2002 Chevrolet C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series. That ranks 4th out of 9 C/K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 119,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 75% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving home from work my brakes failed. The brake lines are rusted and pitted. An obvious design error, a component that can fail in an instant rendering the vehicle unstoppable should be made of stainless steel. Cheap and lightweight may be ok for a fender it makes no sense for a brake…
Incident #1 abs brakes failed coming to a stop from interstate off ramp going down a hill. Applied brakes and when veh speed got below 10mph brake pedal pushed back against my foot causing vehicle to come to a stop in the middle of a four line highway. Note: no traffic lights at this intersection…
Lost all brakes. After inspection, it was determined that the brake lines had corroded and sprung a leak. Had to stop truck with emergency brake. *tr
New truck chevrolet c5500 has had a vibration since purchase. Gm refuses to fix. Has caused the side view mirror to be replaced. This vibration is getting worse and is making it difficult to properly see out of the mirror and make safe lane changes. My understanding is that there are more trucks…
Other Chevrolet C/K Series years
← 2001 C/K Series · 2003 C/K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C/K Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Series | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.