Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent reported on June 26, 2001 (Interior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (117 complaints), followed by service brakes (88).

How many 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

21 of 351 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 351 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

recalls

351

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Interior lighting

NHTSA campaign 01V220000 · reported June 26, 2001 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 38,863 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
The risk: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
The fix: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic117
Service brakes88
Engine and engine cooling43
Steering16
Engine13
Fuel system, gasoline12
Power train12
Tires12
Electrical system10
Structure10

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 9, 2025 · Service brakes
I pulled the truck out of the garage in working condition, left it running while parked in the driveway. It emptied the entire brake fluid reservoir through a leak in the distribution junction on the rear axle, leaving the truck with no brake function whatsoever. Had I not parked the truck in the driveway, I would…

Sep 20, 2021 · Service brakes
While driving on US60 East of Lexington Kentucky I was preparing to turn left using the left turn lane. There was another car in front of mine and as I approached it I began to lightly apply the brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no decrease in speed. Fortunately I was able to switch back to…

Apr 26, 2021 · Service brakes · 182,000 miles
HARD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION FROM POOR QUALITY PARTS WITHOUT PROPER CORROSION PROTECTION OR CORRECT MATERIALS (I.E. STAINLESS STEEL VS MILD STEEL) WHEN VEHICLE IS USED IN AREAS WHERE DE-ICER IS USED ON THE ROADS.

Mar 19, 2021 · Service brakes · 265,000 miles
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING IS BAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I BRAKE, I GOT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED

Feb 11, 2021 · Engine · 143,000 miles
KNOWN TO GM INJECTOR PROBLEMS WITH CHEVY SILVERADO VEHICLES. MY INJECTOR CRACKED OR FAILED AND DIESEL WENT IN TO MY ENGINE OIL, CAUSING AN OVER FILL OF 2 GALLONS. OIL WAS LEAKING OUT ALL OVER FROM MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE ARE MANY OTHER POST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND GM IS AWARE BUT HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL.

Silverado 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	132	9	4
2001	1	388	17	7
2002	1	351	21	6
2003	0	449	23	8
2004	0	368	19	10
2005	0	269	14	15

Across all years, the 2003 Silverado 2500 has the most complaints (449). All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent reported on June 26, 2001 (Interior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?: Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (117 complaints), followed by service brakes (88).
How many 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 21 of 351 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 9, 2025.