2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes problems
25 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, which is 39% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl*- the contact stated that when the parking brake on the 2002 chevrolet silverado 3500 was engaged it would only hold the vehicle for a few seconds. The contact stated that once he exited the vehicle it would roll away. The contact stated this happened when vehicle was parked on a flat surface or a hill. This contact stated this resulted in numerous crashes. The current and failure mileage was 30000. There was a recall repair completed for this problem; however, the problem recurred.
Anti-lock braking system consistently engages when at slow-speed stopping (5-8 MPH). Problem started at the 40,000 mile mark. Dealer informed that there is a recall on the issue but my VIN does not qualify.