MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Z71

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2002 Chevrolet Z71
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:48.071Z

Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Z71 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1998: 45 complaints 1998 2002: 24 complaints 2002
2002: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
199315
199415
19952
19964
199845
200224

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

PARKING BRAKE

7 of 24 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing mechanical.

POWER TRAIN

5 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and driveshaft.

AIR BAGS

4 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN A MODERATE TO SEVERE ACCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. FOUR PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THREE OF THE FOUR WERE MODERATELY INJURED. WE WERE ALL WEARING OUR SEATBELTS. THANK GOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040126

VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED. DRIVER SIDE NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030922

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

STEERING

2 of 24 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing column.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Z71 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 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 Z71?

The most-reported component is parking brake, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Z71 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.