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1GCEC14W82Z••••••2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
443on the model
166builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Hydraulic 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesDec 2014
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at 5 mph, the antilock brake system would activate independently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor mounting surface…
TiresApr 2005
Dt: while driving the cable from which my spare was attached broke loose, and the tire landed to the side of the roadway. Speed was only 35 mph at the time, this happened without warning. No repairs have been made. Dealer referred to nhsta
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2002
While driving vehicle will jerk when accelerating. Dealer contacted
WheelsJan 2002
Standard steel wheel on vehicle holds water, and when that water freezes wheels go out of balance. Dealer contacted
Service BrakesNov 2012
Truck failed annual maine safety inspection because of major corrosion on all brake lines run along frame underneath. (the lines are not yet leaking, but failure is imminent and vehicle is not safe to drive.) cost of repairs is estimated to be approximately $1400.00 by sullivan…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCEC14W82Z220454 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.