2002 Chevrolet Avalanche service brakes problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was firm, and vehicle kept accelerating unintendedly. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was…”
filed Nov 9, 2023
“Brake lines are made out of defective materials gm knows they have a problem the lines rust out prematurely . The first one blew out I was backing in a parking space pedal went to the floor. The second one blew at a traffic light pushed on the brake went thru the red light dodged traffic .the third…”
filed Dec 29, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
Service Brakes problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalanche | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 25 | 15% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 51 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.