2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 6%of 509 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6% of the 509 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 rear bumper on my chevy 1500 4x4 silverado truck is rotting off the truck, yes rotting never in my life I seen poor quality in parts GM is using, rear bumpers are suppose to protect you from a crash this bumper is rotting off my truck this is a safety hazard and should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10550691, filed 2013-11, 83,000 miles“Where clutch master cylinder mounts in clutch pedal assy broke. Was unable to get out of gear causing me to hit a pole. Damaging bumper hood fender headlight turn signal and grill. Called the dealer they told me that clutch braking issues while driving is not a safety issue. I have done some checking and there are a lot of people with this issue but because GM says not a safety issue they just want to sell us parts to fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10637702, filed 2014-09, 222,000 miles“The part of the frame that holds up the gas tank and connects to the shock has rotted away. I had to replace both rear leaf spring shackles do to rust as well as the left rear brake line. The rear of the truck is rusting away. I have had to replace the fuel pump, there is a knock in the steering column that I have had fixed once already, the engine has ticking sound when idling, and the A/C compressor is broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10476723, filed 2012-09, 85,000 miles“Twice I have had the spare tire winch cable break on me,if this was to happen in heavy traffic or high speeds it could cause serious injury or death,and I was never aware it was gone until I needed the spare.”
NHTSA complaint #10501967, filed 2013-03, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 29 | 3% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 46 | 4% |
| 2014 | 90 | 6% |
| 2013 | 75 | 25% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 72 | 13% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 7% |
| 2007 | 55 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 27 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 5% |
| 1999 | 53 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
363 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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