2002 Gmc Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
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
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2001-10-01 · 010864014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel (repair lock lever) *jg
Structure:body:door 2001-10-01 · 010864015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding front and rear side access door noise. *yh
Structure:body:door 2001-10-01 · 010864014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel. *yh
Suspension 2001-09-27 · 270901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive extended cab and short bed may experience a bump or clunk on stop or acceleration. *slc
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp 2001-09-10 · 100901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may experience the brake system warning light not illuminating. *slc
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-05-05 · Engine · 96,000 mi“manifold bolts are breaking off and causing exhaust leaks. *tr…”
2014-04-06 · Service Brakes · 109,000 mi“while traveling at 35 mph a deer ran out in front of my truck. i heavily applied the brakes and immediately the brake pedal traveled to the floor. all brake fluid dump out and the vehicle veered off into the woods. after getting the vehicle towed home i discovered the "hard" brake lines had heavy rust and corrosion and had developed a pin leak whic…”
2008-08-28 · Tires · 20,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc silverado 2500. the vehicle has telstar weatherizer tires, size 265/75/r16. the contact heard a loud noise coming from his garage. he noticed that the passenger side rear tire blew out. prior to the failure, the contact noticed bulges on the exterior sidewall of the tire. the contact took the vehicle to a tire de…”
2007-01-16 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 111,000 mi“tl* - the contact owns a 2002 silverado gmc with an odometer reading of 111,000. while driving between three and ten mph the vehicle accelerates and the brakes lock. the contact's vehicle has all of the parameters of the current recall #05v379. the recall details indicates: certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted an…”
2005-03-15 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“while driving approximately 30 mph consumer suddenly lost control, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak…”
2004-07-06 · Tires:tread/Belt“while driving 30 mph a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. consumer noticed that the right rear passenger side tire blew out. consumer was able to change the tire, and drive to goodyear. mechanic informed the driver the cause could not be determined. good…”
2004-04-26 · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift“problems with the vehicle jack, after experiencing a tire blow out. (nar) *ph *cb …”
2004-01-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor“there is black soot in the tail pipe from vehicle running rich. *ph and the consumer fears that the catalytic converter will be destroyed. the vehicle only has 7700 miles. *cb…”
2002-01-23 · Air Bags:frontal · 💥 crash“consumer was traveling on the highway and without prior warning came to a sudden stop, and airbags didn't go off. dealership was aware of problem.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.