Complaints
853
Crashes
85
Fires
5
Injuries
54
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1133 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:46,443 mi
Crash-related:21
#270 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:106,856 mi
Crash-related:6
#357 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:70,359 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 133 | 21 | — | 46,443 mi | |
| Brakes | 70 | 6 | — | 106,856 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 57 | 6 | — | 70,359 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 47 | — | — | 40,419 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 43 | 1 | — | 46,307 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 26 | 1 | — | 49,660 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 24 | 22 | — | 23,440 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | 1 | 32,171 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 20 | — | — | 51,261 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 28,482 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 4 | — | 67,875 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 28,975 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 15 | 1 | — | 25,332 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | — | 16,854 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 1 | 102,982 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 11 | — | — | 38,592 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 10 | — | — | 112,700 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 66,086 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 8 | 2 | — | 46,756 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 8 | — | — | 29,915 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 8 | — | — | 24,032 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | — | 48,238 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 45,047 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 | — | — | 28,547 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 | — | — | 40,126 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 25,200 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 43,111 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 5 | — | — | 192,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 32,224 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 5 | 2 | — | 49,223 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
133
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,443
Brakes
70
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,856
Hydraulic Brakes
57
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,359
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,419
Automatic Transmission
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,307
Parking-Brake Issues
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,660
Air Bags:Frontal
24
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,440
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,171
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,261
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,482
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,875
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,975
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,332
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,854
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,982
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,592
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,700
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,086
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,756
Steering:Column
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,915
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,032
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,238
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,047
Tires:Tread/Belt
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,547
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,126
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,200
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,111
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
192,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,224
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,223
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 853 NHTSA complaints, 85 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 133 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (133 complaints, avg 46,443 mi); Brakes (70 complaints, avg 106,856 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (57 complaints, avg 70,359 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,751 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado include 85 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 54 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) 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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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