Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 713 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E075000 FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E057000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E042000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V161000 PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04E022000 DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V129000 GM/TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V435000 GM/CNG FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 246 complaints
- Power Train 71 complaints
- Service Brakes 70 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 58 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Structure 36 complaints
Of the 713 complaints on file, 75 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 713 complaints, owners report 47 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Overall, the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado has an average reliability outlook based on NHTSA data, with 711 owner complaints and 15 recall campaigns. Most complaints involve braking and power train issues, suggesting potential reliability concerns. However, the data is somewhat limited, especially regarding specific failure details.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$900 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | 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 changes
- Brake system inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Cooling system check
- Battery testing and replacement
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noise when braking
- Transmission slippage
- Engine overheating
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Weak brake pedal response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.