When I started the engine the gas gauge went to full then back to 0. Later when I went to use the tow/haul it would not work, it wasn't long before the odometer and shift indicator stopped working.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical complaints
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The vehicle will not start due to a problem with security system or pass lock.I sometimes have to wait up to 2 hours before the vehicle will start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the security system warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. When the contact restarted the engine the headlights and instrument panel lighting became dim. The vehicle was repaired by a certified mechanic with the replacement of the battery. The alternator was diagnosed and was functioning properly. The failure occurred repeatedly. The contact detected that the failures were contributed to the body control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
I smelled something burning but could not find any fire. Later I noticed the 5 sp AC fan switch on my 2002 chevy silverado was only working for speeds 3-5. When I went to the chevy dealer they said this was a common problem and the wiring and blower resistor needed to be replaced.
Positive side post on AC delco battery corroded off and leaked sulfuric acid all over truck.
I have a 2002 chevy 4x4 pickup that has intrmitent no brakes at slow speed 3 to 10 miles per hour it has hapened 3 times in the last 2 weeks . They tell me the front wheel speed sensors are to blame ?
Abs recall for 2002 chevy pickups issued in sep 2005. Issue was while I was in slow moving 3 to 5 MPH ABS system would activate and can cause a potential crash. Recall was to perform a inspection of the ABS system. Clean and apply a rust preventive and confirm sensor was receiving proper signal. My pickup was serviced at our local dealership in november 2005. This pickup was not having any issues with ABS system at that time of service. The dealership change out the passenger side sensor (due to rust) and performed the required maintenance on the driver side. Now 36,000 miles later I almost had two accidents in the same day due to the ABS system activation while stopping in slow speed. (I can detail the potential accident later) the ABS was only coming on at random and not all the time. I found out from the dealership and g.m. Once the pickup was service the recall had been taken care any other issues if up to the owner to take care of. My complaint is in just cleaning and putting rust preventive in place is not a long term fix but only temporary fix and the safety issue still exist in the salt belt states. The test method is to hooking the system up to a diagnostic evaluation. This test showed the sensor was dropping off at a low RPM and causing the ABS to active. The issue can be caused by rust coating the sensor face or the receiver face. The dealership was planning to change the sensor before even testing to be defective. Because it is likely the sensor will be damaged in the removal process. My point is, this can and will happen again and is a high risk to damage. Property, persons. In this case the recall fix only lasted 36,000 miles. I only have 86,000 mile total on this pickup. My family and other families are at risk with out a permanant fix to this ABS system. Is a one time recall fix the normal with oem's on recall even thought the fix did not fully fix the recall issue? Please review and get back with me.
While driving vehicle began to smoke from engine compartment, noise came from engine compartment, vehicle significantly lost power. Driver could not shut off engine....starter was trying to crank engine-even when ignition was in shut off position. Engine suddenly did not have full power. Smoke and burning smell continued to increase from engine compartment with no way to shut off engine. Gm relay #12193614 was replaced, as well as burnt out starter. Relay is available to the federal safety agency. Gm was not interested accessing part when offered to them.
Odometer, and shift indicator goes out, and you cannot tell what gear you are in or your mileage. Warrenty replaced instrument cluster a couple of years ago. But now it is happening again. I was told the cluster was bad again and needed replacing. But it goes off and stays off for a week or longer and the next thing you know its back on again.I have unplugged the connecor from the cluster and replugged it in and the cluster would work again, only for a short while. Local repair shops has told me they have been regularly replacing these clusters. This could cause accidentally placing transmission in wrong gears, causing injury and accidents.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the engine compartment caught on fire and burned the vehicle and the garage doors. The fire department and police responded to the emergency call. The fire department determined the fuse box caused the fire. The reports were prepared by both the fire department and police department. Pictures were taken at the scene. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 9/27/2006 -
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