2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, but owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Service Brakes	7
Engine	4
Power Train	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Steering	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Structure	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Parking Brake	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 110,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 28,000 miles · reported Apr 6, 2018

The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was severe corrosion to the brake and fuel lines. The vehicle was repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Service Brakes · at 113,000 miles · reported Dec 1, 2016

While driving down the interstate last week I went to brake for an exit only to find that I had no brakes. It turns out my brake line had rusted through and my brake fluid had been draining my whole trip down the interstate. I was lucky enough to manage to get off the road and park my vehicle and call aaa to have my vehicle towed. I AM now finding out that this is a very common issue with gmc older trucks. This is not acceptable. Lives are at risk.

Service Brakes · at 112,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2015

The brake lines on my 02 silverado blew out while moving our camper trailer into our back yard for storage. My wife was driving and I was watching her backing up. She yelled out to me the "brakes feel funny", we were almost done and unhooked the trailer. I moved the truck to the street and noticed the pedal went to the floor and would not stop easily. I noticed a big wet spot under the cab, checked the brake master cylinder level, empty. Had it towed (Aaa) to my mechanic, paid $1,600.00 to have the steel brake lines and flex hoses replaced. If driving on the highway with the camper when this…

Service Brakes · at 149,540 miles · reported Dec 19, 2014

Applied brake, pedal to the floor, no brakes. Had to run into ditch to avoid accident. Found brake line rusted through. Had to replace brake line. No warning light. Inspect whole brake line. All are severely rusted., found seepage near front from brake line. Brake reservoir was over 1/2 empty with no warning light.

Engine · at 149,337 miles · reported Sep 27, 2014

Started to hear engine exhaust getting loud, started to look for exhaust leak and found that # 8 and #7 piston leaking at exhaust manifold due to broken bolts and then engine error code o2 sensor bank 1 will not turn off, can not get truck to pass inspection have found out others truck owners have same problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (7 reports), followed by service brakes (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 110,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.