10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,317 miles

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problem #133

Jul 192013

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, the anti-lock braking system activated and caused the brake pedal to pulsate. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the failure was linked to the anti-lock brake system. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock). The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 10/31/13

- Seattle , WA, USA

problem #132

May 202005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while braking from speeds of 5 mph the antilock brakes engaged, increasing stopping distance by approximately seven feet. The dealer advised him that the rotors, brakes and speed sensor would need to be replaced. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure but was advised that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock). The contact stated he had experienced the failure before and repairs were made by the dealer. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage is 153,847 updated 08/17/10. The cv boot was leaking. Updated 09/28/10

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #131

May 182010

Silverado

  • 106,800 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received repairs to the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock) in December 2005. Most recently, while braking from relatively low speeds of 5 mph, the ABS began abnormally vibrating and the brakes would not engage. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and proceeded to crash into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The dealer confirmed the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and advised the manufacturer was only liable for one free repair. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 106,800 and the current mileage was 106,914.

- Mentor, OH, USA

problem #130

Apr 152005

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 5 mph, the anti-lock brake system unexpectedly activated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the electrical contacts were cleaned. The failure mileage was 10,000. The current mileage was 38,000. Updated 5/17/2010 * cn the consumer stated the cleaning of the contacts was a temporary fix. Updated 06/04/10

- Basom, NY, USA

problem #129

Feb 172010

Silverado

  • 89,454 miles
The ABS is engaging at low speeds when on dry pavement making my stopping distance longer. It has occurred approx 3-4 times over the last 5 days. This is the same problem that was addressed under NHTSA campaign id number : 05V379000. When that recall came out the issue was addressed by the dealer but now the same issue is occurring and General Motors is refusing to service the vehicle w/O any cost, saying they did what the recall required. I feel this is a safety issue that was not properly fixed when the recall came out. Thank you

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

problem #128

Apr 012009

Silverado

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the ABS was not functioning correctly. The ABS engages every time the vehicle stops. The failure was noticed after driving 25 mph. He took the vehicle to the dealer for repair, but the failure recurred three days later. The contact feels that the ABS activation could cause a crash. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 55,000.

- Wilton, ME, USA

problem #127

Nov 032008

Silverado 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact experiences unwanted antilock brake activation while driving at relatively low speeds. He took the vehicle to a repair facility and the hub bearing assembly was replaced. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 68,000. Updated 7/23/09 updated 07/30/09.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #126

Mar 262005

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado Z71. While driving approximately 15 mph in normal conditions, the vehicle lunged without warning when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the speed sensor. The speed sensor system was replaced in the vehicle. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The contact received a recall notice and the vehicle was repaired for the recall defect; however, the failure recurred. The recall remedy has not corrected the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN, NHTSA campaign id number, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 94,000. Updated 03/04/09. Updated 03/06/09.

- Maumee, OH, USA

problem #125

Oct 022007

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd speed sensor problems not addressed by Chevrolet saw recall for this campaign 305V379000 which states salt zone states including Pennsylvania having problems that a not being met.

- Freeport, PA, USA

problem #124

May 012007

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 142,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving between one to two mph, the vehicle failed to stop unless the contact pumps the brakes three or four times. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign # 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer replaced one speed sensor and cleaned the other. The vehicle did not have any brake failure prior to the recall repair. The current mileage is 144,000 and failure mileage was 142,000.

- Pequot Lakes , MN, USA

problem #123

Nov 162006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph on normal road conditions, a vibration was felt and extended stopping distance occurred when the hydraulic brakes were applied. The brake lights did not illuminate prior to the incident, and the failure occurred under normal braking. The brake design was wheel antilock. The nature of the problem was worsening. The vehicle was examined by a local dealer who determined that the problem was unwanted activity with the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in any recall due to the VIN. No repairs had been made. A NHTSA recall # 05V379000 pertaining to the service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock related to this matter.

- Holly, MI, USA

problem #122

Oct 102006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,500 miles
2002 Chevy Silverado pick up truck with ABS activation at low speed. Causes increased vehicle stopping distance that almost resulted in several crashes. Active recall under # 05V379000. Work was performed at pasadena Goodyear due to a week delay inservice appointment at jba Chevrolet in glen burnie Maryland. Complaint and request for reimbursement of expenses was files with GM under thier case number of 1-441050950. Dave miller, 1-866-790-5600, advises that even though our VIN number falls under those captured for recall and is within the recall states and the problem is characteristic of hte recall they are denying reimbursement because I never received a recall notice. I advised them that I just bought the truck two weeks prior and would not have received a notice. I also requested that they send me a formal written denial of claim and they will not as they do not have authority to do so. I paid $1300 to have this safety defect repaired and they will not reimburse me for my expenses. All tsb's were followed and failed to correct the poblem. The only resolve was the replacement of both front wheel hubs. Removed, defective parts are available for inspection

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #121

Oct 122006

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Consumer complaintabout recall 05V37900.. the consumer was told that his 2002 Silverado was not one of the models that they were looking into. The consumer experienced unwanted ABS activation at low speeds. The consumer's vehicle was not included in the wheel speed sensor recall due to VIN.

- Rexford, NY, USA

problem #120

Aug 032006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 10mph, there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was contacted.

- Woodland, MI, USA

problem #119

Mar 012006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
Anti-skid brake system activates at low speed, extends stopping distance and causes vehicle to lurch to the side occasionally. A GM recall bulletin exists for this problem but GM says it does dot apply to my vehicle, even though my VIN is included in the bulletin.

- Bellefontaine, OH, USA

problem #118

Apr 242006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
: the contact stated the ABS activates at low speeds. While driving 5 to 10 mph, when the brakes are applied the vehicle has an increase stopping distance. The brakes also grab and pull the vehicle to the right. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the service brakes: Antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/10/2006 - the dealer found salt corrosion on the front ABS brakes.

- Goshen, NY, USA

problem #117

Apr 202006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles
: the contact stated at slow speeds of 8 mph the ABS engaged, causing extended stopping distance. There is NHTSA recall # 05V379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it was not included in the recall because the state of Wisconsin was not listed on affected states. Updated 05/30/06.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #116

Nov 162005

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,458 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle was inspected and the mechanic determined the rear brake rotors and rear pads were rusted and grooved. The front brakes and pads were also rusted and grooved, but not as much as the rear. The rear brakes and rotors were replaced on 11-16-05. Updated 05/02/06.

- Millstadt, IL, USA

problem #115

Mar 222006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
: the contact stated while stopping at speeds between 3-4 mph the driver side front brake ABS activates. This causes the vehicle to swerve to the right and a longer stopping distance. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #114

Dec 012005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles
: the contact stated the ABS engages at low speeds of 20 mph and below. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall because of the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer cleaned the wheel speed sensor, replaced the pads and rotors. However, those replacements did not correct the problem. Additionally, a knocking noise was heard in the engine. The dealer inspected the engine although, no repairs were made. The passenger sie window was inoperative. Updated 03/28/06.

- North Collins, NY, USA

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