2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 509 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The emergency brake does not work properly. It automatically comes on while I am driving almost causing me to have a accident. Please, fix!!!!
I was driving today and my truck started making a strange noise(like something was loose). I stop the truck to see what was loose, I found nothing. I got back in the truck driving about 20 mph the truck started making the noise again and the truck started dragging( like it wouldn't go faster). I then stop and pulled…
my truck won't pick up speed when trying to accelerate. I don't know what it is. I know it's a problem and it's a hazard and accident waiting to happen!!!! Please, fix. I have had nothing but, issues with this Chevy Silverado.
ABS kicks in constantly at low speeds in dry conditions. This causes longer stopping distances. The ABS grinds or vibrates interfering with normal braking situations. Many near miss collisions at low speeds. The manufacturer should be responsible and replace all the ABS sensors. I purchased this truck brand new in…
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud cracking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed the loud cracking sound while driving over a pothole in the road. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact…
Silverado 1500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 614 | 69 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 467 | 47 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 509 | 45 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 805 | 26 | 7 |
| 2004 | 0 | 797 | 33 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 525 | 20 | 34 |
Across all years, the 2014 Silverado 1500 has the most complaints (1,436). All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Owners have filed 509 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (184 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (164).
- How many 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 45 of 509 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 24 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 3, 2025.