Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/2001 to 08/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3455 | 10017232 | Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 05068 | 09/01/2005 | 10016715 | Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 02053 | 01/01/2004 | 3080 | 10007739 | Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt | 07/09/2004 |
| 020523004 | 10/01/2002 | 10000572 | Some vehicles may exhibit a reduced brake power message on the driver's information center (dic). *tt | 03/25/2003 | |
| 020522004 | 09/01/2002 | 10000067 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 020522004A | 09/01/2002 | 020522004 | 10000061 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525007 | 05/01/2009 | 030525007D | 10004310 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe | 12/02/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 040523006 | 08/01/2004 | 10011201 | Revised brake pads replacement-rear. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/17/2012 | 137000 | ||
| 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! | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 145200 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 145200 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 150000 | 1 | |
| 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 lines would just go like that. again, no warning, no lights, still no indicator light on!!! i apologize for my excitement but i'm just shocked this is a known issue and it hasn't been addressed. i consider hitting the curb to stop my vehicle a crash. i know it doesn't compare to real crashes but given the circumstances. . . *tr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 150000 | ||
| 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 lines would just go like that. again, no warning, no lights, still no indicator light on!!! i apologize for my excitement but i'm just shocked this is a known issue and it hasn't been addressed. i consider hitting the curb to stop my vehicle a crash. i know it doesn't compare to real crashes but given the circumstances. . . | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 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 mechanic observed that the brake lines were rusted and had failed. all brake lines were replaced to restore my truck to service. incidentally i have a friend that had also bought a chevy tahoe in 2002. the week before my brake line failed his brake line failed - also rusted out. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 150000 | ||
| 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 lines would just go like that. again, no warning, no lights, still no indicator light on!!! i apologize for my excitement but i'm just shocked this is a known issue and it hasn't been addressed. i consider hitting the curb to stop my vehicle a crash. i know it doesn't compare to real crashes but given the circumstances. . . | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 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 mechanic observed that the brake lines were rusted and had failed. all brake lines were replaced to restore my truck to service. incidentally i have a friend that had also bought a chevy tahoe in 2002. the week before my brake line failed his brake line failed - also rusted out. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 150000 | ||
| 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 lines would just go like that. again, no warning, no lights, still no indicator light on!!! i apologize for my excitement but i'm just shocked this is a known issue and it hasn't been addressed. i consider hitting the curb to stop my vehicle a crash. i know it doesn't compare to real crashes but given the circumstances. . . | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 90000 | ||
| 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 reaced 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 mechanic observed that the brake lines were rusted and had failed. all brake lines were replaced to restore my truck to service. incidently i have a friend that had also bought a chevy tahoe in 2002. the week before my brake line failed his brake line failed - also rusted out. | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 181000 | 1 | |
| 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 fluid. the truck is well maintained. i was lucky that there was no other vehicles near me when it happened. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2012 | 181000 | ||
| 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 fluid. the truck is well maintained. i was lucky that there was no other vehicles near me when it happened. | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 150000 | ||
| 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 manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 105000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 150000 | ||
| 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 manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. kmj | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 105000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 150000 | ||
| 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 manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. kmj | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 105000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 15000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while traveling 10 mph the anti-lock brake system falsely engaged decreasing braking power. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's home. the previous owner of the vehicle had the repairs done under nhtsa campaign number (05v379000) but the problem persists under the new owner. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. mh | |||
| 09/07/2012 | 105000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 177386 | 1 | |
| 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 was stopped at the stop sign and there was no traffic on the cross road i was entering. i managed to shift into neutral and slow down enough to roll through the intersection and onto the right berm of the cross road where i waited for a tow truck. my mechanic said that there was brake fluid in the system, but that the brake lines were corroded and had failed, and had to be replaced. i'm very lucky to be alive. $1,201.81 later, i'm back on the road. *tr | |||
| 08/30/2012 | 177386 | ||
| 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 was stopped at the stop sign and there was no traffic on the cross road i was entering. i managed to shift into neutral and slow down enough to roll through the intersection and onto the right berm of the cross road where i waited for a tow truck. my mechanic said that there was brake fluid in the system, but that the brake lines were corroded and had failed, and had to be replaced. i'm very lucky to be alive. $1,201.81 later, i'm back on the road. | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 89458 | 1 | |
| 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 sitting in a river. i have worked on and restored cars for the last 25 years, but i have never seen a vehicle this new rust so fast. the body looks great. the only blessing was the line blew out the evening before i took my family on a 300 mile trip to the beach. i could see us all dead on interstate 95 because of a brake failure. *tr | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 89458 | ||
| 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 vehilce looks like it has been sitting in a river. i have worked on and restored cars for the last 25 years, but i have never seen a vehicle this new rust so fast. the body looks great. the only blessing was the line blew out the evening before i took my familiy on a 300 mile trip to the beach. i could see us all dead on interstate 95 because of a brake failure. | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 97680 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/24/2012 | 97680 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 07/14/2012 | 125000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/14/2012 | 125000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/09/2005 | 87000 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| My wife and i own a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. on april 9, 2005 my wife and young daughter were approaching a stop sign in north knoxville, tennessee. my wife applied the brakes at a speed of approximately 10 -15 mph. initially, she felt pressure in the brake pedal then the pedal completely depressed to the floor, absent of all pressure. as a result of the brake failure she rear-ended the car in front of her which in turn rolled into the car in front of them (a total of 3 vehicles were involved). the police officer that worked the accident checked the brakes and immediately had the vehicle towed due to inoperable brakes. as a result my wife was not cited in the accident. damage was minimum to the other 2 cars, however repair costs to our tahoe was approximately $4300. one of the other drivers complained of a hurt knee/leg and another driver complained of an injured back. my wife and daughter experienced no injuries. the extent of the other two injuries are unknown. the dealer inspected the brakes and indicated that they were in acceptable condition and reported there were no repairs necessary. i have driven the vehicle the past 2 weeks and they do appear to be operating properly. however, i have scheduled to have the brake system inspected by an independent dealer this week. i read a story on fox news indicating gm was under investigation for brake failures at low speeds and i wanted to submit my claim for consideration as our situation appears to be similar to previous incidents. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 10 | ||
| Abs sensor malfunctioning, failure to stop at low speeds. current recall does not extend to florida. safety issue is not confined to 'rust belt/salt belt' northern states. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 130000 | ||
| My vehicles abs light just came on for no reason and it takes longer to come to a complete stop when pressing on the brakes. also, after turning the vehicle off, it sounds like something under the hood is still running and the battery is drained. | |||
| 10/14/2010 | 96000 | ||
| I walked into my garage at night to see it filled with smoke, plastic smelling and coming from underneath when i looked under the 2002 tahoe i saw a red glowing ball and a lot of smoke coming from abs box by the fuel filter. i backed it out of the garage and far away from my house when i stoped and looked under andthere was a burned black smuge box . is there a recall on this tahoe? | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 158000 | 1 | |
| Abs pump motor running continuously even after you turn off vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2009 | 142000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 chevy tahoe with a brake issue that i have been reading up on. the abs brakes are applying for no reason at low speeds each time i apply my brake. i called my dealer and gm direct and they said they would not cover it in a recall. i have done quit a bit of research and have read alot about the problem and how dangerous this is and i feel as though they should take care of it 100%. it is now to the point that it is unsafe to even drive. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 96000 | 2 | |
| This is the second time that my abs control module has failed on my truck. the first time it was covered by the vehicle warranty. the second time it is not covered by warranty. the first and second time for failure has occurred within approx 4 years of each other. i have received a quote of approx. $1,800.00 just for the part alone to fix this. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/08/2012 | 162604 | ||
| I just was told by the gm dealer that my brake lines are rusted out and need to be replaced as they will eventually fail. i have only 160,500 miles on the vehicle. the chevrolet dealer said that gm will not cover costs of $1,200. never had any prior chevy tahoe's that i owned have any issues like this. | |||
| 04/16/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that after taking his vehicle into the dealer for regular service, they had advised him that all his brake lines were rusted severely and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired nor was the manufacturer contacted. the faiulure and current mileages were approximately 200,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 02/13/2012 | 109000 | ||
| At low speeds such as driving in a parking lot or city traffic, upon activation of the vehicle brakes, the anti-lock brakes activate unexpectedly on dry pavement thereby extending the stopping distance. no crash has occurred yet some near misses have happened. this occurs at almost every low-speed stop. i called chevrolet as this exact condition is described under an existing broad recall for vehicles in my category but they insist no such recall is active for my vehicle. they further strongly and repeatedly requested for their informational purposes that i, at my cost, take my vehicle to a chevrolet dealer for servicing. if they later determined the cause to be defective parts they would discuss reimbursement options. i am a good mechanic and regularly maintain my own vehicles. rather than pay for dealer service on a defective design that is well known with a published resolution i will make the repairs myself. i want nhtsa to be aware of chevrolet's strong arm tactics to induce customers to pay for diagnostic service they should be covering and this problem has not been fully resolved by existing recalls. they have many vehicles on the road susceptible to this dangerous condition. if provided a complaint or tracking number i will follow-up with you on the results of my diagnostic and repair work. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 85000 | ||
| I had a complete brake failure on my 2002 tahoe after driving at hwy speeds, no warning lights, nothing, could have been catastrophic, and or deadly. brake lines completely rusted under drivers door along frame..like hundreds, and thousands of other complaints of same exact problem, same location. to replace all of my brake lines except the rear lines, which were replaced 2 years ago for the same problem, it cost me $800. recall needed before somebody is seriously injured, or killed. | |||
| 11/29/2011 | 134734 | ||
| I was en route to the local gas station to fuel up my vehicle to return home from a road trip. as i approached the stop sign and applied my brakes, my vehicle failed to stop and i traveled right through the intersection and drove off the road into the ditch in order to stop. it appears that the brake line has actually corroded through just under the drivers side door, as i left a trail of fluid behind. i thank god i wasn't already on the highway with my family, or this may have been tragic. we didn't make our trip, but are happy to be alive. a friend helped move my vehicle to the garage where it still sits waiting to be repaired. | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the anti lock braking system would engage whenever the brakes were engaged at low speeds. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnose or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the failure mileage was 125,000. kmj | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the anti lock braking system would engage whenever the brakes were engaged at low speeds. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnose or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the failure mileage was 125,000. sm. | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 70000 | ||
| 2002 tahoe brakes,calipers all lines rusted out. brakes to floor almost had accident.fluid all leaked out of system when lines failed | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 43750 | ||
| I was traveling on a parkway, and had to brake when traffic ahead started to slow down. the truck started to slow down, but while i was still traveling approx. 35-40mph (was orig. driving 55.... normal highway speed when i started to brake) when the brake pedal went to the floor, and i lost all braking. the only reason i didn't rear end the car in front of me was because there was no car in the lane to my right at the time. i rolled to the side of the road (luckily near an exit), and after turning on my hazzard lights, my friend who was in the passenger seat and witnessed the entire thing, and i got out of the truck. he opened the hood, and i got down on the ground and looked under the truck. it was obvious where the problem was, as there was brake fluid leaking down from above the area of the center (gear housing) of the rear axle. i slowly drove (walking speed) the truck from the shoulder to the exit and into a gas station a few blocks away. the owner was closing up, but was nice enough to take my truck and promised to work on it the next morning. i got a local hotel room for the night, as we were no where near home. the next morning, the mechanic said my truck was done. he replaced both brake lines in the rear of my truck and bled the system. he recommended i drive cautiously straight home (which i did uneventfully), but every brake line in the truck (and fuel line) would need to be replaced due to rust. my truck is in my driveway awaiting a robert chevrolet (ny) appt. in 3 days. btw, this bought new by me truck has low milage, and i have receipts piled 1/2 high for between $3,000-$4,000 (out of pocket) worth of brake related brake repairs on this truck, and it doesn't take much searching on the internet to realize this is not a isolated case. please look in to this because someone's going to get killed. hopefully not already. | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the vehicle abs system activated and the brakes failed to activate when engaged. as a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the failure was a result of a faulty speed sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 30000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the vehicle abs system activated and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle as a result it rear ended another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the failure was a result of faulty speed sensors. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was repaired before under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 ( component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. pm | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 111000 | ||
| 2002 chevy tahoe. while driveing attempted to slow down for a red light and drifted through it just missed geting hit by a tractor trailer. got the trucked stoped and had found the brake lines at the antilock brake controller are corroded and leaking. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving 5 mph when the braking system malfunctioned, causing an increase in stopping distance. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the dealer recommended having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle. the vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000. | |||
| 04/13/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe k1500. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate while depressing the brakes. she was able to engage the emergency brake and shifted the vehicle into park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the brake line was rusted and corroded. the dealer recommended that she replace the brake lines. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving 5 mph when the braking system malfunctioned, causing an increase in stopping distance. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the dealer recommended having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle. the vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000. | |||
| 04/13/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe k1500. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate while depressing the brakes. she was able to engage the emergency brake and shifted the vehicle into park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the brake line was rusted and corroded. the dealer recommended that she replace the brake lines. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving 5 mph when the braking system malfunctioned, causing an increase in stopping distance. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the dealer recommended having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle. the vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000. | |||
| 04/13/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe k1500. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate while depressing the brakes. she was able to engage the emergency brake and shifted the vehicle into park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the brake line was rusted and corroded. the dealer recommended that she replace the brake lines. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 82000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving 5 mph the braking system malfunctioned causing the vehicle to have a increased stopping distance. the contact notice nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. since the vin number did not fall into the recall due to the contact location the dealer stated a diagnostic test would have to be performed to determine if the vehicle will be remedied under the recall. the contact has not had a diagnostic test performed. the contact stated the recall should be extended to other states since this is a known safety issue. the failure mileage was 82,000. jo | |||
| 04/13/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe k1500. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate while applying pressure to the brakes. she was able to use the emergency brake and placed the vehicle into park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the brake line was rusted and corroded and it was recommended that she replace the brake lines. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. bw | |||
| 04/06/2011 | 99000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 10 mph the brakes were applied and the brake pedal depressed to the floor. the vehicle rolled to a stop and the contact noticed brake fluid was spilling under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was advised to replace the brake lines. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 99,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 156854 | ||
| Approaching intersection attempted to stop for red light, brake pedal went to floor with very diminished braking. fortunately it was a saturday evening and there was no car in front of me and none comming through the interesction. inspection showed rear brake line split afer abs due to excesive rust. two days later and we would have been on vacation driving in the mountains. the day and time is the only reason the occupants walked away. there was no brake idiot light or message center message to indicate a problem. the brake idiot light does work when the key is turned on. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the abs warning light illuminated. he turned the vehicle off and on and the light went out. he stated that the abs warning light would illuminate intermittently and the failure would only occur when driving at low speeds. the failure had been ongoing since august 2010. he called the manufacturer and was advised that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000 and the current 117,000. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 113000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 10 mph in a park lot the abs light illuminated on the dashboard. he turned the vehicle off and on and the light went out. he stated the abs light comes on intermittently and the failure only happens when driving slow. the contact stated the failure had been on going since august 2010. he called the manufacturer and was advised his vin was not part of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000, component: service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000 and the current 117,000. vwb | |||
| 01/31/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated when coming to a stop sign to stop and he depresses the brake the abs censor kicks on un-necessarily causing the vehicle to move forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000; component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock, back in 2006 which they repaired the failure under the recall. due to the return of the failure he has to pay for inspecting of the brakes and any other repairs that needed to be done. the manufacturer was contacted who informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer and discussed the repairs with them. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 47,663 and the current mileage was 91,000...mw | |||
| 10/29/2010 | 86000 | ||
| 2002 chevrolet tahoe experiencing unwanted antilock braking system activation at low speed. a recall for the exact same symptoms has been issued. i called chevrolet at the number stated in the recall and was told it does not apply to my vehicle thus chevrolet will not repair the defect on my vehicle. i find it an unimaginable coincidence that i have the very same year/model vehicle exhibiting the exact same symptoms as stated in the recall yet chevrolet states that it does not apply to my vehicle and will not perform the repairs under the recall. the gm recall # is 05068, nhtsa capaign id # is 05v379000 and the nhtsa action # is pe0502. my vehicle should be repaired under this recall. | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the abs and brake lights intermittently illuminated since 2008. when she attempted to stop, the brakes would not engage automatically. she also noticed a buzzing noise when the vehicle was on and when it was turned off which drained the battery. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact the abs control module was the cause of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that she would have to replace the control module at her expense. the current mileage was 125,528. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk | |||
| 10/29/2010 | 86000 | ||
| 2002 chevrolet tahoe experiencing unwanted antilock braking system activation at low speed. a recall for the exact same symptoms has been issued. i called chevrolet at the number stated in the recall and was told it does not apply to my vehicle thus chevrolet will not repair the defect on my vehicle. i find it an unimaginable coincidence that i have the very same year/model vehicle exhibiting the exact same symptoms as stated in the recall yet chevrolet states that it does not apply to my vehicle and will not perform the repairs under the recall. the gm recall # is 05068, nhtsa capaign id # is 05v379000 and the nhtsa action # is pe0502. my vehicle should be repaired under this recall. | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the abs and brake lights intermittently illuminated since 2008. when she attempted to stop, the brakes would not engage automatically. she also noticed a buzzing noise when the vehicle was on and when it was turned off which drained the battery. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact the abs control module was the cause of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that she would have to replace the control module at her expense. the current mileage was 125,528. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 103000 | ||
| Abs light has been on new brakes were purchased and vehicle is not stopping in low mph ex 10 miles per hour vehicle still proceeds and brake pedal is pushed to the floor ? | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. when coming to a stop and depressing the brake the anitlock brake does not activate and stop the vehicle. it will cause the vehicle to skid as soon as you depress the brake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they would need to run a diagnostic test to find the problems with the brakes but she has to pay $200 for the test. she then contacts the manufacturer who stated there was no recall and offered no other asistance. the failure mileage was 95,000....mw | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 184000 | ||
| My 2002 chevy tahoe antilock brakes have malfunctioned and i was unable to stop at the stop sign because my vehicle kept going. i was going at a low rate of speed and there was a scrubbing sound. my vehicle went through the stop sign and i cam to a stop in the middle of the intersection. i contacted my mechanic and he stated that it sounded like the antilock brakes and said that there had been a recall. i looked it up online and found there had been a recall. i contacted gm and was told that my particular vehicle wasn't part of the recall nhtsa #05v379000 because my vin number wasn't listed. my mechanic said this is not the first time he's heard of this particular vehicle having this same problem. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. while driving at approximately 10 mph under snowy conditions, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not slow down. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). the failure and current mileages were approximately 60,000. | |||
| 01/23/2009 | 84000 | 1 | |
| My anti-lock brakes on my 2002 chevrolet tahoe come on every time i try to stop while turning. it started about 2 weeks ago when i slid on the ice and continues to do it every time i brake while turning now. was almost in an accident yesterday when it did it while trying to stop while driving straight was not turning and now it is making a very weird noise just driving sounds like popping and squealing and clunking called chevrolet regarding the recall was told my vehicle wasn't in the recall after arguing about the recall area and explaining problem in more depth was placed on hold to investigate more in depth and then alisa smith came back on the line and told me my vehicle was in the recall and was already fixed. well apparently it wasn't fixed or it wouldn't still be doing what it was recalled for in the first place. i just bought this vehicle in october 2008 and am very upset about this problem. thank you for your help in this issue. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2002 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer on four occasions. while driving 10 mph, the abs activates unexpectedly. the risk of a serious crash or injury was increased. the vehicle was repaired twice according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock). in addition, the wheel speed sensor was replaced. all of the remedies have been insufficient to date. the manufacturer did not assist. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 108,000. | |||
| 11/22/2008 | 131000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. while driving less than 60 mph, the brakes made a loud dragging sound when the pedal was depressed. in addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. through online research, the contact discovered recalls on the vehicle, but was not sure if they pertained to his particular vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 131,000. | |||
| 08/12/2008 | 175000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 4 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. after depressing the brake pedal to the floor several times, the vehicle came to a complete stop. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the antilock brake system. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure mileage was 175,000 and current mileage was 184,000. | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Noticed a grove in both rear rotors, upon inspection of the brakes it was determined that the parking brake shoes slipped down from it's mounting and scored the rotors. i was unable to remove the rotors on both sides, without damaging them. i had to use a puller to remove them. both parking brake shoes were worn out and the braking plates were rusted out. this is the second time this has happened in 90,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Problems with suspension, brakes, and gas gauge giving out an improper reading. *mr few days after vehicle was being serviced, consumer noticed a fuel smell coming from vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer which they found out that the gas cap wasn't tight. also, whicle putting fuel, gas tank burst spilling fuel to the consumer. in addition, consumer experienced stalling, suspension squeaks, and fuel related problems. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 136000 | 1 | |
| 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 lines completely rusted with a hole; brake fluid leaked out quickly at time of incident ..like hundreds, and thousands of other complaints of same exact problem. the brakes themselves are fine., . to replace all four of my brake lines , it cost me $858($813 w/coupon). recall id # 05v379000 - service brakes, hydraulic:antilock may address the problem if you get to it done before the lines completely fail. applying rust inhibitor to your brake lines may also help. this could have been completely avoided since many have complained. the mechanic did not mention a recall when fixing the brake lines. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 95000 | 2 | 04/06/2002 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. during a routine maintenance the dealer completed the repairs referenced in recall# 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). after the repairs the brakes locked. he notified the dealer, and a technician repaired the recall a second time per the remedy. he notified the manufacturer and made them aware that the failure recurred. a representative stated that because of high mileage, they would not assume any responsibility. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 95,000. the current was 123,000. updated 10/27/09. *lj the consumer stated when stopping at low speeds the brake pedal vibrated and made a rumbling sound. at times, it would take longer stopping distance to stop the vehicle. the abs wheel speed sensors were replaced. updated 10/29/09.*jb | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 97500 | 1 | |
| Failure of abs speed sensors causes unexpected increased stopping distance. same symptoms as nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000. occurs nearly every time you attempt to stop at a slow speed. could be a bigger problem in slippery (i.e. snow/ice) conditions. abs safety component is to make braking safer, a failure of an abs component should not make things worse. the abs component should be fail-safe. *tr | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 27995 | 8 | 02/23/2002 |
| At slow speeds and usually under damp conditions, the antilock brakes on my 2002 tahoe take hold when i am stopping and allow the car to continue at least 10 feet ahead into the roadway with no stopping the vehicle. condition can easily cause accidents as i have had numerous close calls. no codes appear on auto computer when i take it to the dealer. there is a recall #05v379000 that exactly explains the situation but since my vin# does not seem to be included in the recall, chevrolet will do nothing about the situation which has been ongoing since march of 2004. i have had the vehicle in many times and just discovered on my own that sept 22, 2005 this recall came out. i had the vehicle to sigel chevrolet for the third time on sept 14, 2005 and was once again told that the brakes were functioning properly. they could not duplicate the situation so it must not be happening. when i nearly hit our garage door on 11/16/2007 with my husband as a passenger in the car, i went looking for any recall information and found that there was one out there but the dealer told me it did not apply to me and so did chevrolet customer service who has a file on this now (#71-578554426) but they still denied there is anything they should be doing. on 11/30/07 i took the vehicle in again for a diagnosis as suggested by chevrolet customer service and again they found nothing but i requested the dealer perform the remedy that is explained on the recall notice and i paid for that service to be done. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 102000 | 2 | 02/08/2004 |
| In february 2004, i purchased a used 2002 chevrolet. in june 2004 the vehicle's electronic brake control module failed and was replaced by my local chevrolet dealer. at the time of the repair the vehicle had 52, 000 miles. on february 15, 2007 the same part failed again. the vehicle now has 102,000 miles. the electronic brake control module is a non-wear item. i contacted chevrolet to inquire about a recall on this item. no recall exist however there have been technical service bulletins issue concerning this item. i was told by chevrolet and the repair facility that because my vehicle now has more than 100,000 miles i would have to replace the item at my expense. *jb | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 15000 | 1 | 01/26/2002 |
| Problem with braking system of my 2002 chevrolet tahoe ls 1500. within a year of purchasing the tahoe the braking system began to act strangely. for example, while driving my daughter to preschool in san francisco, ca. there is hill i drive down with a stop sign at the bottom. there is a bump in the road approx. 30 feet from the stop sign - almost every time i hit this bump, with the brake already engaged - the brake system disengages when i hit the bump and i have to frantically push the brake again to try to stop the vehicle. a few times i have ended up in the middle of the street before the brake engages. it is only pure luck that no one has been hit or killed. i know now to avoid this street , but it happens approx. 5 to 10 times a month at different times, weather conditions, road surfaces, etc. i am utterly paranoid about this and drive very cautiously - it is only for that reason that i haven't been in an accident. in may of 2005 i finally insisted on replacing the brakes at my own expense, yet this hasn't solved the problem. the emergency brake problem is horrible. this started as soon as the brakes were replaced in may 2005- it started sticking once in a while and worked its way up to a few times a day. the emergency brake was replaced in april of 2006 yet this solved nothing, the problem is just as bad if not worse now. the chevrolet dealer i have been working with, putnam chevrolet in burlingame, ca., acts as if i am driving the vehicle like a maniac and it is all my fault. for the first time tonight, in a terrible case of frustration, i turned to the internet to investigate and was stunned by what i discovered-a problem with abs brakes for this vehicle that has been recalled in only 20 states, and a known defect with the emergency brake that has resulted in bulletins to the dealer but no recall. five other people i know have experienced the same type of problems with either a tahoe or yukon - huge problem and needs to be investigated. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 29600 | 2 | 10/30/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that in 2005 the front end was replaced due to a lock up while making a turn. the dealer determined it was due to catastrophic failure. on 06/01/06, there were problems with the front abs sensor. the brakes would not work properly at a very low speed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 06/16/2006 where the dealer determined this abs sensor failure was recalled and the remedy repair was already process on the vehicle. the hub was referenced as the cause of the abs failure but was not included in the recall. the vehicle can not be driven because it is unsafe. the manufacturer alerted the contact the vehicle would not be repair under the recall or warranty until a manufacturer investigator inspects the vehicle in a month. the rear differential was replaced. the driver side windshield wiper arm was replaced. updated 07/25/06. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2006 | 59500 | 5 | 05/08/2004 |
| I have a 2002 chevy tahoe and because i live in ca, i am not covered under the hub bearing recall. i hear noises when i break and sometimes my car jerks forward when i'm stopping. i have had no accidents yet but i'm upset that i have to pay for a problem that is an apparent issue. *jb | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 46000 | 1 | 09/26/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated abs brake system malfunctioned. the dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that his state of residence was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. *ak the consumer stated when he applied the brakes, the abs would engage which made it difficult to stop the vehicle. updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 49000 | 30 | 02/01/2005 |
| (1)i've recently experienced issues with my anti-lock brakes on my 2002 chevy tahoe. i consulted with my mechanic and understand that if i lived in several states in the salt belt or canada, this issue would be considered a safety concern and covered with a recall. however, since i live in minnesota (where we have significant snow and ice each winter, and salt is heavily used on the roads) the recall does not apply. to me, this indicates that my safety is not as important as those in other states who have perceived worse winter conditions? (2) i am going to have to get this issue repaired, and would prefer it to be covered. i just purchased this vehicle (gm certified used) in february and would have hoped it would be in great condition. if i do not get this taken care of, my understanding is that accidents could result from malfunctioning brakes. (3) i have contacted gm in an effort to get this taken care of, so we'll see if they come through. however, my research doesn't give me great confidence. i wanted to file a complaint here in hopes that others from mn (or wi, for that matter) with the same issue wouldn't have the same frustrating experience. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 5 | 08/31/2002 | |
| Unwanted activation of anti-lock brakes. it has happened several times in the last two months and is very dangerous. i noticed that there is a product recall for this very issue and want something done about it. *jb | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 1 | 07/02/2002 | |
| Dt: the consumer was having a problem with 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the abs system activated at low speeds. this has caused a couple of near misses because of the abs kicking in. this is happening around 90 % of the time. the consumer has just had the brakes and rotors replaced , and this has not helped the situation. the consumer will call gm today, and the dealership has confirmed that it was the abs system activating. the consumer was upset that she saw the tbs from the dealership and she thought that gm should have corrected this problem long before now. the speed is 20 or below.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2005 | 45000 | 6 | 03/01/2003 |
| The consumer's 2002 chevrolet tahoe has anti lock brake issues. when trying to apply the brakes vehicle did not come to a complete stop. saw recall 05068 t on nhtsa's website. the dealer will not commit to do a recall remedy. and gm did feel it has to do a recall. the car was unsafe to drive. my wife drove into a intersection and fortunately nobody got hurt.*ak the sensors would pulsate and cause the vehicle not to stop. *nm | |||
| 03/30/2005 | 50000 | 2 | |
| Dt: the abs light kept coming on. could hear clicking in the brakes. contacted the dealer, they said to bring the vehicle in. took the vehicle to dealer, and they fixed the vehicle, but had to pay out of pocket. took the vehicle in on march 30, 2005. they replaced the number two injector. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 10/02/2002 | |
| Dt: contact complained about abs brake failure. . at low speeds when the brakes were applied they failed. there was pulsation within the front end of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. this resulted in extended stopping distances. there have been no warning lights illuminating and indicating there was a problem within the abs braking system. a local service technician cleaned the abs sensor. this did not remedy the problem. the service dealer stated they will have to replace the abs sensor and replace the wheel speed sensor. consumer disconnected the abs fuse. consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. there was a recall for abs brakes in canada. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 50000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Dt: consumer says that abs light keeps coming on. when the consumer applies the brakes, he says that the vehicle pulls to the right. consumer went to dealer and they said that if he continues to drive vehicle, it will eventually lock up. consumer asked about a recall and dealer said that there is some kind of recall in the north part of the nation, but his vehicle is not included. consumer wants his vehicle to be include in the recall to get it fixed. consumer wants to reimbursed in full for costs of fixing problem.*ak *jb | |||
| 03/09/2005 | 30000 | 50 | 10/31/2001 |
| The abs activates at slow speeds(anything below 10 mph) whether you are going forward or reverse. it causes the vehicle to travel longer distances in order to stop, not mentioning scareing the devil out of the driver. i have had the brake pads replaced and it seems to do it more often. | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 48000 | 10 | 02/20/2002 |
| Brakes faded and pulsated, when the brake pedal was depressed, did not occur everytime, mainly slower speeds. brakes steadily got worse. first time it occurred had to turn to avoid striking car in front. front wheel hubs and bearings along with rusted brake rotors and brake pads were replaced. brake pads only making contact with less than one inch of rotor | |||
| 04/14/2005 | 90000 | 11 | 04/02/2005 |
| Dt: the 2002 tahoe abs defect in them. called gm they are not going to warranty the vehicles in new hampshire, because they have not received a recall letter. there is no recall in new hampshire, because they are recall the ones canada. the brakes at a slow speed are activating, and took to a gm dealer and gm will not reimburse. testing and found the abs sensors corroded and gap spread, per gm tech at dealership. the consumer has corrected the problem at own expense and wants reimbursment!! *nm | |||
| 04/15/2005 | 43000 | 3 | 07/02/2002 |
| Dt: 2002 chevrolet tahoe. having problem with the abs system. it happened three times. the last time it happened on april 15, 2005 caroline was coming off ramp at 10 mph there was water draining off side, there was no warning light, the brake pedal went all the way down, and the car did not stop. the car was taken to the dealer on april 18,2005, and the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the abs system. *ak driver's front door seems to fill with water. no water found in door. door is designed to allow water to go in door and drain out bottom. idle is rough. dealer let vehicle idle in stall for approximately 30 minutes with no rough idle noted. *tt | |||
| 11/16/2004 | 74000 | 75 | 08/15/2004 |
| Vehicle traction seems to be slipping when turning right or left. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer complained about stopping problems. . a number of times she tried to come to a stop, and vehicle did not stop. she took vehicle to repair shop several times, and mechanic determined that the abs brakes were dirty , and cleaned them. but that did not help. consumer took vehicle to another dealer, who stated that there was nothing wrong with abs brakes. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 4 | 01/16/2002 | |
| While driving, applied brakes and without warning all four wheels locked up, resulting in vehicle skidding out of control, this malfunction was not serviced by dealer. *ak the dealer refused to service vehicle. they took the wheels off and took pictures of the brakes, the chassis, under carriage and the speedometer. the pictures were sent to the factory for evaluation. they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle has experienced problems with the braking on four different occasions driven by different people. gm refuses to acknowledge that there is something wrong with the brake system on this vehicle. *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 45000 | 30 | 08/01/2002 |
| A.b.s. light comes on intermit., when taken to local dealer, they just go under the dash and reset the a.b.s. sensor after six months, the light comes on and off at different times. they want me to spend $700 . do i have any recourse? *nm | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 30000 | 1 | 08/08/2002 |
| We have a 2002 chevrolet tahoe, traveling at a slow speed, less than 5mph, the anti lock brakes had significant vibration and could not stop the vehicle. ended up hitting the vehicle in front of us but no damage was incurred. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 06/25/2006 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My tahoe was recalled for a brake sensor issue. (recall # 05v379000) tom gill chevrolet in florence said they could not fix it because i lived in kentucky and not ohio. in the meantime they replaced a power steering pump for $700. they later called me and said i needed all new brakes, and if i let them do that (for $600 more) that they would fix my sensors for free. i declined and took my car to carx. they looked at my brakes and said they were fine. then i went to pep boys and they also said my brakes were fine, only the (recalled) sensor was bad. i called general motors, and they said because i live in kentucky and not 5 miles away in ohio or 10 miles west in indiana, they would not fix it. this car gets driven in as much snow and ice as any in ohio if not more. i travel for business. i do not trust the brakes as the stopping distance varies in low speed. it's been going on for a long time but is getting much worse. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 3 | ||
| While driving and/or braking, steering wheel will pull to the left. when braking, steering pullled sharply to the left, resulting in vehicle spinning out twice.*ak dealer found caster and camber out of alignment and performed alignment. *tt | |||
| 04/08/2002 | 2 | 10/13/2001 | |
| Transmission takes 30 seconds to shift to second gear. vehicle has been taken to dealer twice, cannot remedy the problem.*ak after the second attempt, the transmission was replaced. the vehicle still makes noises as if the transmission was not adjusted correctly. the vehicle also doesn't run the same. it feels as if the vehicle loses power. there is a scraping noise that is heard from the rear wheels. the brakes were replaced and the rotors deglazed. *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/18/2001 | 5 | 12/01/2001 | |
| Chevrolet has 3 other cases open that have not been resolved. when applying the brakes hard to stop suddenly the vehicle pulls hard to the right. the dealership has tried tires, brake pads, rotors etc.. it appears all new tahoes do this as i drove another brand new one and it does the same thing. the service manager has opened tac case # 5303279 with chevrolet. the service manager informed me that chevrolet already has 3 unresolved cases. the service manager said the problem is in the brake system as the rear passenger brake seems to activate first when brakes are applied hard for a sudden stop. this throws the rest of the vehicle to track to the right which must be abruptly corrected by the driver. the service manager informed me that chevrolet has no fix. the service manager also said they clamped the rear brake lines on my vehicle and this fixed the problem, which proves the problem is in the rear brake system. i am very concerned as i bought this vehicle to tow my boat. if i must apply the brakes suddenly (which can happen quite often when towing) i will lose control of the vehicle. the problem is not noticeable under slow/smooth braking. the problem is worse the faster you are going. therefore, at highway speed the vehicle will easily lose control. i test drove another brand new tahoe at the dealership and it has the exact same problem. the service manager also said he tested a used one and it had the problem as well.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 88000 | 1 | |
| 2002 chevrolet tahoe with defective brake rotors. consumer stated that the brakes barely stopped the vehicle. upon inspection mechanic determined the pads were fine and found the rotors rusted and fell apart on the inside. *kb | |||
| 04/08/2002 | 2 | 10/13/2001 | |
| Transmission takes 30 seconds to shift to second gear. vehicle has been taken to dealer twice, cannot remedy the problem.*ak after the second attempt, the transmission was replaced. the vehicle still makes noises as if the transmission was not adjusted correctly. the vehicle also doesn't run the same. it feels as if the vehicle loses power. there is a scraping noise that is heard from the rear wheels. the brakes were replaced and the rotors deglazed. *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/02/2009 | 36000 | 1 | 10/29/2001 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. the vehicle was purchased brand new in 2001. while attempting to stop at a traffic light and engaging the brake pedal, the pedal extended to the floor without warning. the vehicle failed to stop; however, after applying extreme pressure to the brake pedal, he was able to stop the vehicle. an independent mechanic stated the brake line had failed and needed to be replaced. the contact is responsible for paying $600 to replace the brake line. the failure and current mileages were 36,000. updated 10/29/09. *lj the consumer stated to replaced all the brake lines will cost$ 2,500. updated 10/29/09.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2002 chevrolet tahoe broken brake line. consumer states that the dealer stated the brake line broke due to rust. consumer was also told it broke due to hydraulic pressure. vehicle was at dealer the day before with not problems. *kb | |||