2002 Chevrolet Silverado body problems

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Body · 127,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 54,500 miles · NY

Instrument cluster went completely dead.

Filed Aug 1, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 85,777 miles · IN

Was hooking up trailer and started to move touched the brake and pedal went to floor. Left rear brake line rusted completely into . All brake lines very rusty. Because of rust I have replaced all 4 rotors,all 4 calipers all 4 shocks, always parked in garage.the truck frame is total rust. The rims had to be painted because of rust the spare is solid rust.

Filed Mar 8, 2013 · Body · 81,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that he took the vehicle for an oil change and the mechanic advised that the rear frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Body · 120,456 miles · MA

A chevy silverado tailgate releases at the latch and drops without provocation. The consequences are a sudden loud noise and the dropped tailgate opens releasing cargo onto roadway. This failure is not precipitated by any unusual road surface or bump.

Filed Feb 1, 2006 · Body, Brakes · CO

2002 silverado parking brake does not hold, rear axle seals were leaking. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer received a recall regarding the parking brake after several attempts of trying to get it repaired. The ABS light illuminated, the dealer replaced the speed sensor. The cd player failed. The complained about a rattle when going over bumps. The dealer tightened the shocks. The tailgate latch was replaced.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Body, Brakes · PA

2002 chevy silverado brakes failed at low speeds. *ts when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected, he was informed there was a problem with the ABS. The sensor was cleaned and a part was replaced. The consumer then received a recall notice in october 2005 regarding the ABS. The recall letter stated the consumer could apply for reimbursement. The tailgate rusted and broke. The steering relay and right front idler arm were replaced. The window regulator was replaced. The wheel center cap fell off.

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Body · 54,000 miles · NY

I am the original owner of a 2002 chevy silverado. This past july I lowered the spare tire for the first time to clean off mud and discovered that there were four locations on the side wall of tire that were worn away. This was caused by the bed of the truck. The tire was secure and had the proper tire inflation. I check the pressure about 4-5 times a year while it is still secured under the truck. I contacted gm and was told to bring the tire to my local dealer. Service manager saw the tire and stated he sees this all the time and believes it is a design flaw especially in the s-10 pick ups. He advised me not to use the tire. It is to dangerous. I purchased a new tire to replace the spare and now in the process of trying to get gm to repay that cost. They have denied all requests so far stating I did not rotate tires properly. In the service book there are 2 ways to rotate tires one includes the spare and the other does not. I did the one that showed the four tire rotation not five because the spare is a steel rim not aluminum like the other four drive wheels. I am lucky that I removed the spare during daylight hours just for cleaning and not at night when I had too. The damaged sidewall of tire is on the inside once on the truck and I would never had seen the damage had it been at night. I also pull a camper with this vehicle and the results of having the side wall blow out at highway speeds pulling a camper scared me. As I mentioned earlier, I have replaced the spare with new tire. But what will keep the damage from occurring again ? I guess I will have to keep moving the spare tire. Gm should redesign the tire holder or provide some type of cushion between tire and bed of truck. I am sure that had I had a flat tire and used the spare earlier in the trucks life this would not have happened. I have the tire and can provide pictures upon request. Please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Filed Apr 22, 2005 · Body · KY

I received two new tailgate cable supports from a dealer in arcadia, florida this past winter. I installed them myself on my 2002 chevy c2500 hd crew cab pickup. I have reason to believe the new cables are not made from stainless steel as they are supposed to be. This is because a magnet will stick to the cables, just like to old ones. The dealer really had no answer other than the new cables were the ones they were installing on everyone's vehicle that responded to the recall. I know that 203 type stainless steel has a small amount of carbon and will attract a magnet slightly, but I still believe the "new" cables are the same as the old ones. Thank you, gene faulconer.

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Body · CA

The color on my dashboard is peeling off. I took it to my local chevrolet dealer, and they informed that this was nothing they could help me with and did not know why it was happening. I own a 2002 chevyrolet truck silverado.