Model year record
2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls & problems
The 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 37 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (10 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Differential unit | 10 | 58,544 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module | 9 | 69,000 mi |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Column | 5 | 66,500 mi |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv) | 4 | 49,847 mi |
| TiresSidewall; Temporary/emergency spare tire | 3 | — |
| StructureBody › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments; Body | 3 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system | 2 | — |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Linkages | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes
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 WEAKER) I'VE BROKEN DOWN 4 TIMES IN A WEEK IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY CONTRACTOR IN ITS IN ME DRIVING IT. *TR
- Service brakes, hydraulic
UNDERCARRIAGE STEEL BRAKE LINES RUPTURED CAUSED BY ROAD SALT CORROSION RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR
- Latches/locks/linkages
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 LIVED IN MICHIGAN THE WHOLE TIME I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK. THE BRAKES PULSE AT LOWER SPEEDS AND I HAVE TO ALLOW FOR EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE TO MAKE SURE I DON'T HIT SOMEONE ELSE. SAME ISSUE AS NHTSA RECALL 05V37900. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET, IF YOU WOULD WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT ON A VEHICLE THAT IS CURRENTLY HAVING THIS PROBLEM YOU ARE WELCOME…
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Electrical system
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 IS NOT A GOOD THING TO HAPPEN WILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HWY AT 70 MPH. HELP *TR
- 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 TRUCK WITH OUT THE RADIO ABSORBING THE BATTERY, WAS TO DISCONNECT THE RADIO FUSE. THIS PROBLEM ALSO TRIGGERED MY SECURITY LIGHT TO COME ON. NOW I'M UNABLE TO READ MY SPEED DOMETER,MILEAGE, GAS, TEMPERATURE, OIL GAGE AND RADIO. MY LIGHTS ON MY DASH BOARD NO LONGER LIGHTS UP. VEHICLE IS INOPERATIVE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE IS BUBBLING/CHIPPING ON MY…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRESClosedLed to recall 05V005000
GM IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILD BETWEEN MAY 1999 AND OCTOBER 14, 1999.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION IN EARLY OCTOBER 1999, AND VEHICLES BUILT AFTER THAT DATE HAVE LOWER WARRANTY FAILURE RATES.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA APPEAR TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE CHANGES. GM MADE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 1999, FEBRUARY 2000, MAY 2001, AND FEBRUARY 2004.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION, IF WARRANTED, IN THE FUTURE.FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.