MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 132 complaints 2001: 300 complaints 2002: 351 complaints 2002 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2004 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2009: 61 complaints 2009 2010: 21 complaints 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 52 complaints 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 175 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 99 complaints 2021: 82 complaints 2022: 89 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 135 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2002: 351 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
19953
19962
199764
199873
199981
2000132
2001300
2002351
2003449
2004368
2005269
2006177
2007204
2008191
200961
201021
2011104
201252
201351
201440
2015175
2016122
201754
201851
201972
202099
202182
202289
202342
2024135
202519
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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DRIVING UP TO CITY INTERSECTION WAS APPLING BRAKES, CAR IN FRONT APPLIED HIS QUICKER CAUSING HIS REAR TO RAISE UP, INDICATING PANIC STOP, I FOLLOWED AND APPLIED HARD PRESSURE TO MY BRAKES, PEDAL THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR AND LOST ALL BRAKE ACTION, THIS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200804

REAR ENDED A LADY AND HER BABY YESTERDAY AFTER HITTING THE BRAKES ONLY TO FIND THEM GO TO THE FLOOR AND HAD NO BRAKES. BRAKE LINES ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND ONE BURST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120706

BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND RUPTURED LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES. VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN THE DITCH NARROWLY MISSING TREES. BY SHEAR LUCK THIS FAILURE DID NOT INVOLVE BRAKING IN TOWN OR TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120630

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 81 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 26 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 4%

4% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED HAVING THE FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180214

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010709 — interior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN

Campaign 01V220000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 351
I 20040108 — PE (closed 20040430)

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070514 — PE (closed 20070914)

TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

I 20070914 — EA (closed 20080912)

TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

R Date not on file — steering

CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

Campaign 06E010000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (88 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (81 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E010000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V220000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2004 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.