2002 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic problems
245 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *tr”
filed Apr 14, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic discovered that there was a brake line fluid leak. The vehicle was repaired but the repair specifics were unknown and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Jan 2, 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
Related service bulletins
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% |
| 2006 Silverado | 19 | 10% |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% |
| 2003 Silverado | 130 | 19% |
| 2001 Silverado | 306 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
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.