Complaints
64
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:82,369 mi
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:74,125 mi
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:36,798 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 82,369 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 74,125 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | 36,798 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,369
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,125
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,798
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Multiple Axle
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 64 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (7 complaints, avg 82,369 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (7 complaints, avg 74,125 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints, avg 36,798 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,812 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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