2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
110,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 22 complaints (31.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 63.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.5% |
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 | 7 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Service Brakes: 7; Engine: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Electrical System: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2007: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 5; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10187700 · 2007-04-12 (April 12, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED TO 60 MPH OR TRYING TO PARK WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL MADE COMPLETE CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR. HE HAD TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES UNTIL THE PEDAL EXTENDED NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED A MONTH AGO AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON A DAILY BASIS. DURING COLD TEMPERATURES THE FAILURE DIDN'T OCCUR. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF RECALL CAMPAIGN# 05V379000 CONCERNI…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10187700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197679 · 2007-07-27 (July 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED FORWARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY THREE DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. AS OF JULY 27, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,302.
Owner-reported narrative. 68,302 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201526 · 2007-08-29 (August 29, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE PRESENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 05068 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY CLEANED THE WHEEL SENSOR SPEED CONTROL AND AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE IS A $9…
Owner-reported narrative. 57,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10201526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10331378 · 2010-05-20 (May 20, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE CONTACT WOULD EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING OF THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LINE TO RUPTURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE METAL BRAKE LINES AND THE FRONT CALIBER YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,829 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 15,853.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,829 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10378656 · 2011-01-25 (January 25, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES AND THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,088. UPDATED 05/24/11*LJ UPDATED 05/26/11
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10378656 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10401191 · 2011-05-16 (May 16, 2011)
THE HEADS ON THE BOLTS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE SHEARED. THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK WHICH CAUSES MY TRUCK TO FAIL INSPECTION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10401191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10415072 · 2011-07-25 (July 25, 2011)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS CORRIOSION FROM FRONT TO REAR ON ALL ABOVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 77,741 miles reported. Look up ODI 10415072 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10436422 · 2011-11-18 (November 18, 2011)
WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE TRUCK TO JUMP FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION WILL CONTINUE TO SHIFT HARD THROUGH ALL GEARS UNTIL TRUCK HAS BEEN STOPPED AND SHUT OFF FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. IT HAS HAPPENED APPROX. 5 TIMES FROM 24000 MILES TIL NOW AT 31000 MILES OVER A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS. DEALER CHECKED TRANSMISSION AND STATES THAT FLUID IS BURNT, SLIPS IN SECOND GEAR AND RECOMMENDS A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTEAD OF REPAIR. THERE ARE SEVERAL FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO CON…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10436422 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.