2002 GMC Sierra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 249 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 GMC Sierra overview page.
What owners report
“RUSTED ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT HUBCAPS AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER WILL NEED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKES…”NHTSA complaint 10119827 — filed 05/26/2005
“WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES WERE HOT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH STOPPING. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED SIX TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THIS…”NHTSA complaint 10061691 — filed 03/09/2004
“WHEN THE CONSUMER BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR.”NHTSA complaint 10019814 — filed 05/14/2003
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 GMC Sierra have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2002 GMC Sierra: 26 of 249 complaints on file (10.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 GMC Sierra have in total?
249 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
