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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GCHK231X2F••••••2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
206on the model
97builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 2Power Train 1Visibility 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJul 2011
Brake line erupted leaving me in an unsafe situation with no warning and putting me at risk. I went to apply the brakes entering a controlled intersection and my brake pedal felt different as it went all the way to the floor and barely stopped my 2002 2500hd chevrolet silveraldo…
Fuel SystemOct 2011
On 10/29/2011 the engine was blowing grayish white smoke. The engine started losing oil pressure. Checked the oil, found diesel in the oil. The oil level was 6" higher on dipstick. It is the fuel injection system on the 2002 duramax diesel. The fuel injectors have failed. I…
SuspensionFeb 2011
2002 chevy silverado 2500 hd, driver's side front wheel wobble, brake failure, and noise. Took vehicle to the dealer, and discovered that the left front wheel hub assembly and bearings were worn. Dealer states frequent problem with chevy silverados, no dealer recall
Power TrainMar 2003
While driving and upon looking into the passenger side mirror one could not see what was coming up on the side shifter. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, consumer was told there was nothing they could do. Also, transmission will intermittently fail. Consumer stated that…
Service BrakesJul 2014
Corrosion in the brake lines caused a blowout of the brake lines and failure of the brakes
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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 1GCHK231X2F225345 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.