Anti-lock braking system consistently engages when at slow-speed stopping (5-8 MPH). Problem started at the 40,000 mile mark. Dealer informed that there is a recall on the issue but my VIN does not qualify.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes complaints
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Hydraulic:antilock during low-speed brake applications the brakes push back and don't not stop the truck the power steering also cuts out when this happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 3500. The front brake sensor has failed because of corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that since the warranty expired no assistance would be provided. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the parking brake will not hold, which causes unintended vehicle movement. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the mechanic attempted to adjust the cables. Immediately after the repair, the failure continued. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v161000 (parking brake); therefore, they would not assume any responsibility. The vehicle has not been repaired according to the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 71,500.
Under normal braking conditions the anti lock braking system will activate at low speed, around 7-10 miles per hour. Contacted local dealer and they told me it was typically the wheel speed sensor that causes this problem. There was a recall issued by gm but my truck did not fall in this recall due to the VIN number. Wheel speed sensors were replaced to fix this issue.
Tl*- the contact stated that when the parking brake on the 2002 chevrolet silverado 3500 was engaged it would only hold the vehicle for a few seconds. The contact stated that once he exited the vehicle it would roll away. The contact stated this happened when vehicle was parked on a flat surface or a hill. This contact stated this resulted in numerous crashes. The current and failure mileage was 30000. There was a recall repair completed for this problem; however, the problem recurred. The contact stated the rotors were pitted and rusted, which made it difficult to stop the vehicle. The dealership inspected vehicle. However, did not come to any conclusion as to what causes this to happen. The dealership refused to perform any service on the vehicle. The vehicle currently has 30000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 7 MPH on normal road conditions, there was no braking action when trying to stop. No warning lights were illuminated to alert the driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated the antilock brake system (ABS) had a recall # 05v379000 regarding service brakes, hydraulic:antilock, for those vehicles due to a speed sensor failure. All vehicles operated in salt belt states may be affected. The manufacturer was contacted, and indicated the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN, and the company was not responsible for the repair cost. The speed sensor, which was the affected component of the ABS, was manufactured in the same plant for all general motors vehicles. The contact expressed concern because a copy of the complaint taken back in august was never received.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 10 MPH, the antilock brakes activated under normal conditions and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the wheel speed sensors were corrosive and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was exposed to excessive roads salts during the winter months. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 05379000 concerning the anti lock brakes . This vehicle manifests the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
Under normal braking just before stopping the ABS activates.
Dt: the contact owns 2002 chevrolet dump truck. When he first bought it the brakes were bad. He took it back to the dealer, and they put new rotors on the front. He was still having problems with the brakes, and he took it back, and they said the brakes were fine. He took it to midas, and the back rotors were shot. They put new brakes and rotors on the back. Also, the fuel gauge sensor was defective. They replaced the sensor. The rear end was bad. They rebuilt the rear end. Then the exhaust system malfunctioned, *ak and they put new manifolds on it.
The vehicle had several mechanical problems to include the emergency brake, transmission and 4-wheel drive. *nm the consumers vehicle was parked on a hill and the emergency brake failed causing the truck to roll off the hill. The vehicle sustained 15000.00 dollars worth of damage. Consumer contacted the dealer and contacted chevrolet but to no avail because they will not take responsibility for the damages. The mechanics at chevrolet stated that the emergency brake is defective but no mechanical defects. The consumers vehicle is undrivable.
On our 2002 chevrolet c3500 light truck I noticed a deterioration in brake performance over time. We pulled the rear wheels at 37,000 miles and found that the rear brake calipers have not been engaging the brake pads with the rear rotors. The rear rotors have severely corroded and now the corrosion is tearing the pads apart. We have come to find out that this is an ongoing problem with gm vehicles of this type and poses a serious threat to life and safety.
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