2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Power Train Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
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.
10
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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
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
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
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