2002 Chevrolet Avalanche brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 224 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 224 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 185 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 18 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 27 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 37 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 21 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 24 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 185 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 18 crashes, 6 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
Traveling at 65 MPH passing another car switched land and rearend went out. Did 360 degree and hit the side on high way. Air bag did not deploy. It did $9000 in damage to the front end. Steering feels like its hitting another metal dealer has to grease the steering shaft every 25,000 miles factory defect but I have to pay for it after warranty ran out. Applying brake when making a turn if truck goes over a road hole or bump in the road anti-lock brake does not work and loose control of the truck.
About 4 years ago the ABS system failed....I had to replace a part on my 2002 chevy avalanche 's ABS system..again the same noise occurred and again it is the ABS system..4 years ago it was out of warranty 38,000 miles I had to pay out of pocket $1,200. It is at the dealer now being repaired... ..I'm sure it will be $1,200 or more...again.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
- Body & structure 67 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Tires 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints