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
2002 chevy silverado truck was sitting in driveway i was ready to leave pushed on the brake to put it in drive and the pedal went to the floor . Looked under the vehicle fluid everwhere. Not one leak or any sign before. I knew what it was because i know at least 4 other people with chevy trucks and thier lines went, 1 had an accident running in to the rear of a car. I have a new line set but didn't get to in time.…
ODI 10641509
Service Brakes
The abs system activates or does not allow you to stop. It seems like the truck continues to accelerate. Pumping the brakes does not work. Putting it in neutral or ramming it in park is the only way to stop it. I almost ran someone over today. This is a very serious issue. I can not drive this truck in this condition. Looking at the forums out there this is a well reported problem yet i have not been made aware of…
ODI 10648688
Service Brakes
Leaving from work at the greater cincinnati airport. Driving down the ramp to the stop sign at donaldson rd. While attempting to brake for the stop sign the brake pedal went to the floor causing the truck to go through the stop sign across the east bound lanes of donaldson road and finally stop before entering a ditch on the north side of the road. At first, i was going to have the car towed. I found that there was…
ODI 10641719
Service Brakes
The incident happened while driving home from toledo ohio to home in white lake michigan. My exit was normal when exiting the freeway. I applied brakes to begin slowing down. As i approached the end of the exit ramp the traffic light was red with other vehicles waiting. I applied the brakes harder and heard a popping noise. The brake pedal went to the floor. I tried to pump the brakes to get them to work to no…
ODI 10638621
Service Brakes
Was leaving a paintball field parking lot. Was moving at idle speed of 5mph and went to slow down to hear someone yelling something. Pedal went to the floor. I continued to the stop sign and the pedal once again went straight to the floor. I had to drive 23.5 miles to get back home using the old school method of down shifting and applying the little bit of brakes i had left. ****very dangerous**** once i got home i…
ODI 10637880
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Luckily i was pulling in my driveway when i found out my brakes had gone because they had rusted through not long after my gas was pouring out cause the fuel lines rusted and now chances are i wont get an inspection sticker this coming year because my frame is rusted out
ODI 10747921
Service Brakes
At under 60,000 miles both brake lines from master cylinder were badly rusted. One line failed and the other was in imminent danger of failure. This is an extremely dangerous problem and chevrolet has been resisting a recall for years. This truck was driven mostly in a non-salted roads state. It is unacceptable to have brake lines rusted through in under 60,000 miles. Chevy tries to cut costs and save a few pennies…
ODI 10630830
Service Brakes
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTING BRAKE LINES. *TR
Crash reported
ODI 10638870
Service Brakes
Issue with the abs brakes. Sometimes the abs kicks in and doesn't allow you to stop. *tr
ODI 10632486
Service Brakes
While traveling through town approached an intersection when brakes were applied pedal went to the floor tried to pump them as fast as possible to not get into a collision with car sitting at the red light. Did an avoidance maneuver into right turn lane was unable to stop truck and narrowly missed oncoming traffic turning left as i approached the corner, i shifted transmission into low gear and was able to apply…
ODI 10660421
Service Brakes
Pulled out of parking lot at low speed and stopped to wait for a red light. While stopped with foot on brake pedal, brake pedal suddenly dropped to the floor. When light turned green i accelerated slowly and tested the brakes to find the stopping power of the vehicle reduced to near zero. Pulled over in a safe area after a few blocks and inspected vehicle to find fluid sprayed around front passenger wheel well and…
ODI 10626941
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Crested a small hill to see a red light with three cars in line. I depressed brake pedal, which went to the floor. The vehicle was stopped using the parking brake after swerving into empty lane of oncoming traffic in order to avoid hitting the line of cars from behind. Upon inspection, the front brake circuit was blown in the piping just aft of the front driver's side wheel. It is extremely difficult to stop a large…
ODI 10660844
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving downhill. As a result, the vehicle was crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was injured and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10618912
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
I had replaced antilock brake module last year and had brakes worked on this year and last and replaced brake pads. The rotors had been turned before, on a trip to my daughters my brakes started to go out. They were completely out by the time i reached her corner. I had to have all new brake lines and rotors and pads even though there were only 6,000 miles on the pads. I also had rustproofed the truck including the…
ODI 10662848
Air Bags · Service Brakes
I own a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The brakes failed while attempting to stop the vehicle in a 35mph zone. The brakes initially worked and then the pedal went to the floor. I could feel the abs engage but not stop hitting a vehicle in front of me. When i exited the vehicle i could smell the brake fluid and observed fluid leaking from multiple locations. The air bags did not deploy. The driver of the vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10622148
Service Brakes
Pedal went to the floor, rusted brake line, got to replace 3 of the lines... *tr
ODI 10615400
Service Brakes
Rusted brake lines caused a near accident when the line broke, resulting in loss of braking abilities. *tr
ODI 10614818
Service Brakes
Brake lines were heavily corroded and failed. No warning signs to make this problem identifiable or expected. The truck was immediately unsafe to drive. Both the front and rear lines between the master cylinder and abs module failed, causing the truck to have no braking power whatsoever. *tr
ODI 10614647
Service Brakes
Brake line ruptured while pulling into parking space almost striking another parked car. Remaining brake lines are very rusted and will need replaced. *js
ODI 10608932
Service Brakes
For several years, have been out time & expense of installing new park brake pads not needed, turning drums, tried replacing long brake cable under floor, pulled rear rotors several times & re adjusted park brake... 1 week later don't work again.. I have to put blocks under wheels for 3 years to keep truck from rolling down driveway.. Live on a hill..chevy don't need the tension on little bitty park gear in…
ODI 10596643
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver side seat belt would suddenly retract and prevent the contact from moving. Also, the contact indicated that the ignition key became lodged in the ignition switch and could not be removed. In addition, the abs sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the abs…
ODI 10652510
Bumpers · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. The vehicle failed to stop until the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed that the front driver's side brake line fractured due to excessive corrosion. The four brake lines were replaced. The…
ODI 10597911
Air Bags · Service Brakes
After exiting the off ramp of i264 in portsmouth, virginia i sped up to approximately 35 mph and approached the next stop light. Upon applying pressure to the brake pedal no resistance was noted and the slowing of the vehicle was found negligible. I rear ended a vehicle in front of me at approximately 25 mph. Both cars involved in the accident were pulled into the median out of traffic. As i exited the vehicle i…
Crash reported
ODI 10595709
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes
My brake lines failed, nearly resulting in killing a child that rode his bike onto the road from a driveway and forcing a vehicle headon into my lane of travel. Luckly everyone was able to squeeze into appropriate places and was paying attention as i was unable to slowdown. Dust covers on the rear have been rusted and gone for the last two years, and i have replaced the regulators in both passenger/driverside doors…
ODI 10731403
Service Brakes
As i approached a stop sign after traveling about 30 mph and slowing down for the stop sign i press the brakes and it went to the floor and press them a second time and possible a third before crossing traffic and failing to stop. I miss hitting a car by inches. This was all on an uphill incline. I cross traffic and was able to stop in a church parking lot by using the parking brake. After about the fifth time…
ODI 10587754
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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