2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #10248873, filed 2008-11, 22,300 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238107, filed 2008-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 40% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 12% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology