Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at 5 mph, the antilock brake system would activate independently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor mounting surface needed to be cleaned and reinstalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,800.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and applying the brakes the abs system engaged intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the right front speed sensor erratic needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Ss.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, he applied the brakes and the anti lock brake system engaged. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that both front speed sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While applying the brakes the anti-lock brake system activates. This causes the vehicle not to stop when braking. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated that the issue is with the anti-lock brakes and only happens in the north east or salt belt states. The dealer stated the front wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The contact had the front wheel speed sensor replaced under a recall three years ago. The contact stated this is a major safety issue that could cause a crash. The failure mileage was 21,538. The consumer believed the problem was not performed correctly, the first time. Updated 01/20/jb updated 01/28/11 the consumer stated when the abs activated, he was almost at a complete stop. Updated 02/04/11.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately between 3-4 mph coming to a complete stop. When engaging the brake pedal, the anti-brake system appeared to be in activation because of the pulsation; however the brakes would not respond causing the vehicle to roll seven feet and crashing into the proceeding vehicle. There was no injury. A police report was not filed of the incident. The contact sustained damages to the front bumper and bumper covering. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the failure was contributed to the anti-lock brake system. The technician cleaned the front wheel speed sensor mounting surface. The contact stated the vehicle had been repaired in 2005, under NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock). The failure mileage was 106,500.

Vehicle was involved in recall for front abs wheel speed sensors, recall was allegedly performed 6/21/05. While pulling into a parking spot applied brakes while turning in, abs engaged at a low speed, approx. 2 mph, and vehicle would not stop, collided with two concrete posts that were protecting the gas meter for the building damaging the front bumper and impact strip. I do not believe that the recall was ever performed. Vehicle is a 2002 Chevrolet silverado extended cab 4x4.

Abs brakes engage at slow speeds (under 10mph) while coming to a stop. While applying the brake the abs activates and the vehicle lunges forward a few feet until the normal braking activates. This exact complaint was addressed by Chevrolet on safety recall bulletin 05058c and this repair was completed on this vehicle back in 2005. The design of the hub allows the reluctor wheel to rust which in turn doesn't allow the speed sensor to achieve a correct reading and has created the exact same issue as addressed in the original safety recall.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving less than 10 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle was slow to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact experienced extreme difficulty coming to a complete stop. In addition, the stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the front wheel speed sensor cables had excessive rust. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 62,012 and current mileage was 62,200.

Stopping the vehicle, the anti-lock brakes would kick in at around 3 to 5 miles per hour and the vehicle would not stop, would roll a few more feet. Almost hit a woman and child in cross walk, had to stand up on brakes. This not stopping happened 5 or 6 times, this was the came reaction as in 2005 recall, called gm. Gm Chevrolet customer assistance center said, go and get this problem confirmed by a gm dealership, did oct. 9, '08 and they said corrosion build in same area, but because right front hub was replaced with a non gm part (after market part) they have no responsibility. This hub came with the sensor attached. In 2005 my 2002 Chevrolet silverado was issued a recall for severe corrosion area between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor. They found the left side sensor was missing an o-ring, they installed under the recall. The vehicle is doing the same thing and a local dealership service department confirmed this same corrosion problem. Called Chevrolet customer assistance center oct 10, 08. Gm Chevrolet customer assistance center called me Monday oct, 20, '08 and said that once the recall was fixed, (how did they fix corrosion) the same problem is now my problem. When I dropped off the vehicle the brakes were bad, when I picked it up at the end of the day they were 10 time worse, really unsafe to drive. They did not charge me a dime, said that they would work it out with local rep. I will get the vehicle fixed, but how does this correct the problem?.

Pulling into a parking spot at a slow rate of speed, the antilock brakes kicked in and I could not stop. I ended-up hitting the car in front of me causing 1,100 in damage to her car. This issue was supposed to be fixed in a recall in oct 2005. The fix was a bandaid to the real problem. The abs system is in these trucks are faulty. I was told the best thing to do is take the fuse out of the truck for the abs.

: the contact stated, while pulling into a parking space at 3 mph, there was an unwarranted abs activation hindering the brakes from stopping the vehicle. The vehicle's brakes were inspected and cleaned by dealer's mechanic. This incident relates to gm's recall # 05068 (wheel speed sensor). The failure occurred 15 separate times since the inspection. Updated 7/18/2006 -.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer cleaned the speed sensor, but did not replace any parts. The failure has recurred and the brakes stick when attempting to stop the vehicle at low speeds. On the fourth trip to the dealer, the contact was informed that no failures could be found. She is unsure if the dealer will replace or clean the sensor, but she requested that it be replaced. In addition, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced with a re-manufactured part in July of 2005 at 18,031 miles. In November of 2006, at 29,650 miles, the steering shaft was lubed. In April of 2008, at 43,194 miles, the steering shaft was replaced a second time. Currently, at 56,000 miles, the vehicle is still experiencing issues. The dealer must check and replace the shaft failures every 25,000 miles. Lastly, the rear brake rotors were resurfaced four times and all of the window regulators have to be replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealer to have all of the issues repaired. The failure mileage was 18,031. Updated 07/02/09.

2002 Chevrolet silverado with recall on the brake system. Consumer states that he had new pads, rotors, and calipers replaced with brand new parts. He stated that his problem recurred when the brakes failed to work. The consumer stated in Dec 2005 the abs was inspected and no problem was found. However, 2 years later the consumer began to experience brake problems. The dealer replaced the front wheel speed sensor at the consumers expense.