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SteeringPart report

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
51,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,900 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD. While driving at a low rate of speed to 60 MPH or trying to park when applying the brakes the pedal made complete contact with the floor. He had to continue to engage the brakes until the pedal extended normally. The dealer stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The repair was performed a month ago and the failure continued to occur on a daily basis. During cold temperatures the failure didn't occur. The contact was aware of recall campaign# 05v379000 concerning service brakes: anti lock. …”

NHTSA complaint #10187700, filed 2007-04, 51,900 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200514%
2004529%
200399%
200215%

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

Brakes
14 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology