2002 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated at any speed the steering wheel made a loud popping, vibration and clicking noise while driving the vehicle. The failure occurred while driving in reverse or when the contact made a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Apr 3, 2014
“Upper steering column intermediate shaft clunking noise when turning or on bumpy road, have to replace this part at my cost. Gm knows about this common defect but there is no recall on this part even though they manufactured 2 replacement shafts to fix this problem. I don't know why there is no…”
filed Oct 13, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 Silverado | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 Silverado | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 Silverado | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Silverado | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 Silverado | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 Silverado | 24 | 8% |
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.