Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2002 Chevrolet C3500

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet C3500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc caliper (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet C3500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2002 Chevrolet C3500

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

On our 2002 Chevrolet C3500 light truck I noticed a deterioration in brake performance over time. We pulled the rear wheels at 37,000 miles and found that the rear brake calipers have not been engaging the brake pads with the rear rotors.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet C3500. The contact was driving approximatley 25 mph when the brakes were applied and the pedal went to the floorboard without the vehicle stopping. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road without a crash.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Husband performed oil change on truck. Truck is driven infrequently, only used for towing my horse trailer, so oil is only changed about once a year, and truck is garage kept. When underneath truck, husband noticed that all brake lines feeding into the abs unit are severely corroded and could fail   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Chevrolet C3500 model year vehicles:



C3500 Service Bulletins
C3500 Safety Recalls
C3500 Defect Investigations