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2002 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 50 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
904
Engine
133
Powertrain
96
Steering
84
Structure
54
Tires
51
Electrical
50
Fuel System
48
Suspension
48
Airbags
46
Visibility
34
Other
32
Speed Control
23
Seat Belts
17
Lights
14
Latches & Locks
9
Seats
8
Wheels
5

50

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEABS kicks in constantly at low speeds in dry conditions. This causes longer stopping distances. The ...
Sep 17, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUSING THE KEY THE IGNITION TURNS ON AND TRUCK STARTS AS IT SHOULD, ANYTIME THE KEY THEN COULD BE TAK...
Oct 2, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTHE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGES AT SLOW SPEEDS CAUSING INABILITY TO STOP. THE ROAD SURFACE DOES N...
Apr 23, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH W...
Nov 1, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLIGHTING FOR GEAR AND MILEAGE INDICATOR HAS BEEN GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY.
Jan 9, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, SHUT DOWN CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER ...
Sep 26, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND PUT CAR IN PARK, LEFT ENGINE RUNNING. WENT TO DOOR OF RESIDENCE TO GET MY...
Jan 20, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMY CAR IS OLD BUT IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FINE, AND I KEEP UP WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND OIL CHANGE AP...
Sep 3, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN TO USE THE HORN IN A TRAFFIC SITUATION AND NOTHING. NO POWER AT FUSE BOX FOR HORN STATED BY MY ...
Sep 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSTARTED TO HEAR ENGINE EXHAUST GETTING LOUD, STARTED TO LOOK FOR EXHAUST LEAK AND FOUND THAT # 8 AND...
Aug 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCH WON'T START ENGINE. REPLACED SWITCH AND HAD NO IMPROVEMENT. TURNING KEY SEVERAL TI...
Jun 4, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VE...
May 28, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESINSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. *TR
Apr 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUME...
Dec 19, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON DECEMBER 19TH 2013 WAS AT A CLASS FOR WORK ABOUT 65 MILES FROM HOME, WHEN CAME OUT OF CLASS AND T...
Jun 13, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE THE GAS GAUGE WENT TO FULL THEN BACK TO 0. LATER WHEN I WENT TO USE THE T...
Jun 1, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINEENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING, AND PUT ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY I LIVE I...
Jun 20, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH SECURITY SYSTEM OR PASS LOCK.I SOMETIMES HAVE TO WA...
Sep 4, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE A 02'CHEVY IMPALA WHEN I TURN IT ON ALL ELECTRIC COMES ON AND THE ENGINE RUNS FOR A SPLIT SEC...
Aug 30, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTBLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I HAD A NEW BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLED AND THE REPLACEMENT STOP...

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