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lone_ranger's avatar
lone_ranger
Explorer
Nov 29, 2017

2002 Silverado 2500HD parts availiblity

At 15 yrs old and only 69,000 miles I figure there is alot of life left in my "very good" condition 2002 2500HD LT.The driver's side leather seat is still in tack. And no accidents. The trade in value is only $9,500. I bought it new and I hope to get another 60,000 miles out of it. But with time against me I wonder if parts are going to be a real problem. Is anyone with 10, 15, or 20 yr old chevy trucks having difficulty obtaining parts or are there plenty of after market suppliers out there? I checked on new trucks with same features my 2002 has and at 76 I can't afford to buy a $66,000 truck. All opinions accepted.
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  • Campfire_Time's avatar
    Campfire_Time
    Explorer
    Nov 29, 2017
    You should be able to get anything you need. As said above, Rock Auto has just about everything. Amazon isn't bad either and often has the best prices.
  • BurbMan's avatar
    BurbMan
    Explorer II
    Nov 29, 2017
    I get all my parts at the Rock Auto Website. Prices are great and parts are quality, if you can wait a few days for shipping. I have no issues finding parts for either the 8.1 or the Suburban, it's only the small number of parts that are specific to an 8.1 Suburban. As my mechanic friend says, "They made about 3 of these."

    I have replaced the driver's seat leather, I found a place in TX that does OEM.
  • Hondavalk's avatar
    Hondavalk
    Explorer II
    Nov 29, 2017
    Heck I have no problem getting parts for my 1947 Chevy deluxe cab 1/2 ton. :B
  • kw_00's avatar
    kw_00
    Explorer
    Nov 29, 2017
    Parts no problem, I still get parts for my 69 C10 everywhere. Usually all auto part stores keep parts on hand for domestic trucks, There are plenty of those trucks still on the road, and used body parts are in most junkyards as well. Online is also very easy to find parts. So I would keep it, great truck, sought after engine that can pull anything. Sounds like you have a great paid for, low mile, great shape, rock solid, truck that will last for you without the over inflated price of a new one. Keep it!
  • lone_ranger's avatar
    lone_ranger
    Explorer
    Nov 29, 2017
    Does that include electronic and mechanical parts? ie: allison xmsn and 4WD, etc?
  • 2003silverado's avatar
    2003silverado
    Explorer II
    Nov 29, 2017
    I'm still getting parts for a 1987 chevy 3/4 ton with the 6.2 diesel. Auto zone, advance auto, and oreillys stock most parts for the chassis, but sometimes it takes them a day or two to get engine parts (like when I redid the head gasket). The things that have been difficult to get ahold of is electrical such as harnesses.

    Around here there are a lot of your vintage of trucks running around, so you shouldn't have a problem getting parts for a long time.

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