2002 Chevrolet S10 Brakes Problems

“After I'd owned the vehicle for a little over 3 years and had only about 13,000 miles on it, it began to pull hard on braking. One of the front brake calipers seized and ruined the front rotor in the process. Although the truck was just out of warranty, because of the low mileage and age of the vehicle, I took it to the dealer. Chevrolet refused to honor the repairs under warranty or acknowledge any problems. They said it was because the truck sat outside. It is parked on a paved street in front of my house. …”

“2002 Chevrolet S10. 60,480 miles. Manual transmission. 2wd. Parking brake failed and truck started to roll backwards down the driveway. I was working near the truck and heard a loud pop, same as when manually releasing the brake. I looked up and the truck was rolling. I jumped in a applied the hydraulic brakes to stop the truck. Parking brake pedal is totally without any resistance. Something in the brake system is broken.”

“Brake line failure on 2002 chevy s-10 crew cab. One brake line began leaking. Dealer suggested replacing two lines. When repair was being completed a third brake line began to leak. The parts are not readily available from GM and the dealer said it could take months to get.waiting to see if a local shop can manufacture the third line. I was told that the lines corroded due to brine used on roads during winter. I saw an article stating that the NHTSA is investigating other GM trucks between 1999 and 2003 for this very same problem but the s-10 is not listed as having an issue. …”

“First incident approximately 2/15/2015, brakes pedal went close to floor when trying to stop vehicle, downshifted transmission to help stop vehicle. It was determined rust had caused a hole to develop in brake line cooler behind radiator of vehicle. Significant loss of brake fluid. Second incident approximately 5/15/2015, brakes became mushy loss of brake fluid. Rust caused pin hole leak in brake line at rear wheel brake cylinder. Third incident approximately 7/26/2015 significant loss of brake fluid. Cause yet undetermined”

“- the contact called regarding a 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck. The contact stated that the brake rotors have been replaced four times due to corrosion. The rotors were first replaced at approximately 6,000 miles. The contact has the repair invoices. The dealer told the contact they would no longer replace the rotors free of charge because of the frequent use of salt on the roads in the contact's area, the corrosion was to be expected. Updated 02/27/07.”