2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I was driving on hwy 495 which is a city road towards hwy 19 driving approx 53 mph in crystal river, fl. The vechile ahead of my mine was 3 car lengths ahead when i saw there brake lights on, i applied the usual appropriate brake pressure which is no harder or softer then any other time. Once i slowed down to 40 mph in the back passenger side rear tire felt like it exploded and heard a huge explosive type sound and…
Crash reported
ODI 11057511
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
The fuel lines rust away and start leaking fuel badly. All lines have to be replaced. The rust on this truck is unbelievable. Gm will not stand behind the product. The rocker panels all rusted out as well. The frame is rusting out. These truck are just rust buckets
ODI 10882888
Body · Service Brakes
Chevy rust. Brake lines rusted out completely and failed - happen at slow speed no one injured. Shackled broke off and hit bottom of bed without towing. Frame is rusted out. Neighbor has similar vehicle with same problems (put jack on frame and it went through the frame.) many complaints online about these very issues.
ODI 10818745
Body
FRAME IS ROTTING OUT
ODI 10811196
Body
Was replacing brake lines after a rusty line broke and seen excessive rust on the passenger side frame in the front 1/4 of pickup. The frame has a long hole on bottom of frame spaning about 10 inches and above the same section of frame has a long rusted crack running parallel with the frame spaning about 8 inches. The rest of the frame looks in good condition.
ODI 10783532
Body · Power Train
Where clutch master cylinder mounts in clutch pedal assy broke. Was unable to get out of gear causing me to hit a pole. Damaging bumper hood fender headlight turn signal and grill. Called the dealer they told me that clutch braking issues while driving is not a safety issue. I have done some checking and there are a lot of people with this issue but because gm says not a safety issue they just want to sell us parts…
Crash reported
ODI 10637702
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
I had replaced antilock brake module last year and had brakes worked on this year and last and replaced brake pads. The rotors had been turned before, on a trip to my daughters my brakes started to go out. They were completely out by the time i reached her corner. I had to have all new brake lines and rotors and pads even though there were only 6,000 miles on the pads. I also had rustproofed the truck including the…
ODI 10662848
Body · Suspension
Right side spring shackle failed due to excessive corrosion right side of rear bumper corroded to the point the mount failed. *tr
ODI 10508054
Body · Service Brakes
I was driving when i went to stop and the pedal was soft. The truck still stopped but the pedal didn't feel right. I was able to get to my in-laws house,about 2 miles. When i got out i saw brake fluid leaking from the brake lines running along the frame on the drivers side. They are the lines that go to the abs module. When i inspected further, all 4 lines were either leaking or about to. That is when i noticed both…
ODI 10470310
Body
My rear bumper on my chevy 1500 4x4 silverado truck is rotting off the truck, yes rotting never in my life i seen poor quality in parts gm is using, rear bumpers are suppose to protect you from a crash this bumper is rotting off my truck this is a safety hazard and should be recalled. *tr
ODI 10550691
Body · Equipment
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that he heard a rattling from under the vehicle. He then inspected the vehicle and realized that the spare tire had separated from the vehicle without him noticing. The contact also mentioned that the cable was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10426479
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lines and fuel lines must be replaced due to excessive rusting. Blew a brake line and had no brakes at all. Additionally, the frame has rusted through and had to be welded. Looking at repair costs between $1500 - $3000 depending upon how this goes. *tr
ODI 10424268