Component Record

GMC Sierra 2002 Brakes Problems

152 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2002 GMC Sierra - 61% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage152 complaints

152 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V161000Reported April 22, 2005 - 90,242 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 90,242 vehicles across all affected models.

05V379000Reported August 29, 2005 - 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,353,718 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine25 Power Train18 Vehicle Structure18 Suspension12 Steering12 Tires11

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.