Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Forum : “My 2002 Silverado 2500 HD, 8.1 dies out at times while driving. I have to lock a...”

Sprinter I was surprised that this wasn't a reoccurring problem with other owners. I couldn't find any similar problems to try and learn from. I have to guess computer issues. I really don't see anyway around it given the amount of systems that are involved. You need a diagnostic on the Silverado's computer. This sounds like a visit to your dealer to me.
Good luck!  

my 02 2500hd 8.1 would die out after it would warm up, and only restart after a couple minutes of cranking! it was the crank angle sensor!

Hello I have worked my brain trying to figure this problem out. I'll have to get back to you on the result but i'm pretty sure it will be solved after this repair. I have an 02 silverado 2500hd 8.1 and it to like's to just die out while driving, no warning just a battery light. Um I checked for codes got 2 can't remember the exact ones but i'll find out. have been on god knows how many chat rooms and seems the crank position sensor is the problem. My dad seems to think it's related to the remote but it shuts off and after like 8 tries it starts back up. I'm buying and installing the part this weekend I'll let you know the out come.

if you type this problem up online a dozen people said it was the crank position sensor. I'm gonna try it cause i got the same problem I'll let you know if it works:)