2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
15 recalls, 853 complaints - 497 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
06E075000 Aug 28, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. 16526133 AND 16526134, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1 TO JULY 11, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCKS. THE HEADLAMP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLE... Read more
Consequence
TOO MUCH LIGHT IN CERTAIN POINTS OF THE HEADLAMP COULD CREATE A DISTRACTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
GUIDE CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GUIDE AT 248-874-0355.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
06E057000 Jun 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 332-1182L-AS AND 332-1182R-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 1999-2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADOS. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVIC... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FOR REIMBURSEMENT ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
06E042000 May 22, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS, MODEL NOS. GM159-B001L AND GM159-B001R, SOLD FOR USE ON 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO MODEL VEHICLES. THE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED E... Read more
Consequence
THE HEADLAMPS HAVE DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ISSUE FULL CREDIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE AT 1-866-467-2279.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
05V379000 Aug 29, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAR... Read more
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SI... Read more
05V161000 Apr 22, 2005
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT ... Read more
04E022000 Mar 23, 2004
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS NOT ENGAGING FULLY IN THE STAKE POCKET OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.
Consequence
THE BEDLINER CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PICKUP WHILE IT IS MOTION, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING FOLLOWING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy
DURAKON WILL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE IN ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS THAT COULD HAVE PURCHASED THE DEFECTIVE BEDLINER. IF YOU PURCHASED EITHER A DURAKON ALLSTAR OF PATRIOT OVERRAIL BEDLINER SINCE AUGUST 1, 2003, FOR 1999 TO 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO OR GMC SIERRA TRUCKS, OR PURCHASED ONE OF THESE P... Read more
04V129000 Mar 17, 2004
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF TH... Read more
Consequence
ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF T... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT... Read more
03V435000 Nov 3, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Defect Description
SOME 2WD AND 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS, CONVERTED TO EITHER DEDICATED OR BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL USAGE, WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A THROTTLE CABLE THAT CAN CONTACT AND RUB THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE CREATING A PINHOLE LEAK OF NATURAL GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Consequence
A STRONG ODOR OF NATURAL GAS MAY BE DETECTED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY ACCOMPANIED BY A HISSING NOISE. IF THE NATURAL GAS WERE ACCIDENTALLY IGNITED, SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH THE CNG FUEL LINE. THE CNG FUEL LINE, THROTTLE CABLE, AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLE ARE ALSO TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
853 total complaints
85 crashes 5 fires 54 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 133 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 70 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 57 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 47 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 43 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 26 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 24 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 20 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 20 |
| STEERING | 19 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Feb 22, 2016
RUSTY BRAKELINES
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 29, 2016
Incident date: Jan 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 9, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, SHUT DOWN CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE CAPABILITY. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN TO RE-START THE TRUCK. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE DONE THE SAME THING EACH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 6, 2015
ABOUT 165,000 MILES BRAKE PEDAL STARTED TO PULSATE AT LOW SPEED WHEN STOPPING.STARTED OUT ONLY WHEN I WOULD BE TURNING LEFT,NOW DOES IT GOING STAIGHT,ABOUT 170,000 MILES NOW.HAD NEW CALIPER ON DRIVER SIDE,NEW HUB ASSEMBLIE AND SENSOR ON PASSENGER SIDE,BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSHED,STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BR... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Sep 24, 2015
Incident date: Sep 7, 2015
TL* 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 WHO STATED THAT TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 24, 2015
Incident date: Sep 7, 2015
TL* 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 WHO STATED THAT TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 16, 2015
Incident date: Aug 12, 2015
ABS STOPPED BRAKE PEDAL FROM GOING DOWN. BY THE TIME I LIFTED AND PUMPED AGAIN VEHICLE STRUCK YOUNG GIRL. TRAVEL WAS ABOUT SIX FEET. THERE IS A RECALL IN OTHER STATES BUT NOT KY.
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 16, 2015
Incident date: Aug 12, 2015
ABS STOPPED BRAKE PEDAL FROM GOING DOWN. BY THE TIME I LIFTED AND PUMPED AGAIN VEHICLE STRUCK YOUNG GIRL. TRAVEL WAS ABOUT SIX FEET. THERE IS A RECALL IN OTHER STATES BUT NOT KY.
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 31, 2015
Incident date: Jul 30, 2015
WAS STARTING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ON SLIGHT SLOPE. APPLIED BRAKES AND ANTILOCK SYSTEM KICKED IN. UNDER 5MPH. ROLLED IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A TRUCK HAD TO VEER TO AVOID COLLISION WITH US. BECAME AWARE THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT VEHICLE HADN'T BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE IT IS IN KENTUCKY. #05V379000 R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO FORCE THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 14, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING REAL SLOW OR PARKING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICK IN MAKING I DIFFICULT TO STOP. I TALKED TO CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING FOR ME. ALTHOUGH IT IS THE SAME DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY HAVE RECALLED ON RECALL #05V37900, THE SAY MY TRUCK IS NOT COVERED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 14, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING REAL SLOW OR PARKING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICK IN MAKING I DIFFICULT TO STOP. I TALKED TO CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING FOR ME. ALTHOUGH IT IS THE SAME DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY HAVE RECALLED ON RECALL #05V37900, THE SAY MY TRUCK IS NOT COVERED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 15, 2015
Incident date: Jan 8, 2015
I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO, AND I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES FAIL ON ME MULTIPLE TIMES THE FIRST TIME I ENCOUNTERED THIS ISSUE WAS IN EARLY JANUARY WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I WENT TO SLOW DOWN I HAD NO BRAKES AND MY VEHICLE ROLLED INTO THE STREET LUCKILY I WASN'T... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2, 2015
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 6, 2015
Incident date: Jan 15, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Jan 25, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING I APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. AS I APPLIED THEM, THE PEDAL NEVER OFFERED MUCH RESISTANCE AND EVENTUALLY WENT TO THE FLOOR. I SUSPECTED THAT A FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED SO I GOT OFF THE STREET AS QUICKLY AS I COULD. I EXAMINED THE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE WH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 16, 2015
I T-BONED A MINI VAN THAT FAILED TO TO YIELD ON A TURN AT 35 MPH, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 2, 2015
Incident date: Apr 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNKNOWN AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPEND... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2011 SAID VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE ALL BRAKE LINES AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST/RUSTING OUT AT 71,012 WELL MAINTAINED MILES AT A COST OF $1300.00 PLUS. ON 30 DECEMBER 2014 SAID VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE ALL FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILLER TUBE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Sep 26, 2011
ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2011 SAID VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE ALL BRAKE LINES AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST/RUSTING OUT AT 71,012 WELL MAINTAINED MILES AT A COST OF $1300.00 PLUS. ON 30 DECEMBER 2014 SAID VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE ALL FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILLER TUBE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Oct 24, 2014
TRAVELING ON A GRAVEL ROAD @ ABOUT 45 MPH. OTHER THAN BEING GRAVEL, THE ROAD IS VERY SMOOTH. HEARD A LOUD BANG AND FELT IT IN THE VEHICLE AND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. FOUND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING REAR MOUNTING SHACKLE HAD BROKEN ALLOWING LEAF SPRING TO SLAM AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE BED, PUTT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS BRAKE LINE FA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ENGAGING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED AND NEED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ENGAGING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED AND NEED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
WHEN TO USE THE HORN IN A TRAFFIC SITUATION AND NOTHING. NO POWER AT FUSE BOX FOR HORN STATED BY MY MECHANIC. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 2, 2014
I OWN A 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 4X4 PICKUP. MY BRAKE LINES FAILED TODAY AND CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO A PARKED CAR AT WORK. MY FATHER HAS A 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 THAT HE BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND GARAGE KEPT AND STILL ALMOST HAD A BAD ACCIDENT DUE TO HIS BRAKE LINES FAILING 3 YEARS AGO. WHEN I GM G... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE WORN OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE WORN OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
WAS TRYING TO SLOW DOWN WHILE COMING OVER A HILL TO A KNOWN STOP LIGHT. APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES. NO WARNING LIGHT, NO OTHER INDICATOR. WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT HITTING ANYONE. PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID COULD BE FOUND UNDER THE TR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 24, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECENTLY BEING REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY AND THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Feb 17, 2014
WE HAVE REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LINES ON MY TRUCK AT LEAST 3 TIMES ALREADY IN THE LAST IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. LUCKILY EVERY TIME BUT ONE IT WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE I PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 13, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2012
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO INFERIOR, UNSAFE MATERIALS, SUBJECT TO CORROSION, USED TO MANUFACTURE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINE SUDDENLY BURST, LUCKILY AT VERY SLOW SPEED, WHILE LEAVING A PARKING PLACE. GM DEALER "REPAIRED" BRAKE LINES IMMEDIATELY, INDICATING THAT THE BREACH WAS AT A SINGLE CORRODED SPOT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 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 BEFORE THAT LUCKY I WA... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 8, 2009
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, SHUT DOWN CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE CAPABILITY. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN TO RE-START THE TRUCK. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE DONE THE SAME THING EACH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jul 12, 2013
WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY GARAGE, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I QUICKLY DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF MY BRAKE LINES HAD RUPTURED. AFTER INSPECTING MY BRAKE LINES, I FOUND EXTREMELY HIGH AMOUNTS OF RUST THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR OF THE LINES. THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUPTURED HAD RUSTED T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 8, 2009
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, SHUT DOWN CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE CAPABILITY. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN TO RE-START THE TRUCK. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE DONE THE SAME THING EACH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING, AND PUT ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN HAS LITTLE FREEWAYS. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT IS STUCK AND I CAN NOT PULL IT OUT. *TR
ENGINE
Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING, AND PUT ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN HAS LITTLE FREEWAYS. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT IS STUCK AND I CAN NOT PULL IT OUT. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING, AND PUT ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. FORTUNATELY I LIVE IN A SMALL TOWN HAS LITTLE FREEWAYS. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT IS STUCK AND I CAN NOT PULL IT OUT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Jan 17, 2010
BRAKES FAILED WHEN I WAS DRIVING, COMING TO A STOP. AT ABOUT 5 MPH THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I LOST ALL STOPPING CONTROL. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO A GOODYEAR SHOP WHO TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND ONE FAILED CAUSING ALL PRESSURE TO GO OUT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE ENTIR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2014
Incident date: May 28, 2014
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 3, 2014
Incident date: May 28, 2014
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 3, 2014
Incident date: May 28, 2014
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
May 28, 2014
Incident date: Apr 4, 2012
ORIGINAL INCIDENT TRUCK FELT LIKE IT WASN'T GOING TO STOP. NEXT INCIDENT WAS TRYING TO STOP AND WASN'T ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. HAD TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, REGAIN COMPOSURE, BRAKES WERE BASICALLY GONE. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO COME TO A SLOW STOP, REQUIRED MANY EXTRA FEET TO COME TO A STOP. TR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 28, 2014
Incident date: May 27, 2014
I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 25 MPH AND STEPPED ON MY BRAKES TO BEGIN SLOWING DOWN. THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND I FELT NO BRAKING. LUCKILY, I DID NOT NEED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY, AND THERE WAS NO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I BEGAN PUMPING THE BRAKES AND JUST HOLDING THE P... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 26, 2014
Incident date: May 25, 2014
18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CAME HOME COMPLAINING THAT BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR. FOUND HOLE IN RUSTED BRAKE LINE BY THE REAR CONNECTOR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
May 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 24, 2009
BRAKE LINES COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. PARKING TOTAL FAILURE . REAR CALIPER FROZE WILL NOT RELEASE. FRAME HAS RUST OUT HOLES. *TR
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
497 manufacturer communications from 455 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 70 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 39 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 34 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 34 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 |
| 010000 STEERING | 17 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 12 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 12 |
06-03-09-004H
Jul 17, 2017
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
PIT3227M
Feb 8, 2017
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3665E
Jan 31, 2017
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
03-08-46-004R
Jan 27, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
09-09-40-001C
Aug 3, 2015
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
09-09-40-001C
Aug 3, 2015
150000 SEAT BELTS
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
05-06-04-035E
May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
15-08-44-001A
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B
May 15, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
15-08-73-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
15-08-44-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
SB-080604003-C
Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
SB-080604003-C
Sep 1, 2014
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
SB-13-05-22-001
Sep 1, 2014
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,
SB-13-05-22-001
Sep 1, 2014
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,
PIT3227J
Jan 28, 2014
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3227J
Jan 28, 2014
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIP4379K
Oct 9, 2013
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIP4379K
Oct 9, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIT3237G
Oct 1, 2013
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or l
PI-0011A
Jun 1, 2013
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASS
PIP4972C
Mar 13, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0877 or P2723 set. Technician will need to inspect the v
PIP-4290
Feb 1, 2013
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ENGINE SURGE OR STALL AT STOP AND/OR DTC P0742 POSSIBLE TCC APPLIED. EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON LCT1000 TRANSMISSION RPO M74 OR MW7. *NJ UPDATED 4/22/13. *PE
PIP4138L
Dec 27, 2012
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code
PIP4138L
Dec 27, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code
11-00-89-005C
Dec 17, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
PIP3259J
Dec 17, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will nee
PIT3271F
Dec 12, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271F
Dec 12, 2012
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3665C
Nov 6, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665C
Nov 6, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIP5072
Oct 30, 2012
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
09-09-40-001A
Jan 1, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
09-09-40-001A
Jan 1, 2012
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/
SB-10-08-50-003B
Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
10-00-89-017C
Feb 1, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM
PIP-4138K
Jan 1, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GM: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS ALSO A MISFIRE OR ENGINE NOISE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES. *RM
SB-10-02-33-001
Oct 1, 2010
010000 STEERING
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO
SB-10-02-33-001
Oct 1, 2010
013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO
04039
Dec 1, 2009
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - INJECTORS - REPLACE. *MJ UPDATED 2/21/08. *NJ CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 3/5/10. *PE
3630
Jul 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS/REAR FLOAT ARM STUCK. *TT UPDATED 03-01-07. *KB UPDATED 3/15/10. *PE
3187
Jun 1, 2009
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE LOW POWER WILL NOT GO OVER 2300 RPMS. *EH UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE
030525007
May 1, 2009
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS (CLEAN WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE). *TT UPDATED 10/23/09. *PE
3317
Dec 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
3317
Dec 1, 2008
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
PIT-4722
Oct 1, 2008
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
GMC: FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES DUE TO CORROSION. ALL 2000-2006 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE LIGHT DUTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *PE
08-089B
Sep 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BUICK\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
PIT-3046E
Aug 1, 2008
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE
08-089
Jun 1, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R
3009
May 1, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION VIBRATION OR FRAME BEAMING AT 40 - 60 MPH. *KB UPDATED 8/25/08. *PE
000235003N
Apr 1, 2008
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR STEERING COLUMN (REPLACE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT [I-SHAFT] ASSEMBLY). *PE
PIP4054A
Feb 1, 2008
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE
PIP4054A
Feb 1, 2008
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EATON LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL CHATTER SHUDDER NOISE ON TURNS, EQUIPPED WITH A LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RPO G80. *NJ UPDATED 7/17/2008. *PE
PIP3343
Feb 1, 2008
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
POSSIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK DUE TO PCV FREEZE-UP, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, AND 6.2 V-8 ENGINES. *NJ
07057
Feb 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - ENGINE GLOW PLUG ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 6.6L DIESEL V8 (RPO LB7 - VIN 1) ENGINE & CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS (YF5/NE1) OR CLEAN FUEL EMIS
030310001
Jan 1, 2008
193000 TIRES:BEAD
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ
030310001
Jan 1, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT AND/OR EXCESSIVE WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY BEAD SPLITS (REPLACE WHEELS WITH NEW HEAVY DUTY RIM VERSION) *TT *AR UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ
030309002
Jul 1, 2007
020000 SUSPENSION
REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
030309002
Jul 1, 2007
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING SLAP OR CLUNK NOISE (REPLACE SPRING INSERTS) *TT UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
040525002
Jun 1, 2007
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. (REGROUND EBCM GROUND). *KB
070601009
May 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MISSING THICKNESS GRADE MARKINGS. *KB
030604030
Mar 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
000235003
Feb 1, 2007
010000 STEERING
CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. *EH UPDATED *EH UPDATED. *KB
010310010
Jan 1, 2007
020000 SUSPENSION
INSPECTION OF TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE PRIOR TO DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE, SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL CONCERNS. *KB
040604001
Dec 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, ETC. *TT
4150
Oct 11, 2006
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
DUAL TANKS FUEL GAUGE DEFAULTS TO EMPTY - NEW CALIBRATIONS. STALL START TANK TRANSFER. VEHICLES WITH 6.6L RPO LB7 OR LLY ENGINES. *KB
3227
Oct 4, 2006
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB
030604036
Oct 1, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION ON SERVICING FUEL INJECTORS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. *EH UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB
040604007
Oct 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. *TT
3340
Sep 23, 2006
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
LEFT FRONT AXLE SHAFT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LEAK SEAL SHAFT. *KB
020730004
Sep 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION, GRADE BRAKE FEATURE OF ALLISON 1000 SERIES TRANSMISSION. *SLC THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 02-07-30-004. *TT
030693001
May 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF ENGINE OIL FOR LBZ, LB7, AND LLY DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
030730031D
Feb 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION LEAKS, SLIPS, VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. *TT
060601003
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON LONGER MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN 2001-2006 LB7, LLY, LBZ DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
030308002
Dec 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
RATTLE/SQUEAK FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT *AR
030605008B
Nov 1, 2005
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT, AT IDLE OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. *TT BULLETIN 03-06-05-008, DATED 11/01/2003 REPLACED. *TT
040525002B
Nov 1, 2005
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *TT UPDATE. *TT
010730038B
Oct 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
040604007E
Oct 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. *TT
030730038
Oct 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK, ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE HEARD AT IDLE. 2500/3500 SERIES PICKUP MODELS. *TT
050850012
Oct 1, 2005
220000 SEATS
UNWANTED/LOOSE SEAT MOVEMENT. *TT
030310006D
Sep 1, 2005
190000 TIRES
20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. *EH *TT
030310006
Sep 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE TECHNICIAN TO UPGRADE A VEHICLE FROM FACTORY WHEELS AND TIRES TO 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. *TT
05068
Sep 1, 2005
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. *TT
040604070
Aug 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL FILTER FOR THE 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL. *TT
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03049
Opened: Oct 23, 2003 , Closed: Feb 19, 2004
TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE
DURING THE PE, ODIDISCOVERED THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES CAN BREAK DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF METAL FATIGUE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE FLEXES WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. CONCURRENTLY, THE STRENGTH OF THE CABLE DEGRADES OVER TIME DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WIRE STRANDS IN T... Read more
RQ99005
Opened: May 11, 1999 , Closed: Nov 27, 2001
STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS.THESE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN CAUSING UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND EVENTUALLY THE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT OR FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2016).
156
Total Recalls
10,964
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
865
Reported Crashes
164
Reported Fires
33
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 156 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 111 | View |
| 2014 | 14 | 195 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 87 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 91 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 99 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 103 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 253 | View |
| 2006 | 10 | 223 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 361 | View |
| 2004 | 15 | 723 | View |
| 2003 | 13 | 852 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 15 | 853 | |
| 2001 | 15 | 1,048 | View |
| 2000 | 20 | 1,614 | View |
| 1999 | 17 | 2,104 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 335 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 365 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 230 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 331 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 235 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 24 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | View |