2002 GMC Sierra?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock brakes”, in 14 of 93 complaints, followed by “brake lines” (9).
See all 2002 GMC Sierra problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Sierra years.