2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10639204, filed 2014-09“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 2008-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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