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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2GCEK19T421••••••2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 7.9× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (21 vs 3).
21on this build
443on the model
166builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 15Hydraulic 7Power Train 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashOct 2017
The anti-lock brake system engages at slow speeds causing inability to stop. The road surface does not matter, wet, dry, dirt or paved, it is a failing system. This was a random problem, now it happens all the time. The system will make a ratcheting sound then a grinding before…
Service BrakescrashDec 2003
I purchased a 2002 chevy silverado ext cab 4wd (z71) in october of 2003. The truck had 23000 (+) miles on the odometer when purchased. On december 13 of 2003 while on my way to work and traveling at a speed of approximately 30 mph in a 45 mph zone, traffic began coming to a stop…
SuspensionSep 2015
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While driving at a low speed, the contact applied the brake pedal and the ABS kicked in; however, there was a loss of brake function. The stopping distance of the vehicle was dramatically reduced. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic…
Power TrainFeb 2006
I purchased a 2002 z71 chevrolet crewcab 4 w/d pickup truck from hendrick chevrolet in september of 2004, and have had my transmission (1st, 3rd and reverse) go out twice in less than a year. I contacted gm, but there was no recall at that time, but there were a lot of…
Parking BrakeOct 2004
When vehicle was about a year old, told the dealer the park brake goes to floor and holds very little. Dealer said this is normal. After a few months the park brake lost all effectiveness. Last week while using the vehicle to launch a boat, the vehicle slipped back as one wheel…
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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 2GCEK19T421294450 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.