2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Power Train Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

10 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11702860 |
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 in a church parking lot where the truck was not drivable. I was told by a concern passerby( mechanic, which happen to be) it's has something to do with the rest axle. The truck gave me no warning whatever. I was told I could have had a major accident and I had NO!!! warning. Please, fix. I have nothing but, issues with this truck.
#11702867 |
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.
#11170293 | Crash
WHEN WE BOUGHT TRUCK I CHECKED VIN AND ONLY THE TAILGATE RECALL CAME UP BUT LISTED MY TRUCK BEING A CHEVY 800 MODEL, WELL COUPLE WEEKS AGO OUR TRUCK WOULDN'T BRAKE WHILE PARKING MAKING A LEFT INTO A RESTAURANT AND THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP AND HIT THE RESTAURANT WINDOW!!! WHEN I CHECKED JUST OUR EXACT VEHICLE 15 PLUS RECALLS CAME UP WITH THIS PARTICULAR DEFECT LISTED, PLEASE HELP ADVISE. THANK THE PARKERD
#11112912 |
I FIRST OF ALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND NOTICED 2ND GEAR HAS GONE OUT IN IT SINCE I VERY RARELY WENT IN THE REVERSE IT DIDN'T NOTICE THAT TELL HER I WAS IN A PREDICAMENT AND HAD TO PUSH IT OUT AND NOW IT'S STUCK IN FIRST GEAR
#10765058 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND PROPERLY IN THE OVERDRIVE POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE A REPAIR WAS PERFORMED EACH TIME. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE SPECIFIC PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
#10660844 |
CRESTED A SMALL HILL TO SEE A RED LIGHT WITH THREE CARS IN LINE. I DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED USING THE PARKING BRAKE AFTER SWERVING INTO EMPTY LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THE LINE OF CARS FROM BEHIND. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT WAS BLOWN IN THE PIPING JUST AFT OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP A LARGE TRUCK WITH EMPTY BED USING ONLY THE REAR BRAKES AS THEY LOCK UP EASILY. THERE SEEMED TO BE NO BRAKE POWER USING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH IS WHY THE PARKING PEDAL WAS USED. EVEN WITH A FUNCTIONAL PARKING BRAKE, THE "FAILSAFE" OF HAVING ONLY ONE CIRCUIT IS NEARLY USELESS GIVEN AN EMPTY TRUCK BED (LOW REAR-WHEEL TRACTION) AND A LOSS OF PRESSURE ON THE FRONT CIRCUIT. IN MY OPINION, LOSING THE FRONT BRAKES...
#10637702 | Crash
WHERE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTS IN CLUTCH PEDAL ASSY BROKE. WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF GEAR CAUSING ME TO HIT A POLE. DAMAGING BUMPER HOOD FENDER HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL AND GRILL. CALLED THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT CLUTCH BRAKING ISSUES WHILE DRIVING IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE DONE SOME CHECKING AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE BUT BECAUSE GM SAYS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE THEY JUST WANT TO SELL US PARTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
#10467487 |
I WENT TO STOP AT STREET LIGHT AND THE BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR NO BRAKES AT ALL. LATER FOUND BRAKES LINES RUSTED THREW. ALL TRANSMISSION LINES ALSO RUST THREW. PRICE TO HAVE FIXED OVER $2000.00 *TR
#10395951 |
CHEVY EXTENDED CAB, 1500 SILVERADO: WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, TRUCK LOST COMPLETE POWER, I.E. ENGINE QUIT, PWR STEERING LOSS, NO RADIO, GAUGES LOSS PWR. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN TRAFFIC. TRUCK RESTARTED, SPUTTERED, POWER LOSS, ENGINE BACK ON LINE (INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE). VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION FOR SEVERAL DAYS. GARAGE FOUND NOT DISCREPANCIES WITH VEHICLE. FIVE DAYS ELAPSED. VEHICLE LOSS (DIED) ON HIGHWAY AGAIN. SAME DESCRIBED SYMPTOMS. IS THERE A RECALL OR OTHER SIMILAR ISSUES OUT THERE? *TR
#10280689 |
2002 CHEVY SILVERADO C1500 PLASTIC CLUTCH PEDAL AND PLASTIC SLATE CYLINDER HAS BROKEN APART TWICE. ONCE AROUND 80,000 MILES AND 128,000 ENDANGER MY LIFE ONCE ON THE FREEWAY AND ON HEAVY STREET TRAFFIC . I FEEL THAT THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS DANGER TO MY HEALTH. I KNOW THESE PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR APPROVED. SINCE THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, I FEEL THESE PLASTIC DO NOT BELONG IN THE POWERTRAIN SYSTEM PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEMS I HAVE TWO PLASTIC CLUTCH OLD PARTS FOR PROOF. THANK YOU *TR

Other 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Problem Areas

Service Brakes 184 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 108 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 41 complaints Steering 21 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Parking Brake 16 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Engine 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Seats 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Service Brakes Electric 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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