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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems

56 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000.

owner complaints
56
of this car's complaints
16%
typical mileage
85,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    6
  • Exhaust system
    4
  • Engine: gasoline
    4
  • Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
    1
  • Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
    1
  • Engine: diesel
    1

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 27Loss of power 7Check engine light 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Engine · 143,000 miles · OR

Known to gm injector problems with chevy silverado vehicles. My injector cracked or failed and diesel went in to my engine oil, causing an over fill of 2 gallons. Oil was leaking out all over from my truck while I was driving. There are many other post about this problem and gm is aware but hasn't issued a recall.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Engine · 48,500 miles · PA

While driving, the engine will suddenly shut down and without warning stop.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Engine · MD

2002 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to engine fuel injectors safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle required having the fuel injectors replaced multiple times. The vehicle was repaired twice under warranty. The consumer requested for the manufacturer continue to repair the injectors under the warranty.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Exhaust manifold bolts breaking and both exhaust manifolds cracking evry 50000 miles. Occurs while driving.

Filed Apr 17, 2016 · Engine · 157,000 miles · CA

The glow plugs and fuel injectors fail prematurely I was told by the locol servace manager that there was plenty of time to get the repairs but a few weeks later when I brought it in for the supposed free repairs they tell me the time for mine is over its too old. When no one had showed me a print out and the company I bout it from never disclosed the issue. If the vehicle stalls in traffic it could cause an accident.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Engine, Locks · 247,433 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 75 MPH, a message indicating that the engine overheated displayed and smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The flames quickly spread to the cabin of the vehicle. While the flames were inside the cabin, the contact attempted to exit the vehicle but the driver side seat belt would not immediately unlock. The seat belt finally unlocked, but the driver side door would not unlock. The door eventually unlocked and the contact was able to exit the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 247,433.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 243,244 miles · TX · fire

As I was driving at 75 MPH, the indicator light said, engine overheated. I then noticed white smoke coming from the hood. The white smoke turned black. I pulled over to the side of the road and before I could shut the engine off, the engine shut off on its own. Fire began coming up where the windshield wipers are located and proceeded through the dashboard. I tried to unlatch my seat belt but it would not release. After several tries it released. I attempted to open the door; however, I had the same problem. The door did not open. After bumping the door forcibly many times, it also came open. Mind you, all the while the flames are coming inside the cab. I called 911 and the county fire department was dispatched, but not before it was fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was well maintained. I want to know what steps to take to prevent this from ever happening again?

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine · 82,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving at 65 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · 143,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the head gasket failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the technician stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to spray ether on the intake in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (102 complaints), 2002 (56 complaints) and 2004 (36 complaints).

Other 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems

Brakes 212Fuel system 30Steering 16Tires 12Transmission 12Body 10Electrical 10Visibility 7Airbags 5Suspension 5Wheels 5Acceleration 3Lights 3Locks 3Seat belts 3

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