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, Hydraulic
I currently own a 2002 silverado 1500 z71 with 22,300 miles. Today while driving it i noticed that the brakes were a little softer then normal and not stopping the truck very well. Shortly after that while coming to a stop i pressed the brakes harder and they went to the floor and i had very little to no stopping. I had to use the e-brake to stop the truck and get it off the road. It seems that the brake lines from…
ODI 10265909
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving less than 10 mph, the anti-lock brakes activated unexpectedly. At highway speeds, the brake pedal would extend all the way to the floor or freeze to the point where it could not be depressed at all. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they found a recall/safety improvement act that listed the same failures as the contact's year, make, and model…
ODI 10263683
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Loss of brakes due to rotted brake lines on a 2002 chevy silverado. *tr
ODI 10258907
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brakes activated while driving 5 mph or less. Nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) was referenced. The failure could cause increased stopping distances during low speed braking applications, which could result in a crash. The recall applies to 21 other states except for kentucky. The vehicle…
ODI 10251463
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure 2002 chevy silverado 44,000 miles. Low speed parking $2,500 damage results in no brakes. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10251298
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure, hydraulic steel brake lines rusted and burst when brakes were applied resulting in total loss of brakes. All steel brake lines had to be replaced because they were all severely rusted costing $1400.00. *tr
ODI 10325332
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving less than 10 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle was slow to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact experienced extreme difficulty coming to a complete stop. In addition, the stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the front wheel speed sensor cables…
ODI 10254895
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
I am writing regarding the very poor brake life and performance failure on my 2002 chevrolet pickup, 1500 series purchased new from a local dealer. At 19,500 miles the brakes were diagnosed (on 1-15-09) by the dealer as needing complete overhaul, a cost of $571.00. The problem was noticeable at 12,000 miles by excessive pedal travel, the same with the emergency brake. No action was taken or notice of brake wear…
ODI 10257475
Equipment · Hub · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
Stopping the vehicle, the anti-lock brakes would kick in at around 3 to 5 miles per hour and the vehicle would not stop, would roll a few more feet. Almost hit a woman and child in cross walk, had to stand up on brakes. This not stopping happened 5 or 6 times, this was the came reaction as in 2005 recall, called gm. Gm chevrolet customer assistance center said, go and get this problem confirmed by a gm dealership,…
ODI 10246074
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Sudden metal hydraulic brake line rupture one of two brake line runs between the master cylinder and abs frame mounted controller ruptured. The exterior appearance of the line is extremely rusty. The line is in a bundle of four lines - two going to the abs controller and two returning from the abs controller to each of the two front wheels. The other three lines have extremely rusty surfaces and appear near rupture…
ODI 10243577
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when approaching a stop sign or traffic light, the abs engages too early and the brake pedal vibrates. The vehicle was taken to a service station and it was discovered that the calipers needed to be replaced due to rust build up. The vin was unknown. The current mileage was 105,000 and failure mileage was 10,400.
ODI 10242201
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 7 mph, the anti-lock brakes activated without warning. The contact stated that he had release the brakes then depressed them again to stop the vehicle. There was a recall repair made for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock (nhtsa campaign id # 05v379000) in january of 2006. The contact felt that remedy for the recall was not sufficient. As of may…
ODI 10228048
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2002 chevy silverado that was part of a recall for anti-lock brakes engaging at low speeds (4-10mph). I took my truck to a dealership to have the recall service performed in 2006. Now, in 2008, as i was driving through town, my anti-lock brakes kicked in and i almost wrecked into the car in front of me. It now happens on a regular basis everytime i try to brake at low speeds. I called chevy technical…
ODI 10228047
Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RUSTED BRAKE LINES POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10324767
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs system failure...brakes fail to work at slow speeds. Previous recall work on this system performed by dealer, still not fixed. *tr
ODI 10211515
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet c1500. While driving 5 mph and approximately 3 feet away from another vehicle, the brakes were applied, but the vehicle continued to move forward. The contact stated that the brakes made a very loud noise before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle has not been inspected by a repair shop. The brakes and both sensors were replaced approximately two years ago. The engine size was…
ODI 10206199
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* - the contact stated that on 08/25/06 he took his 2002 chevrolet silverado for recall campaign# 05v379000 service repair, on the abs. After picking up his vehicle he continued to have the same failure. The contact stated that it takes longer for him to come to a complete stop than expected. The contact stated that he has informed the dealership about this problem and has gotten no resolution. The contact stated…
ODI 10178426
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 silverado pu, braking distance is extended. Spongy brakes. Once when moving into parking space brakes failed to stop car at 5 mph. No damage. When carrying moderate loads brakes never seem reliable. Checked by local mechanic, says ok, but issue remains. *tr
ODI 10355651
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 67 mph over a bridge with brake pressure applied, the brakes failed and the vehicle struck the bridge. No injuries were sustained. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was inspected by an independent inspector who was unable to duplicate the problem. Updated 10/4/2006 - the inspector did find four codes stored for the brakes. Gm explained that this…
Crash reported
ODI 10164902
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, he heard a grinding noise. He had the tires rotated and asked the mechanic if he could examine the brakes. He noticed a chunky rust build-up on the back surface of the brakes. The dealer stated that the rear brake pads were most likely wearing at an angle. The contact was informed that he would probably need new rotors…
ODI 10249488
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when braking from 5mph, the abs braking system would activate erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10444082
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic stop sign, pressure was applied to the brake pedal, suddenly the anti-lock brake system engaged and the vehicle rolled forward. In 2005, the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer voluntary recall pertaining to the anti-lock brake system. The identical failure recurred in january of 2011…
ODI 10418416
Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer cleaned the speed sensor, but did not replace any parts. The failure has recurred and the brakes stick when attempting to stop the vehicle at low speeds. On the fourth trip to the dealer, the contact was informed that no failures could be found. She…
ODI 10268182
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At low speeds the abs system engages when the break is applied causing the truck to brake poorly. Until just recently i've had no problems and my brake pads are fine per my mechanic who checked them about 2 weeks ago. While driving the truck i pulled into a friends driveway about 5mph and applied the brake on dry pavement when the abs came on and i was sent crashing into his garage. This has happend almost 20 times…
Crash reported
ODI 10120497
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front speed sensors failed in 2005 before the recall on my 2002 chevy silverado z71. Had recall taken care of in 2005. They are failing again this year 2011 and now the rear brake line just ruptured yesterday 12/18/2011. My husband agrees that salt at is part of the problem with the brake lines but the abs sensors is an on going chevy problem in these trucks and once the recall is performed once, the future failures…
ODI 10440472
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