Table 1 shows 19 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (nine problems).
Cold engine start-up knock. I own a 2002 Silverado z71 with the 4. 8 engine. The engine has had cold start-up knock since I have owned it. I have asked dealers about it and have been told it is normal. I build engines for and own to drag cars. Read details...
Engine will cut-off while driving without warning at both high and low speeds. Immediate engine restart may or may not be possible. Problem has occurred for approximately one year w/o permanent failure and w/o useful diagnostic codes. Frequency of failure has increased to 2-3 times per week. Read details...
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. Read details...