2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
37 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Fuel/propulsion system · Power train · Service brakes · Structure › Body
Vehicle wouldn't drive over 15 mph as if I lost all of my torque. Mechanic looked at vehicle to see what was wrong and found out multiple issues including: front and rear brakes barely working, master cylinders messed up, oil leaks, transmission leaks, coolant leaks, control arms have rusted out…
Vehicle wouldn't drive over 15 mph as if I lost all of my torque. Mechanic looked at vehicle to see what was wrong and found out multiple issues including: front and rear brakes barely working, master cylinders messed up, oil leaks, transmission leaks, coolant leaks, control arms have rusted out on both sides but we're welded (which makes them weaker) I've broken down 4 times in a week in this vehicle but my contractor in its in me driving it. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Undercarriage steel brake lines ruptured caused by road salt corrosion resulting in total loss of brakes. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
Door lock IS not working on drivers side of chevy S-10 2002 , I want to see if my vehicle IS on list for repair of this problem. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
1. Sub quality bolts used to hold manifold to heads manifold became loose from heads 2. Truck had 49,695 miles and all twelve bolts had to be replaced as they were broken and rusted causing safety hazard. 3. Manifold was removed and twelve new bolts were used to replaced defective bolts. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. My pickup truck 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 HD experiences unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation at speeds less than 20 mph. Same as nhtsa recall # 05v37900. That recall IS for only silverados not silverado 2500 HD. There IS a current problem that…
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. My pickup truck 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 HD experiences unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation at speeds less than 20 mph. Same as nhtsa recall # 05v37900. That recall IS for only silverados not silverado 2500 HD. There IS a current problem that exists on my truck and should be looked into. I have lived in michigan the whole time I have owned this truck. The brakes pulse at lower speeds and I have to allow for extra stopping distance to make sure I don't hit someone else. Same issue as nhtsa recall 05v37900. Vehicle has not been fixed yet, if you would want to check this out on a vehicle that IS currently having this problem you are welcome to check it out. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2002 chevy silverado stalls/ "dies" "cuts- out while driving took to dealer they tested it said nothing was wrong we paid for testing- truck continued to have problem took to different dealer fuel sensor was bad it was replaced. truck continues to have same problem. *Tr
- Electrical system
My 2002 gm silverado HD 2500 8.1 engine stalls at all speeds. This will usually happen with in the first 15 min of driving time . But not every time, when it stalls I pull over wait about 2 to 3 min and it will usually start and fun fine. I have had the truck checked on a scanner with no error…
My 2002 gm silverado HD 2500 8.1 engine stalls at all speeds. This will usually happen with in the first 15 min of driving time . But not every time, when it stalls I pull over wait about 2 to 3 min and it will usually start and fun fine. I have had the truck checked on a scanner with no error code. I tow a car trailer behind this truck and this IS not a good thing to happen wile traveling on interstate hwy at 70 mph. Help *tr
- Electrical system · Structure
I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 auto. My battery weakened, so I changed it. Then my brand new battery died within a few minutes. Charged the battery, again the same problem. Took it in on 8/11/08 to have it diagnosed .mechanic said my radio IS absorbing the battery. I have thee original radio…
I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 auto. My battery weakened, so I changed it. Then my brand new battery died within a few minutes. Charged the battery, again the same problem. Took it in on 8/11/08 to have it diagnosed .mechanic said my radio IS absorbing the battery. I have thee original radio that came with thee vehicle. The only way to drive my truck with out the radio absorbing the battery, was to disconnect the radio fuse. This problem also triggered my security light to come on. Now I'm unable to read my speed dometer,mileage, gas, temperature, oil gage and radio. My lights on my dash board no longer lights up. Vehicle IS inoperative paint on my vehicle IS bubbling/chipping on my front hood and sides. This vehicle has never been repainted. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS light stays on antilock brake module IS defective brakes lock up you have no brakes. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Automatic transmission
I purchased vehicle used with 11500 miles on it from a used car dealership here in monroe, louisiana. I received notification of a faulty tailgate cable and fuel filter for the 6.6 duramax diesel. I scheduled an appointment with the local dealership and had this taken care off. when I was at…
I purchased vehicle used with 11500 miles on it from a used car dealership here in monroe, louisiana. I received notification of a faulty tailgate cable and fuel filter for the 6.6 duramax diesel. I scheduled an appointment with the local dealership and had this taken care off. when I was at the dealership I met a construction company owner and he saw me drive up in the truck. he asked if I have had any trouble with the fuel injections. I advised him I have not noticed any difference in the fuel economy or leaking fuel. he had three duramax diesels and all of them had fuel injection problems. however, all of them were slightly over the mileage limit to be covered under the factory warranty. since then I questioned if there was something wrong with the fuel injection. I recently had to put the truck in the shop to service the transmission and the shop placed it on the computer and noticed a fuel injection error code. I called the dealership afterwards to get a round about estimate before I took the truck in for repair and the technician advised me that each fuel injector would cost $400.00 plus labor on each fuel injector for complete overall. lets just say I was still driving the truck un repaired. can you please look into this and see if you have received any other complaints regarding this problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
During the winter months of 2004-2005 while residing at our home in arizona the 2002 chevrolet pickup with an 8.1 liter engine began to stop running without any indication of any kind of warning or impending problem whatsoever. this would happen often times while traveling in extremely heavy…
During the winter months of 2004-2005 while residing at our home in arizona the 2002 chevrolet pickup with an 8.1 liter engine began to stop running without any indication of any kind of warning or impending problem whatsoever. this would happen often times while traveling in extremely heavy traffic in the phoenix area, creating an unsafe situation for both ourselves and passengers in the vehicle, and those drivers around us. we would never know at any given time when this would happen. we managed to get the vehicle back to the dealership here in iowa. the dealership was very uncooperative about approaching general motors to resolve the problem as a safety issue. we do understand that it was more than a single vehicle occurrence since I have conversed with several other people who own a similar engine vehicle and had similar problem. the dealer finally did resolved the problem by changing the crank shaft sensors with an accompanied approximate $375 repair bill. I did not think that general motors has dealt with owners of this type of vehicle and hopefully they will eventually concede to the fact that this was a case of poor engineering. incidently, this engine was documented with a 100,000 mile warranty but the dealership and general motors saw fit to deny that coverage since they said the crank shaft sensors were not part of the engine. this sounded a little ironical. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Bought a 2002 silverado and the ABS light came on. took to dealer, said it was the module. 1800.00 to fix, after spending 13000.00 on truck, I dont think so. ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Complete failure of steering. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
The gear position sensor on the side of the allison transmission failed in traffic during rainy conditions causing the transmission to quit working. I was able to get to the side of the road and get the transmission to shift into default second and make it to a repair shop where I got the part replaced hopefully with an improved part. my truck IS a 2002 chevrolet k2500.
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Cables holding tailgate broke -both. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline
There was no "incident". my complaint IS about the gas mileage of my vehicle. It IS getting 8.5 to 9 mpg around town. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes come on when stopping at slow speeds 3-10 mph vehicle anti-lock brake light IS not coming on chevy has recalled vehicle in 14 other states, campaign #05v37900. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
(1) antilock brakes engaging when not necessary (2) when brakes were applied the antilock brakes were engaged making normal braking less effective and because of this problem, one time pulling into our driveway when applying brakes, the truck didn't stop in time and was smashed into the back of…
(1) antilock brakes engaging when not necessary (2) when brakes were applied the antilock brakes were engaged making normal braking less effective and because of this problem, one time pulling into our driveway when applying brakes, the truck didn't stop in time and was smashed into the back of another truck sitting in driveway (3) the truck was taken to get this problem fixed which required the installation of a new speed sensor on driver's front side which was broke in half and a gm sensor operation on both front bearings was performed. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2002 silverado. ABS system engaging when slowing causing vehicle not to stop. *nm
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Inner tie rod end came unscrewed and caused total loss of steering. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
I purchased a 2002 chevrolet pickup (vehical serial # 1gcek14w82z42909 ) in august of 2002 from whitaker & son, sidney, n. Y. on 10/ 31/O3. I was purchasing tires from kost tire. Binghamton, n.y. And was notified that rear brake rotor was deteriortating. I then took the truck (26,744 mileage)…
I purchased a 2002 chevrolet pickup (vehical serial # 1gcek14w82z42909 ) in august of 2002 from whitaker & son, sidney, n. Y. on 10/ 31/O3. I was purchasing tires from kost tire. Binghamton, n.y. And was notified that rear brake rotor was deteriortating. I then took the truck (26,744 mileage) back to whitaker and son and the deteriorating rotor and brake work was accomplished on 11/6/03 under warranty. I was told that this brake system deterioration was not unusal. I was told that general motors was frantically working on the problem and it was only occurring in the n.e., U.S.A. Where a lot of salt IS used on the roads in the winter to deice the roads. then in may 2005 I heard a grinding sound when the brakes were applied. I therefore brought the truck (mileage 62,058 miles) back to whitaker and the rear brake rotors & pads were replaced. I contacted general motors and then whitaker and I was told this brake problem was in all makes of vehicles with rear disc brkaes in the northeast U.S.A. from the year 1999- 2004. I did pay the whitaker & son, inc. bill for the brake problem on 7/14/05. I have talked to 2 other mechanics cocnerning this problem and they said it was occurring. they were replacing a lot of rusted and pitted rear disc brake rotors. paul vetrone, vetrone motor sales, e. Front st. In hancock, n.y. (Vehicle repair and towing) said rotor repladcement IS occurring quite systematically every 20,000 miles or so. also my son uses a chevy pickup 2004 and the rear brake rotor deteriorated on this company vehicle after only 18,000 miles. general motors advertises the the pickups as being stong "llike a rock" put does not inform anyone that they will most likely be replacing rear disc brake rotors every 18,000 to 26,000 miles. the operators manuel does not say to replace the rear disc brake rotors every 18,000.
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Wheel bearing on 2002 chevrolet 2500hd 4X4 4DR. Replaced three of them and on my fourth from dealer. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I bought my truck used in january 2004, at exactly 51,000 miles truck made a loud pop underneath while turning on road. I lost my reverse, second and overdrive gears. 1ST works okay, and sometimes it would jump into 3RD. havn't drove the truck since then and my dealer expects me to pay a…
I bought my truck used in january 2004, at exactly 51,000 miles truck made a loud pop underneath while turning on road. I lost my reverse, second and overdrive gears. 1ST works okay, and sometimes it would jump into 3RD. havn't drove the truck since then and my dealer expects me to pay a diagnostic fee and price for transmission. I have had the truck, about 13 months. I am contacting gm to see what they tell me. I have so far seen numerous complaints with this same problem. the sun reaction shell. gm bulletin says that the shell wasnt heat treated enough in 2002 years and will break. but no recall.*ak
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Problems with removing the spare tire. took to several tire stores and they could not remove it. Both tire vendors said they have had problems with the spare tire. After taking truck back to dealer they said they would have to cut someting on the fram and it would be $40. this obviously has happened before and should be covered.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
My husband was driving home, heard a loud pop and the transmission failed - would not go in reverse, made a loud noise even in neutral and park. after tearing down the transmission, found that the reaction sunshell had gone bad. I found that several different mechanics/dealerships have repaired…
My husband was driving home, heard a loud pop and the transmission failed - would not go in reverse, made a loud noise even in neutral and park. after tearing down the transmission, found that the reaction sunshell had gone bad. I found that several different mechanics/dealerships have repaired this problem in an unusually high volume. updated part issued but no recall. truck has just over 60000 miles - just out of warranty. have to make payment of $1600 to have fixed. getting the runaround from gm. purchased the truck used just 10 months ago from a certified gm used car dealer. why if a know problem, wasn't it fixed before being sold? *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hydraulic pump failres
Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these…
Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
- 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
- 10002746New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and GMC medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions.
- 10001891A clunk noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel.
- 637234Brief information pertaining to the removal of the rear axle drain plug on 2002 model year full-size pick-up and full-size utilities.
- 636441Owners of 2002 ck pick-up and utility trucks built with the gasoline engine, may comment of an activated service engine soon light were a p0442 diagnostic trouble code IS set.
- 631820Vehicles may experience an inoperative cigarette lighter. *Slc
- 629753Subject regarding battery drain.
- 629593Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition.
- 628811Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise that can be heard on a 2-3 upshift on 2002 and prior light duty trucks. Update. 2007 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks.
- 628009Customer may comment on intermittent radio operation such as radio turning off by itself, disabled on/off function of power switch.
- 628006Some 2001 and 2002 3500 series vehicles may exhibit a hvac that operates erratically by loss of temperature, mode or blower speed control, or the blower run at key off.
- 627994Information on car and light duty trucks equipped with 4l60e and 4l65e automatic transmissions exhibiting diagnostic trouble code p0756 for 2-3 shift valve performance that IS set when the pcm detects a 4-3, 3-4 shift pattern.
- 627986Information for customers that reportedly are having difficulties programming their home link transmitter.
- 626651Subject regarding lockout prevention feature, operator override procedure. *Slc
- 626433Customers may comment that air blows from the instrument panel vents. *Slc
- 626068Subject regarding certain models including 2001-2002 chevrolet and GMC gmt 800 rpl LB7 6600 duramax diesel engine failures. *Slc
- 624073New technical assistance information form for 2002 and prior passenger vehicles and trucks. To include 2005 models. This bulletin replaces previous dated 08/01/01.
- 624031This bulletin pertains to door edge protection used to reduce the change of chips / scratches on the doors of new vehicles.
- 623979Vehicle integration of cellular phones and normal operating characteristics.
- 622752New technical assistance information form. Nlm
- 619223Information on headliner replacement, headliner harness routing, and replacing or servicing the sunroof on various models including the 2002 chevrolet trailblazer.
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