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%)

Chart based on 66 repairs.
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 14 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

127000 mi

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

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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
Tighten bolt on exhaust manifold. 
108000 mi

US $87
cam sensor went bad, had to have car towed 
113000 mi

US $130
New plugs. cleaned throttle body 
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. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

120800 mi

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

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

210800 mi

US $3000
Rear seal had to be replaced. Fuel pump went out getting on the freeway 
243000 mi

US $50
Had to Change the thermostat 
100120 mi

C $610
Water pump leaking. Water pump replaced. Fuel line rusted and leaking. Mechanic replaced portion of line that was leaking. 
178000 mi

US $500
Radiator hose failure, leaking quite a bit. Brake rotors needed turning. New Brake pads. 
162000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump quit. 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

115000 mi

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

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

56000 mi

US $400
Power steering pump failed 

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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

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