MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:50.756Z

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
50
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2002 50 2003: 42 complaints 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: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2002 50 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2002 50 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints

2002: 50 complaints

View as data table
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
201922
202042
202140
202228
202315
202450
202512
20262

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

46% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2014-11-17

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-07

2002 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to several fuel injector failures and OEM uncoated carbon steel brake lines.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Tires

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing injectors and delivery.

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.

Suspension

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing springs and rear.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2005-10-03

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-07-09Interior lighting01V220000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2004-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-30 Hydraulic pump shaft failures
  3. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  4. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V220000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.