2002 Chevrolet S10: brake failure

5 of the 214 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet S10 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2003
5
2002
5
2001
13
2000
21
1999
3
1998
10
1997
21
1996
60
1995
95
1994
143
1993
35
1992
24
1991
18
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes · 65,327 miles · PA

First incident approximately 2/15/2015, brakes pedal went close to floor when trying to stop vehicle, downshifted transmission to help stop vehicle. It was determined rust had caused a hole to develop in brake line cooler behind radiator of vehicle. Significant loss of brake fluid. Second incident approximately 5/15/2015, brakes became mushy loss of brake fluid. Rust caused pin hole leak in brake line at rear wheel brake cylinder. Third incident approximately 7/26/2015 significant loss of brake fluid. Cause yet undetermined

Filed May 5, 2008 · Brakes · 16,973 miles · NY

Tl*the contact own a 2002 chevrolet s10. The brakes failed while driving 35 MPH. The dealer repaired the brakes; however, the failure occurred at 16,973 miles and reoccurred at 38,000 miles. A tire mechanic stated that the axle that holds the wheel together was cutting through the brakes and rubbing the wheels. The manufacturer informed the the contact that the dealers invoice indicated that they replaced the rotors; however, the contact was informed that they resurfaced the rotors. The failure mileage was 32,555. Updated 05/21/08 *bf the brake lines also failed. Updated 05/21/08

Filed Dec 24, 2006 · Brakes · 60,480 miles · TN

2002 chevrolet s10. 60,480 miles. Manual transmission. 2wd. Parking brake failed and truck started to roll backwards down the driveway. I was working near the truck and heard a loud pop, same as when manually releasing the brake. I looked up and the truck was rolling. I jumped in a applied the hydraulic brakes to stop the truck. Parking brake pedal is totally without any resistance. Something in the brake system is broken.

Filed May 22, 2004 · Brakes · 7,580 miles · MD

-brakes failed to stop vehicle (2002 cherolet s10 pickup) while traveling at low speed (20-35 MPH). Brake pedal went to the floor at least once, possibly more, as I tried to get the brakes to engage. Brakes finally caught but on the right side only for the vehicle jerked to the right before it came to a stop. Vehicle, which is still under warrenty, was towed to dealer and no defects or problems were found. Dealer stated that there is nothing they can do to since they cannot replicate problem.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Computer chip constantly fails which causes a chain reaction of failures to occur. The truck is unreliable with various brake failures and constant towing back to the dealership. The dealership is patching the truck with minor repairs instead of actually doing a thorough inspection. Please describe details. Ts