Three problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2002 Silverado 2500.
I own a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 hd with the 8. 1 (8100 vortec) engine. I had began having problems with the engine stalling while driving periodically. It became a frequent problem. I had the vehicle scanned at a local auto parts store with no fault codes showing. I learned the crankshaft position sensor was at fault by doing some online research. I also learned the same engine had a recall in 2001 and not 2002 ? the fact the vehicle stalls during operation is a serious hazard . Chevrolet needs to take responsability for this and recall these vehicles . I changed my own , but Chevrolet needs to fix this fast before someone dies if they haven't already !.
I have the 2002 Silverado 2500hd with the 8. 1l engine and I have random stalling while driving at any speed or even standing at a stop light. It has just started to not start from a cold start too. This happens 4 to 5 time a day.
While driving under normal highway conditions, the engine has stalled three times in two weeks. This causes a loss of power steering and power brakes. At this point I have been able to safely pull off of the road, as it has not occurred during congested traffic. While searching the database I found similar failures of 2001 8. 1l engines that were recalled to replace the crankshaft position sensor.