Model year record

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 409 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V220000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
38,863
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-26
Owners notified
2001-07-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

Safety risk

THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes89108,150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic8171,662 mi
Engine and engine cooling2675,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2042,000 mi
Engine13143,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1191,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel987,000 mi
Steering9118,500 mi
Electrical system895,000 mi
Tires745,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine673,200 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6153,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline5150,000 mi
Power train5121,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt545,516 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline424,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system447,540 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors462,389 mi
Parking brake434,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission464,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)434,000 mi
Wheels432,777 mi
Air bags: frontal33,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor364,000 mi
Structure360,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments335,000 mi
Suspension: front3110,198 mi
Air bags2215,000 mi
Equipment240,000 mi
Exterior lighting255,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system291,968 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch234,000 mi
Seat belts2243,244 mi
Service brakes, electric238,966 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring2126,800 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump247,000 mi
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2129,600 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2
Electrical system: ignition130,889 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood113,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1999,999 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys11 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)178,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1155,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other1133,533 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1247,433 mi
Parking brake: conventional132,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings154,688 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit134,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module189,562 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders13,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: electric power assist system146,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)138,000 mi
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body155,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members138,966 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields167,000 mi
Suspension1158,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing159,000 mi
Unknown132,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control15,000 mi
Visibility114,593 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1155,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element131,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring166,900 mi
Visibility: windshield157,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer166,900 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor166,900 mi
Wheels: hub166,000 mi

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.