2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
509 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
87,990 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 443 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 184 of 509 complaints (36.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 364 | 71.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 38 | 7.5% |
| Steering behavior | 26 | 5.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 13 | 2.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 1.6% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 1.0% |
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 | 184 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 108 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 41 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Parking Brake | 16 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 16 |
| Structure:Body | 13 |
Service Brakes: 184; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 108; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 41; Steering: 21; Electrical System: 17; Parking Brake: 16; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 16; Structure:Body: 13
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 34 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 49 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 79 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 102 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 124 |
| 150,000 and above | 55 |
Under 25,000: 34; 25,000 to 49,999: 49; 50,000 to 74,999: 79; 75,000 to 99,999: 102; 100,000 to 149,999: 124; 150,000 and above: 55
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (124). 66 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2002: 7; 2003: 11; 2004: 8; 2005: 16; 2006: 36; 2007: 27; 2008: 27; 2009: 24; 2010: 57; 2011: 41; 2012: 42; 2013: 46; 2014: 60; 2015: 35; 2016: 25; 2017: 15; 2018: 13; 2019: 6; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 364 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 38 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 26 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 10007497 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)
WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007497 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009129 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTIONED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009129 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009225 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED, AND THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010627 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
TREAD SEPARATION ON FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT AT 35 MPH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 13,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018018 · 2003-07-03 (July 3, 2003)
THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE RUBBER WAS VERY FLIMSY. ROCKS WERE ABLE TO GET INSIDE THE TREAD AND PEARCE THROUGH WHICH RESULTED IN A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. *NLM *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 38,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027220 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. *AK THE DEALER FOUND AN INTERNAL FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING RACK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 37,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10027220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028977 · 2003-07-23 (July 23, 2003)
ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK IS RATED TO TOW 9000 LBS THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD MY 7000 POUND TRAILER FROM ROLLING DOWN THE HILL FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS. MY 3000 LB BOAT ROLLS BACKWARDS INTO THE WATER AT A BOAT LAUNCH. THE PBRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH LITTLE RESISTANCE. TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS HAVE SEEN THE TRUCK. THE FIRST DEALER ADJUSTED THE BRAKE AND IT WAS BETTER, THE SECOND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MORE THAT THEY COULD DO. IT STILL ROLLS WITH A TRAILER ON IT. THE DEALERS SAID THAT THE LOW RESISTANCE PBRAKE IS A DESIGN FEATURE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028977 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037728 · 2003-08-27 (August 27, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPLODED FROM THE SIDEWALL. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. OTHER 3 TIRES AND SPARE WERE SPLITTING AT THE SIDEWALL. CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037728 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.