2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Parking Brake Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- parking brake · 17 records
- emergency brake · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The parking brake on my truck will not hold as it should, thus causing vehicle to roll down driveway. There is a recall for silverado's with manual transmissions,( defect investigation # ea04011 gm recall #05042 nhtsa campaign id# 05v161000) mine is a automatic, but the auto and manual use the same parking brake set-up. I have done some reading on-line chevrolet truck forums and there are allot of silverado/suv gm…
ODI 10435470
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Corroded brake lines caused the failure of both front and rear brakes at the same time. Inoperable rear emergency brakes provided no emergency stopping ability. Replaced brake lines. Emergency brake not repaired. I understand that trucks with manual transmissions were recalled for emergency brake defect correction, but trucks with automatic transmissions were not eventhough they have the same emergency brake system.…
ODI 10326128
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
Parking Brake
Parking brake pedal went to the floor and did not hold.
ODI 10202806
Parking Brake
I don't understand why you have a recall on the parking brake for a manual trans only when it is just as important to have one on a automatic trans. If you park your truck on a steep incline and can't use the parking brake along with the transmission, then it is virtually impossible to get it out of park and you can't tell me that doesn't do damage to the transmission....it takes the same part to fix the parking…
ODI 10209649
Parking Brake
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500, received recall 05v161000 for the parking brakes. He took the vehicle to the dealership for the recall repairs on 12/2006. Six days after the repairs the weather became cold about 30 degrees, and the emergency brake became stuck. He did get the emergency brake to release and drove the vehicle 3 miles when began smelling something that smelled like the…
ODI 10187042
Parking Brake
Dt*: the contact stated while parked on an incline under normal road conditions, the emergency mechanical brake gradually failed to hold the vehicle. The braking system was rear wheel anti lock. The vehicle was not examined or repaired.
ODI 10171721
Parking Brake
Dt*: the contact stated while applying pressure to the parking brake the pedal does not feel firm. The brakes chirp constantly. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v161000, regarding the parking brake. The vin was not included in the recall.
ODI 10161978
Parking Brake
The parking brake has failed on my 2002 chevrolet silverado, as has been described in the gm recall number 05042. The friction linings have worn and cut into the drum, making the parking brake ineffective. A gm representative told me my vehicle was not recalled, and the only vehicles recalled were vehicles that have a manual transmission. Mine has an automatic transmission. I believe my vehicle should be included in…
ODI 10160789
Parking Brake
There is a recall for the parking brake on 2002 chevy silverado pickups with manual transmissions starting apr 20, 2005. However, i do not know of a single 2002 silverado pickup or 2001 suburban where the parking brake holds. I have been told that if you don't use the parking brake it gets out of adjustment (rumor). I don't use mine with my automatic transmission. Mine has never held since i purchased the vehicle.…
ODI 10158442
Parking Brake
Emergency brake stopped working on my 2002 chevrolet tahoe after 34,757 miles. A properly working emergency brake is critical, as my three small children ride in and play around this vehicle.
ODI 10128808
Parking Brake
Tl*- the contact found a recall for the manual trasmission version of his truck but he is having the same parking break issues with his truck which is an automatic. The dearler has stated that there is no recall on this vehicle. The mechaniic states that it was a bad design.
ODI 10176406
Parking Brake
02 silverado, park brake shoe is not held in place securely and moves around in the hub at any bump in the road, especially at low speeds. Because the brake levers are inverted, the driver side brake will lock up when hitting a pot hole in my drive way daily. This is not the rear end freezing up or transmission malfunction. One tire locks up and the other spins excessively. For proof, just take the hub off and look…
ODI 10267263
Parking Brake
I own two 2002 gm products, a tahoe and a silverado pickup. The emergency brakes do not work on either vehicle. I have had to take both to the dealer for repair to get them to pass state inspection. I have contacted five of my friends that own 2002 gm products and three out of the five have the same problem. That is a safety concern and someone needs to investigate this in greater detail.*ak
ODI 10045974
Parking Brake
Parking does not hold vehicle in place when fully engaged. The parking brake pedal travels to floor with very little resistance. Vehicle continues to roll on incline if taken out of gear with parking brake fully engaged. The parking brake has never functioned properly since vehicle was purchased brand new in 2002 from folsom lake chevrolet, folsom, ca. I've discussed this issue with other chevy silverado truck…
ODI 10170250
Parking Brake
Although the truck is rated to tow 9000 lbs the parking brake will not hold my 7000 pound trailer from rolling down the hill forwards or backwards. My 3000 lb boat rolls backwards into the water at a boat launch. The pbrake pedal goes to the floor with little resistance. Two different chevy dealers have seen the truck. The first dealer adjusted the brake and it was better, the second said that there was nothing more…
ODI 10028977
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