2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 110,000 miles · NH

Crested a small hill to see a red light with three cars in line. I depressed brake pedal, which went to the floor. The vehicle was stopped using the parking brake after swerving into empty lane of oncoming traffic in order to avoid hitting the line of cars from behind. Upon inspection, the front brake circuit was blown in the piping just aft of the front driver's side wheel. It is extremely difficult to stop a large truck with empty bed using only the rear brakes as they lock up easily. There seemed to be no brake power using the brake pedal, which is why the parking pedal was used. Even with a functional parking brake, the "failsafe" of having only one circuit is nearly useless given an empty truck bed (low rear-wheel traction) and a loss of pressure on the front circuit. In my opinion, losing the front brakes on a truck is catastrophic. In any event, in my case, the supposed fail-safe either did not work or was inconsequential. All of the hard lines (fuel and brake) on this vehicle are extremely corroded and are being replaced with stainless. This car spent the first five years of its life in oklahoma and missouri (where little to no salt is used) and moved to nh in 2006. The rear driver's side rocker panel is also rusted through and the frame has very significant rust, especially on the leaf spring hangers. In addition, the front driveshaft is rusted to the point that I will not operate the vehicle in 4wd until I replace it. This vehicle seems very susceptible to rust, especially the brake lines, some of which crumbled in my husbands hands while removing.

Filed Jan 16, 2014 · Fuel system, Suspension · 92,388 miles · NH

State inspection my truck failed due to gasoline rusted and leaking gas,rear shackles rusted thru, parking break won't hold corrosion. I have never had so many rusted out parts on my truck before, the gas line should not rust thru this is a safety issue. Shackles rusted thru what gives my old 88 never had any of these problem please do a recall.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · LA

I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 truck, and had a new set of tires (oem size), a new napa hub bearing assembly and a new napa inner tie rod. This work was professionally installed by a certified ase mechanic at a local repair shop on july 3, 2013. The tie rod failed on july 29, 2013. The hub bearing and the inner tie rod were replaced due to normal wear. Thankfully - this happened while I was backing out of my driveway and not last weekend doing 70 MPH on the highway with my family in my truck. Failure of this part on the highway could have cost me my life, my family's lives and the lives of everyone else in my unintended path. Vehicle was "repaired" by the local shop in the driveway and they showed up with a replacement napa inner tie rod. I see on the box that this part is manufactured in china. I did not want that part on my vehicle and told them they could install it for a one-time trip to the shop but then I want it changed to another brand. They obliged and found another manufacturer. The napa part is es3478 - inner tie rod.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 81,000 miles · MA

Right side spring shackle failed due to excessive corrosion right side of rear bumper corroded to the point the mount failed.

Filed Sep 21, 2012 · Body, Engine · 85,000 miles · MA

The part of the frame that holds up the gas tank and connects to the shock has rotted away. I had to replace both rear leaf spring shackles do to rust as well as the left rear brake line. The rear of the truck is rusting away. I have had to replace the fuel pump, there is a knock in the steering column that I have had fixed once already, the engine has ticking sound when idling, and the A/C compressor is broken.

Filed Sep 16, 2012 · Body, Brakes · 121,000 miles · NJ

Most recent(9/15/12),brake line ruptures do to tons of rust... . Body mounts totally rusted off , rear brake rotor dust shields rusted off, leaf spring shackles rusted thru and fell off..rear bumper rusted thru,total under carriage rusted thru, railsunder doors totally rusted thru and have big holes in them.. *tr

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · AZ

2002 chevy silverado 1500 lt I have a popping or clunking noise that I can hear and feel on the steering wheel. I am concerned that it might be a safety issue and expensive to repair at that.this has been on going for sometime. This noise is very noticeable when backing up or moving forward at very slow speed.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 177,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Suspension · 133,000 miles · TN

The other day I heard a grinding noise on the drivers side of the truck. I knew it wasn't the brake pads since I had changed them a few months ago. It turned out to be the wheel bearings. These are a sealed system and not able to service them on either side. The system has to be replaced. I asked the parts store about these ,and he said common problem and if not fixed , the rotor and bearing assembly could snap off and create and accident. I had a 2000 chevy silverado 1500 that had the same problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 90,000 miles · PA

Stopping the vehicle, the anti-lock brakes would kick in at around 3 to 5 miles per hour and the vehicle would not stop, would roll a few more feet. Almost hit a woman and child in cross walk, had to stand up on brakes. This not stopping happened 5 or 6 times, this was the came reaction as in 2005 recall, called gm. Gm chevrolet customer assistance center said, go and get this problem confirmed by a gm dealership, did oct. 9, '08 and they said corrosion build in same area, but because right front hub was replaced with a non gm part (after market part) they have no responsibility. This hub came with the sensor attached. In 2005 my 2002 chevrolet silverado was issued a recall for severe corrosion area between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor. They found the left side sensor was missing an o-ring, they installed under the recall. The vehicle is doing the same thing and a local dealership service department confirmed this same corrosion problem. Called chevrolet customer assistance center oct 10, 08. Gm chevrolet customer assistance center called me monday oct, 20, '08 and said that once the recall was fixed, (how did they fix corrosion) the same problem is now my problem. When I dropped off the vehicle the brakes were bad, when I picked it up at the end of the day they were 10 time worse, really unsafe to drive. They did not charge me a dime, said that they would work it out with local rep. I will get the vehicle fixed, but how does this correct the problem?