2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 4%of 509 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the 509 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ignition switch won't start engine. Replaced switch and had no improvement. Turning key several times may result in starting or not. There seems to be a delay in ignition when it does start. An on-line review shows I'm not the only one with this problem. I have safety concerns when I or my wife uses vehicle to shop and risks being subject to predators in parking lots when truck won't start.”
NHTSA complaint #10653588, filed 2014-11, 100,000 miles“On december 19th 2013 was at a class for work about 65 miles from home, when came out of class and truck would not start keep getting security light flashing in the information window. Later found out this cut the gas of from someone stealing the vehicle, but I had the original key to the truck. Had to have vehicle towed back to my home 65 miles away. A certified mechanic looked at the truck for me and said he believed he had fixed it by replacing the ignition wiring harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10599062, filed 2014-06, 84,500 miles“I smelled something burning but could not find any fire. Later I noticed the 5 sp AC fan switch on my 2002 chevy silverado was only working for speeds 3-5. When I went to the chevy dealer they said this was a common problem and the wiring and blower resistor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10354979, filed 2010-09, 80,000 miles“The anti-lock brake system engages at slow speeds causing inability to stop. The road surface does not matter, wet, dry, dirt or paved, it is a failing system. This was a random problem, now it happens all the time. The system will make a ratcheting sound then a grinding before as you come to a stop. You have to be ready to let off the brake and reapply pressure hoping it works. I live in a neighborhood with small children running around everywhere. I would hate to think what would happen if these brakes failed me when I really needed them.”
NHTSA complaint #11030820, filed 2017-10, 175,000 miles“When I started the engine the gas gauge went to full then back to 0. Later when I went to use the tow/haul it would not work, it wasn't long before the odometer and shift indicator stopped working.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 22% |
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 43 | 13% |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% |
| 2022 | 140 | 21% |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% |
| 2020 | 117 | 16% |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% |
| 2018 | 104 | 20% |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% |
| 2015 | 165 | 15% |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
363 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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