2002 Chevrolet Silverado structure problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Jan 29, 2016
“Was hooking up trailer and started to move touched the brake and pedal went to floor. Left rear brake line rusted completely into . All brake lines very rusty. Because of rust I have replaced all 4 rotors,all 4 calipers all 4 shocks, always parked in garage.the truck frame is total rust. The rims…”
filed Aug 1, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE…Campaign 04V129000 · Mar 17, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2017
Structure problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 Silverado | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 Silverado | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 Silverado | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 Silverado | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 Silverado | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 Silverado | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 Silverado | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Silverado | 11 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.