2002 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes problems

70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado — 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Service Brakes complaints

10%

share of all complaints

103,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

6 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“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…”
filed Dec 13, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While driving at a low speed, the contact applied the brake pedal and the abs kicked in; however, there was a loss of brake function. The stopping distance of the vehicle was dramatically reduced. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that…”
filed Sep 24, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This 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 own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017