2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 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.
“While trailering my boat on i29, 2002 2500 hd, driver front tire tread separated causing significant damage to fender, door, bumper, bumper cover, bumper valance, driving light, and fender flare. Tire did stay inflated. I took pictures. Tire firestone steeltex a-t.”
NHTSA complaint #10514785, filed 2013-06, 55,000 miles“I want to add another case to your investigation of brake line failures on GM trucks. I live in maryland and have a 2002 chevy silverado 2500hd with only 40,000 miles on it. My brake lines rusted through in three separate incidents this year. First, the front wheel speed sensors/ABS system failed in april, 2010. Next, in july, the front part of the lines gave way when being backed out of the garage after getting an oil change. That garage replaced the front part of the brake lines only. Finally in september, the rear brake lines rusted through right in my driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376452, filed 2011-01, 38,966 miles“Silverado 2500 hd v8 brake & rotor replacement 37,800 miles we purchased a brand new 2002 Chevrolet silverado hd 4 x 4 from fitzgerald auto mall. The truck was pampered, no rough off road excursions, even kept it in the garage. With only 37,800 miles we were literally shocked to discover all four rotors not only had significant rust but metal was actually chipping, flaking, and crumbling from the rotors. All four rotors had to be replaced along with the brake pads. The pads had worn but not [repeat not] down to the wear sensors and were replaced for safety reasons. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279619, filed 2009-08, 35,000 miles“I was loading my cargo into my 2002 Chevrolet hd2500 and both the tailgate cables broke spilling me and my 4-wheeler on to the ground. I was not hurt, but it was very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10052428, filed 2004-01, 40,546 miles“Brake lines rusted out a hole there are 4 lines grouped on the frame at 67000 miles 2 lines rusted out and at 131,000 miles 2 more rusted out both times . Complete loss of brakes pushes fluid out used emergency brake to stop 2 time almost rearended a car swerved right to avoid collision.have 2004 hd 2500 with same condition s at 48000 miles. Chevrolet needs to make this right to people .”
NHTSA complaint #10515080, filed 2013-06, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 19% |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
212 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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