2002 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 710 | 622 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 470 | 578 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 75 | 56 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,995 mi | 48,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 245 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 70 | 122 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 159 |
| Power Train | 70 | 49 |
| Steering | 39 | 44 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 24 |
| Structure | 36 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 121 | 111 |
| Brake problems | 70 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 24 |
| Stalling | 30 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
2002 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.