GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: CHEVROLET
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id: 984
Model: Silverado
Model Year: 2002
Other Engine Info: Iron
Plant City: Oshawa Truck
Plant Company Name: NA-Canada - Truck
Plant Country: Canada
Plant State: Ontario
Series: 1500
Trim: 1/2 Ton
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 AND 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE LINE FAILED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND COASTED ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC REPAIRED 48 FEET OF THE BRAKE TUBING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 08/25/06 HE TOOK HIS 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN# 05V379000 SERVICE REPAIR, ON THE ABS. AFTER PICKING UP HIS VEHICLE HE CONTINUED TO HAVE THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TAKES LONGER FOR HIM TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THAN EXPECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS GOTTEN NO RESOLUTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY DAY HE DRIVES THE VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS.