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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD Regular Cab LWB DRW LS

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
  • 40/20/40 split driver seat with lumbar adjustment and - adjustments , 40/20/40 split passenger seat with lumbar adjustment and - adjustments , 40/20/40 split center seat with - adjustments
 
Crash Test Results for the 2002 Chevrolet Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2002 Chevrolet Astro 34Not
Tested
Not
Tested
3
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 34Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2002 Chevrolet Blazer 34551
2002 Chevrolet Blazer 34551
2002 Chevrolet Camaro 4534Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 44134
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 3412Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Express Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Impala 55444
2002 Chevrolet Impala 55444
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 44344
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 5534Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 44434
2002 Chevrolet Prizm 44334
2002 Chevrolet S-10 233Not
Tested
3
2002 Chevrolet S-10 334Not
Tested
3
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 34Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
3
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 34Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2002 Chevrolet Tracker Not
Tested
Not
Tested
45Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Tracker 44453
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 33553
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2002 Chevrolet Venture 44543
 
Service Bulletins for 2002 Chevrolet Venture 4WD Regular Cab LWB DRW LS
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500:

Bulletin Number: 000601012F
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

Bulletin Number: 000730017B
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE PARTS RESRICTION PROGRAM FOR ALLISON SERIES 1000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 010417001B
SUBJECT REGARDING LAUNCH SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION (INSTALL NEW ONE-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT) *JG

Bulletin Number: 020601010
INFORMATION ON SERPENTINE BELT IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR CERTAIN HD PICKUP MODELS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020604005
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1221 SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030730011
DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION, COLD HESITATION, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P0701, P1709, P1711, P1713, P0841, P0843, P0847, P0870, P0872, AND P0875. *KB

Bulletin Number: 030848006J
This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.

Bulletin Number: 06-06-01-007G
This informational bulletin provides Information on Identifying Duramax Diesel Overpower Engine Breakdown/Non-Function Due to Aftermarket Power-Up Devices vs Non Overpower Engine Non-Function of Pistons, Cylinders, Valvetrain Components, DT

Bulletin Number: 06-06-01-007I
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying Duramax Diesel overpower engine breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinder

Bulletin Number: 06-06-01-007I
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on identifying Duramax Diesel overpower engine breakdown or non-function due to aftermarket power-up devices vs. non overpower engine non-function of pistons, cylinder

Bulletin Number: 08-07-30-001
4L80E, MT1 AND 4L85E, MN8 SIMPLIFIED VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING INSTRUCTIONS, DTC P0741, P0742, P0752, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0894, HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *PE UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE

Bulletin Number: 10-08-45-001E
This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

Bulletin Number: 11-00-89-005B
This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

Bulletin Number: 11-00-89-005C
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

Bulletin Number: 15-08-73-001A
This informational bulletin explains how to update the older Onstar module software to new software over GSA.

Bulletin Number: 16NA260
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

Bulletin Number: 17-NA-073
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin Number: 3170E
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Bulletin Number: 3170E
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Bulletin Number: PI1391
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for coolant leak at oil cooler inlet pipe o-ring after service engine replacement.

Bulletin Number: PI1394
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians an engine repair tip for installation of pistons.

Bulletin Number: PI1394A
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.

Bulletin Number: PIC3718E
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician

Bulletin Number: PIC4310J
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech

Bulletin Number: PIC4310J
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech

Bulletin Number: PIC4935D
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar

Bulletin Number: PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

Bulletin Number: PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

Bulletin Number: PIC4935E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

Bulletin Number: PIC-5050-A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA

Bulletin Number: PIC5050A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA

Bulletin Number: PIC5088E
This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.

Bulletin Number: PIC5088F
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.

Bulletin Number: PIC5959B
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the mo

Bulletin Number: PIP3720D
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p

Bulletin Number: PIP4925B
This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.

Bulletin Number: PIP5094
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of

Bulletin Number: PIP5163
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

Bulletin Number: PIP5163A
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

Bulletin Number: PIP5226
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is

Bulletin Number: PIP5232B
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe

Bulletin Number: PIP5540B
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

Bulletin Number: PIP5540D
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

Bulletin Number: PIT3099J
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assist

Bulletin Number: PIT3099M
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista

Bulletin Number: PIT3173C
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc

Bulletin Number: PIT3227P
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer

Bulletin Number: PIT3237F
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet ra

Bulletin Number: PIT3237F
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet ra

Bulletin Number: PIT3271G
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT CHANGING THE TIRE AND WHEEL SIZE ON VEHICLES. GENERAL MOTORS WILL ONLY SUPPORT A TIRE CALIBRATION FOR TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN SIZED, TESTED AND DESIGNED FO

Bulletin Number: PIT3665H
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

Bulletin Number: PIT4907A
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be

Bulletin Number: PIT5389A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

Bulletin Number: PIT5399
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap

Bulletin Number: PIT5485A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

Bulletin Number: PIT5485A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

Bulletin Number: PIT5485B
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

Bulletin Number: PIT5485B
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

 
Recalls for 2002 Chevrolet Venture 4WD Regular Cab LWB DRW LS
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V220000
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 04/01/2001 - 06/15/2001
Potential Units Affected: 38863
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Consequence:
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
 
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