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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (20%)

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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
Heated outside mirrors. Passenger side replaced because it was cracked. The other had to have the heating element 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 The alternator went out when I was home. I replaced it myself. 
257200 mi

US $400
Instrument cluster went out 
256000 mi

US $150
Replaced alternator. 
235800 mi

US $790
Fuel level indicator erratic. Fuel level sensor replaced. 
85760 mi

C $700
AC tensioner, AC belt. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

94200 mi driver's side electric window motor replaced 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

84000 mi

US $40
solenoid stuck on sensor for gas tank fuel. lasted several weeks then check engine light went out. fuel tank was full so it could not be checked. warning logged and reset. diagnostics only cost me the labor. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

165000 mi

US $1050
horn and blinkers not reliable rewire trailer light hookup 
189000 mi

US $272
trash in the "squirrel cage" 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

191000 mi replaced altenator 

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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

38000 mi

US $808
Electric window motor failed broke. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical Problems

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