2002 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,647miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,647 miles. 2 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.
“2002 Chevrolet ext cab truck 4x4 will not go down the road straight, truck pulls to right when steering wheel is straight,many alignments ,tire wear on new tires dealer says this is normal.this is a saftey issue.this started in jan 03 never did this the first year I had it.also engine knock, and driveline clunk, all normal dealer says.truck has new steering box ,shafts,many alignmemts,GM says they cannot intervine and tell dealer to fix my truck, no other dealer GM will look or work on my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10100885, filed 2004-12, 16,000 miles“Dt: a noise was coming from the driver's side front wheel area. The consumer noticed it when turning the vehicle at slow speeds. When the consumer took it to the dealer they did not hear the noise, and did nothing to solve the problem the consumer was unsure of the exact problem. It first started occurring on 7-14-05.”
NHTSA complaint #10134673, filed 2005-08, 45,034 miles“While driving vehicle will continuously pull to the right, making it very difficult to steer. The dealership has replaced the steering gear and did some alignment, but problem still occurs. Ph the vehicle has been aligned on numerous occasions, and have not corrected. The front tires were wearing out unevenly. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10004048, filed 2003-01, 200 miles“Dt: the ABS system, the bearings went out on both side in the front on both tires. Could hear popping on brakes before they failed. They went out while driving. The consumer had brakes repaired and paid out of pocket. They replaced both sides of brakes today.”
NHTSA complaint #10120683, filed 2005-05, 17,684 miles“Dt: at low speeds the ABS kicks in and the vehicle is hard to stop. Usually occurs about 5-10 MPH. This problem occurs under all weather and driving conditions. It doesn't matter if the vehicle is turning or going straight. The vehicle has 4 wheel antilock. The owner has not called the dealer yet. Vehicle is regularly serviced but has not been tested yet. No warning light illuminated. A vibration could be felt and heard in the brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10124942, filed 2005-06, 119,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108599Jul 17, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10021013May 1, 2008Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph. *kb updated 8/25/08.
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10021116Jan 1, 2007Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns.
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
- 10014945Mar 1, 2005Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 78 | 6% |
| 1999 | 107 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
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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