Body problems of the 2002 Chevrolet 1500

Three problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2014

Where clutch master cylinder mounts in clutch pedal assy broke. Was unable to get out of gear causing me to hit a pole. Damaging bumper hood fender headlight turn signal and grill. Called the dealer they told me that clutch braking issues while driving is not a safety issue. I have done some checking and there are a lot of people with this issue but because gm says not a safety issue they just want to sell us parts to fix this problem.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2013

Right side spring shackle failed due to excessive corrosion right side of rear bumper corroded to the point the mount failed.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2011

My rear bumper on my chevy 1500 4x4 silverado truck is rotting off the truck, yes rotting never in my life I seen poor quality in parts gm is using, rear bumpers are suppose to protect you from a crash this bumper is rotting off my truck this is a safety hazard and should be recalled.


Other Structure related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet 1500



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations