2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Most common 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 351 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	120
Service Brakes	88
Engine And Engine Cooling	43
Steering	16
Power Train	14
Engine	13
Fuel System, Gasoline	12
Tires	12
Electrical System	10
Structure	10

What owners report

2025-08-09, 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 have been involved in a serious collision due to sudden complete brake failure.

2021-09-20, 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 the through lane and avoid an accident. While I was able to avoid an accident there was definitely a risk of injury to myself and the occupants of the other vehicle. When I was able to inspect the vehicle I found that the brakeline adjacent to the fuel tank was rusted through which caused a complete brake failure. I do the vehicle maintenance personally and have since made necessa

2021-04-26, Service Brakes
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.

2021-03-19, Service Brakes
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

2021-02-11, Engine
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.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Interior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (120), Service Brakes (88), Engine And Engine Cooling (43).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.