MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:45:50.126Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2002 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 39 complaints 2022: 27 complaints 2023: 14 complaints 2023 2024: 49 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2002: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200652
200739
200831
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201552
201651
201713
201819
201921
202042
202139
202227
202314
202449
202512
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 46%

46% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JUST COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF, I HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING & 1 YEAR LATER AND 25,000 MILES LATER & 5 ACCIDENTS THE VEHICLE STILL DOES IT NOW IT WONT EVEN START.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141117

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

BRAKE FAILED COMING INTO HOME'S DRIVEWAY WHICH RESULTED IN CRASH WITH MINOR DAMAGE. INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121007

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL FUEL INJECTOR FAILURES AND OEM UNCOATED CARBON STEEL BRAKE LINES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TIRES 12%

12% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing injectors and delivery.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing springs and rear.

CRASH
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DT: WHILE IN A PARKING LOT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO AVOID ANOTHER CAR AT A LOW SPEED WHEN THE LEFT REAR FRONT SPRING EYE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A PILLAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051003

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

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

▲ 2008 ● 2021 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 2001 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.