2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 181
- 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 181 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 51 records
- brake pedal · 31 records
- brake line · 30 records
- went floor · 28 records
- pedal went · 25 records
- brake fluid · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 71 |
| 60–100k mi | 50 |
| 150–400k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Hard break lines are fully corroded and need full replacement after a break line failure. Low mileage vehicle, currently 65k, vehicle has been in mild climate of nc and sc since 2002 where snow and salt is infrequent. Never driven in coastal area. Only recently driven across country, where failure occurred. Thankfully at slow speeds.
ODI 11288948
Service Brakes
Brake lines started leaking brake fluid out of nowhere. Because of this, the brake petal suddenly stopped working and could have resulted in death. I was driving at about 30 mph on a city street when i discovered this issue. Had i have been driving at a higher speed i may not be here to complain. Rusted brake lines is the problem with this issue.
ODI 11234766
Service Brakes
ABS KICKS IN AT LOW SPEED
ODI 11220039
Service Brakes
Abs system will activate when applying brakes without cause such as a wet surface
ODI 11300331
Power Train · Service Brakes
When we bought truck i checked vin and only the tailgate recall came up but listed my truck being a chevy 800 model, well couple weeks ago our truck wouldn't brake while parking making a left into a restaurant and the truck wouldn't stop and hit the restaurant window!!! When i checked just our exact vehicle 15 plus recalls came up with this particular defect listed, please help advise. Thank the parkerd
Crash reported
ODI 11170293
Service Brakes
While slowing down coming to a stop - no brakes. Checked everything. Suspect power booster. This started slowly about three weeks ago. Today it actually would not stop and i almost hit the fire hydrant.
ODI 11154717
Service Brakes
BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH TO POINT OF FAILURE
ODI 11152476
Service Brakes
My brake lines on my silverado have been replaced 5 different lines in 4 years the truck has 90,000 miles on it and in the last month 3 times ive lost brakes the guy who fixes my brake lines tells me the lines are rusted out each time this happens, he told me he cant tell by sight when they will fail cause they look ok but that's not the case, i've read this is a issue with these vehicle's ive been lucky so far…
ODI 11152177
Service Brakes
In july of 2018, my 2002 chevrolet silverado had major brake failure as i was driving about 35 mph approaching a red light. I pressed on the brakes, it went totally to the floor and i was unable to stop, blowing right through red light. My mechanic told me the my brake line rusted through, and all the brakes lines, as well as the fuel line is totally rusted. I was told that this is very common in this chevrolet / gm…
ODI 11132892
Service Brakes
There is a major safety design flaw in the 1999-2002 brake system. The front tires through the salt and grime from the roads onto the brake lines where chevrolet has located them in the design. This causes the brake lines to corrode and burst during driving. Mine have now burst for the second time in the last 5 years. The first time in 2013 i was driving at about 35-40 mph when i went to make a rh turn and the…
ODI 11123147
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Takata recall - have been stranded numerous times as it has appeared to be the fuel pump not getting gas to start the car. Sometime can hear pump running as i have replace 3-4 pumps since 2012 or 13. Some time beating under tank helps. There seem to be numerous complaints about this problem. Security light flashing and start sometime when it is reset. Sounds wonderful when it runs. Can it be the computer? Towed to a…
ODI 11080957
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The driver had to apply force to stop the vehicle, which had still gone through the stop sign due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic).…
ODI 11066054
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, which caused the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact was a certified mechanic and was able to diagnose that the brake line was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11064120
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving at low speed on a street that is 25mh as i break to stop at the stop sign my abs activated. Almost caused me a serious accident because i couldn't stop so i had to break so hard my but was actually off of the seat. And this continues to happen so now i have to take the abs fuse out to deactivate my abs.
ODI 11083401
Service Brakes
Experiencing unwanted abs activation at low speeds on dry roads when slowing down and/or stopping, with or with out pressing on the breaks.
ODI 11056852
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While backing out of the driveway, the brakes did not work. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact shifted to drive to park the vehicle back in the driveway, but the brakes did not work again. The emergency brake had to be utilized. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed brake fluid all over the driveway. The contact…
ODI 11035131
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 7 mph, the anti-lock brake system activated and pulsated until the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure started intermittently approximately three weeks ago and has become worse. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a…
ODI 11031601
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The anti-lock brake system engages at slow speeds causing inability to stop. The road surface does not matter, wet, dry, dirt or paved, it is a failing system. This was a random problem, now it happens all the time. The system will make a ratcheting sound then a grinding before as you come to a stop. You have to be ready to let off the brake and reapply pressure hoping it works. I live in a neighborhood with small…
Crash reported
ODI 11030820
Service Brakes
All brake line for entire truck had to be replaced because of rust issues, as well as rear backing plates which had rusted completely away. Abs sensors are activating at low speed on dry pavement causing truck to take longer space to stop
ODI 11021260
Service Brakes
Brake lines are severely corroded. Causing pin hole leaks. Lines are so severely corroded that there is no way to fix except to replace all bake lines. This is a exterme costly repair. Dealer ship quoted a minimum $1700.00 but could be higher. Leaks occurr while driving then applying brakes due to corrosion cause weak spots in lines. Leaks only occurr while driving then applying brakes that cause increase in…
ODI 11012458
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 6 mph, the brakes failed to work without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 251,000.
ODI 10957599
Service Brakes
Came out of a restaurant put foot on brake pedal and it went to the floor had truck towed to dealer and was told brake lines need replacing at a cost of 1100.00 dollars. Just glad that i wasn't driving as this was very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10945872
Service Brakes
Complete brake failure on a busy suburban street. I was intending to stop for a red light and had no brakes. Pedal went to the floor. No collison. Truck needed to be towed to repair shop. Cost was $872.73.
ODI 10926689
Service Brakes
We just purchased a used 2002 chevy silverado on 9/25, took it for a safety inspection and was told that the brake lines had burst and brake fluid was leaking. These repairs are going to be very expensive and i feel that gm should cover the cost of the repairs, since there are hundreds of problems with the brake lines on vehicles of this year/make/model.
ODI 10910017
Service Brakes
I was pulling my 2000 lb boat to the lake sat. With my 2002 silverado 1500 . I made it to the launch ramp ok but when i went to launch the boat i couldn't stop rolling down the ramp [ no brakes) i was only able to save the truck from becoming a submarine by throwing it in drive and hitting the gas. I drove into the parking lot to find the brake line rusted out . Had this happened at highway speeds it would have been…
ODI 10894617
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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