2002 Chevrolet Silverado engine and engine cooling problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Exhaust manifold bolts breaking leaving studs in the heads, heating up engine compartments, releases carbon monoxide, affects o2 sensor and catalytic converter. Will not pass emissions in some states. Gm not standing behind this 1999-2008 issue. It is a safety issue and is expensive to fix. Gm…”
filed Feb 16, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would stall. An independent mechanic could not duplicate the failures; therefore, the issues continued to persist. The gm dealer discovered that…”
filed Jun 2, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Silverado | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Silverado | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 Silverado | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Silverado | 26 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
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.