2002 Chevrolet S Pickup
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2002: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
8 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.
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Lowered tailgate to climb into bed of truck. After stepping up onto tailgate, both restraining cables broke, throwing me to the ground. Minor bruising and scratching only cables not replaced to date because dealer charging excessive money.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-10
Service brakes
2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly.
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Rear brake failure and right rear leaf spring broke at the front shackle which cause to send my truck in a uncontrolled slide and when that happened I was not able to brake and stop my vehicle in time to not hit the trees.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-31
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 12 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Equipment
1 of 12 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet S Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Chevrolet S 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 S Pickup?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet S Pickup have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.