2002 Chevrolet Silverado parking brake problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the rear rotors were worn out, which caused the parking brake to malfunction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…”
filed Aug 18, 2014
“Total brake failure. Completely rusted through brake lines. Rear wheel drums rusted through, backing plate and emer. Brake rotted away. Nearly causing a severe accident on interstate. I was unable to stop my vehicle, and had to coast to a stop. Fortunately, I was not in traffic, and no one was…”
filed Oct 25, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR…Campaign 05V161000 · Apr 22, 2005
Parking Brake problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 Silverado | 51 | 6% |
| 2000 Silverado | 58 | 4% |
| 1999 Silverado | 43 | 3% |
| 1998 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 Silverado | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.