Eight problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed today. Steel tubing was found to be perforated along the forward left portion. The remainder of the tubing is substantially corroded and appears subject to failure as well. I see that this failure is the subject of NHTSA action number ea11001 .
The vehicle was being driven on a public road and when approaching a stop sign there were no brakes or pressure on the pedal. Vehicle was put in neutral and coasted to a stop after some evasive driving to avoid other vehicles. The brakes failed again due to corrosion of the fittings. This is the second time with this vehicle. Now replacing all break lines to avoid taking any chances.
Brake failure, abs kicks in under 5 mph. Lost brakes once. Upon reviewing this topic on the below weblink, found out I and a multitude of other chevy truck owners have identical issues. Based on reading the below link, I'm fearful of letting my wife/kids in this vehicle that a possible car accident may happen if the brakes don't work when needed. Please investigate this, I and many others paid a substantial amount of money for products that are defective/life threatening and chevy refuses to correct the problem. Once again, please read the below link, I am not alone. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to park with the trailer attached to the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the emergency brake also failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 135,000. . . Updated 10/19/11 the consumer stated the problem was with the emergency brake only. The brake shoes for the emergency brake, drag and wear out completely, even if the emergency brake pedal is never used. Updated 10/21/11.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 113,204. Djr.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system would intermittently activate at less than 10 mph and when depressing the brakes. The brake pedal would vibrate abnormally with an increase in stopping distance and time. The dealer replaced the brakes yet the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While driving 10-15 mph in stop and go traffic consumer attempted to apply the brakes. When the brake pedal was depressed it went straight to the floor, the brake system failed, and consumer's vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. No one sustained injuries. Police did arrive at the scene, and consumer received a citation.
Brake failure on 2002 chevy Suburban. Resulting in a crash.