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
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while traveling 10 mph, the anti-lock braking system falsely engaged, causing a decrease in braking power. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's home. The contact stated that the previous owner of the vehicle had repairs performed under nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) but the problem persisted. The…
ODI 10475212
Service Brakes
Traveling at 35 mph i went to stop for a traffic light. My brakes failed without warning, the pedal went to the floor. I continued through the intersection and drifted to a stop. The line burst at the frame rail on the driver's side. A close inspection shows that all of the brake lines are in need of replacement. The rust on the lines, as well as the frame, are unreal. I have never my vehicle looks like it has been…
ODI 10470492
Service Brakes
My daughter was driving my 2002 tahoe on major highway at rush hour, brake light came on and when she stepped on the brake the second or third time it went right to the floor with 90% of braking ability gone. Was able to avoid collision by pulling to side of highway and slowly stopping. Brake failure caused by rusted out rear brake line and had to have all four lines replaced due to rust. *tr
ODI 10468100
Service Brakes
While exiting the highway on the off ramp from 60 miles an hour, i attempted to slow the vehicle for exit by braking. Upon doing so, the brake pedal went completely to the floor without any warning and without slowing the vehicle. The exit ramp has a traffic light at its end and fortunately it was green with out vehicles in my path. I continued through the intersection at a high rate of speed and was able to coast,…
ODI 10524357
Service Brakes
The vehicle had five passengers and was loaded for a week at the beach. A brake line ruptured and the peddle went right to the floor. Zero prior warning, no spongy peddle, no warning light, just catastrophic brake failure. We were very fortunate to have avoided a real tragedy. *tr
ODI 10467061
Service Brakes
The first complaint number 10465492; addresses the fact that my brake lines rusted out and the fluid leaked out leaving me with little brake power. . To add insult to injury after they replaced my brake lines i was told that they could not bleed them so i needed a new manifold. It cost $350 which brings the total from 813 to $1350. I'm so frustrated. Mechanics said that the current recall would not have solved the…
ODI 10465536
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine · Service Brakes
I had a brake failure on my 2002 tahoe after driving at hwy speeds then coming off the exit to stop; the, service brakes light came on. I then attempted to brake and the pedal went all the way to the floor making it very difficult to brake.. , could have been catastrophic, and or deadly; i drove home 2 miles away, very slowly; i had very little brake control.(two infants in the car at the time) two out of four brake…
ODI 10465492
Service Brakes
The integrity of the brake lines gave causing the brake pedal to go all the way to the floor. This caused a severe negative impact on the trucks stopping ability. All front brake lines needed to be replaced including the calipers. Total $640.00. *tr
ODI 10464380
Service Brakes
I was driving along came to the traffic light no brakes when i push the peddle all the way to the floor then the truck stop when i had the brakes check the person said all my brake lines is rusted and the reason i have no brakes one has a leak i could have got kill or i could have kill someone this is a serious problem that needs to be fix i had no warning this thing was going to brake or rust out like that . *tr
ODI 10462003
Service Brakes
The rear brake line rusted through and there was a significant loss in brake power. This happened when i stopped at a store. *tr
ODI 10583507
Service Brakes
Antilock brake light comes on and want go off. Brakes works fine. *tr
ODI 10637787
Service Brakes
I was crossing two lanes of traffic to take an exit ramp when the car in front of me came to a complete stop. I pressed the brakes on my tahoe and the vehicle began to slow down, however, when i went over a rough area in the road the brakes released despite me pushing on the brake pedal. I ended up rear ending the stopped vehicle in front of me due to the brakes releasing on the rough part of the road. I have…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10584409
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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