general problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Eight problems related to other fuel system 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.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2021

The throttle cable makes contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas. I smell gas inside cab. Causes check engine light to come on.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2017

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was severe corrosion to the brake and fuel lines. The vehicle was repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

3 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

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.

4 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Brake lines and fuel lines are very rusted also the drive shaft and abs bracket 2 brake lines have rusted through while driving the truck has only about 100,000 miles it is very dangerous.

5 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Fuel and break lines completely rusted out. Fuel line broke while replacing fuel filter. Necessitated replacement of entire fuel line system. Break line broke while driving around same time losing all breaking functions. Needed to turn off road and kill motor to stop. All break lines need replacement. I spent $2500 fixing.

6 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

Started to hear engine exhaust getting loud, started to look for exhaust leak and found that # 8 and #7 piston leaking at exhaust manifold due to broken bolts and then engine error code O2 sensor bank 1 will not turn off, can not get truck to pass inspection have found out others truck owners have same problem.

7 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 55 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and a certified mechanic stated that the fuel line was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

8 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2013

Lost most of my braking as a result of heavy rust on brake lines and other brake parts. Mechanic said this was way more rust than there should of been in these areas.


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