2002 Chevrolet Express Brakes Problems

“2002 chevy 2500 Express van. Failure of power booster, lost both brake power as well as steering power. Almost impossible to control car. Replaced once, failed again 6 months later. Replaced again. Failed again this year. I am now on my forth power booster, failure is very dangerous as you lose both steering and brakes at same time.”

“The rear end went out and the rotors are warped. I had the rear end replaced and the service tech said he had never seen anything like this in his history of working on vehicles. I had just purchased the van jan. 28th and it had a 60 day warranty. I had taken it back to the dealership on feb 17th and report the noises it was making and they in turn said nothing was wrong. The service tech that replaced the rear end said it could not have been missed because the differential was bent completely up on the axles. …”

“Since the 2002 Chevrolet 1/2 ton custom van was purchased it has given me brake problems. First was the rotors which was settled in court, general motors customer satisfaction program! The brakes have failed about 4 times, 3 times with me and once with my son. The steering also goes hard. The van was taken to the Chevrolet dealership to be repaired. They claimed nothing was wrong and to take it back. My husband pointed out the NHTSA office of defects investigation 05v005000 but they could care less and claimed they lack the skill to work on brake problems.”

“Brakes were making a grumbling noise . Not the typical squeal or grinding noise associated with brakes. Went to the dealer and he said the front disc brakes were badly worn. Only 32,000 miles on the vehicle. Never, never have I ever had to replace brakes with such low mileage. Driving for 45 years and never had this happen. They fixed it, not under warranty, so I paid. Now, with a year on the new brake linings, they are making noise again. Very disturbing. The vehicle is used for work and is not abused, I am the only one that drives it. Driving vans for 30 years and this is very disappointing.”

“2002 Chevrolet conversion van Express 1500 had a problem with the drivers side window. Express window would go down but not go back up. The motor was replaced three times, finally the switch was replaced. The brakes and master cylinder had to be replaced. The consumer was told the brakes were insufficient for the weight of the vehicle. The michelin tires only lasted 24,000 miles.”