Chevrolet Silverado 2002 - Exterior lighting - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Chevrolet Silverado 2002

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.	E (Equipment)	61944	04/03/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	03/23/2006	03/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes	This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E060000	AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC	E (Equipment)	87745	08/01/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/29/2006	06/29/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Corrective Summary	Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
09E012000	SABERSPORT	E (Equipment)	16270	05/11/2009	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/07/2009	04/07/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000	DOPE, INC.	E (Equipment)	42540	07/28/2009	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	05/11/2009	05/11/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
06E057000	MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION	E (Equipment)	12861	07/10/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/23/2006	06/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 332-1182l-as and 332-1182r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for 1999-2000 chevrolet silverados. these headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Maxzone will notify owners and offer for reimbursement any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06E075000	GUIDE CORPORATION	E (Equipment)	17268	08/31/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	08/28/2006	08/28/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain guide replacement headlamps, p/nos. 16526133 and 16526134, manufactured from january 1 to july 11, 2006, sold for use on my 1999-2002 chevrolet silverado pickup trucks. the headlamp fail to comply with the photometry requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Too much light in certain points of the headlamp could create a distraction, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Guide corporation will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may contact guide at 248-874-0355.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket guide headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrolet silverado vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
08E050000	K2 MOTOR CORPORATION	E (Equipment)	1921	12/17/2008	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	08/11/2008	08/14/2008	571	108
Defect Summary	K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06E042000	SABRY LEE, INC.	E (Equipment)	15974	05/10/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	05/22/2006	05/22/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain eagle eyes replacement headlamps, model nos. gm159-b001l and gm159-b001r, sold for use on 1999-2002 chevrolet silverado model vehicles. the headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	The headlamps have decreased lighting visibility which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Sabry lee will notify owners and issue full credit. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact sabry lee at 1-866-467-2279.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket eagle eyes headlamp assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrolet silverado vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
000842010A	06/01/2003	000842010	10002833	Daytime running lamp (drl) bulb replacement. *tt	09/26/2003
221001	10/22/2001		628023	Some customers may comment that they have intermittent operation of the rear taillights, backup lights and/or trailer harness. *tt	03/01/2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
020522004B	10/01/2002	020522004A	10000171	Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt	02/14/2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
3782			10018627	Fog lamps inoperative. *tt	01/09/2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E			10019186	Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2	02/16/2006

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02/15/2011	118000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the interior dashboard light failed and the contact was unable to read the speedometer. the contact called the dealer regarding the dashboard light failure and the dealer advised that the module that controlled the lighting needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the module replaced. the failure mileage was 118,000.
02/15/2011	118000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the interior dashboard light failed and the contact was unable to read the speedometer. the contact called the dealer regarding the dashboard light failure and the dealer advised that the module that controlled the lighting needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the module replaced. the failure mileage was 118,000. kmj
02/15/2011	118000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated the dash board interior light had gone out make it difficult to read the speedometer. the contact called the dealer regarding the dash board light and the dealer stated a module that control the lights needed to be replace. the contact did not replace the module. the failure mileage was 118,000. jo
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
11/24/2005	55000	1	10/02/2001
	Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the abs brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the state the contact resides. ak the headlamp bulb was replaced. updated 01/04/06. jb
06/21/2004
	Daytime running lights burn out all the time, and i have been doing a survey on other like trucks, chev 2002 ,2003, and 2004, for every (10) i check (7) have a light out on one side or the other up front under the headlights . *ak
04/27/2004		20	10/25/2002
	Safety issue. the day time running lights on full size gm trucks burn out frequently. i replace at least one bulb per month on my 2002 cheverlot silverado pick up truck. this issue is evident by the number of gm trucks you see on the road with at least one bulb burned out. i personally know people that have given up on replacing these bulbs and are driving with out the day time running light. i have filed a comlaint with gm (file number 1-211800556). dealer says that the vehicles that they have done diagnostic checks on show no problems. the dealer also says all they can do is replace the bulbs (at a cost if you are out of warranty). *ak
03/17/2004	35094	2
	While driving at low speeds the front headlights became dim without warning. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. nm problem was referred to tsb relating to normal function of electrical system. in addition, rattle from rear end. dealer inspected vehicle and found leaf spring pads worn out. consumer stated that vehicle has oi leak from front if vehicle. as the dealer inspected vehicle, it was found that front shocks were leaking fluid. dealer replaced both shocks. la
		1
	Headlight failure.*ak
		3	11/01/2001
	Consumer states while trying to use the high beams, the headlights with out warning will cross paths left light with rear to right and left to right resulting in limited light to the side of the road.jb yd
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
01/01/2007	124000	1	07/14/2002
	High beam headlight went out while driving at night and i am unable to use due to wires melting off on dimmer switch on steering column. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
10/03/2004	15000	3	06/14/2002
	While driving headlights go out inadvertently. consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer, and they reprogrammed the computer, but the lights still go out. ak the lights went out completly both headlights and dash. headlights only worked when the consumer held the dimmer switch while driving. tc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
10/13/2005	52500	10	11/20/2001
	While driving on a rural road at night, the headlights on my pickup truck went out. because of ground fog, i was unable to use high beams and resorted to fog lights until i reached my destination. this problem then occurred periodically when i drove at nite. the headlights would shut off. eventually i was able to determine that when i raised and lowered the tilt wheel, the headlights would shut off and turn on. at certain points in the tilt wheel range of motion, the headlights would shutoff and stay off until i raised or lowered the steering wheel slightly. i was not traveling at a high rate of speed the first time this problem appeared but i had just exited the interstate. i also was thankfull that my wife had not been driving because she may have reacted differently and a vehicle crash may have been the result. since the vehicle, a 2002 chevy silverado lt 1500 4wd, was out of warranty, i took the vehicle to a neighborhood auto repair shop where i have done business before. the mechanic eventually removed the turn signal/multifunction lever. at a point where the wiring harness plugs into the switch he and i both observed several burned wires as well as the insulation that appeared to have beened burned off. a new multi function switch was ordered and installed. everything seems to worked fine now. fortunately no fire occurred and there was no crash or injury. i have the old part and will retain it. i contacted general motors customer assistance and reported the incident and received a service request case file number of 1-372503129. the person i spoke with advised me that there had been no recall or service bulletin concerning that problem.