2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 58%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,976miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500, 58% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,976 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Backing my truck down a boat launch to put a pwc in. As I applied the brake at the bottom of the ramp, the pedal went to the floor, losing all brakes. Since I was close to the water, by the time I got it into forward, it was already over the edge of the ramp into the water. Submerged up to the bottom of the roof. A total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10610520, filed 2014-07, 67,000 miles“Pulling out of my driveway onto the street. Applied the brakes when reaching the end of the driveway and brake pedal when completely to the floor. Was able to stop, being that I was only going around 2 MPH at the time. When I got out of the truck, I saw a large amount of brake fluid on the driveway from a burst brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #10652609, filed 2014-11, 145,000 miles“I purchase this truck 2/03/17 and have used it until 2 weeks age when the brake lines broke in my driveway, I am having the lines replaced with stainless lines at a cost of about $1200 ( I am not sure of the total cost because it also needs a antilock braking pump which was badly corroded) the fuel lings are also rusted and need to be replaced and also the transmission cooling lines need to be replaced at a cost to be determined later. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052388, filed 2017-12, 136,000 miles“Steel brake line ruptured with no warning under the drivers side floor panel. It was the line from the master cylinder to the anti-lock brake actuator. Read dozens of online postings about this being a huge problem and was encouraged to report it. Safely stopping the truck (empty) was very hard and I couldn't imaging what would have happened if I had been pulling a trailer, which is very common on this truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10610139, filed 2014-07, 151,475 miles“I had an unexpected brake failure caused by the rust through of the brake line under the driver seat. It was fortunate that I was in a parking lot and going at a slow speed at the time. I had to replace the entire brake line system as there was rust on all the lines. The repair cost was $741.89. I have had other GM vehicles, and have never experienced this type of failure before.”
NHTSA complaint #10479945, filed 2012-10, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10112560Nov 9, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 16 | 15% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 | 8 | 22% |
| 2016 | 10 | 17% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 5 | 16% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2006 | 30 | 45% |
| 2005 | 38 | 33% |
| 2004 | 56 | 39% |
| 2003 | 73 | 46% |
| 2002 | 78 | 58% |
| 2001 | 62 | 46% |
| 2000 | 32 | 67% |
| 1999 | 22 | 61% |
| 1998 | 8 | 53% |
| 1997 | 7 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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