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 · Underbody Shields
Want 1600 dollars to replace every line on the truck due to rust...including flexible hose to wheels. Don't have vin no truck at shop until i decide what to do. *tr
ODI 10543558
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
2002 chevrolet silverado.abs issue. Driving at less than 10mph, abs pump was engaged and i was barely able to stop the vehicle, i had to use parking brake and downshift in order to get my vehicle to stop. I was within one car length from striking another car on the road. Abs is constantly running and kicks in at lower speeds. Very unsafe. *tr
ODI 10535890
Service Brakes
My wife complained to me the brakes on our 2002 chevy silverado pick-up, felt funny. I backed our pick-up truck out of the driveway and went to the end of the street, the brakes felt mushy. As i got to the end of our street is a stop sign. I was going approximately 15 to 20mph. I went to stop the truck and the brake pedal went right to the floor. I was unable to stop. I pumped the brakes and then held firmly on the…
ODI 10544502
Service Brakes
Went to put on brakes and nothing found that they have rusted through and not from rubbing or clamps. Was able to keep from hitting another car. *tr
ODI 10535401
Service Brakes
Went to stop at stop sign, brakes went to floor, no cars were coming, went thru sign by time e-brake was hit. *tr
ODI 10537199
Service Brakes
While towing my boat i was approaching a stop sign while pressing my brake pedal it went completely to the floor. I was barely able to get out of the way of the other stopped cars at the stop sign i had just enough pressure to stop in the oncoming traffic lane just past the cars in my lane which i was lucky enough to avoid hitting. Thankfully also there was no cars coming in the other direction. I then pulled over…
ODI 10525962
Service Brakes
2002 chevy silverado 4x4 ext cab truck was recalled in 2005 for anti lock brake activation at low speeds the dealer cleaned put on anti corrosive material on sensor (after truck was in a accident i got the notice in the mail 3 days later) now 7/11/2013 its happening again, they will not fix it again only once, cost for new hub and sensor i about $700 per side $1,400 total to fix problem, this is a safety issue gm,…
Crash reported
ODI 10524472
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
Lost most of my braking as a result of heavy rust on brake lines and other brake parts. Mechanic said this was way more rust than there should of been in these areas. *tr
ODI 10523032
Service Brakes
Went to stop for a red light and the drive side rear brake line blew,i went through the intersection with no brakes. That was a thrill. *tr
ODI 10521744
Service Brakes
My girlfriend was driving my truck went to pull in to a parking spot when she hit the brakes abs kicked in and would not stop the truck causing her to hit a parked car with a good amount of damage to the other car the brakes have never giving me problems and now its got no brakes 2002 chevy silverado. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10524999
Service Brakes
I had traveled approximately 1/2 mile from my house when i applied the brakes to slow down. The pedal had barely any pressure as i applied the brake, fortunately i had a little bit of pressure and i was able to bring the vehicle to a stop, by a combination of downshifting and using what little brakes that i had left. The brake warning light on the panel came on at that time. The vehicle was taken to a local shop to…
ODI 10515628
Service Brakes
The emergency brakes have never worked, the pedal goes to the floor and will not hold the truck. I have a [redacted] with an automatic transmission. When on an incline in park the truck will sometimes start to roll down hill. *tr
ODI 10520221
Service Brakes
Leaking fluid found to be brake fluid coming from rust ruptured brake lines, all lines rusted and deemed by dealership to require replacement of lines and front brake calipers. *tr
ODI 10513282
Service Brakes
Upon requiring an emergency stop from 50 mph approaching a stop light at a busy intersection, one of the brake lines burst. The brake pedal went to the floor. (no brake warning light, no low brake fluid light, and no loss of abs light). I pumped the brakes and dropped the transmission into 1st gear in hopes of slowing down before a crash. I made the right turn at the intersection, which was up hill and eventually…
ODI 10513117
Service Brakes
My brake lines rusted through and burst when i used my brakes. Could not keep my truck from moving when stopped at an intersection. *tr
ODI 10512915
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
Service Brakes
Brake lines blew out from corrosion. This has happened 3 times since april 2013. I was unable to stop on two separate red light occasions. Also having abs problems. The abs system breaks loose just about when the vehicle comes to a complete stop forcing me to let go and reapply brake quickly. My truck is undercoated also making this deadly problem more concerning. Nhtsa should do its job and stop these death traps.…
ODI 10577553
Service Brakes
Brake line busted while bleeding air out of system. Found all lines going to abs block in center of truck were rusted completely through. This was not the first time this happened. Had same problem about year before on front brake line. I almost hit another vehicle in rear. I had to have truck towed to local repair shop were they fixed broke line. *tr
ODI 10577809
Service Brakes
While exiting freeway, on "off ramp" removed foot from gas pedal to start braking and pedal went to floor. Literally stopped two (2) feet from rear of already stopped car. Upon underneath inspection found leaking brake fluid at rear, severely corroded brake line. *tr
ODI 10502235
Service Brakes
I was traveling southbound on ct. Rte. 8 at approx 6am at 55 miles per hour. State maintenance vehicles had partially obstructed the road as i rounded the bend approaching the trumbull town line this in turn caused an abrupt halt of traffic. I applied my brakes rather hard which did slow the vehicle but i still had to swerve into the breakdown lane in order to avoid a collision when the brake pedal went to the…
ODI 10497958
Service Brakes
Service brakes failed due to corroded brake line above rear axle. Park brake failed to slow the vehicle due to the rear brake dustshield being corroded to the point is was completely gone. The lack of a dust shield allowed the park brake shoe and linkage corrode and become inoperative. *tr
ODI 10508090
Service Brakes
During an unexpected stop situation, my brakes stopped working normally. The abs system was going on and off. My pick up would not stop. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic and i was able to drive in the oncoming lane avoiding the vehicle in front of me and there was no accident. I took the vehicle to my repair shop and the technician showed me that the brakelines were rusting out and in two spots the lines…
ODI 10488866
Service Brakes · Steering · Underbody Shields
Took truck in for state inspection, truck failed inspection due to rusted brake lines, power steering pump leaking , dealer said it would be $1228.43 to $1420.99 to just fixed the brake lines all lines needed replaced and calipers screws. Power steering pump cost 535.00 to replace. Poor quality ,high cost to fix and lack of safety on gm part for not covering rubber coating or using stainless steel lines to protect…
ODI 10488844
Service Brakes
Truck failed annual maine safety inspection because of major corrosion on all brake lines run along frame underneath. (the lines are not yet leaking, but failure is imminent and vehicle is not safe to drive.) cost of repairs is estimated to be approximately $1400.00 by sullivan tire of scarborough maine. *tr
ODI 10485007
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