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.
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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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
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?
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal pumped back and made it difficult to slow down without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. Ma 9/22 updated 11/16/2017
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at a slow speed, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an increase in stopping distance. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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.
Tried to stop when I went to use the brakes I wasn't able to press them all of the way down. The brakes locked and there was an extreme vibration.
Brake lines corroded leading to complete braking failure.
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.
When I brake my brakes pump and it's like the ABS is trying to kick in sometimes I have to push pedal all the way to the floor in order to stop with out an incident. Had new brakes installed and still the problem is there.
The brake line on my 2002 chevy tahoe busted while stopped at a busy intersection june 2014. The brake peddle was depressed after a normal stop when all pressure went away and I began rolling forward into the intersection before pushing the brake firmly to the floor to halt the vehicle. Upon pulling over I discovered a leak in the line mid-body of the vehicle and a empty brake fluid reservoir. After doing some research I discovered this is a common problem gm refuses to fix. The second incident happened on february 14th 2015 when stopping at another intersection which I almost went through. I again discovered a break in the line at roughly in the same spot. The shop told me the ABS had rusted through.
Prepared to leave the house, stepped on the brakes to put in gear and pedal went to floor. Had towed to dealer where was informed all brake lines had to be replaced due to corrosion failure. There was no warning, no fluid on the ground, just sudden catastrophic failure. Cost $2300.00 due to body having to be lifted from frame. Now, a few months later fuel lines have suddenly failed for the same reason, I.e.: low grade cheaply made steel used in high corrosion area. Again the body lift required, estimated cost $2300.00.
My wife was driving vehicle and tried to apply brakes and they went completely to the floor. She had no brakes and she coasted into a parking lot and put the transmission in park. Very lucky no accident because the brake lines rusted out under the vehicle an had no warning or lights to show problems.
I am the original owner of a 2002 chevrolet tahoe that experienced ABS cut-in at low speeds in dry weather in 2005 and was recalled under campaign 05v379000 / the federal safety agency action number : pe05020. The cut-in problem has recently returned, with exact same symptoms as before. I called gm as the original recall no longer appears to be in effect, but they do not appear to be willing/able to cover any repairs against that recall despite the corrosion treatment and lubrication obviously not being a permanent fix. Other gm vehicles impacted by the ABS issue and which are still in service will begin to experience similar failures and the federal safety agency and gm need to recognize the original issue has not been resolved and take action.
Brake line failure - was pulling out of parking lot and luckily there were no cars in area . Rolled down block until vehicle stopped.
Brake failure resulted in a crash. The pedal went to the floor and mechanic verified both front and rear brake lines burst from corrosion.
While traveling at highway speeds vehicle wanders left and right and ABS light appears. Codes are "erratic wheel speed" mechanic diagnosed front wheel hubs worn and must be replaced unknown if covered by possible recall due to unable to find part number. Also while turning left and right a "knocking clunking" noise is heard from front suspensions. Mechanic diagnosed worn idler arms after being replaced with oem. This can lead to loss of steering causing accident or injury. Also premature wear of rear brakes compared to front brakes. Mechanic cannot diagnose and dealer cannot diagnose.
The ABS kicks in at slow speeds while stopping in normal conditions. Had all new brakes put on and the problem continues. Checked recall status on my vehicle and the year and symptoms of recall were found at the federal safety agency id#05v379000 / gm recall #05068. Called chevy and they said my vehicle didn't qualify for recall due to it's VIN. Very upset because my vehicle fits exactly what is on recall and gm wont fix it.
Total brake failure will all my children in car!!!!! Luckily nobody was hurt filing complaint with gm!!!!! Extremely luck it was not a fatal day for all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!
Antilock brake light comes on and want go off. Brakes works fine.
I was about to put the truck into drive when the brake pedal felt "soft".. I kept steady pressure on the brake pedal, but the pedal went right to the floor. I put the truck in park.. Exited the truck and saw brake fluid leaking from under the driver's side door. I looked and saw the brake line was totally corroded and burst, causing the brake fluid to leak out. I then checked under the hood and saw the fluid was very low in the brake fluid reservoir..but also.. The brake lines under the hood exhibited signs of excessive corrosion. My local gm dealer is quoting over $2,000 to repair the brake lines... And other local repair shops have informed me that they are replacing a lot of brakes lines on numerous gm models..............
Brake line rupture due to corrosion and rust. Created unsafe stopping distances. Vehicle is unable to come to complete stop using just the normal hydraulic brakes.
Brake lines rotted out at ABS system.
Traveling at 15mph on flat sidestreet, applied brakes to slow vehicle. Brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle narrowly avoided rear end impact with another car by steering into curb to stop my vehicle. Upon inspection, steel brake lines corroded and failed under vehicle on drivers side below drivers seat. Brake fluid squirting underneath vehicle and no braking ability.
2002 chevrolet tahoe. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake line corrosion. *smd the consumer lost braking without warning. He was able to avoid a serious accident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and upon inspection, it was found that one of the rear brake lines had ruptured due to brake line corrosion, which caused a loss of brake fluid. In addition, the front brake lines exhibited the same problem.
Driving vehicle down highway at 45 MPH when applied brakes. The pedal fell to the floor. No brakes. Had been driving for 30 min. The main steel line going to the rear brakes has a rusted hole in line. When brake is applied fluid squirts out.
Heading home from fireworks show with 3 children in the vehicle. Applied the brakes in our driveway... Nothing, straight to the floor. I have delivered mail since 2000 (not in this vehicle ), I have had my share of brake problems. This complete failure of brakes was the worst I had ever experienced. If it were not for quick thinking and my husband's actions, we would have plowed head on into our home. I hate to think what would have happened if we could not stop at the 5 intersections on the way home. Both brake lines blew, rust, corrosion and now untold amounts of stories just like ours. I have always driven chevrolet vehicles. Not anymore! If I have to tow this beast to the dealership to unload it, I will. I will go to a chevy dealership and buy a toyota. They can have this mess that they created. 5 lives were at risk last night. This is completely unacceptable.
Un-expectant failure of corroded brake line wife was operating a 2002 chevrolet tahoe on a 4 lane divided highway at approximately 45 MPH. When approaching an intersection, the light turned red and when she applied the brakes, the brake pedal ??went to the floor?? And the vehicle could not be stopped before entering the intersection. Wife kept pressure on the pedal and the vehicle finally came to a complete stop approximately 50 yards beyond the intersection. She was able to pull the vehicle into a parking lot a short distance later. Figuring the vehicle traveled approximately 100 yards from first applying the brakes until the vehicle came to a complete stop. Upon inspection, determined that one of the brake lines ruptured just below the driver??s side door. The line that ruptured was very corroded in the vicinity of the rupture. All of the brake lines in the vicinity of the rupture also appear to be very corroded. Plans are to replace all of the brake lines. Had a similar problem with a 1999 pontiac grand prix where one of the brake lines failed un-expectantly due to corrosion. All of the brake lines on the grand prix were also replaced at the time of repair. Both vehicles are/were well maintained and garaged.
I was out of town to visit family and as I was turning into a street and all of a sudden my brakes went soft and I had difficulty stopping. At first I thought what is wrong with this thing but as I got closer to a friends house the brakes no longer worked I had to push it to floor to slow down. I was so petrified I pulled over and waits for some friends to pick me up. I had to stay an extra day to wait to a shop to open. The mechanics stated I loss 2 brake lines and 2 calibers almost 700 I had to pay with no choice since I had to go home and work the same day. This was very upsetting and cost me tons of money I don't even have. This problem came with no warning what so ever.
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