Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 4 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. After depressing the brake pedal to the floor several times, the vehicle came to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the antilock brake system. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 175,000 and current mileage was 184,000.
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Noticed a grove in both rear rotors, upon inspection of the brakes it was determined that the parking brake shoes slipped down from it's mounting and scored the rotors. I was unable to remove the rotors on both sides, without damaging them. I had to use a puller to remove them. Both parking brake shoes were worn out and the braking plates were rusted out. This is the second time this has happened in 90,000 miles.
The air conditioner belt and tensionor have failed as a result of the air compressor. I have been told there is high compression in the revalve and intermittent in the compressor. The failure has caused the belt to shred. Also, about a year after I purchased the tahoe brand new, the emergency/parking break started losing it's tension. Now, it will not prevent the vehicle from rolling.
This is the second time that my ABS control module has failed on my truck. The first time it was covered by the vehicle warranty. The second time it is not covered by warranty. The first and second time for failure has occurred within approx 4 years of each other. I have received a quote of approx. $1,800.00 "just" for the part alone to fix this.
I purchased a 'certified pre-owned' 2002 tahoe 8/2004 that had 26,000 miles. I took it through state inspection 8/2005 and failed because I had no emergency brake. The inspector said he has encountered this problem several times. I went to mathis tire and they said my brake pads were to the rotors and it would cost $350. I went to the dealer and asked them how it passed their 150 point inspection with a worn emergency brake. They tried to explain that the emergency brake is not part of the brake system. They initially wanted to charge me over $350 until I asked to speak to the owner. I ended up paying $184 to fix it. I took my truck through inspection 7/11/08 and failed because of the emergency brake. I have never heard of an emergency brake wearing away more than once but to have it happen twice. And, no I do not ride with the emergency brake engaged.
2002 chevy tahoe parking brake failure to engage during state inspection.
My vehicle failed inspection due to the emergency brake being out of order. I have not had it fixed yet but I did a search for the parts online and came upon a website with many owners of my vehicle with same problem. I think that this matter certainly is something that needs some serious investigation time spent on it. I have owned my truck for three years now and I have not once used the emergency brake once.
2002 chevrolet tahoe broken brake line. Consumer states that the dealer stated the brake line broke due to rust. Consumer was also told it broke due to hydraulic pressure. Vehicle was at dealer the day before with not problems.
Parking brake on 2002 chevy tahoe wore out prematurely.
2002 chevrolet tahoe with defective brake rotors. Consumer stated that the brakes barely stopped the vehicle. Upon inspection mechanic determined the pads were fine and found the rotors rusted and fell apart on the inside.
At slow speeds and usually under damp conditions, the antilock brakes on my 2002 tahoe take hold when I am stopping and allow the car to continue at least 10 feet ahead into the roadway with no stopping the vehicle. Condition can easily cause accidents as I have had numerous close calls. No codes appear on auto computer when I take it to the dealer. There is a recall #05v379000 that exactly explains the situation but since my VIN# does not seem to be included in the recall, chevrolet will do nothing about the situation which has been ongoing since march of 2004. I have had the vehicle in many times and just discovered on my own that sept 22, 2005 this recall came out. I had the vehicle to sigel chevrolet for the third time on sept 14, 2005 and was once again told that the brakes were functioning properly. They could not duplicate the situation so it must not be happening. When I nearly hit our garage door on 11/16/2007 with my husband as a passenger in the car, I went looking for any recall information and found that there was one out there but the dealer told me it did not apply to me and so did chevrolet customer service who has a file on this now (#71-578554426) but they still denied there is anything they should be doing. On 11/30/07 I took the vehicle in again for a diagnosis as suggested by chevrolet customer service and again they found nothing but I requested the dealer perform the remedy that is explained on the recall notice and I paid for that service to be done.
Abs sensor malfunctioning, failure to stop at low speeds. Current recall does not extend to florida. Safety issue is not confined to 'rust belt/salt belt' northern states.
I have a 2002 chevy tahoe with emergency brake problems. I have taken my vehicle into gmac for brake inspections with only 20,000 miles and was told that is the way emergency brakes are. I have to put my foot to the floor of the vehicle to engage e-brake. The vehicle will move (drive) with the e-brake on. Now, I am up to 70,000 miles and I'm scared that the vehicle won't stop when I need it too. I have heard this is a common problem with chevy tahoes in years 200-2003 due to a brake pad issue. Please do something before someone dies.
In february 2004, I purchased a used 2002 chevrolet. In june 2004 the vehicle's electronic brake control module failed and was replaced by my local chevrolet dealer. At the time of the repair the vehicle had 52, 000 miles. On february 15, 2007 the same part failed again. The vehicle now has 102,000 miles. The electronic brake control module is a non-wear item. I contacted chevrolet to inquire about a recall on this item. No recall exist however there have been technical service bulletins issue concerning this item. I was told by chevrolet and the repair facility that because my vehicle now has more than 100,000 miles I would have to replace the item at my expense.
Our 2002 chevrolet tahoe failed the annual safety inspection due to the parking brake not functioning at all. Was advised by the inspector that this is a common problem in the tahoe and other gm suvs due to a poor design of the parking brake shoe attachment. Since the parking brake did not function at all, it indicated that both parking brake shoes were not functioning. As explained by the inspector: the attachment point fails easily allowing the parking brake shoe to drop down and come into contact with the rotor, which then renders the parking brake useless. If not caught relatively soon, the pad will be worn off from contact with the rotor and the underlying metal of the shoe can damage the rotor. Both parking brake shoes were detached and the minimum cost was $120 if the shoes only needed re-attachment, however since both pads were worn from rubbing the rotors the cost to repair was quoted as $250. A second estimate was $300. Actual cost of repair was $234.43. The second repair shop that quoted $300, also stated that this is a common problem with gm suvs. The inspector told us that gm is aware of this defect, but has chosen to do nothing about it. The end result of a poorly designed parking brake shoe is a useless parking brake that the consumer is not aware of until inspected or an accident occurs and then an extremely costly repair. After a quick search on the internet, it is clear that this is a common problem and that accidents have already occurred. The following news link lead us to report this to the federal safety agency: http://www.azcentral.com/12news/consumer/articles/chevytahoe09152004-cr.html.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's emergency brake failed while changing a tire. The vehicle rolled off the jack, should have stopped, but rolled a few feet before the contact was able to stop the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. The emergency brake light was not illuminated.
Problem with braking system of my 2002 chevrolet tahoe ls 1500. Within a year of purchasing the tahoe the braking system began to act strangely. For example, while driving my daughter to preschool in san francisco, ca. There is hill I drive down with a stop sign at the bottom. There is a bump in the road approx. 30 feet from the stop sign - almost every time I hit this bump, with the brake already engaged - the brake system "disengages" when I hit the bump and I have to frantically push the brake again to try to stop the vehicle. A few times I have ended up in the middle of the street before the brake engages. It is only pure luck that no one has been hit or killed. I know now to avoid this street , but it happens approx. 5 to 10 times a month at different times, weather conditions, road surfaces, etc. I am utterly paranoid about this and drive very cautiously - it is only for that reason that I haven't been in an accident. In may of 2005 I finally insisted on replacing the brakes at my own expense, yet this hasn't solved the problem. The emergency brake problem is horrible. This started as soon as the brakes were replaced in may 2005- it started sticking once in a while and worked its way up to a few times a day. The emergency brake was replaced in april of 2006 yet this solved nothing, the problem is just as bad if not worse now. The chevrolet dealer I have been working with, putnam chevrolet in burlingame, ca., acts as if I am driving the vehicle like a maniac and it is all my fault. For the first time tonight, in a terrible case of frustration, I turned to the internet to investigate and was stunned by what I discovered-a problem with ABS brakes for this vehicle that has been recalled in only 20 states, and a known defect with the emergency brake that has resulted in bulletins to the dealer but no recall. Five other people I know have experienced the same type of problems with either a tahoe or yukon - huge problem and needs to be investigated.
Dt*: the contact stated that in 2005 the front end was replaced due to a lock up while making a turn. The dealer determined it was due to catastrophic failure. On 06/01/06, there were problems with the front ABS sensor. The brakes would not work properly at a very low speed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 06/16/2006 where the dealer determined this ABS sensor failure was recalled and the remedy repair was already process on the vehicle. The hub was referenced as the cause of the ABS failure but was not included in the recall. The vehicle can not be driven because it is unsafe. The manufacturer alerted the contact the vehicle would not be repair under the recall or warranty until a manufacturer investigator inspects the vehicle in a month. The rear differential was replaced. The driver side windshield wiper arm was replaced. Updated 07/25/06.
2002 chevy tahoe.
A.b.s. Light comes on intermit., when taken to local dealer, they just go under the dash and "reset" the a.b.s. "sensor" after six months, the light comes on and off at different times. They want me to spend $700 . Do I have any recourse?
I have a 2002 chevy tahoe and because I live in ca, I am not covered under the hub bearing recall. I hear noises when I break and sometimes my car jerks forward when I'm stopping. I have had no accidents yet but I'm upset that I have to pay for a problem that is an apparent issue.
Dt: the contact stated ABS brake system malfunctioned. The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that his state of residence was not included in the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. *ak the consumer stated when he applied the brakes, the ABS would engage which made it difficult to stop the vehicle. Updated 11/29/05.
Rear brakes make noise. After removing rear brake rotors the problem was found. The emergency brake pads slid down and drag,extremely wearing the brake surface. Also the backing plates rust through in some areas. G.m. Has a new brake shoe clip to hold shoes in place. They did not cover any of the repair. The rotors have to be replaced,the emergency brake pads and the pad clips. This could be a very dangerous condition. The dealer told me this is a large problem with the tahoes and the full size pickups.
The consumer's 2002 chevrolet tahoe has anti lock brake issues. When trying to apply the brakes vehicle did not come to a complete stop. Saw recall 05068 t on the federal safety agency's website. The dealer will not commit to do a recall remedy. And gm did feel it has to do a recall. The car was unsafe to drive. My wife drove into a intersection and fortunately nobody got hurt.*ak the sensors would pulsate and cause the vehicle not to stop.
(1)I've recently experienced issues with my anti-lock brakes on my 2002 chevy tahoe. I consulted with my mechanic and understand that if I lived in several states in the "salt belt" or canada, this issue would be considered a safety concern and covered with a recall. However, since I live in minnesota (where we have significant snow and ice each winter, and salt is heavily used on the roads) the recall does not apply. To me, this indicates that my safety is not as important as those in other states who have perceived worse winter conditions? (2) I am going to have to get this issue repaired, and would prefer it to be covered. I just purchased this vehicle (gm certified used) in february and would have hoped it would be in great condition. If I do not get this taken care of, my understanding is that accidents could result from malfunctioning brakes. (3) I have contacted gm in an effort to get this taken care of, so we'll see if they come through. However, my research doesn't give me great confidence. I wanted to file a complaint here in hopes that others from mn (or wi, for that matter) with the same issue wouldn't have the same frustrating experience.
Unwanted activation of anti-lock brakes. It has happened several times in the last two months and is very dangerous. I noticed that there is a product recall for this very issue and want something done about it.
Dt: the consumer was having a problem with 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The ABS system activated at low speeds. This has caused a couple of near misses because of the ABS kicking in. This is happening around 90 % of the time. The consumer has just had the brakes and rotors replaced , and this has not helped the situation. The consumer will call gm today, and the dealership has confirmed that it was the ABS system activating. The consumer was upset that she saw the tbs from the dealership and she thought that gm should have corrected this problem long before now. The speed is 20 or below.
Dt: the ABS light kept coming on. Could hear clicking in the brakes. Contacted the dealer, they said to bring the vehicle in. Took the vehicle to dealer, and they fixed the vehicle, but had to pay out of pocket. Took the vehicle in on march 30, 2005. They replaced the number two injector.
Dt: consumer says that ABS light keeps coming on. When the consumer applies the brakes, he says that the vehicle pulls to the right. Consumer went to dealer and they said that if he continues to drive vehicle, it will eventually lock up. Consumer asked about a recall and dealer said that there is some kind of recall in the north part of the nation, but his vehicle is not included. Consumer wants his vehicle to be include in the recall to get it fixed. Consumer wants to reimbursed in full for costs of fixing problem.*ak
Dt: contact complained about ABS brake failure. . At low speeds when the brakes were applied they failed. There was pulsation within the front end of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. This resulted in extended stopping distances. There have been no warning lights illuminating and indicating there was a problem within the ABS braking system. A local service technician cleaned the ABS sensor. This did not remedy the problem. The service dealer stated they will have to replace the ABS sensor and replace the wheel speed sensor. Consumer disconnected the ABS fuse. Consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. There was a recall for ABS brakes in canada.
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