Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 64 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 brakes762,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic741,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip637,290 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors387,000 mi
Tires387,000 mi
Engine2500 mi
Engine and engine cooling234,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel240,213 mi
Fuel system, gasoline23,352 mi
Parking brake230,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor226,000 mi
Suspension23,352 mi
Electrical system140,213 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel187,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system13,352 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe126,000 mi
Equipment140,639 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery119,000 mi
Power train140,213 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments119,250 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear126,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs154,000 mi
Tires: sidewall192,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire140,639 mi
Tires: tread/belt126,600 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear130,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring165,000 mi

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of 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.