2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 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.
“The ABS light came on and the brake light. The power steering is bad and the steering wheel shakes when I brake, I got the brakes and rotors changed and the problem persisted”
NHTSA complaint #11403813, filed 2021-03, 265,000 miles“Vibration in vehicle prior to tire blow out on freeway traveling approximately 70 MPH.. Appears to be a tread separation type failure. Tires are bf goodrich all terrain ta ko baz with approximately 27000 miles on them. Size is lt265/75r16. Tires were rotated and checked for proper inflation by professional tire shop approximately 4 days prior to failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11355048, filed 2020-09, 109,000 miles“I drove my truck under normal driving conditions; primarily commuting to and from work (highway miles). At ~ 66,000 miles, front left hub assembly started making intermittent noise and noticeable vibration in steering wheel. The hub/tire/wheel assembly had noticeable amount of play when I inspected it during a recent tire changeout. Ultimately, the hub assembly internals failed and the lubrication escaped from the seal. It is my opinion that if left unchecked, the hub could lose all lubrication and either freeze up, fall apart or catch fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096104, filed 2004-10, 66,000 miles“Experienced tire separation at 70mph of a firestone steeltex radial a/t lt245/75r16 load range e m/s. Tire separation damaged the right rear quarter panel and forward rear quarter panel. Took the truck to a tire store to have the other tires inspected. The remaining tires where all found to be separating.”
NHTSA complaint #10596462, filed 2014-06, 32,777 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd. While driving the vehicle at a speed of 15 MPH, the anti lock brakes engaged at a low speed. The contact had to constantly depress the brake petal until the brakes engaged. The contact confirmed the failure would occur when traveling at low speeds. The contact indicated the vehicle was experiencing the same failures as escribed in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v228000 (wheels). The dealer advised his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10324657, filed 2010-04, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology