Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"ABS failed and we simply disconnected it"
Stewart W., WI (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4.7-L V8)"ABS control module failed. Had to remove and send off for repairs and then reinstall"
Anonymous, AK (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.2-L V8)"Check engine light indicated ABS braking system needed work. Held off on repair for about two years"
Anonymous, MD (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4.7-L V8)"There's a history with the ABS & emergency brake lights to come on."
Wesley F., FL (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.2-L V8)"This is KNOWN issue among dealers and the YouTube community with GM Trucks of this vintage. The ABS sensor is built into the hub, and over time it starts turning the ABS on when braking and this increases the stopping distance. This happens on dry roads and can be very unsettling. It nearly caused an accident and the stopping distance increases and if you don't plan for this you will rear end the car at the stop ahead. It's an expensive repair because you have to replace the entire wheel bearing assembly to eliminate the problem."
Bradley F., MN (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.2-L V8)"caliper hung up and ruined new set brake shoe"
Anonymous, IL (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.2-L V8)"ABS light stayed on."
Anonymous, MT (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Unsure 5.2-L V8)"brake shoes had to be replaced do to normal wear"
Anonymous, IL (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.2-L V8)"rear brake line corroded and leaked. New rear calipers replaced due to rusty bleed screws"
Anonymous, IL (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.2-L V8)"The rear brakes wear out in 20,000 miles consistently and have since the vehicle was new. I have tried all the recommended fixes with no results. I'm told consistently that it's a design flaw from GM. I simply have to replace the rear brake pads every 20,000??!!"
Mike B., CO (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.2-L V8)
"ABS failed on the front left brake on the freeway and caused the vehicle to spin 180 degrees."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.2-L V8)