Three problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2002 Silverado 1500.
The fuel lines rust away and start leaking fuel badly. All lines have to be replaced. The rust on this truck is unbelievable. Gm will not stand behind the product. The rocker panels all rusted out as well. The frame is rusting out. These truck are just rust buckets.
Chevy rust. Brake lines rusted out completely and failed - happen at slow speed no one injured. Shackled broke off and hit bottom of bed without towing. Frame is rusted out. Neighbor has similar vehicle with same problems (put jack on frame and it went through the frame. ) many complaints online about these very issues.
Brake lines and fuel lines must be replaced due to excessive rusting. Blew a brake line and had no brakes at all. Additionally, the frame has rusted through and had to be welded. Looking at repair costs between $1500 - $3000 depending upon how this goes.