2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Service Brakes Problems
- 87
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 87 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 37 records
- brake pedal · 30 records
- brake line · 20 records
- brake fluid · 19 records
- pedal went · 17 records
- went floor · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 150–400k mi | 29 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
In the past month i have had to replace brake lines on my 2002 chevy tahoe. The vehicle is originally from michigan and i know things rust there, but this is ridiculous! Driving down the road and no warning or warning light. The pedal just goes down to the floor without any resistance and when the fluid is out then on only then does the brake light warning come on. This past time i ended up putting it in a ditch to…
ODI 10534666
Service Brakes
Brake lines are severely corroded on this vehicle and my wife almost crashed because of the complete loss of braking from rotten tubing. *tr
ODI 10533872
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes became inoperable. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10559207
Service Brakes
Traveling at 65mph, wet pavement, brake to exit parkway, brakes failed, almost crashed, skidded off exit. Brakes went to the floor. Took car to shop, brake line ruptured from rust, no warning. *tr
ODI 10524812
Service Brakes
Noticed wet spot in driveway and checked to see what the problem was. Turned out it was major leak from corroded brake line; no warning lights ever came on but brake fluid was almost empty by the time we got it to the mechanic the next morning. Thank goodness my husband was diligent enough to notice the leak as we were getting ready to drive the 8 hours back home through the mountains and a brake failure could have…
ODI 10532487
Service Brakes
While dfriving my 2002 tahoe i was nearing the traffic intersection and began applying the brake. The pedal went straight to the floor and i couldnt stop the vehicle. I panicked as an 18 wheeler was making a turn and i was going to hit it. I hit the emergency brake and nothing happened i saw an area with alot of gravel and did my best to aim the car at the gravel. Thank goodness the 18 wheeler sped up and i barely…
ODI 10521291
Service Brakes · Wheels
I was pulling into a local gas station and the abs cause me to not stop in time.. I ended up hitting the building... Cracking the brick work... The night before u notice the same thing... Hopping when i was at a slow speed trying to stop but this was very brief and i stopped... I looked on line and saw there was a recall for the wheel speed sensor.. This defect cause increase stopping distance... I then called…
Crash reported
ODI 10519553
Service Brakes
I started to notice "mushiness" in my brake pedal, especially when i was stopped at a light or stop sign. The vehicle wanted to push or drift. I noticed spotting on my carport floor. I examined my brake lines and they are very corroded, and considering they are stainless, they are not holding up and are failing prematurely. The vehicle only has 69000 miles on it. I checked my brake fluid and it was very low. On my…
ODI 10515718
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes
First recall as: nhtsa campaign id number : 05v379000 i have experienced unwanted anti-lock brake activation during low speed braking. This has occurred several times in the past year (2012-2013), which would have resulted in a crash without evasive maneuvers and luck. I have called chevrolet several times to ask about the original recall, which my vehicle was a part in. My vehicle was serviced in the first recall,…
ODI 10521631
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the abs system activated, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer could not identify a defect with the vehicle. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. 05v103000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but the contact did not call the manufacturer to confirm if…
ODI 10537468
Service Brakes
This defect could have resulted in death if it had not happen in a parking lot at slow speed. No warning lights or other indicators, brake lines to the front of abs unit burst which resulted in total loss of braking. *tr
ODI 10504645
Service Brakes
Dealer inspection of brake tubes (lines) indicate massive corrosion. Dealer recommends complete replacement of all brake lines and possibly calipers due to rust and corrosion. *tr
ODI 10503699
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and depressing the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle would failed to stop. The contact indicated that after inspecting the vehicle he discovered that brake fluid would leak from the vehicle when depressing the brake pedal and the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 10604500
Service Brakes
I have an 02 chevy tahoe with only 70,000 miles on it garage kept was driving down the road one day and brake pedal went right to the floor almost crashed brake fluid all over the floor we looked under the vehicle and it was total rust and corroded i called the dealer to see if there was a recall they said that this is a known problem and i said that it should be a recall i almost got killed we take care of our…
ODI 10563576
Service Brakes
Had vehicle inspected. Mechanic, who is very good, told me brake lines starting to rust. This latest inspection showed issue getting worse. Was told eventually will have to be replaces. Expensive. *tr
ODI 10557871
Service Brakes
Replaced brakes on rear of tahoe go to bleed them a hard brake line busted. Looked at leaking area nothing but rust caked brake lines.could have been bad if i was driving when this happened. *tr
ODI 10567083
Service Brakes
My wife was driving the vehicle and went to stop and had lost brake power. One of the lines running to the rear brakes had ruptured due to rust/corrosion. I took the vehicle to the repair shop and was told that all of my brake lines and fuel lines had rusted/corroded so bad they could not repair just the one but would need to replace all of the lines! *tr
ODI 10495321
Service Brakes
Rear brake like rusted out located on top of the frame rail above the gas tank on the drivers side. All other brake lines are very rusty. *tr
ODI 10489572
Service Brakes
I came out of my house, started my truck to warm it up . Then i drove to the corner of my block, and my brakes suddenly went all the way to the floor. I proceeded to add brake fluid not sure what the problem was . There was no response after pumping the brakes multiple times, my vehicle is an 02 chevy tahoe . So i drove the car very slowly and cautiously back to the house. I looked up this problem on the internet .…
ODI 10554264
Service Brakes
Brakes stopped working with no warning!!! Unbelievable, thank god i was in a parking lot and able to very gently come to a stop by mashing on the brakes and hitting a parking curb. After a little research online it looks like there's a case you have opened for the same issue. When will there be a recall? Does someone have to die? Has someone died from this? We'll probably never know because who would think the brake…
Crash reported
ODI 10479496
Service Brakes
Brake pedal went to the floor when attempting to slow down. No warning at all. Had just applied the brakes a few minutes earlier with no problem. I was able to just get the truck home the few miles from the highway. I checked the truck over thinking the brake master cylinder had failed but discovered that the brake line running along the frame to the rear of the truck had rusted, was ruptured, and leaking brake…
ODI 10475928
Service Brakes
While approaching a stop sign at a "t" intersection on a local set of residential roads, the brakes completely failed on my tahoe. I did not have enough pedal to stop for the stop sign and blew through the intersection, thankfully without striking any cars. Upon inspection i found brake fluid streaming from the brake line where it was mounted to the frame at the left rear wheel well. I was able to pump up the brakes…
ODI 10563810
Service Brakes
When stopping for a traffic light, brake pedal pushed to the floor. Vehicle stopped but noticed brake fluid under car and determined that brake line ruptured due to being rusted. *tr
ODI 10475210
Service Brakes
Catastrophic brake failure while going downhill to an intersection with a stop sign. In mid-afternoon, while approaching a stop sign while heading downhill and attempting to stop, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Pumping the brake pedal did not help. There was no warning of the failure and no warning light. I tried to apply the parking brake but it did not slow down the vehicle. Fortunately, no vehicle…
ODI 10473992
Service Brakes
I was coming out of my driveway and when i tried to slow down while making a left turn my brakes failed. I travel slowly to the end of my road made a right turn and continued until i was able to make a u turn and get back home. Once i reached home again using a combination of emergency brakes and eventually placing the transmission in park (once stopped) i was able to stop. I had the truck towed to my mechanic. The…
ODI 10478828
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