2002 Chevrolet Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonoma years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Sonoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 32,061 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma.
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
- Tailgate support cables (EA05008) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed May 19, 2006.
- Tailgate support cable(s) break (RQ04012) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 14, 2005.
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 sonoma. The contact stated that the plastic handle on the rear driver side door has failed on three different occasions. The dealer replaced the door handle at the owner's expense. After the failure, the contact was unable to open the door from the exterior or…
While driving between 45 mph & 50 mph i had to brake hard the brake system shot brake fluid onto the exhaust manifold and started a fire in the engine compartment dealer is currently looking at truck for repairs. *nm
Consumer states that while driving at 50 mph the consumer ran into a boulder head on and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer
Other Chevrolet Sonoma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Sonoma | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Sonoma | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Sonoma | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Sonoma | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma?
Owners most often report air bags, latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Sonoma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonoma model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.