2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

21Steering complaints

4.1%Of all 509 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES184 · 36.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC108 · 21.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP41 · 8.1%

STEERING21 · 4.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 3.3%

Share of the 509 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WENT BAD ON IT I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK OVER THE TRUCKS FRONT END THINKING THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10229235 — filed 05/29/2008

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 10212089 — filed 12/17/2007

“INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IN 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RATTLES SINCE NEW. TEMPORARY FIX HAS BEEN TO GREASE THE SHAFT EVERY FEW MONTHS. NOW GM SAYS DON'T GREASE…”NHTSA complaint 10206153 — filed 10/17/2007

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 21 of 509 complaints on file (4.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?

509 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 45 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.