Eight problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I own a 2002 chevy Avalanche, and I am having daily problems with the anti lock braking system activating inappropriately at slow speeds and during slow turns. It started happening occasionally some 2-4 years ago, and has progressed to a daily occurrence. I just had major work done replacing my wheel bearings, rotors, pads, shocks, and struts, but the problem did not go away its still occurring. Chevrolet is away of the defect, but not enough owners have complained or have been injured for them to make it worth their time to fix or contact owners of a certain potential problem.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for routine maintenance. The mechanic noticed that the rotors failed and a report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to one of their dealers for a diagnosis and to consider if they would assist with the repair. The current and failure mileages were 33,000. Updated 3/16/09 the front rotors needed to be turned and the rear pads needed to be replaced. Updated 03/19/09.
Chevrolet Avalanche 2002. Contact states the brakes pulsate; the pedal goes to the floor, and does not have braking capability. This does not happen all the time. Neither weather nor road conditions seemed to affect this problem. The vehicle was repaired twice, but problem recurred. Chevrolet replaced the rotors, brake pads as they rusted and or flaked. The consumer believed the problem was with the brake booster and not the rotors.
Vehicle has rusted brake rotor. Problems with frame and suspension system components the frame and suspension rusted to the point of metal fatigue especially at the points of weld that hold the suspension to the frame. The rotors were tore up and the pads were ground down.
Replaced brakes and rotors front and back 3 times within 1 year.
Front brakes rattle when going over pot holes and speed bumps at any speed. Rattle goes away when applying the brakes. 2 dealers stated that only oem Chevrolet pads can be used when doing a break job on the front/rear brakes. Shop that did 2 brake jobs in 48000 miles stated that front and rear brake wear was "unusualy high" for manufacturer parts and installed aftermarket "lifetime" brakes. While the shop (thankfully) will retighten the breaks at no cost as needed, I think this is not a good answer to the prpblem.
1. Brakes again. . . Noise and vibration. . . 2. Noise from suspension returned vehicle to university motors 1. Front brake rotors corroded with a slight lip, replaced rotors and pads. . . 2. They said couldn't find where noise coming from, may have been from brakes. . . (told them no, this is the same noise since 10790 miles).
Intermittently at any speed when the brakes are depressed pads will not release. Consumer can feel a dragging or a degree of resistance on the vehicle. Also, rear right inboard disc pad completely failed at 30,000 miles. There is a technical service bulletin concerning this subject.