Dt*: the contact stated there was a low metal to metal grinding noise heard while depressing the brake pedal. As the day went on, the sound became progressively louder and louder. The contact took the vehicle to a goodyear tire center where it was determined the rear brakes; both rear rotors and the right rear emergency brake shoe were completely worn out. All four brake shoes and rotors were replaced. The contact never used the emergency brake. The dealership has been alerted.
2002 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Failure of parking brake discovered by state inspection. Parking brake was in total failure and had to be replaced before vehicle could be passed. Parking brake was stuck in the open position causing brake rotors to excessively wear. Repair/replacement of parking brake was required along with new brake rotors. The parking brake was never engaged from time of purchase at new dealership to time of failure at inspection station.
(1) unknown events leading up to failure. (2)ABS brakes come on inappropriately at low speed making truck stop poorly. (3) dealer will start to correct by cleaning ABS speed sensors (?). Will charge for this as there is no recall on this vehicle.
Purchased new'2002 chevrolet suburban parking brake failed @20k miles adjusted under warranty-advised at service that this vehicle had inherent problem and adjustment would not last. Lasted maybe 8k miles-will not hold vehicle on incline-potentially very dangerous if vehicle unexpectedly came out of park-now no further adjustment can be made-certainly a defect in my opinion-since the initial warranty service adjustment two additional auto technicians have told me subject brake cannot be further adjusted and is a problem with this model vehicle-what can I do-what may you do to resolve this safety related problem?-thank you.
Failed texas inspection due to parking brake not holding vehicle on 2002 chevrolet suburban; told by inspector 99% of chevy's fail for this reason; widespread problem; I am scheduled to have fixed this weekend so I can pass inspection.
Dt*: the contact stated while on an incline, the parking brake did not hold. This parking brake has only been used twice since purchase. The dealership determined the parking brake lining was worn out and the parking brake shoes need to be replaced. The wear occurred because the brake shoes do not fully release after use.
Heard grinding noise when braking at 58k. Had it checked out and right rear pads worn through. Need new rotor. Left rear pads not as worn but very close to same scenario. Front pads were 50% good.
Complaint regarding safety recall warning of corrosion defect in 2002 suburban. This could cause front hub/bearing assembly and wheel speed sensor to fail. *ts recall campaign#05v379000. The consumer experienced exactly what the recall described. The consumer requested reimbursement. The consumer found that the rear brake backing plates would not hold. The rear brake backing plates were completely corroded along with the rear emergency brake and they needed replacement. *sc updated 02/13/06.
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 concerning the ABS system. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Have a 2002 chevy suburban 1500 ls. Took vehicle in for inspection, but failed due to emergency or parking brake would not hold in drive. It does hold in reverse. I contacted my dealer and they know all about this problem, they say it can not be adjusted, but must replace brakes, maybe rotors, etc at a cost of ~$800. I searched web, there is not a recall, but lots of complaints. There is also a class action suit out of tx? What should I do?
2002 chevrolet suburban, full size, 1500 half ton, 4x4, lt the emergency/parking brake has failed for the second time. The emergency/parking brakes do not hold even on a slight incline. The first emergency/parking brake failure was noted on 8/29/2003 at 25,930 miles. The repair ticket noted that the parking brake shoes were improperly adjusted, and gm repaired the problem at no charge under warranty. The second emergency/parking brake failure was noted around 11/1/2005 at appx 40,050 miles. The second failure was the exact same problem as the first failure. This time the gm dealer said that the emergency/parking brake shoes were worn out and charged us $273.18 to repair the problem. The repairs for the second failure consisted of total replacement of the emergency/parking brake shoes. We have kept the replaced failed brake shoes. Note: in normal usage of this vehicle, the emergency/parking brakes are rarely engaged. The vehicle is normally parked in a level, heated garage, transmission set in park, emergency/parking brake never set/engaged. With the first failure at 25,930 miles and the second failure just appx 15,000 miles later, we suspect that there is possibly some design or component fault and a very pre-mature failure problem. Also given the available facts, it looks like the original warranty repair for the first failure was possibly substandard in that the emergency/parking brake shoes were merely re-adjusted, when they should have been replaced. In addition, in the owners manual there is no mention of the emergency/parking brakes ever needing adjustments.
Dt: the truck has been to the dealer because the brakes would not immediately grabbing and the truck was taken to a dealer for repair of the rear backing plates which began to rust and break apart. This was repaired by the dealer. The dealer had to replace the brakes, calipers, and rotors along with this repair. Both rear brakes and housing assemblies were also replaced, the dealer noted they too were rusted. About a week after the repair while driving there was a hissing noise and thought that the tire may be going flat. The tire was not flat. The contact slowed at a stop sign, and when applying brake pressure there was a grinding and clanking noise each time brake pressure was applied. The contact drove home. Upon inspection of the vehicle noticed the caliper fell off and there was a grove on the rear drivers side rim. The vehicle has been back to the dealer. The dealer towed the vehicle back to the shop and determined there was a bolt from the caliper that had snapped and caused the caliper to fall off. The dealer is currently completing repairs on the vehicle. The federal safety agency recall the federal safety agency 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes was issued , but contact was unsure if this vehicle was covered under the recall.
I was pulling into a parking space and may antilock brakes engaged and the vehicle would not stop. I was stopped by a brick wall. Both my child and I were in the car at the time of the accident. We both suffer from sore necks and backs. I did contact gm's product liability group at the time and was told no problem existed. I continued to drive the car and the anti-lock brake problem became so bad that I have discontinued using the car.
Abs brake malfunction in 2002 suburban. Gm says have to wait until dec. To repair.
Abs activates at low speed braking... More difficult to stop and scary because unexpected...definitely a safety issue.. The car started having problems fall 2004, brought the car to the dealership for repair.. Problem seem to be fixed.. But recently started having the problem again.
My wife complained that the brake system was not functioning properly on our 2002 suburban. Random failures occurred with the ABS system at low speed while coming to a stop. Pedal did not respond, pulsed and vibrated. Malfunction of ABS brake system was identified as corrosion issue surrounding ABS speed sensor mounting surface. Speed sensors were removed and areas cleaned of all corrosion and rust. Electrical readings improved performance of one side (320mvac plus) but did not improve second sensor (less than 200mvac). Further evaluation of the sensor revealed significant warpage to the sensor base attributed to corrosion. Required air gap could not be obtained due to the warped base. Replaced both sensors. Electrical reading on new sensors were greatly improved and no further malfunctions have occurred.
2002 chevrolet suburban. Antilock braking system coming on often with low speed braking. Dealership confirmed same but said not to worry about it. Now problem is worse and car is out of warranty.
Upon stepping on the brake at low speed anti-lock brakes kicked in, but did not stop. Needed to step on brake several times for the vehicle to stop.
Antilock braking system needing to be repaired with only 49000 miles on vehicle.
The brakes on my 2002 suburban began kicking back during stops on dry clean pavement near the end of the stop. This caused us to drift past stop signs on a number of occasions and caused near collisions in slow moving parking lot driving. I took the vehicle to a local dealer, hawkins chevrolet oldsmobile, inc. And was told the ABS speed sensor was corroded and not working properly. They replaced the ABS speed sensors on the two front wheels on 8/25/05 under invoice ctcs85504. I inquired about whether this would be replaced for free given the obvious safety implications and was told to file a claim with gm customer service. The service rep said that this was normal wear and tear and denied the claim, but registered a complaint under file# 1-355599627 on 8/12/05. I conducted further research on the internet and found a news article about the gm recall for this same defect in canada.
We had to have the parking brake shoes replaced on our 2002 chevrolet suburban even though we never used the parking brake. It had 33,981 miles on it at the time.
2002 suburban wheel speed sensor fault.
Dt: the consumer stated that the antilock brakes pulsated while the pedal was pressed and as a result the vehicle wouldn't stop. The service dealer stated that this is a known problem.*ak
Dt: while driving under 10 MPH the brakes will not hold. No indicator lights came on. Took vehicle to mechanic who explained that this was an ABS problem. This problem occurred everytime the consumer drove the vehicle. *ak
1) several time when pressing on the brakes going at a slow rate of speed had the anitlock brakes start activating (pulsating) was able to stop with no incident but had to press my foot as hard as possible to stop. 2) took the 2002 chevy suburban into a chevrolet dealer and had the brakes repaired. Found out the sensors were clogged with dust from brakes.
Anti lock brakes activate at low speeds, leading to a loss of control and longer stoping distances
Brake pedal failed to release cruise. Brakes failed altogether causing brakes to go to the floor, subsequently vehicle had to be driven off road toward traffic bringing about loss of control of vehicle causing crash into another vehicle on highway and hitting a telephone pole. Vehicle was totaled.
Dt: 2002 chevrolet suburban, anti lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle when driving at slow speeds, when consumer pressed on thek brakes the vehicle slowed down , but did not completely stop the vehicle, consumer has to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop, consumer took vehicle to the dealer,who told him that the problem was that the hub assembly sensors needing replacement. The dealer said that vehicle was no longer under warranty, air conditioning core leaksed in the front and the rear of the vehicle. Those were the only known problems with the vehicle at this time.
Dt: 2002 chevy sububran 1500ls. The parking brake is ineffective and has been since purchased the vehicle. Bought this used, but about a week later after purchase. Did take to a dealer from where it was purchased. The dealer thought that the brake was examined, and that the parking brake was okay, and should hold a vehicle on a slope. Over the last few months have decided the parking brake was a problem. There was a slope in driveway, tested, and found that it did not work. Did not take back to dealer, but owner felt it was a design defect.
1)light brake pedal application causes pedal push back and minimal braking 2)almost no stopping ability 3)hub w/speed sensor part # 15134584
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