2002 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,750 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.
“While driving on a rural road at night, the headlights on my pickup truck went out. Because of ground fog, I was unable to use high beams and resorted to fog lights until I reached my destination. This problem then occurred periodically when I drove at nite. The headlights would shut off. Eventually I was able to determine that when I raised and lowered the tilt wheel, the headlights would shut off and turn on. At certain points in the tilt wheel range of motion, the headlights would shutoff and stay off until I raised or lowered the steering wheel slightly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141698, filed 2005-11, 52,500 miles“Dt: the contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the ABS brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the state the contact resides. The headlamp bulb was replaced. Updated 01/04/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10144543, filed 2005-12, 55,000 miles“While driving headlights go out inadvertently. Consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer, and they reprogrammed the computer, but the lights still go out. The lights went out completly both headlights and dash. Headlights only worked when the consumer held the dimmer switch while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10094991, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“While driving at low speeds the front headlights became dim without warning. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Problem was referred to TSB relating to normal function of electrical system. In addition, rattle from rear end. Dealer inspected vehicle and found leaf spring pads worn out. Consumer stated that vehicle has oi leak from front if vehicle. As the dealer inspected vehicle, it was found that front shocks were leaking fluid. Dealer replaced both shocks.”
NHTSA complaint #10064849, filed 2004-04, 35,094 miles“Daytime running lights burn out all the time, and I have been doing a survey on other like trucks, chev 2002 ,2003, and 2004, for every (10) I check (7) have a light out on one side or the other up front under the headlights .”
NHTSA complaint #10078616, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
- 10018627Jan 9, 2006Fog lamps inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 19 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
350 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
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