2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 23 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
23
Engine complaints
4%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“2002 CHEV. 1500 SILV. PURCH. 2001 TX.ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON ST UNDER 5MPH,BROUGHT TO MECHANIC.,BRAKE PADS, AND TIRES.SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOT AND VERY HUMID, LAWS OF NATURE, AIRBAGS ARE NO GOOD IN EITHER VEHICLE.(SHE HAS A SON AGE 14, AND 3YR OLD GRL).AXIL IS RUSTY WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT BREAK.GOD IS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.