2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,602 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our 2002 Chevrolet k2500 suburban's anti-lock brakes slip (trigger) at low speed, which was not needed, nearly causing a couple of accidents. No brake light comes on during this to show failure. This happens every single time the brakes are applied when rolling to a stop. It is believed to be a faulty wheel speed sensor issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10369030, filed 2010-12, 80,000 miles“The vehicle in question is a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 suburban. The vehicle was traveling down the road and without touching the brake pedal the front brakes lock up and the vehicle shakes and is almost uncontrollable to stop. The vehicle is currently at the chevy dealership. They are replacing the speed sensors in the hubs but they are stating that they have never seen this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10160942, filed 2006-06, 100,000 miles“While driving the vehicle, the brake lines along the frame rail under the driver's side of the vehicle failed. The lines burst and a loss of fluid caused the brake pedal to go to the floor. Due to the brake failure it took a considerable distance to get the truck stopped probably due to a loss of brake pressure. I was driving in a residential area and luckily was able to get the vehicle stopped before being involved in a crash or hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle was repaired at a local GM dealership at a cost of approximately $4000. That's right four thousand dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10558558, filed 2014-01, 162,282 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 113,204. Updated 6/8/15 updated 10/2/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10701706, filed 2015-03, 113,204 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.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
19 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 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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