2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical system problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

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crash / fire reports

What owners report

“While towing a 7000 lb 5th wheel trailer the electrical plug between the vehicle and trailer became partially dislodged and affected the vehicle electrical system which made the gauge needles go haywire including the tachometer. Engine stalled with resultant loss of power steering and brakes…”
filed Sep 29, 2014
“I believe that I also have a problem with my ignition and front panel. I can pull my key out in any position. Everything lights up on the dashboard at one time or another. It has called my vehicle to stall or even shut down altogether. I don't understand why my vehicle has not been recalled. I have…”
filed Apr 6, 2014

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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