2002 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,050 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 own a 2002 chevy truck that had the tailgate cables recalled. The same cable material was used to hold up the spare tire but was not recalled. After only 4 years of service this cable failed releasing the spare tire into traffic after doing damage to the back of my truck breaking wires and plastic parts. Thank goodness no one was hurt. I had to retrieve the spare tire from the ditch. I have not repaired the damage as of yet because I feel it should be fixed by GM. This seems to me to be a more serious problem than the tailgate cables.”
NHTSA complaint #10184291, filed 2007-03, 97,000 miles“Dimmer switch would get hot when used. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Consumer stated dash panel dimmer switch wheel and surrounding area gets hot when the wheel is turned to its lowest setting without turning the panel lights off.”
NHTSA complaint #8017628, filed 2002-08“Gm oem hitch failure. Square receiver tube is bending up-ward. Welds at round cross tube joints are showing signs of cracking. Dealer stated in their invoice after checking problem that trailer hitch is starting to bend upward. Hitch bent, inspected and found the rear welds moved 1/8 inch . Dealer technician stated he didn't recommend pulling anything heavy do to the condition of the oem hitch. Dealer stated the hitch is out of warranty period, new and/or replacement hitch would be customer responsibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139522, filed 2005-10“The consumer stated that the factory installed trailer hitch has cracked and hitch wilds have separated. The GM service manger denied any cracking after inspecting the hitch.”
NHTSA complaint #566093, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10038295Feb 1, 2011Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
- 10018560Jan 6, 2006Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles.
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
- 10011222Aug 1, 2004Cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and fuel gauge reads above empty. *tt this bulletin replaces previous…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 16% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 18% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
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 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