Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 241 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87 complaints
- Service Brakes 62 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 36 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 9 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Tires 8 complaints
Of the 241 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 241 complaints, owners report 3 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is rated average in reliability. The primary concerns are with the braking systems, receiving a high number of complaints. Engine and steering related issues are less frequent but notable. Due to limited recall data, conclusions are based heavily on complaint counts.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| engine and cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5k miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant change every 3 years
- Transmission service every 40k miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace spark plugs every 60k miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Engine overheating
- Steering pull to one side
- Uneven tire wear
- Coolant leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.