2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 57,018miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and body and structure (1). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,018 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes10 71%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The anti-lock brakes kick in at slow speeds. This has almost caused me to wreck. They issued a recall for my brakes, but all they do is clean the sensor, so when they get dirty, they start doing it again. I contacted my chevy dealer,and he said they could look at it, might have to charge me though.”
NHTSA complaint #10312221, filed 2010-02, 116,000 milesBody and structure: “12/7/2003 sitting on tailgate of 2002 Chevrolet pickup going down road 12-15 MPH both cables snapped at same time releasing the tailgate down and dumping myself and two others onto the county pavement. Truck in excellent condition bought in effingham illinois at dan hecht Chevrolet by tony metter of sigel , il. Head contusions (major) two other young people were slightly injured, kemper insurance is involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10062541, filed 2004-03Mileage when problems were reported
42% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,500 and 79,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Exterior lighting, Interior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet C/K Pickups
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14 | 57,018 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 24 | 59,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 77,802 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 37 | 58,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 78 | 69,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 72 | 77,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 22 | 96,123 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | 150,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 52 | 105,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | 59,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | 73,798 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C/K Pickups model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,018 miles and the middle half falls between 43,500 and 79,000 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.