2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 509 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,112miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 509 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,112 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving on hwy 495 which is a city road towards hwy 19 driving approx 53 MPH in crystal river, fl. The vechile ahead of my mine was 3 car lengths ahead when I saw there brake lights on, I applied the usual appropriate brake pressure which is no harder or softer then any other time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057511, filed 2017-12, 98,000 miles“My towing hitch/receiver broke while towing a trailer and turning a corner at 10 MPH, 2 blocks from my house. The drivers side of the hitch was so badly rusted, it broke, the passenger side was strong enough that my trailer stayed behind my 2 wd truck and no one was injured. This incident could have hurt someone had I been going faster in traffic when it broke. Now, after this happened, I learned that the 2002 trucks have had this issue for some time!”
NHTSA complaint #10644260, filed 2014-10, 120,000 miles“I pulled into driveway and put car in park, left engine running. Went to door of residence to get my kids. Kids went out to the car and were yelling fire! I seen the inside up in smoke. I reached inside to turn engine off. We then started pouring buckets of water into seat and on floor around the seat to try to prevent spread of the fire. I luckily put the fire out. Fire dept unhooked battery and removed melted plastic around seat. It seems a wire somehow shorted out beneath seat and caught the seat and floor on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10788183, filed 2015-11, 220,000 miles“I was driving 60mph when construction cones brought traffic to one lane. As I began to apply my brakes, I could feel my foot going to the floor and I was not slowing at all. I tried the emergncy brake, and also no braking occured. I managed to drive onto the medium, and luckily was able to avoid all the construction junk that littered that area. After a very long time, I was able to safely maneuver to a safe stop. When I spoke with the mechanic, he told me there were no brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10462552, filed 2012-06, 95,224 miles“I am writing regarding the very poor brake life and performance failure on my 2002 Chevrolet pickup, 1500 series purchased new from a local dealer. At 19,500 miles the brakes were diagnosed (on 1-15-09) by the dealer as needing complete overhaul, a cost of $571.00. The problem was noticeable at 12,000 miles by excessive pedal travel, the same with the emergency brake. No action was taken or notice of brake wear indicated by the dealer when notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257475, filed 2009-02, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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- 10129057Jan 9, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oil leak shortly after a cold start when extremely low ambient…
- 10201115Dec 1, 2015OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 23 | 7% |
| 2023 | 47 | 12% |
| 2022 | 64 | 10% |
| 2021 | 75 | 9% |
| 2020 | 80 | 11% |
| 2019 | 110 | 10% |
| 2018 | 60 | 11% |
| 2017 | 77 | 11% |
| 2016 | 81 | 10% |
| 2015 | 133 | 12% |
| 2014 | 197 | 14% |
| 2013 | 105 | 35% |
| 2012 | 74 | 34% |
| 2011 | 118 | 21% |
| 2010 | 44 | 12% |
| 2009 | 57 | 13% |
| 2008 | 87 | 10% |
| 2007 | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
363 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSuspension
13 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 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