2002 GMC Silverado

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2002 GMC Silverado
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:40.016Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2002: 9 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	15
2000	14
2001	9
2002	9
2003	1
2004	2
2005	2
2007	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 9 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

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WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040706

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK. I HEAVILY APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IMMEDIATELY THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. ALL BRAKE FLUID DUMP OUT AND THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF INTO THE WOODS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140406

AIR BAGS

2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH CONSUMER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050315

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020123

EQUIPMENT

1 of 9 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.

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THERE IS BLACK SOOT IN THE TAIL PIPE FROM VEHICLE RUNNING RICH. *PH AND THE CONSUMER FEARS THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL BE DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 7700 MILES. *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040123

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC Silverado reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Silverado?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Silverado have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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