Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Nine problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2002 Tahoe.

1 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving at 45 mph, the abs warning light illuminated. The contact applied the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was turned off and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

2 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2014

While traveling at highway speeds vehicle wanders left and right and abs light appears. Codes are "irratic wheel speed" mechanic diagnosed front wheel hubs worn and must be replaced unknown if covered by possible recall due to unable to find part number. Also while turning left and right a "knocking clunking" noise is heard from front suspentions. Mechanic diagnosed worn idler arms after being replaced with oem. This can lead to loss of steering causing accident or injury. Also premature wear of rear brakes compared to front brakes. Mechanic cannot diagnose and dealer cannot diagnose.

3 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2014

Coming to a stop the brakes kind of slipped and car would not stop as it should. Abs light also came on. And also made a grinding noise.

4 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

While coming to a stop sign, I began to press on the brake as I was stopping my brake pedal started to vibrate. Causing my vehicle to skid just past the stop sign. This has been going on if my abs light on the dashboard is off, my braking is ok. But when the abs warning light is not on I get that vivratiing feeling on my brake pedal just when I'm about to come to a full stop, kinda like pulsating. I been searching in the internet about cases like this and there are recalls, I need to know how can I include my vehicle in the recall. The area that I live in is really close to the ocean.

5 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2013

When driving at low speed and coming to a stop the abs light comes on and the brakes slip and grind where it takes twice as long to stop the car. I have had the car looked at and was told all pads and rotors are fine also told it could possibly be a problem with the the abs system.

6 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2010

My vehicles abs light just came on for no reason and it takes longer to come to a complete stop when pressing on the brakes. Also, after turning the vehicle off, it sounds like something under the hood is still running and the battery is drained.

7 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2010

Abs light has been on new brakes were purchased and vehicle is not stopping in low mph ex 10 miles per hour vehicle still proceeds and brake pedal is pushed to the floor ?.

8 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the abs warning light illuminated. He turned the vehicle off and on and the light went out. He stated that the abs warning light would illuminate intermittently and the failure would only occur when driving at low speeds. The failure had been ongoing since August 2010. He called the manufacturer and was advised that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current 117,000.

9 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2005

Consumer says that abs light keeps coming on. When the consumer applies the brakes, he says that the vehicle pulls to the right. Consumer went to dealer and they said that if he continues to drive vehicle, it will eventually lock up. Consumer asked about a recall and dealer said that there is some kind of recall in the north part of the nation, but his vehicle is not included. Consumer wants his vehicle to be include in the recall to get it fixed. Consumer wants to reimbursed in full for costs of fixing problem.



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