2002 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems

Filed Jan 9, 2016 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · OR

While driving on the highway, the truck, for an unknown reason, shut down causing me to loose power steering and brake capability. I was able to shift into neutral and turn the key off and then back on again to re-start the truck. It has now happened several times and I have done the same thing each time to correct the problem. It happened once in 2002 then constantly 4-5 times a year and again today. Gm has told me in the past that they don't know what would cause that issue. I could not get my local chevrolet shop manager to give me a straight yes or no answer regarding whether my problem is consistent with the issues being experienced by effected gm models with ignition problems. I believe it may be due to the recalled ignition switches as I have had the electrical system looked at and no one can seem to find an issue that would cause the truck to shut off randomly at highway speeds and then turn right back over after shifting to neutral!! I believe that the current recall does not cover all of the vehicles that are truly affected. I have had my family in the truck on several occasions when this has happened and have been fortunate to not have had an accident to this point.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · PA

When to use the horn in a traffic situation and nothing. No power at fuse box for horn stated by my mechanic.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · IN

While driving on the highway, the truck, for an unknown reason, shut down causing me to loose power steering and brake capability. I was able to shift into neutral and turn the key off and then back on again to re-start the truck. It has now happened several times and I have done the same thing each time to correct the problem. It happened once in 2009 and twice in 2010. Since then it has happened a few times per year at random times. Gm has told me in the past that they don't know what would cause that issue. I could not get my local chevrolet shop manager to give me a straight yes or no answer regarding whether my problem is consistent with the issues being experienced by effected gm models with ignition problems. I believe it may be due to the recalled ignition switches as I have had the electrical system looked at and no one can seem to find an issue that would cause the truck to shut off randomly at highway speeds and then turn right back over after shifting to neutral!! I believe that the current recall does not cover all of the vehicles that are truly affected. I have had my family in the truck on several occasions when this has happened and have been fortunate to not have had an accident to this point.

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

Engine stalls occasionally while driving, and put me in a dangerous situation. Fortunately I live in a small town has little freeways. Also the driver side seatbelt is stuck and I can not pull it out.

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

Instrument cluster went completely dead.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Electrical · KY

2002 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problem. *smd the consumer stated he experienced a problem with the ignition switch, from the time the vehicle was new. The switch did not malfunction all the time, and the last time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the problem. On 2 separate occasions, the vehicle would shut off briefly and then come back on. There were times, when he tried to start the vehicle, it would turn over, but it wouldn't start.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Electrical · 195,294 miles · IN

I had previously filed a complaint that had the wrong incident date. The odi number is 10218455.

Filed Feb 18, 2008 · Electrical · 195,294 miles · IN · fire

I went to my residence to get my golf clubs & clothes at around 8:00 pm on march 10, 2007, while driving back into town to stay at someone else's house so we could leave on a trip early the next morning my truck caught on fire under the hood. The local fire department was called but truck was a total loss.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Electrical · TX

Day time running lights are a constant problem for us, and if you check out other vehicles approching you and a light is out nine times out of ten it's a gm product. If gm uses them to sell their product they should work, just ask a service desk at any dealership and you will get the same answere. All years not just one.

Filed Jun 7, 2006 · Electrical · WA

2002 silverado battery failed. *ts the positive terminal became disconnected from the battery making it unstable.