2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While towing a 30 ft 5th wheel trailer the frame vibrates for a period of time between 55 to 65 mph. Feels like a drive shaft u joint failure as it seems to be progressively worsening over several recent trips, but may be due to road conditions. Not predictable between acceleration or deceleration…”
filed Sep 29, 2014
“The holding clip for the oil pump inside of transfer case broke which allowed the oil pump to shake inside of case and consequently rubbed a hole thru t case which effectively emptied all the lubricating oil from t case ruining most of the parts inside. *tr”
filed May 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Power Train problems in other Silverado 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 27% |
| 2024 Silverado 2500 | 36 | 26% |
| 2023 Silverado 2500 | 17 | 39% |
| 2022 Silverado 2500 | 18 | 20% |
| 2021 Silverado 2500 | 28 | 33% |
| 2020 Silverado 2500 | 29 | 29% |
| 2019 Silverado 2500 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 Silverado 2500 | 9 | 17% |
| 2016 Silverado 2500 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 Silverado 2500 | 20 | 11% |
| 2014 Silverado 2500 | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.