2002 Chevrolet PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
33,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 17 complaints (11.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 47.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Tires: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv): 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10032228 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
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. *PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099593 · 2004-11-30 (November 30, 2004)
THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096207 · 2004-10-22 (October 22, 2004)
FAILURE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, TWICE WITHIN 4000 MILES. FAILURE OF THE ORIGINAL CAP AT APPROXIMATELY 29,000 MILES AND THE REPLACEMENT CAP AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES. FAILURE CAUSED BY CRACK DEVELOPING IN CAP, CAUSING LOSS OF 1 OR MORE CYLINDERS, STALLING, ROUGH RUNNING, DIFFICULTY STARTING, EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION, ETC.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096207 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109515 · 2005-02-01 (February 1, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10109515 at NHTSA ↗