general problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

2002 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to engine fuel injectors safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle required having the fuel injectors replaced multiple times. The vehicle was repaired twice under warranty. The consumer requested for the manufacturer continue to repair the injectors under the warranty.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to spray ether on the intake in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Upon starting my 2002 Chevrolet silverado with duramax engine to move it backwards 40 feet to hookup a trailer, I had no apparent power assist on brakes or steering. A second attempt to restart the engine and back up resulted in the same result, no power assist on steering or brakes. A third attempt to move the truck proved successful. This is first time this condition has appeared on this vehicle.

Fuel injectors failed and have to be replaced. Due to prior class action lawsuit warranty was extended to 200k miles / 7 years. At 8 years and 75,000 miles mine failed. Gm refuses to replace / extend warranty. Many other customers report same problem and recurring. Cost to repair. . . $5200. Gm should be required to recall parts, reimburse current and prior repairs.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently shut off. At times, it would run very rough but it would just suddenly shut off. He had to sit and wait a period of time before he could restart the vehicle. The failure occurred twelve times since July 2009. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic suspected that the failure was caused by a defective crankshaft sensor; the mechanic could not produce any codes after the diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 98,000. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

While driving down the road the vehicle dies out, and quits running. It then becomes hard to steer and stop. It takes about 2 to 5 minutes before starting back up, sometimes maybe even longer. It dies out any where from 2 to 3 times a day, depending on how long and far I am driving. The speed varies from 10 mph up to 75 mph.

I have a 2002 chevy Silverado 2500 hd 4x5 8. 1, I have replaced the crankshaft position sensor a year ago and now I am getting the error code again stating its is bad again. This is not a cheap part and very difficult to change, what is the problem.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the crank position sensor failed while driving less than 55 mph. The vehicle completely lost power and shut off. After a few minutes, the vehicle restarted. The dealer replaced the battery cable and stated that the failure was remedied. The following day, while driving 10 mph, the failure recurred. The dealer performed a diagnostic and took the vehicle for a test drive. The vehicle failed again and the dealer stated that the crankshaft sensor was defective. They replaced the crankshaft position sensor. The failure mileage was 56,463 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 10/16/08 the consumer stated the 2002 models were recalled for this problem. Updated 10/21/08.