2002 GMC SILVERADO
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 9 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
May 5, 2014
Incident date: May 5, 2014
MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING OFF AND CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 6, 2014
Incident date: Oct 14, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK. I HEAVILY APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IMMEDIATELY THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. ALL BRAKE FLUID DUMP OUT AND THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF INTO THE WOODS. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME I DISCOVERED THE "HARD" BRAKE LINES HAD HEAVY RU... Read more
TIRES
Aug 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SILVERADO 2500. THE VEHICLE HAS TELSTAR WEATHERIZER TIRES, SIZE 265/75/R16. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM HIS GARAGE. HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED BULGES ON THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALL OF TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 16, 2007
Incident date: Jan 16, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SILVERADO GMC WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 111,000. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN THREE AND TEN MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES AND THE BRAKES LOCK. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS ALL OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE CURRENT RECALL #05V379. THE RECALL DETAILS INDICATES: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 15, 2005
Incident date: Mar 14, 2005
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH CONSUMER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Aug 18, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE JACK, AFTER EXPERIENCING A TIRE BLOW OUT. (NAR) *PH *CB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 6, 2004
Incident date: Jul 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE, AND DRIVE TO GOODYEAR. MECHANIC INFORMED THE... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jul 6, 2004
Incident date: Jul 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE, AND DRIVE TO GOODYEAR. MECHANIC INFORMED THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jan 23, 2004
THERE IS BLACK SOOT IN THE TAIL PIPE FROM VEHICLE RUNNING RICH. *PH AND THE CONSUMER FEARS THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL BE DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 7700 MILES. *CB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Dec 25, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 GMC SILVERADO
9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
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
010864014
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT ON DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. *YH
010864015
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE ACCESS DOOR NOISE. *YH
010864014
Oct 1, 2001
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG
270901
Sep 27, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB AND SHORT BED MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP OR CLUNK ON STOP OR ACCELERATION. *SLC
100901
Sep 10, 2001
032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING. *SLC
200801
Aug 20, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION TO ADDRESS DRIVELINE GROWL OR PROP SHAFT RING NOISE. *JG
160801
Aug 16, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DOOR CHECK LINK. *JG
130801
Aug 13, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER ENHANCEMENTS. *JG
GMC SILVERADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2002).
4
Total Recalls
73
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths