2002 Chevrolet S Utility Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S Utility years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility. That ranks 2nd out of 3 S Utility model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 33,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 Utility 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 33% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet S Utility recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility.
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.
I own a 2002 chevrolet tahoe, and the parking/emergency brake failed to hold the vehicle in place on any type of incline. This problem got persistently worse over the past few years that i have owned the vehicle, although i rarely used the brake.*ak
2002 tahoe. Purchased 9/04. 1 week later engine light and traction light came on took back to dealership had 34000 miles and they said it was a sensor and claim to have fixed the problem. Since that time have noticed that transmission misses at 40 mph and slow acceleration from a stop or not full…
Clanging (noise) in front end/steering column. Dealership stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced, but that the part needed was on back order and that at this there there are almost 200,000 (steering shafts) on back order across the country, with no way of knowing where the part would…
Other Chevrolet S Utility years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 S Utility | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 S Utility | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility?
Owners most often report parking brake, power train, steering problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet S Utility a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S Utility model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.