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2GCEK19T621••••••2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 9.7× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (26 vs 3).
26on this build
443on the model
166builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 22Hydraulic 11Power Train 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashApr 2012
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. While traveling 5 mph the contact attempted to apply the brakes and it fell to the floor. The brake pedal would not respond causing the vehicle to crash into the contacts garage door. There were no injuries. While examining the…
SuspensionAug 2014
Crested a small hill to see a red light with three cars in line. I depressed brake pedal, which went to the floor. The vehicle was stopped using the parking brake after swerving into empty lane of oncoming traffic in order to avoid hitting the line of cars from behind. Upon…
Fuel SystemApr 2008
Automatic transmission failed at 58000 miles. This truck was never used for towing. The reverse went out backing out the garage. Also, the vent and vapor sensor for the fuel tank failed. I was told there have been many updates for the transmission
Power TrainApr 2007
Transmission failure on 02' chevrolet silverado at only 23k miles. Dealer recommends replacement. Many reports of failures on gm vehicles..please help us
SteeringOct 2006
Clunking noise coming from the steering column, can be felt at any speed especially in gradual turns to left or right. Had problem fixed twice at dealer expense as a known problem. Now happening again, after having received a "redesigned" steering shaft. What is the problem?…
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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 2GCEK19T621307571 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.