2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. That ranks 3rd out of 32 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (117 complaints, 33%), typically at around 68,500 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 6 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 351owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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, Hydraulic problems | 117 | 33% | 68,500 | “brake lines” (39%) | $960 |
| Service Brakes problems | 88 | 25% | 108,935 | “brake lines” (51%) | $1,750 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 12% | 74,892 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 4% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 3% | 104,717 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 3% | 47,258 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 9 | 3% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 2% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | 155,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | 130,099 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 93,450 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 140,717 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 243,244 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 67,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 43,733 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Interior lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Risk: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer hitch receiver failure (EA07013) — opened Sep 14, 2007, closed Sep 12, 2008.
- Trailer hitch receiver failure (PE07025) — opened May 14, 2007, closed Sep 14, 2007.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Hydraulic pump shaft failures (PE04004) — opened Jan 8, 2004, closed Apr 30, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I pulled the truck out of the garage in working condition, left it running while parked in the driveway. It emptied the entire brake fluid reservoir through a leak in the distribution junction on the rear axle, leaving the truck with no brake function whatsoever. Had I not parked the truck in the…
While driving on US60 East of Lexington Kentucky I was preparing to turn left using the left turn lane. There was another car in front of mine and as I approached it I began to lightly apply the brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no decrease in speed. Fortunately I was able…
Hard brake line failure due to corrosion from poor quality parts without proper corrosion protection or correct materials (i.e. Stainless steel vs mild steel) when vehicle is used in areas where de-icer is used on the roads.
The abs light came on and the brake light. The power steering is bad and the steering wheel shakes when i brake, i got the brakes and rotors changed and the problem persisted
Known to gm injector problems with chevy silverado vehicles. My injector cracked or failed and diesel went in to my engine oil, causing an over fill of 2 gallons. Oil was leaking out all over from my truck while i was driving. There are many other post about this problem and gm is aware but hasn't…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 117 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.