2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (4) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (4) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2006-05-01 · 010730042 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise that can be heard on a 2-3 upshift on 2002 and prior light duty trucks. *tt update. 2007 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks. *kb
Interior Lighting 2006-02-16 · 3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Equipment:electrical 2005-03-01 · 010846004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle integration of cellular phones and normal operating characteristics. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2004-09-01 · 010089011A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new technical assistance information form for 2002 and prior passenger vehicles and trucks. *tt to include 2005 models. this bulletin replaces previous dated 08/01/01. *tt
Steering 2003-03-18 · 031803 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a clunk noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel. *tt *jb
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-09-26 · Structure:body · 1,316,999 mi“vehicle wouldn't drive over 15 mph as if i lost all of my torque. mechanic looked at vehicle to see what was wrong and found out multiple issues including: front and rear brakes barely working, master cylinders messed up, oil leaks, transmission leaks, coolant leaks, control arms have rusted out on both sides but we're welded (which makes them wea…”
2011-03-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 80,679 mi“undercarriage steel brake lines ruptured caused by road salt corrosion resulting in total loss of brakes. *tr…”
2010-12-24 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 85,000 mi“door lock is not working on drivers side of chevy s-10 2002 , i want to see if my vehicle is on list for repair of this problem. *tr…”
2010-10-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 49,695 mi“1. sub quality bolts used to hold manifold to heads manifold became loose from heads 2. truck had 49,695 miles and all twelve bolts had to be replaced as they were broken and rusted causing safety hazard. 3. manifold was removed and twelve new bolts were used to replaced defective bolts. *tr…”
2009-10-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 69,000 mi“service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. my pickup truck 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd experiences unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation at speeds less than 20 mph. same as nhtsa recall # 05v37900. that recall is for only silverados not silverado 2500 hd. there is a current problem that exists on my truck and should be looked into. i have l…”
2009-08-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 50,000 mi“2002 chevy silverado stalls/ "dies" "cuts- out while driving took to dealer they tested it said nothing was wrong we paid for testing- truck continued to have problem took to different dealer fuel sensor was bad it was replaced. truck continues to have same problem. *tr…”
2008-11-15 · Electrical System · 22,300 mi“my 2002 gm silverado hd 2500 8.1 engine stalls at all speeds. this will usually happen with in the first 15 min of driving time . but not every time, when it stalls i pull over wait about 2 to 3 min and it will usually start and fun fine. i have had the truck checked on a scanner with no error code. i tow a car trailer behind this truck and this …”
2008-08-14 · Structure“i have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 auto. my battery weakened, so i changed it. then my brand new battery died within a few minutes. charged the battery, again the same problem. took it in on 8/11/08 to have it diagnosed .mechanic said my radio is absorbing the battery. i have thee original radio that came with thee vehicle. the only way to drive my…”
2008-01-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module · 86,000 mi“abs light stays on antilock brake module is defective brakes lock up you have no brakes. *tr…”
2007-07-12 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 125,000 mi“i purchased vehicle used with 11500 miles on it from a used car dealership here in monroe, louisiana. i received notification of a faulty tailgate cable and fuel filter for the 6.6 duramax diesel. i scheduled an appointment with the local dealership and had this taken care off. when i was at the dealership i met a construction company owner an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.