2002 Chevrolet Silverado Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 103,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (64% of reports).
- 70service brakes complaints
- 103,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 4%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 lines: mentioned in 45 of 70 complaints (64%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 19 of 70 complaints (27%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 7 of 70 complaints (10%)
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 Silverado at $1,600, and half of them between $1,400 and $3,150.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), 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 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% | 12,366 |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% | 12,206 |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 14,947 |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% | 7,299 |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% | 34,500 |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 53,691 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 31,940 |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% | 65,500 |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% | 64,888 |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% | 93,500 |
| 2004 Silverado | 122 | 20% | 91,850 |
| 2003 Silverado | 124 | 18% | 92,900 |
| 2002 Silverado | 70 | 10% | 103,000 |
| 2001 Silverado | 40 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 58 | 4% | 132,013 |
| 1999 Silverado | 52 | 3% | 131,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1997 Silverado | 1 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 250,000 |
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.
Rusty brakelines
About 165,000 miles brake pedal started to pulsate at low speed when stopping.started out only when i would be turning left,now does it going staight,about 170,000 miles now.had new caliper on driver side,new hub assemblie and sensor on passenger side,brake system flushed,still have problems with…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While driving at a low speed, the contact applied the brake pedal and the abs kicked in; however, there was a loss of brake function. The stopping distance of the vehicle was dramatically reduced. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Chevrolet Silverados have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado (10% of the 710 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 Silverado 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 103,000 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 Silverado?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,400 and $3,150), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 45 of 70 complaints, followed by “pedal went” (19).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Silverado problems
See all 2002 Chevrolet Silverado problems or service brakes problems across all Silverado years.