GMC SilveradoModel year report

2002 GMC Silverado Problems

Complaints: 9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 102,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 GMC Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 GMC Silverado. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and tires (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 102,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Air bags2 22%
Brakes2 22%
Tires2 22%
Engine1 11%
Engine cooling1 11%
Equipment1 11%

Example complaints

Brakes: “While traveling at 35 MPH a deer ran out in front of my truck. I heavily applied the brakes and immediately the brake pedal traveled to the floor. All brake fluid dump out and the vehicle veered off into the woods. After getting the vehicle towed home I discovered the hard brake lines had heavy rust and corrosion and had developed a pin leak which ruptured upon pressing. I have owned several vehicles over the years and I have never seen corrosion on brake lines like this truck. I ordered the parts and was told by a factory GM mechanic that this is a very common problem with these vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #10577740, filed 2014-04, 109,000 miles

Tires: “The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Silverado 2500. The vehicle has telstar weatherizer tires, size 265/75/r16. The contact heard a loud noise coming from his garage. He noticed that the passenger side rear tire blew out. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed bulges on the exterior sidewall of the tire. The contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer and had a tire replaced. Two days later, the passenger side rear tire blew out without warning. He replaced the tire but, the technician could not identify the cause of the failure. The DOT number and VIN were unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #10240122, filed 2008-08, 20,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 96,000 and 109,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 102,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 GMC Silverado in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…

Other model years of the GMC Silverado

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2002	9	102,500	—	—	—	Not enough data
2001	9	60,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
2000	14	51,234	—	—	—	Not enough data
1999	15	10,100	—	—	—	Stable

All GMC Silverado model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 GMC Silverado have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 GMC Silverado as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 GMC Silverado is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2002 GMC Silverado been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 GMC Silverado reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 102,500 miles and the middle half falls between 96,000 and 109,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.