2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 108
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 108 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This complaint relates to nhtsa action number ea11001 regarding corroded brake lines on chevy trucks. I was coming up to a red light, some cars ahead of me, going about 30 mph. I applied the brakes. Initial pressure on the pedal felt normal, then the pedal resistance dropped to zero. By pushing the pedal all the way to the floor i was able to stop the vehicle. I pulled in to a gas station. Brake fluid was pouring…
ODI 10544430
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have owned this truck from new. It is used for limited hauling duties around town and has very low mileage. Last summer i took it to the chevrolet dealer for pa state inspection. The mechanic drove the car into the service bay and upon doing so, the brake fluid dumped out suddenly from beneath the truck chassis. This was 10 min after i drove the truck to the dealers using a local expressway. The truck was then put…
ODI 10596137
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes were applied and the anti lock brake system engaged independently. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was repaired…
ODI 10521758
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I went to stop at street light and the brake went to the floor no brakes at all. Later found brakes lines rusted threw. All transmission lines also rust threw. Price to have fixed over $2000.00 *tr
ODI 10467487
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During braking from 35mph to make a right turn my brake pedal went to the floor. The truck did not slow down enough to make the turn, i drove down a block to the next intersection and used my parking brake to complete my stop. I parked the truck and immediately noticed fluid from the brake line leaking out on ground in the area just below where the drivers feet are. The line is a rigid steel line in a group with 3…
ODI 10449514
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Severe brake fluid leak on main steel line(s) under drivers side about 1/2 way toward the rear wheels. Unable to drive vehicle. Pedal went to floor as i was trying to put the vehicle in gear. Pumped brakes with no increase in pedal. Looked under vehicle and brake fluid on cement. *kb
ODI 10446640
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and applied the brakes, but the brake pedal released abruptly to the floorboard. The vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact shifted into first gear in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was then towed to the residence for diagnosis. The contact detected the brake lines completely rusted. The vehicle had…
ODI 10441601
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Electronic brake control module ebcm (brake traction control module) internally shorted causing pump to run all the time, even when vehicle ignition was turned off. Danger of abs failure and fire without unit replacement. *tr
ODI 10441126
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when driving between 5-20 mph and depressing the brakes, there was an increase in stopping time. The abs light would then illuminate on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was repaired for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) in september 2005. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer…
ODI 10445918
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed hat the brake line had ruptured. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 110,00.
ODI 10448302
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The parking brake on my truck will not hold as it should, thus causing vehicle to roll down driveway. There is a recall for silverado's with manual transmissions,( defect investigation # ea04011 gm recall #05042 nhtsa campaign id# 05v161000) mine is a automatic, but the auto and manual use the same parking brake set-up. I have done some reading on-line chevrolet truck forums and there are allot of silverado/suv gm…
ODI 10435470
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 11/09/11 i brought my truck in for state inspection. Two minutes after giving the keys to the mechanic, he came back and said that the truck had no brakes. The hydraulic brake line ruptured as he attempted to bring the truck into the garage to inspect. The hydraulic brake lines are all completely rusted to the point that they all need replaced. This is a serious safety issue. Not only should this be recalled and…
ODI 10435265
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have been having several brake issues with my truck within the last year. My latest problem has been the abs engaging at a near stop around 5 mph. This happens several times within a short trip. After researching this over the internet it appears to be a problem with quite a few chevy truck owners. I work for a major auto parts retailer and have asked several mechanics of a fix or solution. There seems to be quite…
ODI 10436679
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Help please. Anti lock brakes lock up or go to floor at low speed. Recall 05v379000 covers vehicles with this defect registered in cold weather states extending to maryland and d.c. I live in virginia, but have driven in covered areas, including maryland, pennsylvania, west virginia and d.c. My vehicle has a safety defect that has required a recall. It should not be excluded simply because it is registered on the…
ODI 10447823
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My silverado pickup has had two problems that caused low-speed inappropriate activation of the abs, lengthening stopping distances. Once, about five years ago, and again this year. On both occasions the front wheel bearing hubs had to be replaced to remedy the problem. The bearings are sealed and not serviceable, and when they wear the air gap under the anti-lock sensor starts varying, causing erroneous signals to…
ODI 10433510
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph downhill when force was applied repeatedly to the brake however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. Upon engaging the emergency brake the vehicle came to a stop. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected brake fluid leakage. In addition, there was rust corrosion within the brake lines. The contact planned to…
ODI 10429433
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
After leaving my house i attempted to stop at the end of my street only to find that my brakes had failed! I turned around at the next street to return home. I had about 20% brake function so i drove at about 5 miles per hour. On my return home a little dog ran out in front of my truck, i was unable to stop and consequently ran over her. She died immediately, i felt horrible. The emergency brake was applied but too…
ODI 10429649
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 silverado z71 stopped for fuel, started truck, put my foot on the brake to put in gear, pedal goes almost to the floor, slowly drove home. I had all the brake lines replaced with stainless steel lines from classic tube, i hope you mandate that gm pay for all repairs with submitted bills and $ 2000.00 in compensation for the aggravation. *tr
ODI 10430609
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 8 mph, she applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop until crashing in her front yard. The crash was minor and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that some of the braking sensors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Crash reported
ODI 10426428
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lines and fuel lines must be replaced due to excessive rusting. Blew a brake line and had no brakes at all. Additionally, the frame has rusted through and had to be welded. Looking at repair costs between $1500 - $3000 depending upon how this goes. *tr
ODI 10424268
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
After securing 10 pallets in the bed of the truck and beginning the drive home from the local lumber yard, i depressed the breaks to stop at the first light. The brake pedal went to the floor, so i downshifted and began to depress the emergency brake to stop. At this point i had my wife pick up the children so they would not be in the vehicle with me. I proceeded home (less that 1.5 miles) at a reduced speed of…
ODI 10423247
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am having problems with my 2002 chevy silverado anti lock brakes. Brakes activate at speeds lower than 5 miles an hour, and extends my braking distance, which has almost caused several accidents. This is the same problem that is occurring under recall bulletin 05068b, but my vehicles vin number is not listed in the recall. Can the recall bulletin be revised to include my vin number, due to my vehicle is…
ODI 10435252
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line failure due to excessive rust and corrosion. Luckily i was on a side street diving slow and approaching a stop sign. When i went to stop the pedal went to the floor. I had to use the e-brake to stop and brake fluid was pouring out the bottom of the truck from a very rusted and broken brake line. Why won't gm do anything about this???????? *tr *kb
ODI 10429447
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The metal brake line which runs along the frame, at the point where it connects to a flexible hose that services the rear brakes has rusted through and as a consequence all of the brake fluid has leaked out of the master cylinder reservoir. *tt
ODI 10422282
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The contact stated the anti lock braking system would engage while braking at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where the contact was advised to disconnect the anti…
ODI 10423895
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