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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.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (24%)
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
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| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011127000 miUS $56 | replaced ignition module. still have problems with fuel and temp gauges not working. | ||
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 2011101000 miUS $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 2013108000 miUS $87 | cam sensor went bad, had to have car towed | ||
| Jun 2014113000 miUS $130 | New plugs. cleaned throttle body | ||
| Apr 2015116200 miUS $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 2015119000 mi | Rocker panels rusting out | ||
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 201232300 miUS $50 | front end alighnment | ||
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 2013120800 miUS $600 | Had to replace fuel pump. Was out of town shop took longer than budgeted. | ||
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 2011249860 miC $300 | u-joint replaced | ||
| Mar 2012254200 miC $185 | Tailgate latch broken door latch broken | ||
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 2013148000 miUS $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 2014154700 miUS $500 | Transmission pump failure Replaced the transfer-case pump for the 4WD | ||
| Mar 2014159000 mi | Transmission failed again. Replaced transmission under repair shop warranty. | ||
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 2014178000 miUS $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 2013210800 miUS $3000 | Rear seal had to be replaced. Fuel pump went out getting on the freeway | ||
| Nov 2013217900 mi | ABS and brake lights on. Replaced a front hub assembly. The alternator went out when I was home. I replaced it myself. | ||
| Dec 2013220000 miUS $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 2014243000 miUS $50 | Had to Change the thermostat | ||
| Dec 2015255000 miUS $2000 | Took it to aamco in Moreno Valley and they replaced the transmission for $2000 and this transmission is messed up too!!! | ||
| Jul 2016257200 miUS $400 | Instrument cluster went out | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States May 2003 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 200330000 mi | Only problem over 110,000 miles was steering column knocking. Intermediate shaft lubed per service bulletin, dealer eventually replaced shaft. | ||
| Jun 2010162000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump quit. | ||
| Jan 2014256000 miUS $150 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Oct 2014235800 miUS $790 | Fuel level indicator erratic. Fuel level sensor replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017278000 miUS $200 | New front wheel bearings. | ||
| Jan 2019300000 miUS $2800 | Rebuild transmission | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Apr 201285760 miC $700 | Brake line failed because of rust, both rear calipers replaced because of seized bleeders. Also replaced rear shocks, AC tensioner, AC belt. | ||
| Aug 201390400 miC $950 | Transmission lines replaced due to rust some brake lines replaced due to rust | ||
| Apr 201492480 miC $216 | Rear flex hose failed | ||
| Sep 201493620 miC $1200 | Axle bearings failed. No damage to main pinion or spider gears. | ||
| Feb 2016100120 miC $610 | Water pump leaking. Water pump replaced. Fuel line rusted and leaking. Mechanic replaced portion of line that was leaking. | ||
| Oct 2016102300 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 2016102300 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 201184000 miUS $1500 | Transmission rebuild | ||
| Apr 2014103000 miUS $150 | Drivers side front bearing & brakes | ||
| Sep 2014105000 miUS $450 | Front bearing replacement, also did the brakes. | ||
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 201194200 mi | driver's side electric window motor replaced | ||
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 201184000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2014165000 miUS $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 2016189000 miUS $272 | trash in the "squirrel cage" u joints worn | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012115000 miUS $400 | Fuel pump failed, changed fuel filter before and after pump replacement. Cut a hole in the bed for access door. | ||
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 2016191000 mi | replaced altenator | ||
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 201271200 miUS $200 | Spring shackles rusted. Replaced | ||
| Aug 201272300 miUS $200 | Replaced speed sensors in both front wheels | ||
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 201538000 miUS $808 | Rear brake calipers and rear brake shoes. Electric window motor failed broke. | ||
| Oct 201543200 mi | Clunking (muted noise) in steering column. | ||
| Dec 201544000 miUS $120 | Steering intermediate shaft. Replacement. Noise/rattle. Non safety issue. | ||
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 201419000 miUS $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. | ||
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 200856000 miUS $400 | Power steering pump failed | ||
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