2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,305 | 710 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 266 | 470 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 140 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,875 mi | 46,995 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 450 | 245 |
| Power Train | 103 | 70 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 88 | 58 |
| Structure | 94 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 70 |
| Steering | 73 | 39 |
| Suspension | 78 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 83 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 156 | 121 |
| Brake problems | 98 | 70 |
| Vibration / shaking | 87 | 37 |
| Stalling | 33 | 30 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
2000 Chevrolet Silverado
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.