2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 212about this part
- Share
- 60%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,330miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 212 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 60% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,330 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving up to city intersection was appling brakes, car in front applied his quicker causing his rear to raise up, indicating panic stop, I followed and applied hard pressure to my brakes, pedal then went to the floor and lost all brake action, this lead to my truck rear end of other cars”
NHTSA complaint #11343261, filed 2020-08, 143,000 miles“I was driving home in my 2002 SILVERADO 2500 hd, when I can to a stop at the stop sign, my brake pedal went to the floor and I could not stop. My truck went through the intersection, but luckily there was no oncoming traffic. I brought my truck to a local auto repair shop, where they replaced just faulty brake lines due to them rusting out prematurely. My repair bill was over $1500 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10705766, filed 2015-04, 149,207 miles“Observed fluid leaking under the truck onto the driveway, and determined that a brake line had developed a leak. An independent repair shop said that all of the brake lines were severely corroded and should be replaced. I had this repair performed november 10, 2009, at a cost to me of $574.61. I still own this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10664114, filed 2014-12, 37,750 miles“The ABS light came on and the brake light. The power steering is bad and the steering wheel shakes when I brake, I got the brakes and rotors changed and the problem persisted”
NHTSA complaint #11403813, filed 2021-03, 265,000 miles“Lost sudden brake pressure. Have no warning light. Found a pool of brake fluid under middle of truck bed this morning. A brake line appears to have ruptured above the gas tank. I have read of numerous complaints with this same issue. Thank god I discovered the problem at home and did not continue to drive this morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10489240, filed 2012-12, 125,680 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
43 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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