2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2002 Toyota Tundra
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 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 509 | 482 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 126 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,000 mi | 91,436 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 164 | 97 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 13 |
| Structure | 30 | 154 |
| Suspension | 13 | 81 |
| Power Train | 26 | 51 |
| Steering | 25 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 195 | 195 |
| Brake problems | 77 | 7 |
| Stalling | 19 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 64 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2002 Toyota Tundra
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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.