42 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake lines rusted and brakes failed twice while driving vehicle. There were no accidents. First incident was the rear brake line burst. I replaced the rusted brake line. Front brake line burst 6 months after rear brake line was replaced. All front brake lines were so rusted, I removed and replaced all of them as a precaution. The brake lines rusted in areas where they were clamped, so that salt and dirt could not be cleaned out. Brake lines were unpainted bare steel.
Brakes failed while driving 60mph on highway I-476 (philadelphia PA) with the family in the vehicle. Upon braking to stop for traffic, the brake pedal went directly to the floor and pumping the pedal several times did not result in any braking of the vehicle. After managing to get the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road, and then pumping the brake pedal several more times, brake fluid could be seen coming from underneath the vehicle at both the area around the rear axle and the area under the drivers side seat. Later, inspection of the brake lines found them all to be severely rusted. After reading that this is an existing problem with gm vehicles, it is greatly disappointing, to say the least, that no notification or recall was given. Such a severe and scary safety problem should require at least notification of customers and better quality design/control of braking components.
Corroded and leaking brake lines. Abs activating during low speed braking.
While driving home, on a highway, I approached a traffic light that changed and I had to hit the brakes to stop. The brake pedal went to the floor. After getting it home I checked the brakes and they looked as thought they should work (note it was inspected in Dec 2015 and passed). After more checking I found that the brake lines on the drivers side frame rail were rusted and had failed as that area was covered in brake fluid. I purchased my 2002 z71 Suburban new that year and it has less than 66,000 miles on it now.
Brake line has corroded and rubbed a hole in the brake line and leaded fluided. Has been replaced and is rubbing in same place on frame again.
Driving in close traffic (bumper to bumper) uphill on two lane bridge, brake pedal just went to the floor, and no brakes! frantically, I worked the emergency brake to the top of the bridge. Going down the bridge I coasted (no area to pull off), once off the bridge and safe to pull over I did so. Nothing appeared wrong, so I tried the brakes a number of times, and decided I could make the . 5 mile rest of way home. Once there, I found fluid level down over half way. After searching found hard bake line had holds in it. After searching my brake lines, they appear to all be rusted badly. In all the vehicles I've owned, I've never had brake lines fail like this. In searching the web sites I find that chevy may have used inferior metals for their brake lines during this time frame. If this is true, why have they not taken care of correcting this issue? thanks, concerned.
Started vehicle put in reverse to back up and when applied brakes they pedal was soft and then went to floor and vehicle hit a tree. Brake lines are rusted severely.
Coming up to a stop light I noticed I needed to push brake peddle farther down to stop. The same for each stop after that. I knew that another brake line had failed. I had two replace under hood about a year ago. This one is over frame midway back.
Vehicle was involved in crash after brakes failed, without warning indicator. Brake line was corroded through in engine compartment near bracket on frame.
My son was traveling @ 50 mph when brakes failed. He narrowly missed hitting a car at an intersection. Found out from mechanic that brake line had failed and was entirely corroded. Had no warning. Repair cost $1,200. Evidently, this happens so often that there is an aftermarket kit to replace all lines. Has their been a recall?. .
With out warning, upon approaching a stop sign my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Thank the lord I was able to stop by using my e brake. Other wise I was looking at a big tree. This was a horrifying experience. I then had to be towed to a shop where I was told my brake lines where completely rusted and needed to be replaced. Mind you this 2002 Suburban had at the time 42,000 miles. The total cost was just shy of $2,000. 00. I also had this truck under coated when it was purchased new. To date 7-11-2014 I have had 3 brake jobs 3rd being today. I was also told by the mechanic I should get rid of the truck because the entire underneath is completely rusted out.
The metal brake lines apparently have rusted to the point of total failure. One metal line blew out as we drove down an incline I had to use the parking brake to stop. Then to a repair shop as we were out of town. The shop replaced the line that blew out and pointed out that all of the other metal lines were about to have the same rust fatigue failure. This vehicle has been registered in virginia all of its history. On line I have been able to purchace stainless steel brake metal lines pre bent. It would seem to any one that if you can not stop a vehicle due to a common systom failure that could an accident or death it must be a safety recall.
Backing to hook up to trailer, brakes failed no prior warning (light). All brake lines need replaced as well as fuel lines beginning to leak and will soon need replaced.
Driving at 40 mph, went to stop and the pedal went to the floor. Brake line under the truck blew out. All brake lines were very rusty.
Travelling on a 4-lane highway, 35 mph, approaching red light in line of heavy traffic. I applied the brakes and felt the pedal go to the floor. I stepped on the emergency brake and was able to stop the truck before hitting the vehicle ahead of me. Second incident: 2014. Travelling down hill toward stop sign. Same sequence of events as above. I can't believe that chev. Suburbans sold in new england have steel brake lines! this is my 8th Suburban. First experience with rusting everywhere under chassis, esp. Brake lines.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the driver depressed the brakes and the pedal traveled completely down to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the brake lines were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000.
I was towing my boat and had to stop for a yellow, then red light. Pedal went to the floor and I could not stop, ran through the light. I made it through before traffic entered the intersection, so no accident. I drove slowly to a repair facility with saftey flashers on. Mechanic says all the brake lines need to be replaced as they are badly rusted! repair cost is expected to be 800 dollars! we could have been seriously injured, had just come off the interstate at 70mph!.
While driving the vehicle, the brake lines along the frame rail under the driver's side of the vehicle failed. The lines burst and a loss of fluid caused the brake pedal to go to the floor. Due to the brake failure it took a considerable distance to get the truck stopped probably due to a loss of brake pressure. I was driving in a residential area and luckily was able to get the vehicle stopped before being involved in a crash or hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle was repaired at a local gm dealership at a cost of approximately $4000. That's right four thousand dollars.
While waiting stationary at drive-thru hard brake line ruptured resulting in greatly reduced braking effectiveness and large loss of fluid. Brake lines were severely corroded.
A was exiting rt 50 onto route 8, west bound ramp. . . In queenannes county maryland, the light changed suddenly from green to yellow and I realized I could not make the light. I hit the brakes hard and vehicle started to stop, and then the brake pedal just let go and went to the floor. Found I had no power brakes, just the mechanical portion. I had parks tire and auto, in gransonville check it out today, Thursday, may 16, 2013 the mechanic matt hrisko said the brake lines were all corroided and the right front line sprung a leak due the corrosion. Moreover, he said all the lines were corroided and in danger of springing holes too. He also found a couple of the bleeder valves were corrided and/or leaking too. The ase mechanics there, eddie and matt, said they have been doing so many of these replacements that they went out and bought their own flaring kits. . . It is a big job. . . The fenders have to be removed and all, about 7 to 8 hours labor. Just the line replacements would be upwards of $800. 00. The callipers will have to be replaced then too, as the fittings to adjust/bleed the brakes are corrided, some are frozen shut and others leaking. That would add upwards of another $1200 to $1500. ## VIN passed ##.
Just had to replace brake lines due to severe corrosion. This cost me a small fortune. This is covered under NHTSA action # ea11001. Performed service to avoid catastrophic event. Notice must be made to all current owners of vehicles to reduce risk of catastrophic crash \ possible loss of life.
Complete brake failure. Brake lines rusted out. Please add my name to the NHTSA # ea11001 investigation.
While depressing brakes at a complete stop, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I proceeded at a slow rate of speed and tested the brake system. The brake pedal has to be pushed all the way down to the floor just to get the vehicle to come to a slow/crawling stop. After inspecting underneath the vehicle, I discovered the left rear brake line leaking. Vehicle was taken to a local repair shop.
Rear brake line failed resulting in loss of braking ability.
On 10-5-12 I was driving my 2002 chevy Suburban in eaton rapids michigan. I went to apply the brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. I was able to coast and slow enough to get off the roadway and into a parking lot. I noted smoke coming from under the hood. I checked and noted the right front brake line had blown and sprayed brake fluid onto the engine. I noted fluid on the ground under the truck and the reservoir was low on fluid. There was no warning and no warning light on the in dash computer. The brakes went from working just fine to nothing! I had the vehicle serviced at andrews automotive in mason, mi. They advised that two of the lines had blown and the other two were so rusty that they could go at anytime and recommended they be replaced as well. I had them replace all the brake lines. After doing some research I found that this is a known problem. This is very scary because my wife and I traveled to south dakota from michigan over the July 4th holiday. 1100 miles each way. If this would have happened hauling the motorcycle trailer, or the camper over the summer, a crash would have been innevitable. I hope chevy steps up and recalls the vehicles before someone is killed in one of these vehicles. If you own one, have the lines replaced immediately. I was very lucky. Someone is bound not to be. The bill to replace the brake lines was $818. 50.
Rear brake line failure due to excessive corrosion. I had to stop short as the car infront of me stopped unexpectedly. My car stopped, but in the last few feet the peddle went to the floor. I pulled the car to the side of the road looked under the car. In the rear of the car I could see fluid in a puddle under the rear end housing. The fluid continued to stream out of the brakelines. After towing the car home I looked at the brake lines. When I touched them they crumbled in my hands.
Rear brake line failure due to excessive corrosion. I had to stop short as the car infront of me stopped unexpectedly. My car stopped, but in the last few feet the peddle went to the floor. I pulled the car to the side of the road looked under the car. In the rear of the car I could see fluid in a puddle under the rear end housing. The fluid continued to stream out of the breaklines. After towing the car home I looked at the brake lines. When I touched them they crumbled in my hands.
Brake line rotted out resulting in near collision. Second failure in Aug. Of 2015 both events were a near collision . This vehicle has been kept in near perfect condition as a hauler for my trailer, now fear to use as all lines look bad, should have been made of a non corossive material. Vehicle spent most of it's life in vermont.
While driving down to the jersey shore on the garden state parkway with my family to go on vacation I went to get off the exit and when I tried to stop my brake pedal went to the floor. . . . . . When I looked under the truck I realized that the steel brake line above the spare tire was completely rusted through. Thank god there was no one in front of us. Or we would have crashed into them and been hurt or even killed. Ps I bought this truck brand new. . . It was a very scary experience.
While parking my 02 Suburban, I completely lost my brakes!! the brake pedal went down to the floor; brake fluid all over the driveway. What happened? the brake line underneath the truck just below the driver seat had rotted through. After doing some research, I found out that this is a common problem with chevy trucks. However, gm has failed to initiate a recall. Hopefully gm will decide to recall these trucks and fix the obvious engineering glitch before some unfortunate person or family ends up seriously injured or killed in an unnecessary accident.
Launching boat at the ramp when brake line ruptured and I lost all pedal. Under drivers side door in the same spot as my 2005 2500 hd chevy.
The brake failed as I was stopping at an intersection. The brake peddle started to hold and then just pressed to the floor. The brake line has failed. This is the third brake line failure on this vehicle in the last 14 months. We've had the both rear and both front lines replaced already, this last failure appears to be between master and abs.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph she attempted to brake at an intersection and heard a cranking noise before the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnose that there was rust damage on the brake lines. As a result, front break lines needed to be replaced. Three months later the rear brakes failed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the rust damage was extensive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 177,000 and the current mileage was 179,000. Pmb.
The brakes went out due to a corroded fitting, while backing a boat trailer/boat into the water. So no brakes, used emergency brake to stop. Vehicle was towed to a garage and the brake line fitting was repaired. On November 10, 2014 the brakes went out again while driving it. Again a corroded fitting. No accidents but resulted in vehicle being towed and now an expensive fix to replace all break lines.
Brakes failed completely. . . . Brake pedal went all the way to the floor after pulling into a parking lot and trying to slow down to pull into a spot. Attempted to pump brakes but the pedal did not come back up. Hit curb at approximately 10 mph. Truck needed to towed and mechanic found trouble to be a badly rusted through main front to rear brake lines. Mechanic found all lines to be rusted and replaced all lines with poly coated steel lines. Mechanic stated that the factory brake lines were not coated. . . ? is this not a factory recall issue?.