Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Express. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (one problem).
Brakes were making a "grumbling noise". Not the typical squeal or grinding noise associated with brakes. Went to the dealer and he said the front disc brakes were badly worn. Only 32,000 miles on the vehicle. Never, never have I ever had to replace brakes with such low mileage. Read details...
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a thumping noise from the underhood area followed by abs activation. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and determined brake fluid was leaking from a brake line. Read details...
During panic stop with empty vehicle, brake effectiveness was insufficient. Brake pedal traveled to mechanical stop with no antiskid cycling, no wheel skids. Examination of road surface afterwards showed not even a faint trace of tire marks. Read details...