2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2002

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Chart based on 66 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (24%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

127000 mi

US $56
replaced ignition module. still have problems with fuel and temp gauges not working. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Jan 2011

101000 mi

US $600
Steering column rattle. Steering column replaced. Heated outside mirrors. Passenger side replaced because it was cracked. The other had to have the heating element replaced. Tighten bolt on exhaust manifold. 
Jan 2013

108000 mi

US $87
cam sensor went bad, had to have car towed 
Jun 2014

113000 mi

US $130
New plugs. cleaned throttle body 
Apr 2015

116200 mi

US $700
Would not run smoothly after starting in cold weather. Replaced parts but did not fix the problem. Will have to take to dealer to be diagnosed. 
Dec 2015

119000 mi
Rocker panels rusting out 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2017
Nov 2012

32300 mi

US $50
front end alighnment 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013

120800 mi

US $600
Had to replace fuel pump. Was out of town shop took longer than budgeted. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011

249860 mi

C $300
u-joint replaced 
Mar 2012

254200 mi

C $185
Tailgate latch broken door latch broken 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Sep 2013

148000 mi

US $900
Wheel speed sensor failure caused from roadway deicing treatments. One failed the other one was going. ABS was inoperable at low speeds. Found inner tie rod end worn and needing to be replaced. 
Feb 2014

154700 mi

US $500
Transmission pump failure Replaced the transfer-case pump for the 4WD 
Mar 2014

159000 mi
Transmission failed again. Replaced transmission under repair shop warranty. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

178000 mi

US $500
Radiator hose failure, leaking quite a bit. Brake rotors needed turning. New Brake pads. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2013

210800 mi

US $3000
Rear seal had to be replaced. Fuel pump went out getting on the freeway 
Nov 2013

217900 mi
ABS and brake lights on. Replaced a front hub assembly. The alternator went out when I was home. I replaced it myself. 
Dec 2013

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.  
Aug 2014

243000 mi

US $50
Had to Change the thermostat 
Dec 2015

255000 mi

US $2000
Took it to aamco in Moreno Valley and they replaced the transmission for $2000 and this transmission is messed up too!!! 
Jul 2016

257200 mi

US $400
Instrument cluster went out 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
May 2003 - Jun 2022
Oct 2003

30000 mi
Only problem over 110,000 miles was steering column knocking. Intermediate shaft lubed per service bulletin, dealer eventually replaced shaft. 
Jun 2010

162000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump quit. 
Jan 2014

256000 mi

US $150
Replaced alternator. 
Oct 2014

235800 mi

US $790
Fuel level indicator erratic. Fuel level sensor replaced. 
Mar 2017

278000 mi

US $200
New front wheel bearings. 
Jan 2019

300000 mi

US $2800
Rebuild transmission 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Nov 2016
Apr 2012

85760 mi

C $700
Brake line failed because of rust, both rear calipers replaced because of seized bleeders. Also replaced rear shocks, AC tensioner, AC belt. 
Aug 2013

90400 mi

C $950
Transmission lines replaced due to rust some brake lines replaced due to rust 
Apr 2014

92480 mi

C $216
Rear flex hose failed 
Sep 2014

93620 mi

C $1200
Axle bearings failed. No damage to main pinion or spider gears. 
Feb 2016

100120 mi

C $610
Water pump leaking. Water pump replaced. Fuel line rusted and leaking. Mechanic replaced portion of line that was leaking. 
Oct 2016

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. 
Nov 2016

102300 mi
Both rear spring shackles broke (rust). Due to the amount of rust on the vehicle I decided to scrap it. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2015
Jun 2011

84000 mi

US $1500
Transmission rebuild 
Apr 2014

103000 mi

US $150
Drivers side front bearing & brakes 
Sep 2014

105000 mi

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

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011

94200 mi
driver's side electric window motor replaced 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Indiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011

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. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

165000 mi

US $1050
horn and blinkers not reliable windshield wiper fluid hoses broken side mirror on driver's side is loose driver's window severely scratched rewire trailer light hookup 
Sep 2016

189000 mi

US $272
trash in the "squirrel cage" u joints worn 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

115000 mi

US $400
Fuel pump failed, changed fuel filter before and after pump replacement. Cut a hole in the bed for access door. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alabama, United States
Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
May 2016

191000 mi
replaced altenator 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Apr 2012

71200 mi

US $200
Spring shackles rusted. Replaced 
Aug 2012

72300 mi

US $200
Replaced speed sensors in both front wheels 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2022
Jan 2015

38000 mi

US $808
Rear brake calipers and rear brake shoes. Electric window motor failed broke. 
Oct 2015

43200 mi
Clunking (muted noise) in steering column. 
Dec 2015

44000 mi

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

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2017
Oct 2014

19000 mi

US $900
Rotor were all pitted beyond any hope of repair. Everything was too rusty and worn out. New rotors, pads, shims, emergency brakes. Just rusted beyond safe use. Piece of junk. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2008

56000 mi

US $400
Power steering pump failed 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Pickups
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Repair Histories

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.