Chevrolet / Silverado 2500 / 2002
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Owners have filed 408 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 29.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes at 21.6%.
Complaints408
Crashes27
Fires11
Injuries15
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 29.4% · 120
Service brakes 21.6% · 88
Engine and engine cooling 10.5% · 43
Steering 3.9% · 16
Power train 3.4% · 14
Engine 3.2% · 13
Fuel system, gasoline 2.9% · 12
Tires 2.9% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire, 15 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in this data, 2002 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 14 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 84,712 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5 mph, there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/17/2006 - Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 54,000 miles
After traveling on the highway for sixty miles, the truck was baked for traffic at highway exit. The bake pedal went down almost to the floor. The truck did slow down, but braking was not normal. Upon inspection it was found that the brake lines coming the master cylinder to the abs and from the abs to the front brakes were rusted and one line had a hole and was leaking. Four brake lines were replaced. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 66,284 miles
Main brake line for rear axle failed. Causing diminished braking ability and partial loss of vehicle control entering corner. Causing my truck to enter on coming traffic lane until control was regained. Examination revealed rear brake line failed along frame rail above gas tank. Brake lines appear to be very corroded. I have been told I must replace all the brake lines as they are all corroded. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 56,760 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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