MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

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2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:39:12.002Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 14
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002 14
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002 14

2002: 14 complaints

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YearComplaints
19901
19916
19927
199312
199452
199523
199622
199772
199878
199937
200034
200124
200214

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

8 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
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Initially we had the brakes changed, then we took it to the repair shop and they were test driving it, and tried to stop the truck, and ran into the welder in the shop and destroyed the welder and wrecked the front bumper of our truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-12

Parking brake

2 of 14 total reports mention: parking brake.

Wheels

1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

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The wheel rims cracked on a 2002 Chevrolet K2500HD pickup resulting in loss of tire pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-21

Suspension

1 of 14 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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Loose fit between front torsion bars and lower a frame on half ton chevy pickup trucks and tahoes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-11

Structure

1 of 14 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

INJURY
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12/7/2003 sitting on tailgate of 2002 Chevrolet pickup going down road 12-15 MPH both cables snapped at same time releasing the tailgate down and dumping myself and two others onto the county pavement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  4. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.