I went to apply parking brake on my 2002 gmc sierra 1500 with 40478 miles on it and there was a loud snap (i had already stopped the truck and was going to park it) - emergency brake pedal went to the floor. release lever works, pedal will go back up. if it is pushed again the pedal will go to the floor and there is no parking brake. *tr
Failure of fourth abs hub sensor on this same vehicle each costing between $450 - $600. to replace. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the brakes and abs warning lamp illuminated sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the abs control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
i lost brakes on a return trip from shopping trip at a near by town . i was able to stop by using the emergency brake in time to prevent hitting the vehicle stopped ahead of me at a red light. i was able to get my vehicle home by driving at very low speed and using the emergency brake with without any further incident . i attempted to repair the corroded section of the line . while bleeding the brake lines another section rupture . upon further inspection i discovered all the lines were corroding and needed to be replaced . also all the couplings on the fuel lines are corroded . my truck has been sitting in my drive way for lack of the funds to get it repaired .the estimate for the brake lines to be repaired is about $1200.00. i haven't got a clear estimate for the fuel line couplings because the might also have to be replaced if they can't be repaired . the fuel lines other wise are not corroded. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph with the vehicle in reverse and depressing the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floor board. the contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the abs warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the brake lines in the rear of the vehicle were rusted away and they needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the rear brake lines. approximately 4 months later the contact stated that the failure recurred while driving slowly in a parking lot. the contact stated that the mechanic was on site and advised him that the brake fluid was pouring out rapidly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they informed him that brake lines along the door were rusted. the vehicle was repaired for the brake lines. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 177,000 and the current mileage was approximately 178,000. updated 12/31/12 *bf updated 1/4/2013 *js
Abs sensor in hub failed this is one of four identical failures of the same part in this vehicle. *tr
On my 2002 gmc sierra 1500 extended cab 2wd the abs and brake lights go on and off. i had my local gm dealer address this on several occasions they have come to the conclusion that the abs brake module is bad. i asked if there were any recalls on this they said their is a bulletin out that the grounds could be bad so i had them do this fix it did not correct the problem also their was a recall to fix the speed sensors in the wheels which they fixed also did not fix the problem. i decided to google this type of problem to see if other people had this same issue i have found hundred of thousands of people with exact same issue or were it has even gotten worse and the lights stay on all the time. it seems to affect gm vehicles made from 1999 to 2007 cars and trucks but mostly trucks. to me this is a big safety issue most people do not know that when both of those lights are on they have no abs. i was lucky to have a good service manager who explained this to me and how often this problem occurs. thank you. *tr
My husband was leaving our neighborhood in the morning with my kids in the truck. he got to the end of our street to stop and pull out onto very busy road, but the truck failed to stop. he ended up having to hit the emergency brake, but luckily he was not hit, nor did he hit anything. we found that the brake lines to the back brakes were rusted through. *tr
Abs sensor in hub failed this is the first of four failures of this part on my vehicle. each failure cost between $450 to $600 each to repair. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. while driving 30 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. the abs and brake system warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the brake lines were replaced due to rust. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 120,000. *bf brake lines were replaced twice same location on the vehicle. consumer is now having problems with abs brake lighting on dash ( wheel speed sensors on front tone rings).*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the anti lock system braking system malfunctioned at various speeds. the brakes engaged independently making it difficult to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by mechanic who found corrosion in the anti lock braking system sensor. the braking system was replaced. the failure recurred several times. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000. the current mileage was 119,000.
My emergency brake doesnt work...my head lights always burn out...my bed liner is wharped...
General motors is aware of an issue with the parking brakes in some model years of their vehicles and have even issued a recall for them to be fixed. they only recalled vehicles with manual transmissions even though vehicles with automatic transmissions have the same brake parts and suffer from the same issue. the parking brakes engage on their own while the vehicle is in motion which causes damage to the pads and drums to the point where they cease to work. this is an unsafe condition especially when towing a vehicle and having to park on an incline. i have contacted them and they just keep telling me that my specific vehicle was not recalled. my vehicle has the same brakes as those that were recalled and have the same issue. 2002 gmc sierra 1500. if you look on the recall website you will see the same make and model year recalled with manual transmissions. again the transmission is not the issue, its the brakes.