2002 Chevrolet S Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S Pickup years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup. That is the most of any S Pickup model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 67%), typically at around 50,232 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 67% | 50,232 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 17% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 31,028 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tail gate cable is cut and has stretched to where is does not support the weight of the tail gate. *jb
The abs system started to fail in november, when coming to a stop the vehicles abs system would fail and lock the power steering causing the vehicle to pull to the left. I did contact the dealer and my vehicle was not listed on the recall list. Because of its age is not covered under warranty. The…
Lowered tailgate to climb into bed of truck. After stepping up onto tailgate, both restraining cables broke, throwing me to the ground. Minor bruising and scratching only cables not replaced to date because dealer charging excessive money. *nm
#2 (right side) tailgate support cable failure. No excessive stress placed on tailgate; i lowered it to load some lightweight items in bed (by hand, no ramps or loading equipment) and heard pop when tailgate went full down. Noticed cable broken. No repair yet; contacting local chevrolet dealer next…
Tailgate cables on 02 s10 pick up due to corrosion. Shrink plastic not protecting from moisture and caused cable to rust and snap sending tailgate onto highway. *nm
Other Chevrolet S Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 S Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 S Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 S Pickup | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S Pickup | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S Pickup | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes, hydraulic, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S Pickup model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.