We have classified the 6 complaints from 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 about FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE into the following categories.
I had replaced antilock brake module last year and had brakes worked on this year and last and replaced brake pads. the rotors had been turned before, on a trip to my daughters my brakes started to go out. they were completely out by the time i reached her corner. i had to have all new brake lines and rotors and pads even though there were only 6,000 miles on the pads. i also had rustproofed the truck including the underbody and carriage when i bought it new in 2002. it's a rust bucket despite the extra protection. the antilock brake module was rusted. the brake lines were completely rusted through. and now the fuel pump is out and they fuel lines are rusted as well. what gets me is i paid so much extra for extra rust proofing. it should not have rusted through this bad at only 125000 miles. the antilock brake module is placed where the rust can get at it right under the chassis part unprotected. so much for safety. that went out at about 75000 miles but just got it replaced at 100000 miles or so. the brake lines and the fuel lines are a joke on this vehicle. i used to make and inspect and test them at a factory and these would have never passed inspection for corrosion test. but they weren't made there. the factory is closed. no union wages either, but we did good work not this garbage. it cost over $500 for module and it cost 2500 for the rest of brake job. and now the fuel lines and pump and filter will cost over $1000. plus my truck body is rusting through on the rocker panels. i bought a silverado because they hold their value and are dependable. now my vehicle is only worth about half of what it should be and i'm paying though the nose on top of it! we have a 98 chevy blazer with 195000 and no rust on the rocker panels and the brake lines are just now getting replaced. there was no extra rust protection on it either! when is gm going to be responsible? *tr
State inspection my truck failed due to gasoline rusted and leaking gas,rear shackles rusted thru, parking break won't hold corrosion. i have never had so many rusted out parts on my truck before, the gas line should not rust thru this is a safety issue. shackles rusted thru what gives my old 88 never had any of these problem please do a recall. *tr
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. *tr
The part of the frame that holds up the gas tank and connects to the shock has rotted away. i had to replace both rear leaf spring shackles do to rust as well as the left rear brake line. the rear of the truck is rusting away. i have had to replace the fuel pump, there is a knock in the steering column that i have had fixed once already, the engine has ticking sound when idling, and the a/c compressor is broken. *tr
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. *tr
2002 chevrolet silverado 1500, 4 wheel drive z71 off road, 58420 miles, was stopped with foot depressed on brake pedal, felt pedal go all the way to the floor. had to accelerate and had no brakes. brake fluid leak due to rusted brake line. after further inspection all brake lines, fuel lines, ehcu brake line connection are all rusted. brake line is in the process of being replaced but at a stand still at the moment due to a leak at the ehcu connection due to pitting, there isn't a tight connection. still in the process of repairs. have all parts. *tr
Automatic transmission failed at 58000 miles. this truck was never used for towing. the reverse went out backing out the garage. also, the vent and vapor sensor for the fuel tank failed. i was told there have been many updates for the transmission. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and shake. the vehicle would also not shift into reverse, second, and fourth gears. the dealer stated that the transmission reaction shell caused the failure and was replaced at the cost of $1,728. the current and failure mileages were 57,000. updated 01/11/08. *lj the fuel pump and u-joints were replaced. updated *jb
Tl* - the contact said that the cap and rotor that goes to the spark plug had been replaced, because of a recall. the contact said that the parts went bad a year later. he took the truck back to the dealer (pearson buick gmc) and they replace the parts again, but they charged him $100 for his warranty use. the contact said that since the parts are still under recall why did they charge him for this warranty use? the contact has repair orders for all the work.