I recieved a card to fill out in regard to my chevy silverado 2002 truck.I reported no brake failure at that time on june 3rd 2011 the brake line gave way and nearly caused an accident.I had to take the ditch to avoid it and 2 of my children were in the truck.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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I attempted to stop at a stop light. When I depressed the brake pedal it went to the floor and I realized that I had no brakes. I was able to slow down enough to make it through the light and into a parking lot. After a quick inspection I found that the steel brake line going to the rear brakes rusted through, and was spewing brake fluid. This truck is a 2002 model with only 88k miles and is well maintained. I don't think the brake lines should rust through and fail this soon. This is a major safety problem. I was lucky. I was driving slow, was not on a busy street and didn't have an accident. It could have caused a terrible accident! It has not been repaired yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH he applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle would not stop until the emergency brake was engaged. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed the brake lines on the driver's side fractured due to corrosion. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Brake pedal suddenly went to the floor as I attempted to back out of a parking space. No prior problems with the brakes. Upon exiting the vehicle I noticed a large puddle of brake fluid forming under the vehicle below the driver's door. Called aaa and had the vehicle towed to a local shop. Mechanic pointed out that all brake lines forward of the ABS pump were rusted out resulting in the failure of one of the lines. He also pointed out that the front calipers were rusted to the point where the bleed ports were unserviceable, requiring replacement of the calipers as well as the brake lines. From my research this appears to be a case of inferior materials used in the construction of the 6 million affected vehicles. Luckily I wasn't at speed when this failure occurred. These vehicles need to recalled, inspected, and repaired at gm's expense before there are any further injuries.
I got off work, pulled up to get onto main road brakes felt spongy, did stop, got onto main road traveled 1/2 mile about 35 MPH, slowed truck by letting off gas to make right turn, tried to use brakes to slow more, brakes went to the floor. I managed to get slow enough to make turn safely. I pretty much traveled 5-10 MPH another 50yds to get into lowes parking lot. I tried to brake again, no brakes. I put truck into neutral and coasted to stop. I got out of the truck smelled brake fluid. Brake fluid was everywhere around my driver rear wheel. I called a tow truck to get my truck home thinking my caliper or hose failed. After taking off my wheel, I found that the steel brake line was ruptured. Called a mechanic to see if he could take a look at it, he said he could maybe late friday, he just did a 2004 silverado with the same problem. I called a tow truck again to get truck to his garage. He calls me late friday evening and said all the brakes lines have to be replaced because of heavy corrosion and maybe the calipers depending if they fail. He quoted me a price at $900. My co-worker had his brake lines replaced not to long ago and his is a newer model.
Was driving to the store in my 2002 chevy silverado and out of nowhere the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily pulled into a parking lot and saw brake fluid pouring out from underneath driver side of vehicle.after looking under the truck to see where it was coming from found all brake lines in that area extremely rusted and deteriorated .checked the reservoir for the brake fluid and it was almost empty . This could of been a situation where a severe accident could of occurred. This happened on 5/21/11 have yet to take the vehicle in for repairs. Just to mention my daughters age 10 and 14 are in this vehicle often with me and I have never seen brake lines on a vehicle this bad considering the vehicle is less than 10 yrs old.
1. Normal driving, all vehicle preventiative maintenance 2. While driving, the brake lines burst causing lose of braking power. Upon inspection, the brake lines were completely rusted through. 3. All brakes lines replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the contact was driving approximately 5 MPH on dry road surfaces, the anti-lock system activated and the vehicle would not slow down when the brakes were engaged. Suddenly, the gear was shifted into reverse causing the vehicle to crash into a cement barrier. The contact resumed driving without experiencing the ABS failure. There was no personal injury. A police report was not filed. The front bumper sustained minor damage. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact noticed that when traveling at very low speeds, the ABS would activate, resulting in little or no traction, similar to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the previous recall and offered no further assistance. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic test; however, he was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 49,000 and the failure mileage was 48,296.
I have a 2002 chevy silverado,that's is experiencing braking failures at low speed , like coming to a complete stop at a intersection. I have almost slid into several intersections and do no longer trust my brakes to stop when I need them. This problem is the same as reported under a existing recall # 05v37900. The problem is that my vehicle is not listed due to it's location, which is north carolina. This recall needs to be expanded to cover addition states.
Brake lines rusting on my 02 silverado 1500.
Corrosion on brake lines in engine compartment with one brake line rupturing and causing a loss off brakes.
2002 chevrolet silverado. 41,000 miles. Brake lines rusted out. Nearly smashed into an entire family when I lost brakes. Driving for 35 years and have never been so scared. Someone please do something
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving 40 MPH and exiting a ramp. As the brake was depressed, the pedal went all the way to the floorboard and the vehicle would respond to the contacts braking attempts. The contact had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence where he inspected the brakes and discovered rusting of the steel lines that carried the brake fluid. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 02/03/11*lj updated 02/14/11
2002 chevy silverado - brake light indicator came on. Checked fluid levelon master cylinder - 1/2 empty upon further inspection identified leak in section of tubing behind fender well. Took to local mechanic. Brakes gave way as he pulled into shop. He indicated that all lines were corroded behind plastic wheel well guard. Replacing all affected tubing.
2002 chevrolet silverado 1500, 4 wheel drive z71 off road, 58420 miles, was stopped with foot depressed on brake pedal, felt pedal go all the way to the floor. Had to accelerate and had no brakes. Brake fluid leak due to rusted brake line. After further inspection all brake lines, fuel lines, ehcu brake line connection are all rusted. Brake line is in the process of being replaced but at a stand still at the moment due to a leak at the ehcu connection due to pitting, there isn't a tight connection. Still in the process of repairs. Have all parts.
Had shocks replaced on my truck today and mechanic informed me that brake lines on my 2002 chevrolet silverado were rusted and would need to be replaced soon for safety reasons.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While applying the brakes the anti-lock brake system activates. This causes the vehicle not to stop when braking. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated that the issue is with the anti-lock brakes and only happens in the north east or salt belt states. The dealer stated the front wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The contact had the front wheel speed sensor replaced under a recall three years ago. The contact stated this is a major safety issue that could cause a crash. The failure mileage was 21,538. The consumer believed the problem was not performed correctly, the first time. Updated 01/20/11*jb updated 01/28/11 *bf the consumer stated when the ABS activated, he was almost at a complete stop. Updated 02/04/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while decelerating the anti-lock brakes would pulsate, making it difficult to stop the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and informed him that they repaired the federal safety agency campaign recall, 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic antilock once before and they were unable to repair it again for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was taken for state inspection and the technician informed the contact that the emergency brake would not function properly. The failure caused the rear rotors to wear prematurely which resulted in the replacement of the rotors twice prior to being informed of the emergency brake failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000.
While having my 2002 chevy silverado 1500 serviced for an oil change I was advised that all the steel brake lines were badly rusted, unsafe, and needed immediate replacement. Initial estimates are $2000. Vehicle mileage is 98,000.
Red brake dash light turned on. Inspected vehicle and found brake lines rusted through and leaking fluid.
2002 silverado pu, braking distance is extended. Spongy brakes. Once when moving into parking space brakes failed to stop car at 5 MPH. No damage. When carrying moderate loads brakes never seem reliable. Checked by local mechanic, says ok, but issue remains.
Unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking.
The brake lines were heavily corroded and starting to leak fluid. They needed to be replaced from the master cylinder back to all four wheels. This was confirmed by dealer inspection. This premature corrosion is a serious safety problem. This is a personal use 2002 pick up truck with only 66,300 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately between 3-4 MPH coming to a complete stop. When engaging the brake pedal, the anti-brake system appeared to be in activation because of the pulsation; however the brakes would not respond causing the vehicle to roll seven feet and crashing into the proceeding vehicle. There was no injury. A police report was not filed of the incident. The contact sustained damages to the front bumper and bumper covering. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure was contributed to the anti-lock brake system. The technician cleaned the front wheel speed sensor mounting surface. The contact stated the vehicle had been repaired in 2005, under the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock). The failure mileage was 106,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact started the vehicle and as he depressed the brakes, they went all the way into the floorboard and all of the brake fuel leaked from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and repairs. The contact stated the front brake line was previously repaired because the line had rotted on the underside along the frame rail, where it was not detected. The contact believed the dealer installed used, defective parts for the previous repair. The contact stated he would repair the vehicle himself. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Brake lines to rear wheels failed with mild break application . This was due to rusty break lines . There were no brakes at the application of the pedal . This is not a isolated case , dealers have seen many cases of this problem. Today as I had my truck at the dealer another chevy truck came in with the same problem .
Sudden total brake failure (all 4 wheels) due to rusted under body brake lines. Service center is replacing all old lines from master cylinder to ABS module and onto wheel cylinders. Samples of old rusted lines are being retained.
2002 chevy silverado brake line burst during normal operating condition. Resulted in truck going through intersection with red light. Mechanic attributed to rust on brake lines.
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