2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 10% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 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 contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet 3500 . The contact stated that the rear windows on both sides fell out on the road at different times. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the windows were manufactured by c. R. Laurence company in houston texas. The current mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10358716, filed 2010-10, 30,000 miles“Factory installed side view mirrors will only allow driver to see the front of the fender. Consumer not able to pass other vehicles safely, fender is blocking drivers view. Mirrors do not extend out far enough. The mirrors on vehicle are not adequate to allow safe passing and there is an inability to see vehicles on the side.”
NHTSA complaint #8013862, filed 2002-07“Camper mirrors don't stick out far enough to see the road behind the camper the camper is a 10.5ft. Lance camper. You can not back or drive safely with these mirrors. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769041, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
23 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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