Six problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The brakes failed due to rusted lines almost causing me to wreck.
Repeated parking/emergency brake system failures. The vehicle fails commonwealth of virginia safety inspections at least every other year. Repairs end up costing around $800. This is a common feature in most cars and trucks. The internet is filled with complains regarding the chevy Avalanche. Why was a recall never issued for the automatic transmission models?.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving 45 mph downhill, the contact heard a noise coming from the vehicle. He attempted to stop, but the brakes failed. The vehicle stopped when the right rear tire blew out. The contact experienced the same failure as noted in NHTSA campaign # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was towed to a shop and has been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 70,224.
My 2002 Avalanche has, three times this year, experienced the problem noted in the brake recall where , at low speeds, the brakes fail to apply. It is a very scary feeling and occurs mostly in stop and go traffic. The first 2 times it happened I thought I had placed my left foot sideways under the brake pedal, because no matter how hard I pushed the pedal, nothing happened. I was pretty sure I didn't have my foot under the pedal. Now I know I hadn't. My problem is that now I hear that this recall does not include my state because we don't use enough salt or there are not enough complaints! you got to be kidding! I will guarantee gm that this will cost them huge if I get in an accident. I don't care what the extent of damage is. This is ridiculous, shortsighted and idiotic. I have contacted the dealer, the zone office, my insurance company and my attorney. My insurance company and atty stated that I need to keep good notes and do as much research as possible. My dealer said "bring it in" but probably won't cover it - maybe later. I still haven't heard from the zone office. My wife can't believe how upset I am over this. I am currently researching how much salt is used in the winters here. I will not stand for this.
While driving at 20 mph the vehicles brakes failed failed which resulted in a vehicle rollover. The vehicle rolled over three times. The dealer was notified.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving 20 mph, the brakes failed to work properly. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. There is a recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The brakes worked properly and they stated that everytime he took the vehicle in for service they would state that the brakes are fine. The failure mileage was unkown and the current mileage was 80,000.