Two problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet C1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet C1500. While driving 5 mph and approximately 3 feet away from another vehicle, the brakes were applied, but the vehicle continued to move forward. The contact stated that the brakes made a very loud noise before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle has not been inspected by a repair shop. The brakes and both sensors were replaced approximately two years ago. The engine size was unknown and the VIN was invalid. The current and failure mileages were 35,600. Updated 11/6/07.
Complaint ref # 10089651 on Mar 12,2005 I had a failure of the abs brake system that resulted in a complete brake failure! I stopped the vehicle by turning off the ignition. The failure was in a parking lot at slow speed. I had the same type of failure on Aug 3,2004. I reported it to the NHTSA at that time. Last Aug gm ok'd a warranty fix by using service built. # 02-05-006a-(Nov 26,2002). At that time there was damage to the front of the vehicle due to running into a fence. After complaining, they agreed to pay for fixing the damage. Now back to the present failure. The dealership said the problem this time was the wheel hub assemblies which the abs sensors are attached. Contacting gm, I told them I believed the repair should be covered under the warranty even though my mileage was 36,500. They said it would not be covered under warranty because it was 3 months and 500 miles over the warranty. I did not agree with them as I see this as a continuation of last August's problem and that it wasn't fixed correctly at that time. I had the truck fixed and paid the $631 myself. I am contacting you because I believe there is an abs brake problem with the vehicle that is not peculiar to my vehicle but no doubt is widespread. I know you do not have an investigation at this time but I think there should be? the fact that there is a bulletin on it tells me it is happening to other vehicles! my vehicle is a 2002 chey silverado full size pick up. It is not 4 wheel drive and is a C1500. Veh id # is 1gcec14w42z1632603. Thank you for your help. Norman thomas.