Structure Related Problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems	18
Body problems	3
Tailgate problems	2
Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problems	2
Frame Rust problems	2
Underbody Shield problems	1
Structure problems	1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

The Tailgate Hinge problem

A chevy Silverado tailgate releases at the latch and drops without provocation. The consequences are a sudden loud noise and the dropped tailgate opens releasing cargo onto roadway. This failure is not precipitated by any unusual road surface or bump. Read details...

The Body problem

Insrument cluster went completely dead. Read details...

The Tailgate problem

On Sunday, March 14 my friend was hunting with a group of friends on a ranch in tennessee. My friend shot his first ram and then he and the guys loaded it in the back of the truck. Guys loaded into the cab and the bed of the truck. My friend and another man sat on the open tailgate. Read details...

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