Ten problems related to abs brake fail have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On my way home from work at about 11:30 am on Tuesday July 28, 2009, I stopped at a light. The truck came to a complete stop and suddenly I felt the abs kick in. The truck went forward, without my taking my foot off of the brake, into the intersection. It finally came to a stop in the middle of the intersection. A car had to serve to avoid hitting me. I called the dealership and they said there are no recalls on my 2002 chevy Silverado truck. There was one on the 1999 Silverado for abs failure.
The contact received NHTSA recall letter 05v379000 concerning abs brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs. Upon leaving the dealership experienced the same abs brake problems as those prior to the repairs. The dealership then drove the vehicle and could not duplicate the problem. General motors told him if the dealership could not duplicate the problem then there was nothing they could do. The vehicle was taken to another service station, and they told him the problem was still with the abs. Updated 11/29/2005 -.
My 2002 Chevrolet Silverado truck has started experiencing symptoms of low-speed abs brake failures.
Abs sensors have failed on front wheels causing abs to engage each time the vehicle slows to a stop. Stopping is unpredictable. One crash was narrowly avoided when the front brakes did lock up at the last second. Appointment has been scheduled to replace both front hubs at my cost.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado z71. The anti lock brakes are not working correctly, when the consumer pushed on the brake pedal the vehicle continues to move, the consumer almost hit another vehicle. The consumer had to put the vehicle into park to stop it. The consumer took the vehicle to a garage, and the mechanic ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle, the test came out negative. The brakes failed without warning. The abs light comes on when the vehicle starts up, but it fails to come on when the abs brakes fail. This is the only problem with the vehicle. This problem has occurred multiple times. The vehicle is no longer under warranty.
The problem began about a month when coming to a stop sign, and after applying brakes extended stopping distance was required, and brakes shuddered. Vehicle was regularly serviced. The abs light did not come on. Happened in all driving conditions under normal braking conditions. Owner believed they were 4 wheel anti lock brakes. The problem is intermittent, happening about every other time the brakes are applied at slow speeds. At about 5 mph. Dealer stated that the abs sensors were dirty, and had to be cleaned. Owner replaced the brakes at 30,000 miles, and brakes began to cause problems after the installation of new brakes. Abs sensors failed and was not covered in warranty. Rear rotors replaced at 30,000 miles when being replaced chunks of metal fell off dealer said consumer was lucky to get 30,000 miles out of them.
The consumer stated the abs failed. The abs kicked in when it was not needed at low speeds. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer yet. The consumer was waiting to see what happens with the investigation of the abs system.
This concerns the brake problem on gm trucks. My 2002 Silverado's braking never was great, when hard braking is applied, the pedal will bottom out and you have to pump pedal to stop. Now the abs system has failed and the pedal has locked up on me at least four times, nearly causing accidents. I had to pull abs fuse just to be able to drive it and be able to stop. The pedal would lock up so hard that I had to stomped it to break it free.
The abs failed, and the vehicle went into a chain link fence. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they won't return calls. However, dealership fixed the problem, and told consumer that this problem only occurred at slow speeds. The brake system failed while the consumer was parking. Gm would not cover the damages to the consumers vehicle.
The contact received a NHTSA recall letter campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. The recall work was performed. However, the dealership informed him that this vehicle experienced a failure with the abs and once the sensors corroded. The contact refused to drive the vehicle because he was afraid that the same abs failure would occur at any time. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no additional assistance. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the abs activated and subsequently the consumer hit a building. The consumer stated he felt responsible for the accident until he received the recall notice in the mail. Updated 01/11/06.