2002 Chevrolet Silverado Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,752miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,752 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine stalls occasionally while driving, and put me in a dangerous situation. Fortunately I live in a small town has little freeways. Also the driver side seatbelt is stuck and I can not pull it out.”
NHTSA complaint #10606554, filed 2014-06, 80,000 miles“The left and right side seat belts failed. The retractor sheared off while driving. Driver was able to drive to the dealer, and mechanic determined that both left and right seat belt retractors needed to be replaced. The consumers 2002 Chevrolet 2500hd had seat belt problems. The consumer stated that as his grandson was putting on the seat belt it snapped in half.”
NHTSA complaint #10109658, filed 2005-02, 65,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the passenger's side seat belt will not buckle. When attaching the seat belt into the buckle it was not latching. The contact consulted a dealership about the price of installing a new buckle. Updated 12/27/2005 - while making a abrupt stop one day the seat belt became unlatched and has not worked since.”
NHTSA complaint #10144569, filed 2005-12, 62,000 miles“Unable to pull rear passenger side seat belt from retractor at any time making it impossible to belt one passenger. Belt was replaced by dealer. Old belt is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10189069, filed 2007-04, 57,483 miles“2002 Silverado 1500hd crewcab. Rear seats usually kept folded down for dog transportation. Unfolded seats and discovered middle seat belt 50-60% severed, presumably by seat hardware while folded.”
NHTSA complaint #10066268, filed 2004-04, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
- 10038294Jan 1, 2012Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky…
- 10012127Jul 1, 2004Repairing napped seat fabric.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 16 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 1% |
| 1999 | 48 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1990 | 4 | 16% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
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.
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