2002 Chevrolet Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Completely failed while driving had to go off road to avoid a collision
- Service brakes
May of 2012 the brake line on the frame rail under the drivers seat failed, august 2013 brake line failed in two places at the same time just after a state inspection,repaired,and another brake line 1 foot from the mastercylinder along the drivers side frame rail just hours after the last repair, I…
May of 2012 the brake line on the frame rail under the drivers seat failed, august 2013 brake line failed in two places at the same time just after a state inspection,repaired,and another brake line 1 foot from the mastercylinder along the drivers side frame rail just hours after the last repair, I have done my research this IS not an isolated to just my truck failure g.m. Has known for sometime now their IS a problem with low grade metal being used on their trucks but it would cost too much to address, so instead the public safety IS being jeopardized over costs I am positive if someone would check brake related crashes they would be shocked at the results of the failures of these trucks. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2002 chevrolet pick up truck. Consumer states failure of ABS system *tgw the consumer stated as his grandson turned into the driveway, the brakes failed. The pedal became extremely hard, and he was unable to slow the truck down. even though the ABS failed, the warning light never illuminated on the dashboard. His grandson hit two vehicles parked in the driveway.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring
2002 chevy pick up with brake sensor defect. Consumer stated that the vehicle has been worked on 4 times, and the brake sensor problem keeps recurring. *kb
- Unknown or other
ABS module stays on no warranty . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake failure on chevy dump truck. *nm
- Tires › Tread/belt
2002 chevy pickup tire tread separated. *ts the fender was damaged. *Jb
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Consumor states: if going 55 mph and have to stop the brakes work if you come to stop, however if you have an emergercy stop then you have to push brake like your pushing a concrete wall.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Recall campaign; tires had been checked at intervals of 3K miles, and there were many indications that there was a problem. *bf the consumer stated that at 38000 miles he was informed that two of the vehicle tires had a split in the treads. the consumer took the tires to goodyear an was…
Recall campaign; tires had been checked at intervals of 3K miles, and there were many indications that there was a problem. *bf the consumer stated that at 38000 miles he was informed that two of the vehicle tires had a split in the treads. the consumer took the tires to goodyear an was offered $50.00 per bad tire. the remaining tires were rotated to the front but the vehicle still pulled to the right after the alignment. all four tires have now been replaced with another brand of tire. *tc
- Electrical system
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the cause has not been determined at this time. please provide further details.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
The consumer stated the rear brakes wore out prematurely. *ak *sc
- Electrical system › Wiring
Failure of the distributor cap, twice within 4000 miles. failure of the original cap at approximately 29,000 miles and the replacement cap at approximately 33,000 miles. failure caused by crack developing in cap, causing loss of 1 or more cylinders, stalling, rough running, difficulty starting, excessive engine vibration, etc.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv) · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving at any speed diesel fuel IS seeping into the car. this occurred because fuel injections were cracked. vehicle had been to the dealers shop three times because of this single problem. each time dealer assured the consumer that the problem was fixed, but problem recurred. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer states when turning key into the ignition, the vehicle slipped out of gear without applying the brakes. Dealer notified. *Ak on every truck the consumer checked from 1998-2003 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton they experienced the same defect. *ph *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Tires
From the date of purchase, my daughter, the primary driver, complained about the lack of traction when the road was wet. on the date of the accident, it had been drizzling. she was on the ramp connecting I-4 to I-95 north. despite goinbg less than the posted speed limit, the truck began to…
From the date of purchase, my daughter, the primary driver, complained about the lack of traction when the road was wet. on the date of the accident, it had been drizzling. she was on the ramp connecting I-4 to I-95 north. despite goinbg less than the posted speed limit, the truck began to fishtail and wound up doing a a 180 degree turn off of the highway. after being extricatyed from the woods by a tow truck, she was towed to sears where she replaced the original equipment passenger tires with michelin xclt4 lt245/75r16 tires. all handling and traction problems immediately ceased with the light truck tires. the use of passenger vehicle tires on a pick-up IS an engineering design difficiency!*ak
- Tires › Bead
A steel cord IS sticking out of tire.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Suspension · Tires
Viberation problem replaced tires(35) rims(2) and left axle viberation continues. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hydraulic pump failres
Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these…
Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
- 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
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