2002 Chevrolet Pickup
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Completely failed while driving had to go off road to avoid a collision
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-29
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-17
Tires
5 of 17 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and bead.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-11
Also filed under Power train
Viberation problem replaced tires(35) rims(2) and left axle viberation continues.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-12
Also filed under Power train and suspension
Power train
3 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-06
Suspension
2 of 17 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.
Electrical system
2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
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2002 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup 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 Pickup?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Pickup 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.