Consumer Complaint Detail
GMC / SIERRA 1500 / 2002
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002106076 | Incident Date: Sep, 30 2002 |
| Consumer's City: RICHMOND | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: SIERRA 1500 | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Parking brake |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1GTEK19V72Z | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 16 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 30 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Parking brake on 2002 gmc failed repeatedly. the parking brake pedal went to the floor. first told this was normal. second complaint brakes were adjusted. third complaint cause was found. the brake failed to completely release. the brake wore out prematurely and overheated. the problem continued after repeated attempts to repair. the rear axles needed replacement due to overheating/damage to seals and bearings. use of four wheel drive with rear brakes locked transferred torque to front steering knuckle which required replacement. a warped rear brake backing plate has been replaced due to excessive heat. the vehicle has 70,000 miles. the parking brakes did not work again and need repair with the outcome unknown.*ak |