2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs 2002 Ford F-150
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 2500 | 2002 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 351 | 821 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 340 | 134 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 95 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 11 | 12–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,330 mi | 92,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 196 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 117 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 106 |
| Service Brakes | 88 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 86 |
| Engine | 13 | 66 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 62 |
| Power Train | 12 | 53 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 134 | 64 |
| Brake problems | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 34 | 48 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 24 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 9 |
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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.