2002 Chevrolet S Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet S Series. That ranks 3rd out of 7 S Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 27,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Chevrolet S Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet S 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
MY 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GAVE LOUD AUDIBLE NOISES SIGNALING MAJOR TROUBLE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER MCFARLAND MURRAY IN GRAYSON ,KY. A TECHNICNICIAN VERIFIED THE PROBLEM AND RECCOMENDED IMMEDIATE SERVICE, AND HE SAID THE 2002 CHEVROLET S10 SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE SEVICE…
The third door release latch has been replaced twice for the same reason. The latch itself broke where the linkage to open the door is strained and has become fatigued and broke. The dealer at one point claimed that this had been a problem and the first replacement part was an updated version…
Other Chevrolet S Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 S Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 S Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 S Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 S Series | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 S Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 S Series | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet S Series?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, power train problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet S Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.