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#BS-2002-CHESIL-5B74

2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Based on reports from 853 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
853
Crashes
85
Fires
5
Recalls
15
TSBs
470
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 853 complaints, 85 crashes, 5 fires, and 15 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rusted out brake lines

6 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

paint is flaking and peeling off

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

153 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 46K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

165
0–30K
219
30–60K
92
60–90K
55
90–120K
34
120–150K
29
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (219 reports) • Median: 46K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (153 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes153 (18%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip133 (16%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor47 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission43 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal24 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine20 (2%)
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments20 (2%)
Steering19 (2%)

2002 Chevrolet Silverado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, with 153 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 46,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 46K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, with 133 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
01
91
02
114
03
150
04
231
05
66
06
17
07
17
08
7
09
20
10
18
11
29
12
28
13
40
14
15
15
3
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

03V435000Dec 2003

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

SOME 2WD AND 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS, CONVERTED TO EITHER DEDICATED OR BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL USAGE, WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A THROTTLE CABLE THAT CAN CONTACT AND RUB THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE CREATING A PINHOLE LEAK OF NATURAL GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.

04E022000Mar 2004

EQUIPMENT

AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS NOT ENGAGING FULLY IN THE STAKE POCKET OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.

04V129000Sep 2004

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.

05V161000Jul 2005

PARKING BRAKE

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

05V379000Sep 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

853

Class avg

867

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2002.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 853 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado is related to the brakes, with 153 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 853 complaints, 85 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 15 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado problems start?
Based on 594 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 46,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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