2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake line” (48% of reports).
- 54service brakes complaints
- 110,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake line: mentioned in 26 of 54 complaints (48%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 20 of 54 complaints (37%)
- Lines rusted: mentioned in 6 of 54 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche at $1,850, and half of them between $1,700 and $2,050.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Avalanche service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Avalanche | 1 | 3% | 28,857 |
| 2011 Avalanche | 4 | 3% | 24,500 |
| 2010 Avalanche | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% | 79,652 |
| 2008 Avalanche | 2 | 1% | 87,000 |
| 2007 Avalanche | 4 | 1% | 97,000 |
| 2006 Avalanche | 2 | 18% | 98,000 |
| 2005 Avalanche | 1 | 1% | 220,000 |
| 2004 Avalanche | 25 | 15% | 91,000 |
| 2003 Avalanche | 51 | 25% | 120,509 |
| 2002 Avalanche | 54 | 12% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was firm, and vehicle kept accelerating unintendedly. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was…
Brake lines are made out of defective materials gm knows they have a problem the lines rust out prematurely . The first one blew out i was backing in a parking space pedal went to the floor. The second one blew at a traffic light pushed on the brake went thru the red light dodged traffic .the third…
When traveling at low speeds, >5mph, the abs activates and vehicle continues on to the point of entering traffic. This occurs frequently and without warning, at stop signs and even just pulling out of private driveway into traffic. My local mechanic ran a diagnostic test and indicated that a front…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Chevrolet Avalanches have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche (12% of the 444 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 110,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,850 (half paid between $1,700 and $2,050), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The most frequent phrase is “brake line”, in 26 of 54 complaints, followed by “went floor” (20).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
See all 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche problems or service brakes problems across all Avalanche years.