Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado engine complaints
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I too have the piston slap problem with my 2002 silverado hd 6.0l engine. I took it to the dealer at about 2400 miles and was handed a technical bulletin that was dated from 1999 (problem has been known since then) telling me that gm is working on a "fix". They did want to look at the truck to make sure nothing else was wrong. There is no "fix", just an extended warranty on the engine alone even though I already paid for the extended warranty for the entire vehicle. You cannot get the warranty agreement mailed to you to look it over, they will only send it if you agree to accept it over the phone. Bought the truck in good faith and was sold a lemon. Maybe if their profits were affected by a recall they might think twice about stealing and lying to consumers.
The consumer had to replace several major vehicle components since the vehicle was purchased, including the engine which failed at 36,700 miles.
The vehicles oil pump failed at 36k miles and caused damage to the engine.
When the vehicle was first started, the engine had a knocking noise.
My 2002 chev truck knocks when I start the engine. (6.0) most chev trucks do this. The dealer told me it was normal. I would like to have them around when I try and sell the truck. The noise came after the truck was only 4 months old. It has been getting worse and worse. My resale value is going to suck. If it is normal, I told them they should advertise it in their tv commercial. Chev trucks, like a rock, and sound like a rock shaking in a tin can.
The vehicle caught fire under the hood. *jb wiring from electric fuel pump in gas tank caught fire and burned two holes in the top of the gas tank.
Brand new 2002 chevrolet truck makes knocking noise since new. Chevrolet agrees its a problem but will not fix it. The knocking is heard when starting vehicle. Gm needs to correct this issue before it cause engine failure.
While driving about 55 MPH on the highway, the vehicle began to overheat without prior warning then the check engine light illuminated.
The check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and then the vehicle over heated.
The vehicle made a noise, the problem was diagnosed as a slapped piston.
I have a 02 siverado a 5,000 miles the motor started knocking, the dealership said it's out of there hands, and told us to call chevrolet document #816465, which says the knocking is normal, and all they can do is extend the warranty. We all know this is not normal,go to www.bigclassaction.com and file a complaint. If we can get everyone together we can get a class action suit against them. We all have paid to much for our vehicles to letgm get by with this. Lets stick together, tell every one.
There is knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Due to missing piston from the engine please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Duramax engine, the engine was ticking when vehicle was purchased (600 miles), dealer stated this was normal. This ticking sound has gotten worse, dealer still says this is normal. Ts
When starting the vehicle, there is a knocking noise coming from the engine caused by piston slap, if not fixed, this could cause piston to break and damage the engine.*ak consumer is concerned that the engine will fail in the future.
While driving, brake pedal will go all the way to the floor when braking suddenly. Also while driving on highway, consumer slammed on brakes to avoid a collision and the rear brakes locked up and vehicle slid.*ak also the engine vibrates when the air condition is on, the dealer repositioned clamp, when it is rainy hard the drivers door leaks at the top weatherstrip, the exhaust vibrates when vehicle is in reverse, the passenger seat rattles.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
There have been repair attempts none have been fully sucessful. No safety defect listed.
Engine has a cold knock when starting up in mornings, also gmc has acknowledged the problem. It's a characteristic design in vehicle.*ak
Vehicle stalled at 70 MPH, vehicle is at dealership at this time.
Engine makes loud "ticking" noise when warm at idle. Gm states normal condition. Not all duramax deisels make this noise. It cannot be normal. Gm has no interest in pursuing. Although this may not be a safety issue, unless the engine explodes as a result, it still is very disheartening that gm will release the product with bugs and the customer is forced to accept.
Ongoing ticking noise in 5.3l v8 engine while running. Dealer notified. Feel free to profvide any further information.
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