Table 1 shows 16 common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (20 problems).
Brakes failed completely. After I felt the brake pedel was not right I backed the truck into the front yard, and when I tried to stop there was no pedel and the truck kept going and hit a tree, lawn bench,misc. Objects, and stopped after hitting s retaining wall. Read details...
Seems that below 10 mph anti lock kicks in on dry pavement and makes truck hard to stop in motion on road Read details...
I own a 2002 Chevrolet silverado 1500. The brakes failed while attempting to stop the vehicle in a 35mph zone. The brakes initially worked and then the pedal went to the floor. I could feel the abs engage but not stop hitting a vehicle in front of me. Read details...