2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · CA

My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Brakes · 220,536 miles · TX

I have an 02 tahoe z71 that recently I've been having brake problems at slow speeds when trying to stop like the ABS is trying to kick in randomly between about 5 to 15 MPH when slowing for red-lights or stop signs there's times I have to let off and reapply brake 2 to 3 times at least before it will actually stop without the ABS kicking in. I read about some recalls on this on 02 tahoes but my VIN said I had 0 unfixed recalls

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Brakes · 141,000 miles · AL

Abs and brake lights remain on after tahoe is cranked and driven.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Brakes · 135,200 miles · VA

The brakes on my truck are engaging the ABS at low speed stops. This is causing a loss of breaking at the critical last few feet of stopping. This problem is occurring on smooth dry pavement. Your 2008 action number pe05020 was a recall specific to my problem. Checking for a recall on my truck showed no specific recall for my VIN. Both my local dealership and the gm representative at 800‑222‑1020 tell me that I have to pay for any repairs out of my own pocket because there is no "recall" on my vehicle. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of my family every time we drive the vehicle. Is there anything you can do to have this problem fixed?

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Brakes · 187,000 miles · MN · crash

My ABS activates under 5mph on dry roads. There was a recall for this problem but my truck doesn't qualify. This is a known issue and they can "walk away" saying my VIN is not affected. Bunch of garbage - I've been a chevy guy for ever and worked at a chevy dealership - this causes me to loose some faith. Dealerships have the ability to help but there hands are tied by gm. Sad!!

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Brakes · 164,000 miles · UT

My truck is having the exact same problem as noted in recall #05068, the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000, but they state my VIN number is excluded from the recall. This car was operated in michigan. At low speed, coming up to an intersection under 5 MPH, for example, the ABS kicks on and lurches the car forward. I read this has to do with the wheel speed sensors. This has been happening and getting worse for the past year.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Brakes · 166,000 miles · MN

The ABS keeps engaging during low speed stopping and parking maneuvers, dry conditions. This is increasing braking distance when approaching slowing traffic and is very alarming. We nearly had an accident when this happened. I called a local dealer, and they said that "recall work" had been performed for this issue in 2005, and I was on my own for the repair. I think this is a major design flaw and gm should cover the repair indefinitely unless a design improvement was created. A car should stop when you need it too, not continue on its course and speed ignoring my input. It seems to me that they replaced parts of a bad design with parts of the same design then there was no design improvement to prevent a recurrence when the "recall work" was performed. I think this is a major flaw in the recall process. What recourse to I have now? I know several owners of mid-2000's chevy trucks with this issue, and it keeps coming back if you own the truck long enough. What is being done? I should not have to keep paying for repairs.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Brakes · 185,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal pulsated and the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at low speeds of 5 MPH or less. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 04/13/16*lj the consumer stated the brakes functioned properly when the ABS was disconnected. Updated 04/20/16

Filed Oct 24, 2015 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed without warning while at speed on a highway coming to a stop light. No brakes. No dash light until complete failure of the entire system. Split system failed. No brakes. Collision with telephone pole. Injury to occupants. Fluid leaking from rusted brake lines near ABS pump under driver side door. This is the second 2002 tahoe that we have owned with this exact same failure. Both failed completely without warning. Neither system indicated any anomaly before total failure. Split system did not work. Both failed in the same place. The complaints on this are everywhere! - where is the federal safety agency ?????? Wtf is wrong with you people ?? This has caused injury to many and no recall?

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 180,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact applied the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was turned off and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the ABS activated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the sensor and the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Brakes · 208,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The ABS and the service brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 208,000.