Dt: the ABS system, the bearings went out on both side in the front on both tires. Could hear popping on brakes before they failed. They went out while driving. The consumer had brakes repaired and paid out of pocket. They replaced both sides of brakes today.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado suspension complaints
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Complaint received via e-mail. "we have a truck which we brought brand new and have had it back to the dealer for vibration ever since we bought it." they have done nothing, but balance at the tire. We have had brand new goodyear tires put on the truck, mounted, balanced, etc,. And it continued to vibrate. They said there was nothing wrong with it, yet it continued to vibrate between 40-50 MPH. We recently found a service bulletin on the truck #3009. *ak the passenger door lock was falling off, the passenger side rear door was hard to shut and the driver door lock popped out.
While driving 30 MPH, the ABS system engage. The driver applied the brake pedal, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. This caused the vehicle to collided into a tree. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front suspension hub needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *nm the consumer was told that the failure of the front hubs on his vehicle was a common problem and requires complete replacement of both front hubs.
2002 chevrolet ext cab truck 4x4 will not go down the road straight, truck pulls to right when steering wheel is straight,many alignments ,tire wear on new tires dealer says this is normal.this is a saftey issue.this started in jan 03 never did this the first year I had it.also engine knock, and driveline clunk, all normal dealer says.truck has new steering box ,shafts,many alignmemts,gm says they cannot intervine and tell dealer to fix my truck, no other dealer gm will look or work on my truck.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle started to pinion/smoked, and lost power. Rpms dropped from 60 to 40 in a matter of seconds. This has happened to the consumer a total of three times. The last time there was almost an accident.
While driving at low speeds the front headlights became dim without warning. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *nm problem was referred to tsb relating to normal function of electrical system. In addition, rattle from rear end. Dealer inspected vehicle and found leaf spring pads worn out. Consumer stated that vehicle has oi leak from front if vehicle. As the dealer inspected vehicle, it was found that front shocks were leaking fluid. Dealer replaced both shocks.
While turning consumer lost control of steering. Consumer later found out that the wheel, hub, brakeline and brakes were disconnected from the vehicle.
Soft brake pedal...goes to the floor. Questionable brake response. Also "clunk" heard in front-end and felt through steering around turns. Both since new in march 2002.
The vehicle leaned to one side. *ak *cb
Consumer will provide information on this rear suspension problem , (after market products).
The lower ball joint collapsed, when the vehicle turned a corner.
While a loud noise could be heard coming from the front end.
Consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change and was informed the bearings were worn. *jg
While driving vehicle will continuously pull to the right, making it very difficult to steer. The dealership has replaced the steering gear and did some alignment, but problem still occurs. Ph the vehicle has been aligned on numerous occasions, and have not corrected. The front tires were wearing out unevenly. Scc
While driving if driver releases steering wheel for a second vehicle will immediately pull to the right into the other lane. The dealership has service the vehicle several times but cannot diagnois the problem. Consumer is afraid that this problem will cause an accident. Ts
When driving at highway speeds there is a strong vibration, and a rattle noise in the rear of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer and they tightened up some parts, but problem reoccurred. Please provide any further information.
When driving in wet road conditions tires will spin at take off. Vehicle was taken to dealer 3 times, cannot find cause of problem.
Vehicle pulls to the right at all times. Dealer replaced pitman arm and did an alignment, cannot remedy the problem.*ak dealer also replaced steering box. Still did not help remedy the problem. *ak.
While driving 30-35 MPH front end on passenger's side collapsed to ground without warning.
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