At the end of december, we were traveling down the highway at approximately 55 MPH. I went to apply my brakes and the pedal went completely to the floor. I realized that I had no brakes. I down shifted and coasted to the nearest garage. After a thorough investigation, the mechanic informed me that the entire brake system needed replaced. At a hefty price, I replaced it all. The old parts are not available.
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 brakes complaints
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The federal safety agency action # pe05020, the federal safety agency recall # 05v379000, gm corp, service brakes, hydraulic, antilock. This problem persists in my 2002 chevy avalanche. The recall only temporarily fixed problem. I am requesting the federal safety agency extend recall to repair ongoing problem. This problem may cause loss of life. I have notified gm and expect a follow up by the federal safety agency.
Parking brake fails to hold vehicle in any attitude. System is poorly designed and is typical of gm suvs and light trucks. System design and execution is a safety hazard.
2002 avalanche 1500, ABS would activate when coming to a slow stop. Dealer said it was probably the speed sensors, recall was already done so they wouldn't do it again. That is not right! I don't care how many times they have to fix it, if safety parts are failing, they need to replace them! Long story short... I replaced the sensors, didn't work. I replaced the whole bearing/hub assembly which came with pre-installed sensors. Fixed!
My emergency brake failed almost causing my car to roll into traffic. The emergency brake should be there when you need it.
I own a 2002 chevy avalanche, and I am having daily problems with the anti lock braking system activating inappropriately at slow speeds and during slow turns. It started happening occasionally some 2-4 years ago, and has progressed to a daily occurrence. I just had major work done replacing my wheel bearings, rotors, pads, shocks, and struts, but the problem did not go away its still occurring. Chevrolet is away of the defect, but not enough owners have complained or have been injured for them to make it worth their time to fix or contact owners of a certain potential problem.
The parking brake has not worked since 2003 on my 2002 avalanche which has 53000 miles on it . Had it checked out and could not find the cause.
During an emergency braking condition, the front brake line failed causing loss of brakes. Found all brake lines corroded to point of possible failure under same conditions. Truck has only 44,500 miles on it. Also found extensive corrosion throughout frame. Truck had additional undercoating installed by dealer(marchese chevrolet in ny). Dealers reply to condition, yeah we have had several avalanches and cavaliers with the same problem. It is not known if the problem is substandard steel or possibly a reaction with the undercoating. Vehicle is not being used at present time. Vehicle is a 2002 chevrolet avalanche purchased new 12/2002. Additional issues with brakes, dealer recall on rotors 22,000 miles all 4 replaced, rotors and pads replaced by local shop with 42,000 miles, all 4 in need of replacement again.
2002 chevrolet avalanche - brake line rusted through after only 38,000 miles resulting in no brakes while going down hill. Luckily I was able to avoid hitting any other vehicles. Downshifted the transmission and used the parking brake to eventually stop the vehicle. I've now read several hundred other reports of the same problem. Gm should be made to replace all brake lines on all chevrolet avalanches with stainless steel lines. This is an extremely dangerous situation which only shows up when you try to use the brakes - which is obviously when you most need them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation.
2002 chevrolet k1500 avalanche 4wd activates antilock brakes while completing a stop at low speeds (less than 5mph). This malfunction occurs every time the vehicle is driven, often every time the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The activation of the ABS system has the undesired effect of greatly lengthening the stopping distance in an uncontrolled manner. In effect, the vehicle is not under control when approaching a stopped vehicle in traffic, intersection, pedestrian, parking, etc. This is a very hazardous malfunction of the ABS system. This particular truck was recalled and repair was attempted by a chevrolet dealership a few years ago. This previous dealership repair of the uncontrolled ABS braking was not sufficient as the ABS malfunction has returned on this vehicle. On 4/1/09 the chevrolet dealership has refused to repair my current ABS malfunction condition, stating that "gm will only do the repair once". The dealership repair did not work on my 2002 avalanche, and now I am "stuck" with a vehicle that is a safety hazard on the roads due to uncontrolled releasing of brake pressure at low speeds. Please give me direction of what action I can take. Thank you.
02 chevy avalanche electronic brake control module is defective and no longer under warranty. Gm has had documented problems with the ABS on the '02 avalanche but so far has only issued a recall for northern states, blaming the problem on road salt rather than the obvious design or manufacture defect. Road salt didn't cause this ABS failure because I live in florida. The recall should be extended to the whole u.s. This is a safety issue that the federal safety agency should address with a mandatory recall for all '02 chevy avalanches. Gm refuses to acknowledge that it is a safety problem rather than a warranty issue. I did a 360 on a major interstate due to this and should be addressed before it kills someone.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc 1500 avalanche. Two years ago, the ABS sensor was repaired on the vehicle under recall. Currently, the ABS sensor is not working properly and the brakes do not hold in the middle of stopping. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs due to the previous recall repair. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500. When the contact turned off the vehicle, she heard a noise in the ABS. The battery was drained and the system no longer worked. The dealer stated that there was ABS failure. The contact stated that the recall on the ABS should be extended to all chevrolet vehicles in all states, not just the winter states. The vehicle is currently being repaired at the dealer. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Parking brake failure - does not work - due to premature corrosion technician at dealer stated this is a common problem with the avalanche. The cost to repair the parking brake and all the affected parts is approx. $ 600.00. Technician stated this should be a recalled item.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While the brake pedal was depressed, the ABS activated. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The contact is responsible for the repair costs. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
I was refused an annual inspection because of no emergency brake. I was then informed that 2002 series of chevrolet truck had a common problem with emergency brake failure. I was then told chevrolet did a silent recall on trucks with a standard transmission and paid for the repairs. However I have an automatic transmission and the repairs cost $525.88. Also I was told to set the brake to insure that it wouldn't fail in the future. Nothing in owners manual tells you to set em. Brake so it wouldn't wear out by not being set in order to keep it aligned to prevent wear.
General motors service bulletin #02-05-26-002 2002-2003 chevrolet avalanche 1500 series models I have this problem and gm or the dealership tells me 'tough luck' this is !@#$% and they need to address this parking brake issue!!! Every repair person I take to knows about this issue so it's not something obscure!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle would not stop. The brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The contact had to downshift and cruise to a stop. As of november 26, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the rusted brake lines caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 93,800. Updated 0310/08.
1. Use of brakes at low speed 2. Unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking 3. Chevrolet refuses to correct problem related to recall 05v379000.
2002 chevy avalanche 1500 4x4 z71 corrosion in the front wheel bearing hub contaminated the tone ring on the speed sensor causing the brakes not to work correctly. Lock up or not work at all very dangerous situation. I replaced the hud and it cured the problem appears that the moisture causing the corrosion got thru at the speed sensor plug. I see canada already has a recall on this why is the us taking so long to implement the recall. Does some one have to die for it to be an important safety issue.
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2002 chevrolet avalanche had parking brake shoe. Problems. The contact stated that the rear shield came off and had exposed the parking brake shield to the elements. The emergency brake pad wore out, and the emergency brake didn't work. The contact replaced all of the brakes in the vehicle. The contact had the emergency brake adjusted, and the service mechanic stated that this is not common with the avalanche vehicles.
Failure was/is inevitable. Parking brake shoes are poorly secured, they are allowed to float inside of hat of rotor. Drivers side has the retaining clip oriented (upside down) where the floating brake shoe is kept in contact with hat area of rotor by gravity at all times. What is worse, is that the area of the shoe having no pad is in contact. This caused the metallic portion of the shoe to grind over a 1/4" into hat area of rotor. Bought new and after 1 month, emergency brakes failed, had to rely on transmission in park. Dealership said I must use emergency brakes frequently to keep adjusted...not true, there is no adjustment w/o pulling rotor off.
Alot of squeezing in parking brakes. Parking brakes didn't work, check breaks, rt. Brake pad burnt out. Release system doesn't release. Had to remove pads. I am currently driving around w/o emergency brake ring pads.
Parking brake doesn't work.
The parking brake on my 2002 avalanche has corroded. The chevy dealership wants $500.00 to fix it. Gm has changed the parts, which requires a complete change of the entire parking brake system. This is a defect that should have been recalled.
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