2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Silverado 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 32%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 32% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 32% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 18% | 126,569 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | 88,669 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 149,337 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 121,138 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 68,302 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 77,741 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 51,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was severe corrosion to the brake and fuel lines. The vehicle was repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified…
While driving down the interstate last week i went to brake for an exit only to find that i had no brakes. It turns out my brake line had rusted through and my brake fluid had been draining my whole trip down the interstate. I was lucky enough to manage to get off the road and park my vehicle and…
3 exhaust manifold bolts broke off manifold. *tr
The brake lines on my 02 silverado blew out while moving our camper trailer into our back yard for storage. My wife was driving and i was watching her backing up. She yelled out to me the "brakes feel funny", we were almost done and unhooked the trailer. I moved the truck to the street and noticed…
Applied brake, pedal to the floor, no brakes. Had to run into ditch to avoid accident. Found brake line rusted through. Had to replace brake line. No warning light. Inspect whole brake line. All are severely rusted., found seepage near front from brake line. Brake reservoir was over 1/2 empty with…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years
← 2001 Silverado 1500 HD · 2003 Silverado 1500 HD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Silverado 1500 HD | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 HD | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 HD | 101 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 HD | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.