Chevrolet Avalanche owners have reported 55 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake problems |
2002 chevy Avalanche parking/emergency brake issue. Its inspection sticker time again and for the 7th year in a row I am dumping my wallet into the e brake. I understand stuff needs to be replaced over time but this is not right. This year all new cables and new adjustment screw kit. . . . Read details...
Brakes were pulsating and took to local brake shop for check. Rear brake job completed. Left rear rotor needed replacing due to damage from parking brake. Parking brake also replaced. Service technician indicated damaged rotor from parking brake was a design flaw by gm and although chevy avalance Read details...
Consumer states the emergency brake cable is wearing. Out. As a result, a squeaking noise is produced. Read details...
On 9/5/01, I purchased a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The parking brake has failed 3 times since purchase. I have had the dealer repair it on 7/12/02, 8/14/02, and again on 12/20/04. The latest failure is today, 1/20/05. Read details...
Parking brake worn out and rotor rusted at 36ooo miles. I don't use the parking brake at all. Why was it worn out? rear brake pads also wore out before front pads. Design of parking brake makes adjustment almost impossible at the wheel. Read details...