Problems with 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I was driving my 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd on i95 when traffic came to a sudden stop. i slammed on the brakes at which point the abs system started pulsing the brakes, but the brake pedal suddenly went to the floor with no further brake response. thankfully, the brakes slowed the truck enough prior to failure to prevent a collision at 65 mph. i hit the car in front of me at ~5-10 mph, causing bumper damage to my truck and the car in front of me. i was able to get the car to the side of the road and to my horror i had no brakes. the vehicle was towed to a local authorized gmc dealer who has maintained the truck for me. they confirmed that the brake lines catastrophically failed when i slammed on the brakes. the rusted brake lines burst when i slammed on the brakes. they indicated that all of the brake lines had to be replaced do to rust throughout. i can't believe i have been driving this truck around with a pending catastrophic brake failure without warning from gm or the servicing dealer. if the word is not put out to owners of affected gmc truck, lives will be lost. i shudder to think what could have happened if i had been pulling up to a pedestrian filled crosswalk when the failure occurred. updated 10/03/12*lj *tr

Gmc sierra 2500 hd 2002 rotted brake lines failure caused $4500 in damage to the truck . wrist injury to my wife. oil and tranny fluid all over driveway stained. $5000 in damage to my vw beetle resulting in a total loss to this vehicle!!!! *tr

Brake line failure due to rust. all brake lines had to be replaced. *tr

During routine maintenance in the shop the truck was started to move it and the brake line burst near the point the brake line exits the frame rail near the rear axle. all rear braking was lost. if this had occurred on the highway it could have been a catastrophic event. *kb

Brake failure due to rusted brake line, truck lost all brake fluid! *tr

Three brake lines ruptured simultaneously causing an inability to stop the vehicle. the cause of failure was related to an extensive amount of corrosion on all of the brake lines on the vehicle. complete replace is necessary. there is a regional recall on this exact issue but does not include my state. there are considerable reports of this failure across the country but gm and even worse nhtsa fails to force a nationwide recall of this potentiality deadly failure. a simple search of the internet will prove this defect is not constrained to only the rust belt states. my '66 chevy still has the original brake lines with no signs of degradation however my '02 gmc requires the replacement of all metal lines on the vehicle. the existence of a current regional recall proves that gm admits to the problem! this failure needs to be corrected nationwide. *ln

I was plowing snow on the common driveway that i share with 3 other neighbors and came around a bend to meet my neighbor's son on his atv. i slammed on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. fortunately the pile of snow in front of the plow helped stop my truck. the atv operator dodged in to the snow bank. there was no contact. i found that i had multiple brakeline failures on my truck. i have had a previous brake line failure in 2008 but could not find the work order for repairs to verify date and mileage. *tr

The anti-lock brakes system failed. while braking at approximately 2-10 mph, the brakes lock up. this lock-up occurs at all stop situations. the lock-up causes skidding, and longer stopping distance. *tr

Abs sensor in front wheel hub develops rust, activating the abs system every time brake is applied. occurs everytime brake is applied and vehicle is in motion. trying to find replacement sensor, as gm part is not available. *tr

Abs triggers for no apparent reason when applying brakes to my 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. i'm told there was some type of a recall due t corrosion of an abs wheel speed sensor, but no dealer will speak to me. *tr

Front abs activates while trying to stop. this is covered by many recalls. my vehicle is not included although it has the exact symptoms. *tr

Started my vehicle so could move it in front of my garage. when i tried to turn the steering wheel wouldn't move and i had very limited braking power. it took an exceptional amount of pressure on the brake pedal just to stop the vehicle at a very low speed. thankfully no one was hurt and no property damage occurred. *tr

I have a 2002 gmc sierra 2500hd pickup truck that is exhibiting abs braking problems at low speeds. the abs system will engage and disengage at low speeds on perfectly dry driving surfaces. i was informed by a friend that he thought gmc had a recall on this issue. i researched on the web and found a recall that described this situation exactly. i contacted the local dealer and they said there was no outstanding recalls for my vehicle. i then contacted gmc directly (from a phone number listed on one of the web obtained recall notices) and they ran my vin and said that my truck was not covered by the recall. i want to know how to get my truck and similar trucks included in the recall that apparently did not include my specific vehicle. *tr

Abs brake sensor failure. at low speeds the abs work even when wheels are not locked up. the first time i experienced this was pulling a 7000lb trailer. i had to divert the truck and trailer onto the shoulder to avoid plowing into traffic in front of me. this appears to be a very expensive repair to make, replacing the front wheel hub assemblies. currently we have had to disconnect one of the abs sensors to keep the abs from activating. *jb

Upon braking up to a stop sign for instance. the vehicles abs will kick in at the last minute releasing the left front wheel causing the vehicle to dive to the right. this happens in wet or dry condition but is particularly bad in icy conditions. *nm

Tl* - the contact called about 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. he stated that while applying brakes, 7 out of 10 times the abs system activate\d and pumped the brakes. this happened at any time of the day, and in all weather conditions. the contact stated that this happened when applying brakes at any speed. the brakes pushed back and there was a thumping noise coming from the master cylinder. the contact looked up information from the nhtsa website and found that a recall 05v379000 had been issued for this vehicle. the contact said that he took vehicle to the dealership, and was told that this vehicle did not fall under the recall due to vin. *ak the inner tie rod had excessive play, the front differential seal was leaking from the vent cap, the daytime running light bulb was inoperative. the consumer denied to have repairs made. updated 01/29/07. *jb

Dt: the contact complained about a brake problem. rear rotors rusted. dealership said that this was normal wear for the rear rotors. the gm customer service told him to take it back to the dealer, and all they would tell him was that he needed to replace rotors and rear brake pads because they could not turn them over. *ak left rear axle seal leaked. the slip yoke and rear u-joint on the rear driveshaft were replaced because they were causing a chattering feeling when the wheel was turned. *nm

The brake line failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb the brake line contained a bend, which was susceptible to being snagged. the consumer repaired the brake line himself. *jb