After 3 weeks of ownership we started experiencing several problems with the steering and braking of this vehicle. Steering wheel would "catch" and make thumping noises as we turned right or left sharp turns (slowly). Brakes are going to cause an accident sooner or later as the pedal goes completely to the floor and thumps loudly but does not slow the vehicle when you try to make a moderately sudden stop. We had our truck in for service after owning it for 3 weeks and the idiots at spitzer chevrolet tried to tell us it was the trailer hitch making all the noise.....what a joke
2002 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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When the vehicle made sudden stops, the brake pedal would go to the floor, and the vehicle didn't stop. This resulted in an accident. Ph the brake pedal was low and soft. The dealer stated that they were fine. The brakes still felt unsafe. Scc
Consumer states that when the trailer is attach to the vehicle the emergency brakes will not stay in the lock position and will unlock and distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified ts
Consumer states that when applying the brakes the pedal goes all the way down to the floor causing a extended stopping.dealer states that it has to do with the ABS. Nlm
When coming to a complete stop on dry pavement under moderate to light braking, once the vehicle falls below about 3 MPH (I.e., in the last few feet before a complete stop), a shudder is felt in the brake pedal lasting 1 to 1-1/2 seconds. The shuddering in the pedal is accompanied by a stuttering sound. The vehicle stops normally --so far -- except for the vibration and noise. This happens on 30%-50% of the stops; the rest of the time there is no noise and no shuddering in the brake pedal. Dealer has tried twice to fix problem, but today was told by chevrolet tech rep that this condition is a normal characteristic of their traction control/ABS system and will not authorize any further work by the dealer! I do not consider this a "normal condition" and am concerned about the potential for more catastrophic problems should this condition remain uncorrected.
While driving, brake pedal will go all the way to the floor when braking suddenly. Also while driving on highway, consumer slammed on brakes to avoid a collision and the rear brakes locked up and vehicle slid.*ak also the engine vibrates when the air condition is on, the dealer repositioned clamp, when it is rainy hard the drivers door leaks at the top weatherstrip, the exhaust vibrates when vehicle is in reverse, the passenger seat rattles.
Park brake will not hold. Vehicle has rolled over 3 times with park brake applied. Dealer replaced park brake once.
There have been repair attempts none have been fully sucessful. No safety defect listed.
While applying brake pedal goes all the way down floorboard. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving 30-35 MPH front end on passenger's side collapsed to ground without warning.
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