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1GCHK29U42E••••••2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD
This build draws 6.1× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD build (13 vs 2).
13on this build
206on the model
97builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 12Hydraulic 6Structure 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2014
Was backing out of the driveway and when I tried to stop the brake pedal went all the way down and I had no brakes. There was no warning whatsoever that I had a braking problem. When I looked underneath the truck I could see that the brake lines are very corroded and one is…
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2010
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that approximately 2 months ago she began to notice that the driver side door latch will not stay latched. The door flew open while she was going around a corner at approximately 35 mph. She also said that the door…
StructureApr 2004
Recall 04V129000 concerning tailgate support cable. While stepping off the tailgate it suddenly dropped. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the cables with some temporary support cables until they learned more about this recall.…
Service BrakesJul 2014
Went back up to a boat trailer pedal went all way to the floor! Had no brakes pump pedal to have any brakes went to repair show had use emergency brake and pump brake pedal holiday week lucky somebody had parts also get use in! Also pulled a 5th wheel weight of around 8,900pds…
Service BrakesJun 2014
On my 2002 silverado, the ABS activates at low speeds causing brakes to pulse and increase stopping distance. Clearly NHTSA reference #05V379000 states that this only affects certain states. My vehicle falls into the manufacturer's recall date range as it was manufactured in…
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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 1GCHK29U42E167725 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.