2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (167) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (95) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (39)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
443 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (174)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-08 · PIT6406A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates direction for different audio issues with rpo uqa, uqf, uqs, or nkd
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Electrical System 2024-10-25 · PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 174 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-03 · Service Brakes“the emergency brake does not work properly. it automatically comes on while i am driving almost causing me to have a accident. please, fix!!!!…”
2025-12-03 · Power Train“i was driving today and my truck started making a strange noise(like something was loose). i stop the truck to see what was loose, i found nothing. i got back in the truck driving about 20 mph the truck started making the noise again and the truck started dragging( like it wouldn't go faster). i then stop and pulled in a church parking lot where th…”
2025-12-03 · Power Train“ my truck won't pick up speed when trying to accelerate. i don't know what it is. i know it's a problem and it's a hazard and accident waiting to happen!!!! please, fix. i have had nothing but, issues with this chevy silverado.…”
2024-10-21 · Service Brakes“abs kicks in constantly at low speeds in dry conditions. this causes longer stopping distances. the abs grinds or vibrates interfering with normal braking situations. many near miss collisions at low speeds. the manufacturer should be responsible and replace all the abs sensors. i purchased this truck brand new in 2002. …”
2024-05-10 · Structure · 250,000 mi“the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud cracking sound coming from the vehicle. the contact noticed the loud cracking sound while driving over a pothole in the road. the vehicle was driven to the residence. the contact completed a thorough inspection o…”
2023-12-02 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“had a front end collision going 65 miles per hour. air bag never deployed…”
2023-01-19 · Unknown Or Other“abs sensors i think are bad cuz my brake pedal fluctuates and hasn't done that in a long time it went away no dash lights for the abs but it's definitely coming from the brake pedal?…”
2021-12-23 · Service Brakes“the throttle cable makes contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas. i smell gas inside cab. causes check engine light to come on…”
2021-10-18 · Air Bags · 143,725 mi“the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated while driving 5-10 mph, the airbag warning light illuminated. the independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. …”
2020-11-16 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that another vehicle in front was making a left, the driver slammed on the brake pedal but the latch failed causing the passenger to go through the windshield during the impact. the driver proceeded to hit a third vehicle that was at a stop sign. the other driver was found at…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.