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2002 Chevrolet C Series Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Chevrolet C Series right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Chevrolet C Series.

2002 Chevrolet C Series owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet C Series, describing incidents dated November 15, 2002 to July 31, 2007.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10198407 · Filed August 3, 2007
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…
ODI #10068938 · Filed January 15, 2004
OIL LEAK
ODI #10002009 · Filed January 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE'S TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2002 Chevrolet C Series in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA04-011: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed May 10, 2005
- Recall 05V-161
Engineering Analysis EA04-012: HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
Closed February 28, 2005
- Recall 05V-005
Preliminary Evaluation PE03-057: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed April 9, 2004

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Chevrolet C Series right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Chevrolet C Series. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet C Series.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10198407

Incident: July 31, 2007 · Filed: August 3, 2007

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. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE BRAKE LINES SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH RUBBER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,500.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10068938

Incident: November 15, 2002 · Filed: January 15, 2004

OIL LEAK

Tires

ODI #10002009

Incident: January 1, 2003 · Filed: January 3, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE'S TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Check your 2002 Chevrolet C Series VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet C Series at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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