2002 Chevrolet C Series
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
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
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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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- 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.