2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 37 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (24% of complaints).
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recalls
37
owner complaints
0
fire reports
49,848
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (24%)
Common problems
Computed from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)24% · 9 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)22% · 8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)11% · 4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)11% · 4 complaints
Tires8% · 3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)5% · 2 complaints
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2014
“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”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2010
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2010
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“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2008
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2008
“Bought a 2002 silverado and the ABS light came on. Took to dealer, said it was the module. 1800.00 to fix, after spending 13000.00 on truck, I dont think so. Ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2007
“The gear position sensor on the side of the allison transmission failed in traffic during rainy conditions causing the transmission to quit working. I was able to get to the side of the road and get the transmission to shift into default second and make it to a repair shop where I got the part replaced hopefully with an improved part. My truck is a 2002 chevrolet k2500.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2006
“Anti-lock brakes come on when stopping at slow speeds 3-10 mph vehicle anti-lock brake light is not coming on chevy has recalled vehicle in 14 other states, campaign #05v37900. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2005
“(1) antilock brakes engaging when not necessary (2) when brakes were applied the antilock brakes were engaged making normal braking less effective and because of this problem, one time pulling into our driveway when applying brakes, the truck didn't stop in time and was smashed into the back of another truck sitting in driveway (3) the truck was taken to get this problem fixed which required the installation of a new speed sensor on driver's front side which was broke in half and a gm sensor operation on both front bearings was performed. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2005
“I bought my truck used in january 2004, at exactly 51,000 miles truck made a loud pop underneath while turning on road. I lost my reverse, second and overdrive gears. 1st works okay, and sometimes it would jump into 3rd. Havn't drove the truck since then and my dealer expects me to pay a diagnostic fee and price for transmission. I have had the truck, about 13 months. I am contacting gm to see what they tell me. I have so far seen numerous complaints with this same problem. The sun reaction shell. Gm bulletin says that the shell wasnt heat treated enough in 2002 years and will break. But no recall.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The most complained-about area is power train (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 49,848 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.