2002 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 350about this part
- Share
- 49%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 350 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 49% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 39 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About 165,000 miles brake pedal started to pulsate at low speed when stopping.started out only when I would be turning left,now does it going staight,about 170,000 miles now.had new caliper on driver side,new hub assemblie and sensor on passenger side,brake system flushed,still have problems with brake pedal pulsating,does not matter what kind of road I'm on.”
NHTSA complaint #10809877, filed 2015-12, 165,000 miles“I was driving my truck to pick up our christmas tree and my brake line burst and ran into a ditch. Upon inspection I noticed all of my brake lines were rusted and since I've researched it online it seems thousands of chevy truck owners are having the same problem and that GM hasn't issued any recalls or intends to stand by their customers.”
NHTSA complaint #10557485, filed 2013-12, 97,500 miles“While driving to work early one morning. A saab went through a stop signed and I had to slam on my brakes. The pedal went to the floor, no brakes. All brake lines blew.. Cost me over $600.00 to have them replaced. Faulty brake lines on truck, I could have been seriously injured or killed if I didn't swerve around saab ! These should be recalled and fixed...”
NHTSA complaint #10532240, filed 2013-07, 137,800 miles“My 2002 Silverado has 65,000 miles on it. It is kept very spotless and the brake lines are so rusted they are about to burst. Having to replace them when the miles are this low , GM should be ashamed of this poor craftsmanship. My brother just had the same problem on his 2003 Silverado. This should be a recall from GM. I am very unsatisfied with this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10537078, filed 2013-08, 65,000 miles“When you are traveling real slow or parking the antilock brakes kick in making I difficult to stop. I talked to Chevrolet customer service and they will do nothing for me. Although it is the same design issue that they have recalled on recall #05v37900, the say my truck is not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10705633, filed 2015-04, 96,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V379000Aug 29, 2005Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2002, GMC Sierra 1999–2002, Chevrolet Suburban 2000–2002 +4 more
- 05V161000Apr 22, 2005On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2005, GMC Sierra 1999–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This 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…
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This 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…
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
- 10017232Oct 29, 2005Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
- 10016715Sep 1, 2005Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
- 10011125Oct 1, 2004Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated
- 10012141Jun 1, 2004Availability of rear wheel mud flaps to reduce debris build-up on rear brake calipers and/or rear wheels.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 19% |
| 2006 | 101 | 55% |
| 2005 | 87 | 28% |
| 2004 | 211 | 34% |
| 2003 | 257 | 37% |
| 2002 | 350 | 49% |
| 2001 | 418 | 48% |
| 2000 | 607 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,003 | 60% |
| 1998 | 89 | 32% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 31 | 17% |
| 1995 | 29 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 35% |
| 1990 | 10 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
70 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology