2002 Chevrolet C Series

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2002 Chevrolet C Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:54.033Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 3 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2002: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19821
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
19891
19901
19911
19921
19937
19942
199510
199611
199722
199817
19993
20000
20012
20023
20072
20081

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

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While driving at 70 MPH vehicle's tire blew out. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-03

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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Oil leak

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 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

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet C Series 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 Series?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet C Series 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.