2002 Chevrolet C/K PICKUPS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
57,018 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 14 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 71.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Parking Brake: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Electrical System: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Electric: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10104937 · 2005-01-02 (January 2, 2005)
PREMATURE WEAR ON ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS FOR THIS TRUCK. ROTORS COULD NOT BE TURNED ON FIRST BRAKE PAD CHANGE BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE METAL USED TO MANUFACTURE THESE ROTORS HAD TO BE OF INFERIOR QUALITY. BRAKE PADS WERE STILL FAIRLY GOOD ! *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 7,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134357 · 2005-08-26 (August 26, 2005)
THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS AT SLOW SPEEDS MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I NEARLY ENTERED A BUSY HIGHWAY AS I WAS UNABLE TO STOP PROMPTLY. AFTER A FEW DAYS IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND I NEARLY HIT A BUILDING AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP IN A PARKING SPACE. IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY WOULD NOT MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS UNLESS I PAID THE BILL. THEY HAD TO CLEAN THE ABS SENSORS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 43,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134357 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10204571 · 2007-10-01 (October 1, 2007)
I RELIED ON THE PARKING BRAKE WHILE I WAS DOING SOME WORK. THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED. LUCKILY I NEARLY AVOIDED BEING STRUCK. FURTHER ANALYSIS SHOWS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM ON ALL CHEVY AND GM PICKUP TRUCKS FOR 2002. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, BUT NOT THOSE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, BUT THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE RELIED ON TO HOLD THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES PROVIDE THE UPGRADED PARKING BRAKE…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10210356 · 2007-11-30 (November 30, 2007)
2002 CHEVROLET 1500 SILVERADO PICKUP 4 WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE FAILS AND GOES TO FLOOR.........IT HAS NEVER BEEN USED AND DOES NOT WORK ...FAIL STATE INSPECTION.......DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10210356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061237 · 2004-04-01 (April 1, 2004)
THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *AK THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FREQUENTLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. EVERY TIME THE SIGNAL LIGHTS, HIGH BEAM STALK OR TILT WHEEL FEATURES WERE USED THERE WOULD BE AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ILLUMINATION. (MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH GM#26100840 AND ACD#D6258C) *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061237 at NHTSA ↗