49 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sierra 1500.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that when pulling into his driveway, he noticed that the brake pressure was low and the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle was diagnosed by the owner and he noticed that the brake lines fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure and current mileages were approximately 66,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sm.
2002 GMC sierra brake line failure. I was driving to work today when a school bus stopped in front of me to drop off some children. As I tried to stop my brake pedal went right to the floor and I was unable to stop, I was going down a fairly steep hill and had to steer onto the roads shoulder in order to avoid a collision. My truck traveled about 400 feet before coming to a stop.
Recent pre-purchase inspection of 2002 GMC sierra 4wd indicated excessive corrosion of chassis and brake lines which resulted in a recommendation of immediate brake line replacement to pass pennsylvania vehicle safety inspection certifcation.
Brake failure. Went to stop at a stop sign and no brakes. I was fast enough on the emergency brake to avoid a collision. Was able to make it home. Checked under truck and the metal brake line had ruptured. Brake lines and fuel lines are rusted. Truck in shop now.
2002 GMC sierra brake line blew, follow up shows massive rust including parts of frame - so bad that brake bleeders on rotors are a pile of rust, cannot be opened. All brake line fittings rusted beyond removal with a wrench, therefore repair shop could not provide a remedy. 27,000 miles.
Ruptured corroded brake lines, on my 2002 GMC 1500 hd 4x4 pick-up. The condition caused me to lose complete braking power to my truck, luckily no one was hurt.
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.
2002 GMC sierra, 84,000 miles. Driver's side rear metal brake line blew when leaving a garage and I had to use the emergency brake to stop. If it would have happened a minute later, I would have been going down a steep hill into rush hour traffic, potentially hurting or killing others or myself. This happened without warning. Mechanic says all lines should be replaced due to excessive rust. I do live in PA, but I have never had a brake line rupture due to rust in a not so old car or truck. Regardless of the cost to fix, this is unacceptable and completely unsafe. There are many others that have the same problem, and many more who are not even aware of the time-bomb they are driving.
Events leading up to failure: none, all was normal and no problems were experienced. . The failure: brake line ruptured due to rusting causing loss of all braking ability. Vehicle only 8 years old. Barely avoided an accident by steering around the vehicle in front of me. Corrective procedure: all brake lines replaced by a professional mechanic. . Old brake lines not available. I have the receipt of all work performed.
Brake lines rusted through out truck, failed safety inspection due to rusted lines.
Brake lines rusted & failed. Brake pedal went to floor and truck could not stop. Fortunately it occurred in a parking lot & no one was hurt. This was a 2002 GMC 1500 extended cab pick up truck which was purchased new in 2003. It turned out all brakes lines are severely rusted and needed to be replaced. This truck had 80,000 miles on it and has been well taken car of. All lines were replaced at considerable cost. There was no warning before the incident. It could have happened at 60 mph. I also own a 2003 GMC yukon which now appears to have the same problem. I went on line and found many other angry owners with the same problems. I have been driving for 40 years and never had this happen to any other car I owned. Someone could get killed!!.
Brake line failure do to excessive rust. All brake lines had to be replaced as they we all rusted excessively.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 while driving 30 mph the brake pedal was applied but failed and depressed to the floor. The abs and brake system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contacts resident. Where he replaced the brake lines due to rust. The local dealer was not contacted the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000. Ap.
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact began experiencing failures with the vehicle while driving 20 mph. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was a leak coming from the brake line, which caused difficulty when braking. The dealer also stated that the fuel line was rusted and needed to be replaced. Through research, the contact found numerous complaints on this very same failure for hir year, make, and model vehicle. He believed it was due to a manufacturer defect. The vehicle has been repaired; however, the contact believes a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 50,100. Updated 09/29/08. Updated 09/29/08.