2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2002

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (27%)

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

101000 mi

US $600
Steering column rattle. Steering column replaced. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

32300 mi

US $50
front end alighnment 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

148000 mi

US $900
Found inner tie rod end worn and needing to be replaced. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

217900 mi

US $500
ABS and brake lights on. Replaced a front hub assembly. 
220000 mi

US $250
Front Passenger wheel hub replaced. ABS and brake lights still on, dealership said it was my e.c.m and that it's not important. It shouldn't affect anything. A week later my brakes locked up and I went sideways... I was doing less than 30mph.  
30000 mi Only problem over 110,000 miles was steering column knocking. Intermediate shaft lubed per service bulletin, dealer eventually replaced shaft. 
278000 mi

US $200
New front wheel bearings. 
85760 mi

C $700
Also replaced rear shocks, 
93620 mi

C $1200
Axle bearings failed. No damage to main pinion or spider gears. 
102300 mi Both spring shackles broke off. At this point deciding on getting rid of vehicle and buying something else as body rust and component corrosion is becoming an issue. 
103000 mi

US $150
Drivers side front bearing & brakes 
105000 mi

US $450
Front bearing replacement, also did the brakes. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

71200 mi

US $200
Spring shackles rusted. Replaced 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

43200 mi Clunking (muted noise) in steering column. 
44000 mi

US $120
Steering intermediate shaft. Replacement. Noise/rattle. Non safety issue. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

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