Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 32 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.
32
Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
07E066000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. ...
04E022000
EQUIPMENT
AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOG...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ABS sensors I think are bad cuz my brake pedal fluctuates and hasn't done that in a long time it wen... |
| Mar 1, 2018 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL - HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AS IT HAS APPEARED TO BE THE FUEL PUMP NOT GETTING... |
| Nov 4, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM AN I INDIVIDUAL AND HE HAD A CLEAR TITLE WE WENT TO DMV IN LEXINGTON SC G... |
| Apr 15, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRAILER RELIEVER HITCH BENT AFTER NORMAL USE TOWING TRAVEL TRAILER. PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH... |
| Aug 17, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDER... |
| Aug 14, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER ARRIVING AT MY DESTINATION AT 9PM AS I EXITED TRUCK , I SMELLED DEISEL FUEL. TOOK A FLASHLIGHT... |
| Jul 26, 2015 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 2002 CHEV. 1500 SILV. PURCH. 2001 TX.ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON ST UNDER 5MPH,BROUGHT TO MECHANIC.,B... |
| Oct 11, 2014 | TRAILER HITCHES | MY TOWING HITCH/RECEIVER BROKE WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AND TURNING A CORNER AT 10 MPH, 2 BLOCKS FROM ... |
| Sep 18, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BEGAN TO SMELL GAS AND COULD VISUAL SEE FUEL LEAKING FROM IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK. MECHANIC ... |
| Aug 4, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL... |
| May 30, 2014 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES | MY BRAKE LINES FAILED, NEARLY RESULTING IN KILLING A CHILD THAT RODE HIS BIKE ONTO THE ROAD FROM A D... |
| Jan 24, 2014 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH COOLANT LOSS FROM A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD SENT A SIGNAL TO THE ECM TO SHUT D... |
| Jul 2, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT. BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT EARLIER. TAILGATE, WHEEL WHEELS,CAB, ETC ALL RUSTED TH... |
| Jun 20, 2012 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING 60MPH WHEN CONSTRUCTION CONES BROUGHT TRAFFIC TO ONE LANE. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY MY BRA... |
| Dec 16, 2010 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY COMPLAINT IS MORE OF A QUESTION. HOW CAN A RECALL HAVE A CUTOFF DEADLINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE IT... |
| May 31, 2010 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | HAVE OWNED MY 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO SINCE NEW. I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN A FLAT TIRE WITH THIS TRUCK UNTIL ... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME RUST ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED AWAY FROM THE CAN BACK INCLUDING CROSS MEMBERS HOLDING UP FUEL TAN... |
| Oct 1, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE ON MY 2002 SILVERADO FAILED,MY TIRE DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE AND I ... |
| May 20, 2006 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I OWN A 2002 CHEVY TRUCK THAT HAD THE TAILGATE CABLES RECALLED. THE SAME CABLE MATERIAL WAS USED TO ... |
| Oct 10, 2005 | TRAILER HITCHES | GM OEM HITCH FAILURE. SQUARE RECEIVER TUBE IS BENDING UP-WARD. WELDS AT ROUND CROSS TUBE JOINTS ARE ... |