2002 Chevrolet C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet C Series. That ranks 5th out of 10 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet C 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
- 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cheyenne. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when it was depressed. The brake warning light illuminated and the contact had to pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that a rusted brake line caused the failure…
Oil leak
While driving at 70 mph vehicle's tire blew out. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Other Chevrolet C Series years
← 2001 C Series · 2007 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 C Series | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet C Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.