Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (one problem).
Front manifold bolt has broken on driver side causing a leak, research has shown that this is a big problem with gm pickups made during these years. It is a very costly repair and there are literally thousands of other gm owners with the same problem. There should be a recall on this defective part. Read details...
There was a problem with the engine dying. One occurrence was on 2-15-05. The issue was covered in recall number 05500. The consumer had taken the vehicle in to be repaired on 5-05. On 8-29-05 the problem occurred again. Read details...
My car is old but it has been running fine, and I keep up with regular maintenance and oil change appointments. I came out of walmart after buying groceries and when I tried to start the car it sounded like it was trying to turn over, but it wouldn't actually start. Read details...