Overview & Reviews

Only minor changes are made to Chevrolet's bread-and-butter Silverado pickup for 2002. Some options packages have been revamped for easier ordering and all extended-cab models now come standard with a four-speed automatic transmission, with the manual no longer available.

• Roomy extended cab models, strong V8 engines, available composite bed, disc brakes at all four corners, optional traction control.

• Cheap interior materials, sketchy build quality.

User Reviews:

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  My Silverado - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Mikeman - June 4 - 2:56 am

  Bought my 02 Silverado reg. cab SB, 4800 engine in November. I was skeptical about the quality but have been completely satisfied. Tight, no wind noise, everything works well. Love the CD player/radio. After 4,000 miles, its been perfect. Doesnt handle as well as my last two trucks (Ford Broncos), but the engine is responsive and strong. Wish it didnt come with Firestone Wilderness ATs. Styling is smart, not overly done like the grotesque Dodge Ram.

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  My 2nd Silverado - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Lady Up North - February 24 - 10:00 am

  I traded out my 00 with 26k miles for a 02 because I wanted to upgrade not because of any troubles. The highway handling is great for a vehicle this large. Mileage is low but compared to the midsized SUVs its not any worse. This is a truck for those who really want a truck and not a luxury sedan disguised in trucks clothing. Chevy gets knocked for the "Fisher Price" look but I want to wash my truck out with a big sponge and a bucket of water if needed. Worrying about my interior finishes is not on my to-do list.

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  SILVERADO 1500 4WD - THE BEST!! - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By gary - February 13 - 5:30 pm

  Excellent 1/2 ton pick-up. Still strong enough to be called a truck....need I say more. If folks are looking for a vehicle that is basically a cadillac with a pick up box.... then maybe someone should design such a vehicle for them. Please keep their pampered butts away from our trucks! Thanks for the truck Chevy!!

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  power steering troubles - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By craig dixon - January 23 - 1:39 am

  I have a 2002 1500 4x4 ext cab with about 140000 miles in it the problem is with steering with about 75000 miles the power steering pump broke put a new one on it and worked fine but about 10000 to 10010 miles the pump started making a lot of noise a it would lock up when turning then it started pulling to the left the front end is still in good alignment no tire wear if you are seating still a let go of steering wheel it will turn to the left by itself .I have put a new gear box in that did not help so I put a new pump on it still pulls to the left and is hard to steer. Does any one have same problem or know what to do to fix this besides selling it 7-9-16 Iput a new gear box on it and a new pump the streering is a little tite buts works better I think it might have been the way the front end was sietting to low I rased it it feels better now

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  Silverado V6 Short Bed - Purchased 11/01 - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By CHEVYTRUCK2002 - January 12 - 10:00 am

  Great new features. I purchased the V6 instead of the V8 due to fuel economy. The V6 has power and does not jolt when using Octane 92-94 during fast accelleration. The manual recommends 87 octanes. I have had a little jolt in the transmission when rapid accellaration with 87 octane. The body has double side galvanized steel so you dont have to worry about nicks and rust. Overall, I feel my Silverado was a great buy that will hold its value for years when compared to other manufactuers - QUALITY and RELIABLE.

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  Sweet Ride - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Da Man - January 6 - 10:00 am

  Overall a very nice truck. I have no problems with it what so ever. It is quick off the line, and handles the corners better then my friends Ford. Great Pickup truck. I love the engine. The Transmission though seems to shift into 4th too soon. Other then that, I have no problems with the truck.

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  truck guys truck - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By lukeh - November 24 - 10:00 am

  Its great. it has the power i need, the look i want, the durability it should, and it works hard when i put it to the test. to put it simply i always have been a chevy man and as long as chevy keeps pumping out trucks like the silverado i always will be. my friends keep buying fords, and they wonder why im still only on my second chevy truck. to put it simply they are the best truck made. period.

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  Great truck Great value - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By S Miles - September 26 - 4:23 pm

  I have a family of four with 3 dogs. We needed a truck with great mpgs and comfort. This is it!

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  02 Silverado - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By My green Chevy - August 6 - 11:23 pm

  My Silverado has been what I expected from it. Its quiet, runs well and rides well. I have not done any heavy hauling and it has not been used for towing. It has handled the heaviest loads of stones with ease. Power is a little lacking compared to others of the day. Like everyone says, interior is a joke but it has held up OK. I do like the leg room in the back. I wanted a Tundra at the time but the rear was way too cramped. MPG is OK for a truck but needs to be much better if GM wants to survive. Truck looks SO MUCH nicer than every model since 2002. GM designers need to be canned. They are really into UGLY vehicles across their entire product line.

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  BEWARE OF PISTON SLAP - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By jack, ashton - March 13 - 10:00 am

  good overall but, defective engines, the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and more have defective pistons. go to website, gm piston slap. on start up sound like diesel engine, the pistons are banging up against cylinder walls. gm service bulletin 01-06-01-028. gm knows the problem, they WILL NOT FIX, says banging pistons is normal. lease do not buy. research the problem before buying. REMEMBER, GM WILL NOT FIX YOUR DEFECTIVE ENGINE.