Major Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Victims: 3
Mileage: 37000 miles
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
FRONTAL
Victims: 1
Mileage: 3000 miles
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
TAILGATE
Victims: 1
Browse 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints by category
Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
SERVICE BRAKES pushed brakes and the pedal went to the floor. i had to use park brake to stop. the brake lines |
24
~ 94678 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the power steering pump shaft has failed. as a result the vehicle's brakes failed and steering became impossible. please provide |
16
~ 65531 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied the pedal traveled to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop. *jb *ts... |
7
~ 28350 miles |
ENGINE the truck was hooked to a 25' gooseneck trailer loaded with hay. the engine was the duramax diesel with allison... |
6
~ 115417 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING loud hard knocking noise coming from engine at cold start up. then after engine is warmed up after driving and... |
4
~ 6000 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that all the brake lines were rusted and... |
3
~ 74467 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the brake rotors pitted corroded rusted and flaked. the brakes have been serviced and the mechanic said that other... |
3
~ 56431 miles |
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN pump retaining pin on the transfer case failed permitting the pump to wear a hole in the transfer case with |
3
~ 44000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on both my 2003 chevy suburban and 2002 chevy k2500 truck the gas gauge reads erroneously. tends to get hung... |
3
~ 110000 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES blowout of bridgestone dueller at 693 lt285/75r/16 dot no.ejlfccb2501 causing loss of vehicle control and $4 000.00 damage to truck. |
3
|
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed and consumer collided head... |
3
~ 13333 miles |
TIRES driving silverado truck with goodyear eagle gt2 tires less than one year and not many miles. blow out to front... |
2
~ 99000 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 chevrolet 2500hd w/ 8.1l gasoline engine: the failure of the crankshaft position sensor on these engines appears to be... |
2
~ 42945 miles |
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving injector put fuel into the oil pan. the ses light illuminated. took the vehicle to the dealer. they |
2
~ 17000 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle clunks when shifting between gears and will jump between gears. will not shift into overdrive until 65mph or a... |
2
~ 43099 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY i was loading my cargo into my 2002 chevrolet hd2500 and both the tailgate cables broke spilling me and my |
2
~ 20273 miles |
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2002 chevrolet c2500-tailgate cables broke with load (person standing on tail gate loading an atv). no injuries sustained however very |
2
~ 17000 miles |
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the power steering pump shaft has failed. as a result the vehicle's brakes failed and steering became impossible. please provide |
2
~ 53667 miles |
STEERING the power steering pump failed causing the power steering and brake systems to fail at the same time. the garage... |
2
~ 106000 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION while traveling at 30mph front of vehicle suddenly collapsed. took vehicle to dealer and they stated that mechanism that holds |
2
~ 75000 miles |
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE purchased vehicle 8-25-01- brakes where unalbe to stop vehicle. *ak... |
2
|
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer states that gm has upgraded the extended mirror for towing. gm has informed consumer that the upgrade was in |
2
|
AIR BAGS on thursday august 6 2015 at approximately 1:20 pm natchez railway employees [xxx] were attempting to start vehicle #1828 which... |
1
|
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE complete loss of front brake system while driving. i noted a soft pedal while sitting at a traffic light and... |
1
~ 54688 miles |
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 silverado k2500hd antilock brakes engage under 15 mph. have done this everytime i stopped since i bought it 1/11/08.... |
1
~ 126800 miles |
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL parking brake on 2002 silverado 2500 pickup fails to hold. potential for roll away causing accident with potential for bodily |
1
|
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 5 mph in reverse the power steering failed. the contact... |
1
~ 46000 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2002 chevy 2500 hd silverado with 8.1 engine quits running while driving. does not matter what speed i'm going... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the contact heard a strange noise in the front end while turning corners. the vehicle was driven home and... |
1
~ 59000 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 chevrolet 2500hd w/ 8.1l gasoline engine: the failure of the crankshaft position sensor on these engines appears to be... |
1
~ 30889 miles |
PARKING BRAKE i own a 2002 chev k2500hd. i have had several problems but was unaware of this site to report these... |
1
~ 34000 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i own a 2002 chev k2500hd. i have had several problems but was unaware of this site to report these... |
1
~ 34000 miles |
POWER TRAIN some times when i start my 2500 hd chevrolet silverodo 4wd extended cab truck the service 4wd indicater comes on... |
1
|
HUB > WHEELS i drove my truck under normal driving conditions primarily commuting to and from work (highway miles). at ~ 66 000... |
1
~ 66000 miles |
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE the emergency brake on my truck has gone out. i have only 36000 miles on the vehicle. i understand there... |
1
~ 32000 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the undercarriage. the rocker arms the brake lines are and have been rusted out. its a rusted out frame. this... |
1
|
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM the defroster kickes on in the middle of driving since i got this truck. i will be driving down the... |
1
~ 31000 miles |
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE my daughter climbed up on the tailgate of my 2002 chevrolet pick up and was standing up when the cables... |
1
|
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the tie rod has broken twice in the last four months. the most recent was on 7/19/2003. vehicle is currently |
1
|
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was parked when neighbor noticed smoke coming out of the engine area. consumer used fire extinguisher to put out |
1
~ 13400 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed and consumer collided head... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at 45-50 mph and upon coming to a three way stop sign brakes failed and consumer collided head... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel prevents consumer from seeing fog light button. there is a dome over ride button. also headlights come on |
1
|
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING steering wheel prevents consumer from seeing fog light button. there is a dome over ride button. also headlights come on |
1
|
INTERIOR LIGHTING steering wheel prevents consumer from seeing fog light button. there is a dome over ride button. also headlights come on |
1
|
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer states that when setting the cruise control for selected speed the vehicle will not stay at that selected speed.... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE 8.1 liter engine noise. also belt noise belt has been replaced 3-times.... |
1
~ 1 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL truck will have erratic operation with truck not holding speed when cruise control is used. the owner states that the |
1
|
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC purchased vehicle 8-25-01- brakes where unalbe to stop vehicle. *ak... |
1
|
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems with fuel tank on 2002 k2500 suburban.*mr the fuel tank seal separated from the tank which caused the tank |
1
|
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