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2GCEC19T721••••••2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
443on the model
166builds in total
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2010
Positive side post on AC delco battery corroded off and leaked sulfuric acid all over truck
SteeringNov 2007
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a clunking and grinding noise. The failure was noticed when making a right or left turn and appeared to originate from the steering column. The dealer and manufacturer have not…
Power TrainMay 2006
The contact stated while attempting to back into a parking space there was a whining noise present from the transmission of the vehicle. The vehicle was put into drive and driven 50 yards and then placed into park. While in park the whining noise persisted and the speedometer…
TiresAug 2005
08/14/2005 traveling from atlanta, ga on I-95 and noticed a vibration coming from the left front of vehicle started slowing down then the truck started shaking so bad it was almost hard to control. Stopped vehicle safely and inspected front end and found that the left front tire…
Service BrakesJun 2004
The consumer stated that both front brake rotors wore out prematurely at 25,000 miles, which caused the vehicle to vibrate when braking. *ak the dealer agreed there was excessive wear on the brakes, but was unable to explain why. *sc
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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 2GCEC19T721283987 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.