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 brake in a automatic trans as it does in a manual trans.. Very disappointed!!!!!
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet c1500. While driving 5 MPH and approximately 3 feet away from another vehicle, the brakes were applied, but the vehicle continued to move forward. The contact stated that the brakes made a very loud noise before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle has not been inspected by a repair shop. The brakes and both sensors were replaced approximately two years ago. The engine size was unknown and the VIN was invalid. The current and failure mileages were 35,600. Updated 11/6/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While applying the brakes between 5 and 10 MPH, the ABS pulsates and the vehicle will not stop. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into a fence. The bumper was dented. The contact stated that the brakes pulsate 8 out of 10 times and increase the vehicle's stopping distance. He has had one ABS sensor unplugged in order to deactivate the ABS. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes:hydraulic:antilock) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 73,500. Updated 01/11/08. *lj updated
Parking brake pedal went to the floor and did not hold.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to stop when the ABS attempted to engage. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the speed sensor and the ABS hub. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 30 MPH the vehicle lost the ability to stop when he attempted to make a turn. The road conditions were normal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake lines rusted which caused brake fluid to leak. The dealer replaced two brake lines and the contact was advised to repair the other brake lines that started to rust. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
Chevrolet silverado ABS failure , loss of brakes when traveling over small bumps or wet roads. Also loss of parking brake. Dealer said it was only on manual transmission trucks that had the failure...this is not true. All trucks.
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 brakes burning. He got out of the vehicle and noticed that the passenger's side rear wheel was extremely hot. He let the vehicle cool down ,and tried to jar the emergency brake. Then he called the dealership, and they reminded him that in extremely cold weather he shouldn't use the emergency brake. The brakes were repaired. The dealership didn't charge him for the repair, they informed him the recall repair had not been done properly, and that the emergency brake was adjusted too tight. The contact stated that after this repair he drove the vehicle for about a week, and the emergency brake froze up again. He filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and wa given a case#71-461637111. The contact stated that he had to sell the vehicle because couldn't take the chance with the emergency brake on the road, and so he traded the vehicle in. The contact had all the information for this vehicle. The failure mileage was 85,000 miles.
Tl* - the contact stated that on 08/25/06 he took his 2002 chevrolet silverado for recall campaign# 05v379000 service repair, on the ABS. After picking up his vehicle he continued to have the same failure. The contact stated that it takes longer for him to come to a complete stop than expected. The contact stated that he has informed the dealership about this problem and has gotten no resolution. The contact stated that this happens almost every day he drives the vehicle regardless of the weather or road conditions.
Tl* - the contact had the parking brake assembly replaced on vehicle with 117000 miles. Then, found out that there was a recall on the same model and year for the parking brake , but the dealer would not honor the recall because VIN was not included. The contact has the repair order for the work done, as well as the parts. Also, the dealer told the contact that the parking brake was damaging the rotors.
The brakes on my 2002 silverado are terrible. At low speeds the brake pedal goes to the floor and the truck will not stop. My wife refuses to drive the truck. I use it to pull my 2 horse trailer and the trailer brakes stop the vehicle. The chevy recall on these brakes should be extended to all states! I live in florida and obviously my truck has been affected by the faulty ABS sensor issue.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 10 MPH in a parking lot, there was an increased stopping distance, and the vehicle struck a lighting pole. There were no injuries but there was vehicle damage sustained. The police were not alerted. Also, the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted as well. Updated 12/28/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the consumer that a recall had been issued. The recalled antilock brakes were replaced by the manufacturer.
Dt*: the contact stated while braking from various speeds, the anti-lock brake system did not engage and the brake pedal went almost all the way to the floor of the vehicle. This caused an extended stopping distance and nearly caused a crash. There was a the federal safety agency recall #05v379000 which pertains to the hydraulic anti-lock service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The pcv valve and fuel filter were replaced. The rear brake pads were replaced and the rotors were machined, the rotors were eventually replaced, there was noise coming from the front end. The intermediate steering shaft was dry. Updated 01/09/07.
When driving on interstate brakes will begin to apply without action by the driver, causing vibration and over heating of rotors and stiff brake pedal, this happens after about 15 miles on the interstate and brakes have not been applied.
While attempting to park vehicle, the ABS system activated for apparent reason, causing the car to hit a wall. Took vehicle to dealer, they duplicated problem, told me that there was a recall for that problem. Gm contacted and initially confirmed problem, now after two weeks they are denying any problem exist ...
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.
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 owners with the 4-wheel disc braking ABS system and they all have had the identical problem I have had. I am disappointed and alarmed that gm has not done the right thing and taken care of this ever so apparent problem.
My submission pertains to campaign id number 05v37900. I would like to inform your office that the same problem occurs on guam as well as the other states you have mentioned in t the recall report. It occurs in both my vehicles 1999 gmc yukon 2002 chevrolet silverado both of which I believe have recalls pertaining to the anti-lock brake system.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 10 MPH in normal driving conditions, brake pressure was applied and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was exposed to excessive road salts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to await inspection. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was notified.
In regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000, I live in the western mountains of virginia and I am having the identical problems associated with the above mentioned recall. I don't think gm realize that there is a part of virginia, like west virginia, that gets a lot of chloride on the roads in the winter months. The vehicle has had a couple of near accidents due to the malfunction of the ABS system. I have removed the fuse to the system until I have the problem fixed.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle brake pads had normal wear patterns but on the inside of both rotors the wear pattern should have been approximately 2 inches but were 3/4 inches. Also, there was corrosion on the rotor which caused the brake pad to wear inconsistently. The hydraulic disc brakes had extended stopping distance. Failure occurred under normal braking situations. The design of braking system was 4-wheel anti-lock and the nature of the failure was worsening. The contact notified the service dealer who determined it was normal to get corrosion on the rotor. Also, the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the independent shop to replace the rotor and the brake pads. *ak updated 09/05/06.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 67 MPH over a bridge with brake pressure applied, the brakes failed and the vehicle struck the bridge. No injuries were sustained. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was inspected by an independent inspector who was unable to duplicate the problem. Updated 10/4/2006 - the inspector did find four codes stored for the brakes. Gm explained that this failure was not the result of the open recall 05v379000 which had not yet been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damaged to the left side of the cab and box.
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for maintenance, the mechanic observed that the metal on the rear rotor shields was rusted through. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 05v379000, pertaining to corrosion of the antilock service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying pressure to the parking brake the pedal does not feel firm. The brakes chirp constantly. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v161000, regarding the parking brake. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Abs system failure ABS light on 77,000 miles 2002 silverado gm will not admit it has a manufacturing defect with the ABS system - after searching the internet I find there are an abundant of ABS failures.
Dt*: the contact stated, while pulling into a parking space at 3 MPH, there was an unwarranted ABS activation hindering the brakes from stopping the vehicle. The vehicle's brakes were inspected and cleaned by dealer's mechanic. This incident relates to gm's recall # 05068 (wheel speed sensor). The failure occurred 15 separate times since the inspection.*ak updated 7/18/2006 -
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 the recall, due to the fact that I have to park on steep boat ramps while launching my boat, and have to depend on the parking brake to help hold the vehicle from rolling into the water.
I own a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2wd. When applying the brakes and coming to a stop, there is a pulsation. It feels as if the ABS is taking over and releasing, and then reapplying the braking action, rapidly, as I come to a stop. I spoke to a gm representative about a recall that has been issued regarding this problem. The gm recall number is 05068. The representative told me that my VIN number was included in the recall, but because I don't live in a "salt belt" state, my vehicle is not being recalled (I live in florida). Apparently, it is the road salt that is used during the winter months that corrodes the ABS wheel sensors and leads to this problem. And, although I do not live in a state that uses road salt, I do use my vehicle to tow and launch a boat in the salt water. I believe that because of this use, my vehicle should be included in the recall.
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. Tuesday, may 23, 2006, I took my pickup to the dealership to have it inspected for a new inspection sticker. It failed because of the parking brake. Yet, this same dealership has inspected my pickup for every other inspection sticker and this is the first time they failed it even though it has never held.
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