2002 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems
392 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, which is 46% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 392 46% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 329 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 41 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 43 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 76 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 78 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 35 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 34 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 22 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 16 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 329 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 41 crashes, 11 injuries.
What owners wrote
I purchased a 2002 chevy silverado ext cab 4wd (z71) in october of 2003. The truck had 23000 (+) miles on the odometer when purchased. On december 13 of 2003 while on my way to work and traveling at a speed of approximately 30 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, traffic began coming to a stop at a traffic stop. When I tried to apply the brakes there was a loud "grinding" noise and I was unable to depress the brake pedal.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was inspected and the mechanic determined the rear brake rotors and rear pads were rusted and grooved. The front brakes and pads were also rusted and grooved, but not as much as the rear. The rear brakes and rotors were replaced on 11-16-05. Updated 05/02/06.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
- Engine 60 complaints
- Transmission 47 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Body & structure 36 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Tires 28 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints