1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

41
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 41 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • brake system · 14 records
  • anti lock · 10 records
  • brake pedal · 9 records
  • service brakes · 7 records
  • stopping distance · 7 records
  • brakes hydraulic · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi16
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi6
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 22, 2006 · 79,447 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    I drive a 2002 chevrolet silverado z71. In november 2004 the abs brake system would activate every time i would press the brake at speeds less than 10 mph. I took it to the gm service and they had to replace the entire hub assembly because the sensors were corroded. A recall was issued on the sensor problem. Recently i have an abs light that comes on everytime i start moving. Occasionally the brake light also comes…

    ODI 10158205

  • February 1, 2006

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Spongy brakes, no brakes at times. Last incident feb. 1, 2006 while backing in drive. Pushed on brake and pedal went to floor. A loud rattling, hammering noise came from vehicle and no braking felt. I have complained about this since i bought the truck in 2003 at 22586 miles. The master cylinder was rebuilt about april 23, 2004 and it didn't help; in fact we about lost all braking going home from dealer. I phoned…

    ODI 10149610

  • October 26, 2005 · 9,542 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Dt: the contact received a recall letter for the abs sensors he had the work performed, but the abs pump has gone bad. He contacted general motors, and they stated that because maintenance on vehicle was not performed at a gm dealership they would not assist him with the repairs. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm

    ODI 10142180

  • September 1, 2005 · 64,500 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Abs brake system has been recalled for 2002 silverodo trucks in several states west va. Being one of them i live within 10 min of west, va. We are a state that gets a lot of road salt. My brake sensor system has gone out . The champaign number is 05vb379000. Virginia needs to be added to this recall list i have just had one side repaired at a cost of $333.00 now the other side is bad. This recall started in august…

    ODI 10139552

  • August 10, 2005 · 68,000 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Our silverado has the exact problem described in recall #05v37900 for the anti-lock brakes. Because we are not considered a "salt belt" state g.m. Will not recall our truck.*jb

    ODI 10141184

  • May 8, 2005 · 81,100 miles

    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

  • April 15, 2005 · 16,800 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Driving 2002 chevy silverado 1500 pickup. Slowing down to stop in traffic and/or sudden stops at slow speed causes antilock brake system to activitate and requires farther stopping distance.

    ODI 10119676

  • March 12, 2005 · 36,546 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Complaint ref [xxx] on mar 12,2005 i had a failure of the abs brake system that resulted in a complete brake failure! I stopped the vehicle by turning off the ignition. The failure was in a parking lot at slow speed. I had the same type of failure on aug 3,2004. I reported it to the nhtsa at that time. Last aug gm ok'd a warranty fix by using service bullt. # 02-05-006a-(nov 26,2002). At that time there was damage…

    ODI 10115946

  • December 26, 2004 · 49,013 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Some times when pushing down on the foot brake, it becoming stiff and won't depress. At this time the use of the hand brake has to be used to stop. If had several close calls, but no accident so far.

    ODI 10111897

  • November 1, 2004 · 28,500 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Chevy truck began a vibration and chattering in brake pedal at low speed . *bf the abs braking system wheel had locked up. *sc

    ODI 10109537

  • July 16, 2004 · 62,000 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    When the consumer applied the brake while driving 3 mph to park the vehicle the abs activated which resulted in extended stoppingdistance. The vehicle hit a barrier wall which caused $85 in damage. *ak *nm

    Crash reported

    ODI 10082125

  • July 16, 2002

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hydraulic

    Chevrolet silverado abs failure , loss of brakes when traveling over small bumps or wet roads. Also loss of parking brake. Dealer said it was only on manual transmission trucks that had the failure...this is not true. All trucks.*ak

    ODI 10196539

  • March 19, 2002 · 3 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While traveling at 10 mph, the contact applied the brakes and there was an increase in stopping distance. The contact stated that the brake pedal would sporadically fall into the floorboard when depressed, causing an increase in stopping distance and time. The dealer advised the vehicle was performing as designed. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic…

    ODI 10345858

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    2002 chevrolet silverado with brake problems. *dt the consumer stated the brakes and rotors had to be replaced twice. Also, the abs needed to be replaced, but the part alone is $1,000 and the labor is $600.00. The abs activated at low speeds. *jb

    ODI 10313171

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Wheel Speed Sensor

    2002 chevrolet silverado with recall on the brake system. Consumer states that he had new pads, rotors, and calipers replaced with brand new parts. He stated that his problem recurred when the brakes failed to work. *kb the consumer stated in dec 2005 the abs was inspected and no problem was found. However, 2 years later the consumer began to experience brake problems. The dealer replaced the front wheel speed…

    ODI 10215010

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Truck equipped with anti-lock brakes, brake pedal descends to the floor when first starting out, and will also do that while being driven. Dealership states that this is normal.*ak

    ODI 8013672