NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2002 GMC Silverado, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as GMC SILVERADO.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 22.2% |
| TIRES | 2 | 22.2% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 11.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 11.1% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 11.1% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | MECHANICAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| TIRES | SIDEWALL | 1 |
| TIRES | TREAD/BELT | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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4 investigations; 0 open.
Opened: 2005-12-20. Closed: 2006-05-31.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Opened: 2005-04-28. Closed: 2005-09-13.
UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKING (RECALL 05V-379).GM'S RECALL COVERS APPROXIMATELY 804,000 VEH
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Linked campaign numbers: 05V379000.
Opened: 2004-04-09. Closed: 2005-05-10.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.ACCORDING TO GM, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE FRICTION LINING
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: 05V161000.
Opened: 2003-12-08. Closed: 2004-04-09.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE03-057 TO ASSESS PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES THAT INCORPORATE A SINGLE-SHOE DRUM-IN-HAT PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENT OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE LININGS TEND TO WEAR OUT EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE (AT AN AVERAGE OF 24 MONTHS IN SERVICE), REDUCING T
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
9 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Date: 2011-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
Date: 2001-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SUBJECT ON DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. *YH
Date: 2001-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE ACCESS DOOR NOISE. *YH
Date: 2001-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG
Date: 2001-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB AND SHORT BED MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP OR CLUNK ON STOP OR ACCELERATION. *SLC
Date: 2001-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING. *SLC
Date: 2001-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION TO ADDRESS DRIVELINE GROWL OR PROP SHAFT RING NOISE. *JG
Date: 2001-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DOOR CHECK LINK. *JG
Date: 2001-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER ENHANCEMENTS. *JG
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SILVERADO | 9 |
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