2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 509 | 351 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 340 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 11 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,000 mi | 84,330 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 164 | 117 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 43 |
| Steering | 25 | 16 |
| Structure | 30 | 10 |
| Power Train | 26 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 10 |
| Parking Brake | 20 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 195 | 134 |
| Brake problems | 77 | 50 |
| Stalling | 19 | 34 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.