2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 509 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 509 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“I had a problem with my left side drivers door window. I lowered it at a mcdonald's drive thru window, and it made a grinding sound and would not hardly roll up. I took my hand and helped it up into place. I paid for the repair at a local repair shop out of my own pocket. The cable on the window regulator was bad. I had to get a new one from c&o motors ( Chevrolet dealer) and cross lanes tire and auto repair shop made the repairs for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10126733, filed 2005-06, 50,596 miles“Electric windows fail to go up or down in inclement weather/may get jammed in any position/if open while driving, may fail to close, resulting in dangerous situation for driver if in heavy traffic,etc./window apparatus replaced twice on driver side and once on passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10235479, filed 2008-07, 57,000 miles“Faulty and inferior design on power windows mechanism. Cable broke on drivers window in oct. 2004, cable broke on passenger side may 6,2004. Both times the window remained in the open position. Cost of $600.00 to repair. Gm would not cover cost because of mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10157198, filed 2006-05, 75,000 miles“I was driving down local road, when there was a three car accident way ahead. I sowed right down, may 25-30 MPH as we came up on it, realizing as I went to slow down more, my brake pedal went to floor. I made it home and parked. My boyfriend looked at it next morning, I had no brake fluid left, one of the lines was so corroded the fluid leaked all over the driveway. I had recently had my brakes done and inspection within the past month. I bought the truck brand new, and have had a lot of issues with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465646, filed 2012-07“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer cleaned the speed sensor, but did not replace any parts. The failure has recurred and the brakes stick when attempting to stop the vehicle at low speeds. On the fourth trip to the dealer, the contact was informed that no failures could be found. She is unsure if the dealer will replace or clean the sensor, but she requested that it be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268182, filed 2009-05, 18,031 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
- 10139049May 16, 2013This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation.
- 10112468Oct 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
12 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