No warning lights on the dash, but upon breaking at slow speed the pedal either pushes back or the brakes slow the vehicle at a frighteningly slow pace, all while the ABS system is on as if sliding on ice, but it was and is dry pavement. This happens 95 -100% of every braking attempt. I have taken it to a local mechanic he couldn't figure out what to fix since the computer codes were bouncing all over the place. I see this is a problem after I have done research on the web. I pulled the main ABS 60 fuse under the hood to turn off the system. This causes the break warning failure light to come on but I can at least stop the vehicle. This is a failure on a safety system (ABS) that actually causes a serious safety issue...as each stop is a potential crash.
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: ABS light or ABS activating
15 of the 120 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 81,000
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Corroded and leaking brake lines. Abs activating during low speed braking.
Vehicle braking is intermittently affecting during low speed braking. The ABS engages pulsing the brakes and significantly reducing the braking ability at low speeds. The brake lines, calipers, and pads have all been checked or replaced and the problem continues. The speed sensors on both from hubs have been replaced for possible malfunction and the problem continues. I have tried to consistently duplicate the problem on various grades, terrain, turning direction, and speed without success. The failure is intermittent and no warming exists prior to failure.
Vehicle does not want to stop when traveling at low speeds. Parking is so hard to do, that I park at least 4 spaces from other vehicles whenever possible. It feels like the ABS is kicking in when it shouldn't be. No ABS light comes on when this occurs. When I am traveling slowly downhill, pulling into parking spaces, stopping at red lights/stop signs, etc. The brakes will not engage properly, it feels like the pedal is pushing back at me, the brakes make a strange growling sound, and the vehicle refuses to stop. I have to pump the brakes repeatedly, and sometimes it still will not stop, sometimes it will brake very suddenly. When picking up/dropping off my kids at school, I have had several incidents that were mere inches from becoming tragedies. I have no other vehicle to carry my 4 children in, or I would stop using the vehicle. I do not feel safe in it. There is a recall for this exact issue, however my VIN is not part of it (per chevy customer service 1‑800‑222‑1020). I have had the brake fluid checked often, I have had brake pads replaced as well, it made no difference. It has now become a regular occurrence. I am going to see if any shop nearby has dealt with this before. Please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH the ABS light illuminated. As a result, the braking distances increased. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ABS system needed to be replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
I own a 2002 chevrolet suburban which when braking at low speeds the pedal drops near the floor and the ABS causes it to kick back and pulsate this happens on an intermittent basis causing greatly increased stopping distances. These symptoms are consistent with a recall where they sprayed anti corrosion stuff on an ABS speed sensor as a fix. This recall was performed on my vehicle 3 years ago at 40k miles now I am experiencing the same problem again @ 78k miles and gm says they are not obligated to perform it again or come up with a more permanent fix.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated the brakes are failing due to the anti-lock braking system. Whenever the brakes were applied the ABS vibrated excessively causing the occupant to apply more pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock was related to the failure which was repaired by the dealer. The dealer removed the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly cleaned the sensor mounting surface on the wheel bearings, applied rust inhibitor and greased the mounting surface. The manufacturer advised her that since the recall repair was performed they are not obligated to repair it a second time. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the recall was performed by the dealership in 2005 without her consent. There were no problems with the ABS until 2011. The ABS would engage when it was not necessary. The initial recall has not been fixed. Updated 07/29/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated when traveling at speeds between 3 to 10 MPH, the ABS would independently activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e106000 (wheels: cap/cover/hub). The remedy stated the dealer was to pull the speed sensor, clean the rust and reinstall the speed sensor. The contact stated after repairs, the failure recurred. The dealer advised the vehicle could be repaired but at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were 50,200.
My 2002 chevy suburban was serviced under the federal safety agency id 05v3379000 on 11/24/06. The problem is the vehicle will not stop between 5-10mph due to corrosion near ABS sensor - under recall clean area and lube. Since this is a corrosion issue it will recur many time in future. Approx 4 years after recall service - I am having the exact symptoms described in recall. I think this recall should be recurring since corrosion is constantly occurring.
At low speeds (<30 MPH) ABS activates which is leading to an increase in stopping distance. Has potential for accidents in residential and city traffic.
Normal operation ABS cycling when inching to a stop,on hwy operation ABS cycles even when braking and there are no adverse conditions problem is sporadic at best for consequences it has not but could lead to accident. Had been taken to dealer for recall, sensors for ABS were replaced. Problem is still present.
1.normal operation 2. Abs cycling when inching to a stop,on hwy operation ABS cycles even when braking and there are no adverse conditions. The problem is sporadic at best. As for consequences,it has not but could lead to accident. 3. Problem is still present. *cn
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
15 of 120 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (13%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
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