Complaints
408
Crashes
27
Fires
11
Injuries
15
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#188 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:121,103 mi
Crash-related:7
#281 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:79,157 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#326 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:83,230 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 88 | 7 | — | 121,103 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 81 | 7 | 1 | 79,157 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 26 | — | 1 | 83,230 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 20 | 2 | — | 60,022 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | 2 | 142,807 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 11 | 1 | — | 97,369 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 96,841 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 128,371 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 99,467 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 86,734 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 70,641 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | 1 | 180,807 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 149,144 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 135,750 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | 1 | — | 75,316 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — |
Brakes
88
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,103
Hydraulic Brakes
81
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,157
Engine & Cooling
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,230
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,022
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
142,807
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,369
Diesel Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,841
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,371
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,467
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,734
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,641
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
180,807
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,144
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,750
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,316
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 408 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 88 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (88 complaints, avg 121,103 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (81 complaints, avg 79,157 mi); Engine & Cooling (26 complaints, avg 83,230 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,670 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 include 27 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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