2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Power Train Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
5 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
WHILE TOWING A 30 FT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER THE FRAME VIBRATES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH. FEELS LIKE A DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT FAILURE AS IT SEEMS TO BE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENING OVER SEVERAL RECENT TRIPS, BUT MAY BE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS. NOT PREDICTABLE BETWEEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, JUST STARTS TO VIBRATE. CAN BE SEVERE ENOUGH TO BE STARTLING AT TIMES.POSSIBLY NHTSA #10021013 REFERENCE #3009. HAVE NOT FOUND REMEDY LISTED ANYWHERE. *TR
THE HOLDING CLIP FOR THE OIL PUMP INSIDE OF TRANSFER CASE BROKE WHICH ALLOWED THE OIL PUMP TO SHAKE INSIDE OF CASE AND CONSEQUENTLY RUBBED A HOLE THRU T CASE WHICH EFFECTIVELY EMPTIED ALL THE LUBRICATING OIL FROM T CASE RUINING MOST OF THE PARTS INSIDE. *TR
INTERNAL COMPONENTS WEAR A SMALL HOLE IN THE REAR OF THE CASE HOUSING ALLOWING THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT WITHOUT YOU KNOWING IT. ONCE THE FLUID IS GONE THE GEARS GRIND DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AND YOU SKID TO A STOP. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS STILL AN ON GOING PROBLEM ALL THE WAY UP TO THE 2010 MODEL YEAR. *KB
THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSFER CASE THAT RESULTS IN A CLIP BREAKING LOOSE AND RUBBING A HOLE IN THE REAR HOUSING, ALLOWING THE LUBRICANT TO LEAK OUT, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO FAIL AND POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE WHEELS IN AN UNEXPECTED MANNER, CAUSING A CRASH.
SOME TIMES WHEN I START MY 2500 HD CHEVROLET SILVERODO 4WD EXTENDED CAB TRUCK THE SERVICE 4WD INDICATER COMES ON AND WHEN I GO TO THE DEALER THEY TELL ME THEY DONT KNOW WHAT IT IS. IM THINKIN THAT ITS FALTY WIRING. IT ALSO MAKES AN AWFULE TICKING SOUND RIGHT WHEN I START IT TOO. ALL THE TIME.
Other 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes
88 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
81 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
20 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
11 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint