2002 Chevrolet Silverado: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While approaching a stop, the contact heard grinding metal, which sounded as if the gear was slipping. The vehicle was still able to be driven, but made a continuous whining sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop and the entire transmission will need to be rebuilt. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 72,945.

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Acceleration · 128,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the accelerator pedal becomes stuck. The contact has to pump the pedal to release it, which causes the vehicle to jerk forward. The contact also heard a loud grinding and screeching sound when she started the vehicle and placed it in reverse. The vehicle failed to move. The dealer has not yet inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 128,000. Updated 02/01/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle hasn't been repaired as of yet and problem still persists. Updated 02/01/08

Filed Nov 2, 2006 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · WV

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the brakes squeaked and when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle shimmied. The dealership determined the rotors were rusted from the inside out, and needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · OH

Dt: the contact stated the right rear brakes were grinding. The contact took vehicle to dealer on 6-27-05 and they replaced rear rotors and pads. However, the problem recurred. The pedal jerked/ pulsated when put the brake on. It happened at any speed. This vehicle was not included in recall 05v790000 due to VIN. The contact felt this vehicle should have been included. *ak

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Brakes · 2,500 miles · PA

2002 chevy 1500 silverado anti lock brake failure.at slow speed stoping brake pedal goes to the floor,anti lock brakes activate,truck won't stop,grinding type noises coming from brakes,at 25,000 miles all 4 rotors were badly rusted and worn.replace all rotors and shoes,still had problem. Had all speed sensors on meter,shows no problem.have read articles and complaints about this problem with this model and year and that chevy had recall in canada but not u.s. I have came close to rear ending cars in front of me.this vehicle is a hazzard and should be recalled.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · MI

Dt: premature rear brake wear. The rear brake were wore out before front brakes at 4 times the rate on this particular vehicle. This has been happening for 18 months. This vehicle has been regularly maintained. This vehicle is on its first set of rear brakes. The front brakes are original. The front brakes have approximately seventy percent wear remaining. Consumer is replacing the rear brakes and rotors. There are service bulletins #1336875, and #00-05-23-005b. The brakes were grinding in the rear and the rotors have been damaged.*ak *m

Filed May 18, 2005 · Brakes · PA

Erratic stopping and squealing noise was noticed on may 17, 2005. Upon inspection, I found my rear break rotors on my 2002 chevy silverado 2500hd (39,000 mi.) to be extremely deteriorated. The metal is actually flaking off on the face of the rotors. The pads still have approx. 2/3 thickness remaining. I have not yet contacted the dealer, but from other complaints I've read, it looks like my dime to fix the problem.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MI · crash

1.I own a 2002 chevy silverado. The antilock brakes were coming on when I would come to a slow stop or the end of a stop. Most of the time they would just grind but a couple of times the brakes failed. 2. The first time they failed I ran into my garage door and just dented it a little. The second time I was in a parking lot and smashed into a parked car. I did do a police report on that one. Through the fenton police department (2005-001636). 3. I took the truck to the dealer who told me the antilock brake sensor had corrosion on it and was cleaned for $250 bucks. That is all they did.

Filed May 3, 2005 · 40,000 miles · PA

2 mo. After inspection of 2002 silverdo truck(2-05) brakes started to make a grinding noise. Excessive build-up of rust on rotors-checked brake shoes and all were in good shape-contacted dealer and was told to have rotors turned down at my expense even after buying extended warrenty. My father just had his brakes repaired 2 mo. Ago for the same problem on a 2001 silverdo truck and a 2 people I work with had the same problems

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · NY

When applying brake in a sudden stop situation a grinding noise could be heard, and the vehicle would experience extended stopping distance. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both rear rotors, and turned both front rotors.*ak..dealer indicated that brake line cut 1/2 inch slits into rotors, causing brakes to fail.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · NM

Rear emergency brake pads wore out prematurely. The brakes made a loud grinding noise while driving under normal driving conditions.

Filed Jan 11, 2004 · Brakes · 27,000 miles · PA · crash · 4 injuries

I purchased a 2002 chevy silverado ext cab 4wd (z71) in october of 2003. The truck had 23000 (+) miles on the odometer when purchased. On december 13 of 2003 while on my way to work and traveling at a speed of approximately 30 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, traffic began coming to a stop at a traffic stop. When I tried to apply the brakes there was a loud "grinding" noise and I was unable to depress the brake pedal. As I continued to apply manimum pressure to the brake pedal the pedal suddenly went straight to the floor accompanied only by a loud "vacuum" sound. This brake failure resulted in a six car collision with four injuries. Despite numerous similar complaints from other consumers, the manufacturer's representatives continue to claim that there is nothing wrong with the brake system and the "problem" does not require a recall - what a joke. Are they waiting until someone is fatally injured?